• "Because of you I try harder, forgive sooner, give further, live simpler, thank easier, hope longer, love deeper and laugh louder"

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Happy New Year...a little late!

Happy New Year to everyone! I know I have definitely been slacking in the blog department but we have already had a very eventful new year. I started my internship at:


I love it there, but it is definitely a lot of work and the commute is a little rough. Addi started a new daycare/preschool. She seems to enjoy it but it is a hard adjustment to not be home with her all day.
Addi turned two on the 15th! I can't believe how fast time is going by.
There will be plenty of blogs coming soon so stay tuned! I hope you all are off to a great new year!

Sunday, December 28, 2008

HAIR CUTS!

One of my friends got me a gift certificate for a hair cut for my birthday so I decided that it's time for a change! (please just look at my hair, It's not the best picture)

I also decided that it was time for Addi's first hair cut! Her hair was starting to look like a mop more than hair! (As you can see in the christmas morning pictures!) My mom cut it for her and she was such a good girl!

My Growing Girl

Addi got a new bed for Christmas!
She LOVES it! I can't believe my little girl is growing up so fast. And I want to proudly say that I took apart the crib and put the bed together all by myself! (hope it holds...ha ha...)

Christmas Day!

Christmas morning was amazing! Addi was in SHOCK with all the new toys she got! She definitely got spoiled! (and so did I) We had a great morning!
She was so excited about her kitchen

Opening all the presents
Spolied little girl!


New Elmo
Addi loves her new bike (and boots)
We had a lot of fun opening presents and spending time with family. Addi is such a doll and I am excited for her to have some new fun things to play with!

Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we always have a big family dinner and then we get to open one present (pajamas) and we hang out stockings! Addi had a great time! Here are the pictures and a video of her hanging her stocking.

All dressed up for Christmas Eve dinner
YUM YUM!


Our Jamies! Reading Christmas stories with Grandpa
Hanging Stockings for Santa... Addi made sure they were right by the toys!!!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas!

I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas! I love you so much! I am so greatful to have such amazing friends and family in my life. I have spent the past few weeks explaining the nativity to Addi. She is very in love with the "donkey" and Baby Jesus. We are reading a couple of Christmas books every night that explain that special night and I have been singing her a song: Mary Did You Know. (here are the lyrics)
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy

will one day walk on water?

Did you know

That your baby boy

will save our sons and daughters?

Did you know

That your baby boy has come to make you new?

This child that youve delivered

Will soon deliver you

Mary, did you know

That your baby boy

will give sight to a blind man?

Did you know

That your baby boy

will calm a storm with his hand?

Did you know

That your baby boy

has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby

Youve kissed the face of god

Mary, did you know?

The blind will see

The deaf will hear

And the dead will live again

The lame will leap

The dumb will speak

The praises of the lamb

Mary, did you know

That your baby boy

is lord of all creation?

Did you know

That your baby boy

will one day rules the nations?

Did you know
That your baby boy is heavens perfect lamb?
This sleeping child youre holdingIs the great I am



I love that song. I love the special meaning, it is such a simple reminder of what the Savior is for all of us. I am so thankful for the gospel in my life. I am thankful for the Savior, I am thankful for the unconditional sacrifce that He made for me. I am thankful that no matter what challenges I face I know He has felt my pain, that He has suffered for me. I know that He lives and loves me. I know that He hears my prayers and comforts me. I am so thankful for this special time of year when I can remember Him and celebrate His birth and life.

God bless all of you. Merry CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Rainy Days

We've had some rainy weather the past few weeks! Addi is a very "outdoorsy" child so the rain and her don't get along! She's been pretty antsy, I've had to take her to the mall a few times just to let her run around! One day though I entertained her painting some Christmas decorations! Addi loves to paint, she talks about it all the time! Anyway- here are her masterpieces! :)