Busy, busy, busy

Our life has been a whirlwind, and I have neglected to send any updates! Here is a brief synopsis for those who are interested...

Addie went back to the pediatric cardiologist at the end of August, and we got a great report. Addison did not want to lie on the table for her echo, so she proceeded to scream through the entire procedure. Therefore, her numbers were a little higher than the dr. expected. But, she said the echo looked like her arteries had widened slightly since her last appt. Yay! So, instead of having an echo every three months, we don't have to go back for another year.

Here is a shot of Addie as I was trying to leave for work in the first week of school. Little stinker. Apparently, she didn't approve of Mommy going to work.


Nonnie and Paw Paw (also known as our great neighbors)loaned Addie this horse that sings a little song. It didn't take her long to learn to rock back and forth instead of just sitting on it and dancing. ha!


Addison continues to love climbing on things, even the dog. This picture was not posed, and for the sake of my mom, yes, it was properly supervised! Lucy really did just lay there, and Addie climbed on all by herself. (Notice the tupperware on the floor. Addison likes to empty the cabinets of all the tupperware, and relocate it to funny places around the house. I'm still looking for some of my lids.)


And here's what happens when the dog gets tired of playing the role of "horse." (Addie tried to "ride" Lucy just like she rides her new rocking horse, minus the music).


A couple of weeks ago, we made the trek to the mountains of north Georgia for the wedding of Andy's best man from our wedding. Over the past month, Addie had suffered episodes of HORRIBLE diaper rash that she just couldn't kick. We tried everything. so, the day we were leaving for our trip, we went to the dr. With two sets of meds in hand, and using only washcloths instead of wipes, we were ready to roll. I was nervous about flying with a squirmy, active 13 month old. So, we gave her Benadryl. That backfired. She was so tired she screamed for half the flight there. Awesome. She ended up sleeping on the floor of the plane under our feet. When we got there, we had a great time catching up with old friends. So how did the wedding go? Great...with a few times of excitement.
--The aunt of the bride, and wedding coordinator, fell the day before the wedding, on her face. She ended up with a broken nose, fractured cheek bone, and two black eyes.
--The brother of the groom had a sty in his eye, and it was swollen shut.
--The father of the bride, a few minutes after walking back down the aisle after the ceremony, passed out and had a massive seizure. The ambulance came and everything. He turned out to be alright and made it back from the hospital by the very end of the reception.

Here are a few shots of my hot husband in his tux. Addie loved the trees, and hills to climb. She was so busy.






The parents of the groom...Andy's second set of parent's growing up...Gramby and Gramps. They were amazing hosts, even in the midst of all the wedding madness. Bess bought food, diapers, wipes, washcloths, and milk for Addie, and set up her own bed, high chair, toys, and sippy cups. We couldn't ask for anything more!


We also were able to meet up with one of Andy's college roommates (and a good friend of mine, too) and his wife, for dinner. We wish they lived closer!

Ryan and Heidi with Addie


The whole crew


And here are a few things that our busy little bee is up to these days...



Getting into trouble with Lucy


Lucy escaping


Addie gets so tickled when Lucy runs around the house, or barks (which Addie is working on imitating, poorly, at this point)


What?


You want my picture. This is all I'm willing to give you today.


What Addie is working on right now!
Saying words: dada, nana (banana), hello, dog, duck
Signing: dada (her favorite right now), diaper (she even told me this morning when she had a dirty diaper), hello, eat, milk, more, finished, book, please (even putting two signs together).
New tricks:
-Waving at EVERYTHING (lights, balloons, birds, airplanes)
-Opening the shower door (while I'm in it:)
-Dancing (to any music, or when you ask her to)
-Sleeping on her new nap mat at school
-Not just taking things OUT, but also putting things back IN (not always in the right place, but you can only ask for so much)
-Wearing mommy and daddy's shoes around the house
-Drawing with chalk on the driveway
-Working on walking in the grass
-Trying to put on her own shoes

And more good news--Andy's mom (Gran-ma) is out of the hospital and back at home. Addie prays for her every night, and God must have been listening! She finally has a diagnosis and a treatment and after many, many months, is beginning to feel like herself again. We are so glad. We can't wait for Gran-ma to come and visit!