Happy 3rd Birthday, Addison Grace!

Addison,
I can't believe that you are already 3 years old. It seems like just yesterday your daddy and I were going to the hospital on our anniversary to meet you for the very first time. You have brought so much joy to our lives already, and I can't wait to see the little girl you are becoming. While Avery is alot like me, you are your daddy made over. You always think it is your responsibility to keep everyone entertained. You love to make people laugh and will do just about anything to accomplish that. You are very smart and act alot older than your age. I'm sure that has something to do with having an older sister that you adore. You follow in her footsteps often but are also your own little person. You love to dress up and play with your babies and snuggle with mommy at bedtime. Before your birthday you kept saying that when you grew up 3 you didn't have to ride in a car seat anymore. I guess you thought you were going from 2 to 12. You also thought that turning 3 came with being able to do lots of new tricks. In the pool that day you would say, "I can sit on my knees now because I'm three", "I can put my face in because I'm three", "I can get on the float because I'm three." We love you Addison Grace and can't wait to see what this next year holds for you. Here are a few pictures from your birthday party.





a

Gymnastics

The girls had there first day of gymnastics on Tuesday. Avery has been begging to go for a while now, but we always seemed to be so busy during school. I thought the summer would be a much better time to start. I knew Addison would want to participate too but was a little hesitant because she is not one to really stay focused on one thing for too long. While talking to my mom about it I was reminded about mine and my sister's first gymnastics experience. My girls are alot like my sister and I were growing up. When we first started I was very eager to learn whatever they were ready to teach. I was a people pleaser so I did everything they wanted me to. Kara on the other hand was not as excited about being in gymnastics. When they asked her to do a front flip, a front roll actually not a flip in the air, she answered by saying, "I ain't flippin'!" Needless to say that was her first and last day of gymnastics. Luckily Avery and Addison have happily completed two days of gymnastics. They did a great job of listening and are so excited to be working on cartwheels. They are taking gymnastics with their friend, Emery and are lucky to be the only three in their class.

Hula Hooping

Pictures by Jill

Click here to view these pictures larger

Tee Ball

I am so behind once again. Hopefully this summer I can update more. Avery finished tee ball a few weeks ago. She had so much fun and loved her daddy being her coach. She did really well this year. Addison was not very happy that she couldn't play, but she will be able to next year.


d

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Yesterday was my dad's birthday, but I'm just now getting around to posting. We celebrated on Sunday with lunch at TaMolly's, and then ate at his house last night. I just wanted to say how thankful I am that I was blessed with such a caring dad. I can honestly say that he would do anything for me or anyone else in my family for that matter. I think the picture below justifies that. (sorry Dad) I have so many good memories of my dad from growing up, and I hope that my girls will have the same kind of father/daughter relationship that I have. Happy Birthday Dad. I love you!