Houselette

So you are all probably wondering where it is that live at Grandma's house. Well mommy finally got the place put together and cleaned it really nice so we could take some pictures. She did all this while I was sleeping! She's good! Take a look and tell me what you think. I kind of like it here. I get soooo much attention!

I had my first swimming lesson on Saturday and I LOVE IT!!!!! I smiled and smiled!!!!!! Daddy went into the water with me cause mommy said something about people DO NOT want to see her in a bathing suit! So daddy had to go in with me. He spent the morning at the gym, so I think he was ready for his suit! We played games in the water. It was like a huge bathtub! We sang songs and daddy helped me float all around the pool! I wish I could show you more pictures but they wouldn't let mommy take her camera in. Some stupid thing about child protection. I don't know, all I know is that I CAN NOT WAIT to go back! Mommy says in just a few days and then every week!!!! WOW, what fun!

Love you all to the sky, Addison

My Trip To MN!

My trip to Minnesota was really fun! I got to spend time with my pal Gus! he is going to be a big brother soon! Maybe someday I can be a big sister? Hmmmm..... Anyway, we played A LOT! But we kind of nap on opposite schedules. I also got to see my cousins, Hudsen and Elly! We all went to the Mall of America together. Nina came with too! She said I was growing up sooo much! She didn't even recognize me! hehehehehe
Papa and Uncle Jerm were working in the garage so I didn't get to see them much. Maybe next time! Mom and Dad were very upset cause they forgot to take pictures all weekend :( That makes me sad cause now I don't have any pictures to show you. If I was bigger I could have taken them myself! Stinky Mommy and Daddy!
Well, we are getting all settled in here in Chicago. When Mommy cleans this place up, I hope she takes some pictures to show you where we live now. It's not big but it is very nice! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!
I am tired and need a nap now,
Love you all to the sky, Addison

I have teeth!!!

So here is the deal, I have been crabby for about 3 weeks and here is the reason why.....

I have been pushing these white things through my gums. Mommy says they are teeth but if that's what they are I don't want any!!!!! They hurt!!! And mommy says I will get lots of them and that means more pain! She says if I don;t get them I have to stay little and just eat oatmeal and drink bubba's, OK!!!!! I like that idea. I like bubba's better then anything anyway. I have been trying to tell her that by pushing away anything that semi looks like big girl food. Or I throw it up. Mommy and Daddy love when I do that! hehehehehehe

So these teeth, what am I going to use them for? I wonder?

Anyway, I think I got this standing up thing pretty good! I am ready to move around! I try to let go and see what happens but all that I do is fall on my booty. Just wait though, I'll figure it out!

So we are settling in to this new place called Chicago. It is kind of cold here. I am not sure why Mommy and Daddy would want to move here cause they hate cold! I don't know??? Maybe to see Grandma, Grandpa, and all those other people they keep calling aunts and uncles. Do you have A LOT of those? I seem to! They don't all live here but we see them often.

I am on my way tomorrow to visit some more family!!!! I get to spend time with Nina and Papa!!!! Mommy says we will stop by Uncle Casey and Aunt Rachael's house first. I will see Jermey and Renae next weekend! I can't wait! Daddy is very sad that we are leaving, but that's the breaks, Dad, I need to travel! hehehehehehe

I am also seeing my friend Gus next weekend. Me and Mommy and Daddy are babysitting him next weekend! My favorite friend!

Well I am crabby again, my teeth you know, so I gotta go!

Love you all to the sky, Addison

Adjusting!

So Me and mommy and daddy are adjusting to Chicago OK. We have enjoyed the time we get to spend with out family!!! I see Grandma and Grandpa everyday and Uncle Matt and Aunt Jess too! This weekend for Bunny day I get to see my Gram! (I wish I could see Nina and Papa but they are going on vacation to their property in SD. I haven't seen them since Christmas :(.......

So its windy here and Mommy and me went to Bed Bath and Beyond and the wind almost blew us away! I guess that's why they call it the windy city here! hehehehehehe

It was my friends birthday yesterday! Gus is already a year old. I can't wait til I am a year old!! I get to do fun stuff like he did, eat ice cream and fries for lunch and he gets to walk around! I am still crawling. Maybe he can teach me to walk when I visit him.

I have been waking up in the middle of the night crying. I don't know why, I just do. I think I like it when mommy or daddy come and cuddle me for a few minutes until I fall asleep. That's the best. Maybe I will continue to do that so I get cuddles every night! Last night Grandpa came down and cuddled me. I liked that!

Well I hope I get to see all of you soon. AZ people, I miss you!

Love you all to the sky, Addison

I'm A Mid West Girl!

Well Mommy and Daddy did it! We finally moved to Chicago! I rode on the plane with mommy cause I am a pro at that and Da Da came in a big truck with all our stuff. I finally got all my toys from the old house. I was afraid they would forget them! But I haven't felt like playing much because my gums really really hurt me! I don't know what's going on in there but all I hear is mommy and daddy telling me to "push those teeffers through those gums". I don't know what all that means but I know that I am in a lot of pain and I am craaaaaaby! Plus my whole schedule is off. Maybe we should just go back to our house. I miss my pretty pink room.

So my new house in grandma and grandpa's house is very nice. I will have to have mommy take pictures so you all can see. I have my toys, my Backyardigans and my baby Einstein. I am all set. I even get to sleep in the same room with mommy and daddy. Its like a slumber party.

