Christmas Tree Shopping

The day after Thanksgiving we went to cut down our Christmas tree! It was a beautiful day and we found just the perfect tree we thought! Of course we picked out one that was 10 1/2 feet tall and had a crooked top half:) We did though have a great time cutting it down. Here are some pictures from our adventure! I am not so sure that Addison loved it though:)
So the remainder of the story is that we got the tree home and decorated it and as the night progressed I thought I saw the tree move but my dear hubby said no way. And then we heard a loud crash at 4:30 in the morning! I swore that some one was breaking in the house but no it was the christmas tree that crashed to the ground. Only 6 of the ornaments were broken which was a miracle. The moral of the story is make sure that you have a stand that is big enough for your tree! But none the less a story that will be remembered forever!

Thanksgiving!

I beginning to see a pattern with this blog.... I am always behind! Well I guess behind is better than never posting! I promise though to never be more than a month behind! We had a wonderful thanksgiving and we able to spend time with both sets of families. We are so very thankful this thanksgiving for many things but of course the one that is neasest and dearest to our hearts is ............I can't take any credit for the adorable outfit. One of my students at school mom's made it for her and I am sure that Addison loved it. She wore it everyday of the weekend because by next year it won't fit. We were also able to get some pictures of the poinsttias that my dad grows which are beautiful.

Cute as a Mouse

Ok, so we are a little late in posting these pictures from Halloween, but they are sooo cute I couldn't resist. Thanks to Grandma Pell for all of her hard work in making Addison's costume.

Here we are getting ready to go. Grandpa and Grandma Pell and Uncle Dan and Aunt Kristin all came over to help me get ready.

All ready to go, but no candy yet!!!

One very happy looking group of trick or treaters. Can't you see the excitement on their faces. We spent the night with the Bareman's, trick or treating around the neighborhood.

Here are a few pictures, the day before Halloween at Grandpa and Grandma Plakmeyers.

All Grown Up!!!!

Ok........ so maybe she is not all grown up but is beginning to in our eyes! I just had to add this picture to show you how she is looking more and more like her mother! Ok, well maybe not yet but she sure is cute! and she can finally wear a bow in her hair as long as the wind does not blow it out:)

Life is flying by and I am trying to get caught up on the blogging world. Addison has no interest in crawling especially when she can scream loud enough for her parents to come and get her when she wants to be moved. BUT she really would like to walk so maybe we will just skip the crawling and go right to the walking! We are loving the fall weather and hope that it sticks around for a little longer!

Post Family Farm

Well I am a little behind but better late than never right:) Here are some pictures of our visit to Post Family Farm with the Bareman's. Addison enjoyed her day with Kaden and their parents couldn't believe how busy the farm was. The weather was beautiful and we were able to go on a hay ride, pick a pumpkin and even buy some donuts and cider which is always the best.

Addison is so excited to be at the farm. I tried to get her to smile, but she was more interested in the goats!

Here is Addison and Kaden with their mommies! Addison was more interested in the hay in the wagon and smiling for a picture.

Addison was searching for the perfect pumpkin and finally found it. I am sure that it might be almost as big as her:) But she loved standing next to it which is her favorite past time now a days!

Of course a family picture is always neccesary! I think we even got a smile for this one.

Addison and Kaden holding hands not even controlled by their mommies!
We had a great day and hopefully will enjoy many more days together!

Fall has arrived!

So my favorite time of the year has arrived. The weather is changing and Addison is experiencing many of her firsts. It is so great to watch her grow and change. She is able to be on all four and rock back and forth but hates to be on her stomach so after about 2 minutes of that rolls over to her back. We think she might just walk before she crawls. My brother and his girl friend were up from Chicago this weekend! It was so great to see them and while they were here they picked pumpkins and carved them and Addison was very interested in them. Here is some pics of her checking them out.

My little girl is growing up so fast.....

Addison was with my parents this past Saturday while we were at youth group and she was taking some pictures of her in the flowers for the last time this summer. She sure is going to miss them. She is fascinated with them. While looking at the pictures, I was amazed at how old she looked. It just reminded me to cherish each day because it just goes to fast. I am back at work part time and Addison is doing very well. I on the other hand am adjusting:)