Swimming Time in York

Okay, so I am trying to have more posts this month since we have been
so busy with activities this month. We spent last weekend in York with Tony's family; including Tyler, Latisha and Londyn. The girls had a blast, although I think they wore thier grandma out! She was watching all 3 girls all day Sunday while the rest of us were at the golf course. Thank you Gail! I had a great time watching Tony and it was nice to just be out there with him and have some quiet time. You know I can't talk on the golf course!! I do not think I have watched Tony golf since June 2004!

Here are some pictures of Addison and Londyn swimming. Olivia was sleeping, and not a real big fan of the water. Addison was wnjoying jumping into the pool as Londyn wanted to fill up the cup and ump it out; over and over again!! They had a great time and really fed off each other. Latisha and I decided that they really need to get together more often and that they are pretty alike in a lot of ways. Addison has asked a few times since we came home when she going to see Londyn again! She just loves playing with everyone!!!





Here is a little video of the girls playing in the water, Addison jumping into the pool, and being her ornery self!!

Olivia and Addison's BIG News...

Because so many of you can not wait any longer, mainly just Kevin and Jenny; I will share the BIG news with you now...

A New Feature

We added a new page element to the side-bar (curtesoy of Aunt Bubba). Check it out, take the poll and find out the answers on Monday. We spent last weekend in York with Tyler, Tisha and Londyn. The girls had a blast playing and wearing grandma out! Will post some pictures as soon as I get them off my camera!

Enjoy the new feature.

"Fireworks, close your mouth"

Happy 4th of July! At our house, we are glad the 4th is over and it is now quite in our neighborhood. Addison was NOT a fan of the fireworks this year. She spent most of the evening on July 3rd and July 4th with her hands over her ears, asking the fireworks to please close thier mouths. We had told her that there woul be loud bangs and pops, because it was America's birthday. She started saying "Happy Birthday Camerica"! Well then the conversation evolved a little and went a little like this...

A: Mom, when is Camerica coming to our house for her birthday?

M: Addison, America is not a person, it is where you live.

A: Huh?

M: Grand Island Nebraska is in America. America is where you live.

A: Huh? (this is her favorite response when she is either not listening, or just doesn't understand)

M: Peanut, America is a place, not a person. America can NOT come to our house, we live in America. Please go potty so we can leave for Aranea's.

A: But, it is Camerica's birthday mom, when is she coming?

(Dad now speaks up to change the subject becuase mom obviously is not getting anywhere with her)

D: Addison, America is the country you live in. Would you like to watch the Hero's now?

So, she was disappointed that she did not get to wish "Camerica" a happy birthday, but realived the fireworks were finally over. She did end up watching some of them, and enjoyed them for a breif period of time as long as her ears were covered!

Kristin, Brian and Keyara went to the water park with us and then came over in the evening for a little while to grill out and play with us! The girls had a GREAT time running around, playingon the swingset and throwing "poppers" on the ground. (Of course, Addison had to hold her ears every once in awhile.)






We tried to get some family shots of the girls, mommy and daddy; however, Addison was not real cooperative. So we just have the girls to show off. Besides, none of you really want to see us, you just want to see the girls!!


Gail, notice Olivia's outfit, the one you bought for Addison's first 4th of July and had to take a tuck in the pants because Addison was so skinny. Well, Olivia fit into them, a bit snugger around the waist though!!



Now, make sure you all check back soon for some more pictures!! Olivia is learning so new tricks and will want to show them off soon. And Addison, well she is a proud big sister and will cheer her sister on all the way! Don't forget to leave a comment, we enjoy reading them!

Special Vacation in Omaha

The girls spent a great few days in Omaha on their "special vacation" with Grammy and Aunt Cassie. They did a lot of things, and had a ton of fun. I am told both the girls were well behaved and slept great and did good for being away from Mommy and Daddy for the first time for more than 2 nights. We missed them like crazy and talked about them ALL the time, but Kristin and Brian and Tyler and Latisha talked about their kids too; so we did not feel too bad.

Sounds like the girls did a lot of swimming, running in the sprinklers and taking walks and going to the park! Addison enjoyed some time with Max, a grandson of Grammy's friend. Olivia enjoyed the pool more than the sprinklers. The water needs to be somewhat similar to bath water for Olivia to enjoy it! If you look real close at the picture of Addison with the sprinkler, you will notice she is trying to get a drink of water, what a nut!



Walking in style!


Addison and Olivia spent a lot of time at the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Omaha Children's Museum as well. Olivia had a blast showing off her cuter than cute voice...at least that is what the picture tells me! They spent about 3 hours there, and Addison did NOT want to leave; she convinced Grammy to spend the big bucks and buy a membership...SUCKER!!! Kidding mom!!