I like to stand on my feet now. I can pull myself up on my tippy toes and see everything. Its great!

Well I will let you all know what exciting things happen around here. These dogs and people are fun to watch!

Love you all to pieces, Addison

Da, Da, Da, Da!!!!

I can talk just like Mommy and Daddy!!!! I opened my mouth and "Da, Da" came out!!!! I have no idea what it means yet but when I figure it out I will let you know! Mommy was very disappointed that I didn't say ma, ma.... soon mommy! But mommy and daddy need to stop trying to get me to say it ALL the time! It gets to be a little much, them getting in my face and saying it to me. I will say it when I want to say it. You can't make me say da da when I don't want to!

I am really close to crawling, but right now rolling around it great! Before Mommy can even realize where I am, I am all the way to the other side of the room! Hehehehe and then when I pull on the cords from the floor she says "NO" she picks me up and moves me. I look up and smile at her. Then she smiles. I wonder what NO means???? Hmmmmmm

I just went on my 3rd plane trip. Yes I am a traveler! Mommy says some people don't even fly that much their whole lives! I had a great time in MN. First with Kelly, Gus and Paul. That is when I found out I can get up on my knees and rock back and forth. Mrs. Kelly kept putting me up on my knees even though I didn't want to any more. She said I had to get walking before mommy came back to get me. Hehehehe After that I went to Nina and Papas house. It was Papas birthday. I got to spend lots of time with them and meet my new cousins. But Connor was so sick, that Auntie Chelle and Tyler had to bring him home to get better. I know how that feels. I had my first cold and I am still trying to get over it. I had my first ear infection too. YUCK!!! That medicine they give you ALL the time is Yuckie!!!! But I think I am better know. I had a good time there anyway.

So our move is coming up fast! March 23rd is my last day in AZ. I am a little sad. I will miss all my Cousins and Great Aunts and Uncles! They will have to come to Chicago and visit me! One thing that I will not be sad about is this weather. It is Feb and we are ALREADY 80 and sunny!!!!!!!! What happened to winter and then spring? We skipped right over that and hopped into Summer. I need a little coolness back! I bet I will get some in Chicago!!! And maybe more then I bargained for! I hope I get to see everyone before I leave!

I went to my first zoo and horse show this week. I love animals!!! I pet goats and horses! Wow I want to go back!

Well, I think that about sums up whats going on. Mommy changed my background too! Check it out.

Love you all to the sky!
Addison

My First Christmas! WOW!!!!

So, after I had my second plane ride since I was born I arrived in Minnesota to visit Nina and Papa. Although it was very cold, I didn't mind cause mommy bundled me up very warm. I had a heavy pink sweater my uncle Ronnie gave me. (It came it handy again when I visited Chicago. It was cold there too.) Then Nina's blanket she made me over my carrier gave me plenty of warmth. Too bad mommy couldn't sit in there with me, she wouldn't have been so cold! Hehehe

When we got to Nina and Papa's house it was decorated beautiful with a tree and all the Christmas decorations. Nina had her village out and Papa had the Christmas Cookies ready. Too bad this year I had to stick to my rice :( Nina and Papa gave me my very first Christmas present. It was a rattle but the paper was more fun to eat! I got to play with my cousins Elly and Hudsen. They put me in Elly's new baby stroller. They pretended that I was their baby and they were taking me for a walk. I can't wait until I grow up and play with them more!

The Vikings game was a little disappointing but I cheered in my outfit more then anybody. It was their good luck charm the next weekend cause they won! (Bears fans in Chicago were not happy I was wearing it but Mommy said we have to stay true to our home state. I listen to Mommy.) It was sad when I had to say goodbye. I hope that I get too see all of them soon. When we move to Chicago Mommy said we will see them more then we do now! Yeah!

Then it was off to Aggies' house to see Christie, Tyson and Ryan! I slept good for Mommy while she caught up on chatting with Christie. Then we met Jenny and Olivia at McDonald's. The kids had fun while I just sat there and listen to the grow-ups talk. I can't wait until I am bigger and can play! After that great visit it was back on the plane to Chicago. Well we had to make a pit stop in Iowa cause the plan was out of fuel and we couldn't land in Chicago until the the weather was better. We were supposed to be in Chicago in a little over an hour, 6 hours later, we landed. I really didn't mind cause I slept!

Then I got to see Grandma and Grandpa Jer. They were all there waiting for me. We spent the next few days hangin' out. More presents. And some from a guy named Santa. he said I was a good girl and that is why he brought me stuff. I guess I will always be good so he will come back maybe! (Mommy and Daddy hope anyway!)

We traveled all over to see different people. We spent some time at Gram and Grandpa Dans house. They made me a very comfy bed on the floor to play on. it was very soft and fluffy thanks to Grandpa!

The Bears game didn't go very well. I wonder if it was because I was wearing a Vikings outfit? Maybe? Maybe next year guys! I had fun sitting on Uncle Chewy's lap. he was trying to cover up my outfit!

And then the trip was over. I was so wired that I didn't even sleep ion the flight home. Poor Mommy and Daddy! hehehehehe And then I have my schedule so messed up I am a little fussy now. I hope that Mommy and Daddy understand, I will get back on track soon.

To ALL who had a part in my first Christmas, Thank You Thank You Thank You! I had a great time and look forward to next year!

Love you all to the sky, Addison! Enjoy some pictures!