Memorial Day- May 26, 2008

Memorial Day is a special day. Mama and Dada taught me to say thank you to the men and women who gave all their everything to keep me free. Thank you American troops.

Today I went swimming and to the park. I played peek a boo in the pool and rode the swing at the park. I got so tired I fell asleep at 7:15. I have a rule that I don't sleep more than 10 and 1/2 hours so I'll see Mama and Dada at 5:45!! (She did and then took a nap from 11:40-3:20).

Hope you had a relaxing day with friends and family and remembered to thank our fighting men and women and their families.

Love you, Baby Addyson

Naked Baby With Bread on Her Head

I eat naked a lot. Mama is happy that it is warm and this is possible. I really hate wearing a bib and rip it off as soon as I can. So now - look away if you're embarrassed.

Love you, Baby Addyson

Ball Play!

I went to Miller's new house. I took him a House Cooling present. Mama said it was a House Warming present, but because it is already really hot in Texas- I thought he'd prefer a House Cooling present. It was a big blue ball like my big purple one. We played and played with it.

I love you Miller and Dr. Aunt Tracey!!

Love you, Baby Addyson

Grammy and Aunt Diz

So I visited Grammy and Aunt Diz. They live in a whole different state: Arkansas. I usually go there and wear red and watch grown talls act like short smalls screaming and clapping when people run through the green grass after a brown ball that looks like my pink Dora ball. I think my pink Dora ball is much prettier.

Anyway, during this visit I went to the park with Grammy and rode a swing and petted Cousin Whitey, and met Aunt Diz's boyfriend Robbie.

Love you, Baby Addyson

Travelin' Baby

I went with my Mama on a trip to Arkansas to see my Aunt Diz and Grammy. We made a special trip to Missouri too. It is only about 15 miles from Aunt Diz's house. Missouri is the state my Mama was born in. We went to the Wal-Mart- they have them there too- and I got a pink suit with a Red bird on it. Mama said it had something to do with balls and bases. The little red bird was sitting on a stick that Mama called a bat. Apparently, I now have a ball base team called the Red Birds of Angel Louis.

Mama thinks pictures like this from every state would be fun, but in some instances it is too dangerous! Mama says, "Safety First!"

Love you, Baby Addyson

My 529 Plan

Should you choose to contribute to my 529 plan here is a sneak preview of the adventures you will make possible. You can see me with my Mama in my pretty sun hat, learning about Old Main with my new dolly Salley Sooie (the cheerleader, on Spoofer's Stone with Mama and by Mama and Dada's names on Senior Walk. I like the last picture best- it respresents all Mama and Dada's finest accomplishments!!

Love you, Baby Addyson

Kitty Cat Attack!!

I went to visit my Aunt Diz and forgot who my favorite relative is!! Cousin Whitey. He played with me. It was really refreshing because Brother Orange and Sissy Brown run from me. Cousin Whitey made a strange sound- not like a meow- more like a snake "sssss". He even hit me, but I didn't let that stop me. Watch us play together!!

Love you, Baby Addyson

Day of Mama- The story of the 8th Duckling

Once upon a Day of Mama, Baby Addyson went to the duck pond. She went to go see her 2nd favorite Mama- Mrs. Mama Duck. Mrs. Mama Duck had 14 babies, but 7 of her babies became independent at an early age and moved to Minnesota- so only 7 remain "living" with Mrs. Mama Duck at Duck pond on Voss. Baby Addyson's Mama says sometimes the Ducks fly north for the summer to stay cool. Guess some of Mrs. Mama Duck's babies did that. Baby Addyson crawled off with Mrs. Mama Duck and her ducklings: Little Yellow duck, Little Black duck, Spotty, Polka, Dot, Webfeet and Bill.

She was all set to take swimming lessons with them when the Secret Service intervened. So, after all the work attempting to waddle and quack like a duck- Baby Addyson returned to hug her Mama and her own little Ducky Ducky Quack Quack.

Happy Day of Mama!

Love you, Baby Addyson

14 Months New- May 6, 2008

Hmmm, so this is what it feels like to be 14 months new. I must say I expected more... I feel like I did when I was 12 months new.... that is sick. Yes, I've been sick for a week. Ick. I have a sore throat, but not strep. Basically when Baby Addyson is sick she doesn't play, she wears pajamas all day, cuddles with Mama and sleeps lots. I did read lots of books- Mama says that is a good quite activity for a sick baby like me. See me read my favorite book, "Good Night Gorilla."

Unfortunately, I was well enough for playgroup, but then found out I wasn't really well... so be it from me or other germs- Michael, Will, Kate, and McKenzie all got sick this week too. Hang tough Carter!! Also, Dada is sick today. Mama must have some kind of tough immune system. Hang tough Mama too!

Love you, Baby Addyson

Playgroup- April 29, 2008

Here are some pictures from our playdate. You can see my friends Gracie, Kate, Michael, and Carter. We played at Carter's house. My friends Kate and Gracie keep ribbons in their hair. I'm trying to convince them to go natural! I know several of you think I need a haircut. Mama is waiting for my bangs to grow some more, but I'm not interested in barrettes so we've hit an awkward stage!! The first of many so I hear.

Love you, Baby Addyson

Miller and Me

We played on Monday. Our friends Eliana and Faith came in the morning, but Miller stayed all day. We went on a walk to see the ducks and river rats (ick). There are 3 families of baby ducks. Those little ducks are fluffy and puffy. They follow their mamas everywhere just like me!! We both took naps- then he came to wake me up in my bed! I bounced up and down with joy- Miller jumped like a big boy then he gave me a big hug!

Love you, Baby Addyson

Messy Baby

Two very messy things happened to me this week. To say they "happened to me" is inaccurate- I actually did them myself. I got pasta sauce all over me one day!! Mama says I look like I used a bad self tanner- whatever that is. I only got it on my face and forarms.

Then I spilled a bowl of water all over myself and then slipped in it. Mama thought it was funny so she grabbed the camera as I slid around! It was pretty fun- but very surprising!! Obviously I've had an opportunity to wear lots of my clothes lately!!

Love you, Baby Addyson

Mi Cocina!!

My Kitchen is a fun place to play. See what I found in a cabinet just for me!! Lots of fun toys to play with. I fit right inside so I can see everything. I grabbed a few of my favorites- and ooops I lost my balance (don't worry the mess broke my fall)!! You look silly with that bowl on my head!!

Love you, Baby Addyson

Woobie and Me go 1...2...3... WHEEEE!!!!

Mama took Woobie and me to the park to ride the swing. It was super fun!! Woobie couldn't get enough! You should have heard her giggle and scream "more, more, higher, higher"- oh wait... Mama says that was me!! ;)

Love you, Baby Addyson