Happy Holidays!!!

Okay, so I know I am way behind in updating our blog. You would think that with having an extended Christmas break being a teacher, I would have plenty of time to do this. However, it seemed that the holidays kept us on the go, and it seemed rare that we weren't on the go somewhere. In addtion to Christmas, Scott and I also both celebrated birthdays between

Christmas and New Years!!!

Here is a picture of Addison and I braving the elements. It was amazing looking back at how much snow we got in December. One of Addison's favorite things to do was to watch her daddy snow blow the driveway.

Addison certainly enjoyed her first Christmas. However, we realized that she enjoyed playing with the wrapping paper, as much as she did with the gift that was inside.

Addison was so excited to get her first piggy bank...

and her first car!!!Every year my brother Josh gets the "boys" a surprise gift, this year it was a couple snazzy ties.

Picture of the fam on New Years Day celebrating both our birthdays. You will note that Scott looks fairly tired. Unfortunately for us, the holidays resulted in Addison catching a cold, an ear infection and teething. Needless to say, we got re-aquianted with what it was like to be new parents.....Addison was getting up 2-3 times a night.

New Year's Day was spent at a cabin in Fremont that Scott's parents rented on the White River. There wasn't a lot of snow, but we were able to do some hiking, snowmobiling, card(Wizard!!!) and watch some college football.

Addison was quick to find the piano at the cabin and loved to play the keys.

Scott even made a new friend! All in all, we had a great break and got to spend a lot of time with our families. Best wishes for the New Year!!!

I love Christmas presents!

We have been wrapping presents and getting ready for Christmas. Addison loves her knew stocking and loves presents especially the wrapping paper. Her favorite thing to do is eat the presents. The last 3 weeks she is really starting to move. Yesterday she took four steps on her own. At her nine month appointment the doctor said she may just be running by Christmas. I can't believe that! Here are a few pictures from our present wrapping days and of course Christmas p.j.'s to set the mood.

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!