The girls also went to a 4th of July party, and had some bonding time with Lou! We heard you paid for a toy Lou!




All in all the girls had a great vacation! We were sure glad to have them home though!! Oh, by the way...we had a great time in Branson also. Not many picutres to prove it, the girls weren't there to take pictures of!! We went to some great shows, ate at some great places, and had a lot of fun with Kristin and Brian and Tyler and Latisha!



Sisters bonded by their love for their sippy cups!

Lazy Days of Summer

Our days have been anything but lazy. Here is just a brief synaposis in pictures (lack of time to write much). We built a swingset for Addison and Olivia, finally and took on the task of covering up the purple walls in out living room. Which then went on to include updating the kitchen, and now we are anticipating the hall and steps leading to the basement. We have spent much time outside, playing at the park, in the pool and going to the water park. Enjoy the pictures and know that when we return from our vacation we will spend some tie updating this site and adding some pictures.






The next few pictures are really for Kevin and Jenny who want to see the living room with no purple walls!! These were the best I could get! Notice the light fixture in the kitchen, that is new as well. Kevin you would be proud of Tony, and I with the awesome help of mom putting that darn thing up!




We are headed to Branson this week for Kristin and Brian and Tyler and Latish, all childless!! Addison and Olivia will be enjoying some time with Grammy and Bubba (Aunt Cassie) on their "special vacation".

Shriners Circus

We have so many pictures of the girls lately that we would like to share, but I know some of you are patiently waiting for the circus pictures!! So I will post those today and the others soon. Tony and I took Addison out for a "date". We went out to dinner; let her pick where, and then went to the circus. She loved it all, and did not want to go home. She actually started crying when the circus was over and we told her it was time to go home. Addison enjoyed her 2nd circus much more than her 1st, she got to ride a pony, took an elephant ride and enjoyed watching the animals perform.

The look on her face when she climbed up on the pony was priceless. She wasn't even a tiny bit scared. We thought for sure she would want to get off right away, but not our fearless little one!!

After the pony ride, she saw people on the elephant and asked if she could ride the elephant too. We were much more hesitant about this, knowing that we did not want to have to pay for us to ride it with her; thinking she would never go up there without us. Well, she proved us wrong again. Addison climbed right up those steps, never looking back and climbed right on to the elephant. (You know as I type this, it appears a little scary to me. What else would she do without hesitating.....)

We tried VERY hard to get a picture of her with either Tony or I actually looking at the camera and smiling, but she wanted nothing to do with looking at us when trying to take a picture. So we have no pictures of us with her at the circus. We had a grea time and are looking forward to many more "dates" with Addison. It was fun for her to go out with just us and not Olivia. She just could not believe that Olivia was not going to come; she had to go to bed!

The rest of the pictures from the circus are ones we caught of the circus acts. Mom, the hula hoop one was for you. Addison remembered the story you told her about you doing the hula hoops. Enjoy!!

Check back soon for some more pictures of the lazy days of summer!!

The Life of a 2 year old...well almost 3 year old

Addison has been full of spunk lately. We thought we would share with
you all the many adventures she has taken us on in the last week.

Tony got a brave bone and took her out to the golf course with him to hit some range balls. She thought it was pretty fun! Tony claims it was a bit windy and Addison was trying to run all over the place. So perhaps golfing is not her fortay yet. She does like to swing the golf club all around, and practically hit everything and everyone in site. It is amazing none of us have been hit yet!

We have already shared with you some of Addison's interesting eating habits. What we have not told you is that she actually really LOVES to eat, but on he terms and only what she asks for. On this particular day, it was a peanut butter sandwhich and corn for dinner. She thought it was funny to examine her food and then show us. Enjoy her 2 year oldisms...

She has found her nitch, gymnastics or "nastics" as she foundly calls it! Admit it, you have all used bribery sometime in your life to get your child/children to do something, well if it is Tuesday and Addison is acting up or not listening, we can threaten no gymnastics and she is the sweetest thing you have ever met!! She had a gymnastics show for family last weekend and loved having us all there to see her tricks that she has been learning. I am not sure it is new tricks as it learning to listen to someone other than mom, dad, Aranea (our babysitter) or her grandparents. She has learned how to take turns, wait in line and follow directions. Please do mistake me, she still needs LOTS of practice on listening, waiting in line and taking turns. In a room full of 4 or 5 two year olds, things can get quite frustrating for the gymnastics teacher. Enjoy the overdue pictures of Addison at 'nastics!!

Thanks for stopping by!!! Leaving with one last picture of Olivia, who is now enjoying having some tummy time in the middle of the night! Yes, she is rolling only in her crib and gets stuck on her tummy. So she is on her own time line and will do things when she wants to!