Birthday Party Blues..I mean flu's

We all had so much fun for Addie's Birthday that we got sick. Addie received her first flu bug. Who knew that our little girl could throw up so much. It was almost comical last night with all three of us violently ill. Sorry to any one who came to the party and left with this awful bug. Thank goodness it only seemed to last two days. YUCK - I am so happy I have a good washer and dryer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

vrrrooom - I love to ride my rocker








I love my Great GMa & GPa








Ahh, I love my Grandpa and Grandma too










Ahhh Mason you're so sweet










My Aunt and Uncle are the best - I love them too





It's official, Addie is 1. I can't believe it, neither can Rick. Our little girl is 1! Wow....

We had a nice little get together on Saturday, just a few friends and family members. It was perfect. Addie tried a bite of cake, Rick ended up buying her a real cake instead of the nonsugar one I was going to bake for her. To our surprise she daintily picked at it and then was ready to get back to socializing. We were expecting gobs of cake in the mouth and frosting every where...maybe next year.

Things of interest to note at Addie's first birthday:

She has two bottom teeth and one upper tooth
She is almost walking and has taken her first steps without support
She loves to play peek-a-boo with doors
She now feeds herself
She loves to throw the ball for Porter
Her favorite toy is her stacking blocks
She loves yogurt
She holds the ear of whoever is holding her (her security blanket in a sense)
She is very social and loves to be around people

Happy Birthday baby!

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Almost a Year

Time to wake up silly, it's Christmas!!!












Hard to believe that my little girl is almost a year. I was cleaning out her closet tonight and reminiscing about how little she was 9 months ago. She is still pretty dainty, she weighs about 17 pounds. She is the littlest gal in her class weight wise but just as tall as everyone else. It is actually pretty funny to see her next to everyone else, she looks so tiny. She is just too busy for food, trust me we try to get her eat but she normally pushes the food to the side and points at the nearest toy.

Christmas was great. We had a very relaxing Christmas eve at Grandma and Grandpa Handschuchs. Adalie received a very nice blocks game from Santa and loves it. Christmas was spent at home were Addie unwrapped her new carseat...sorry Addie your parents are too practical, maybe next year Santa will bring something a little more fun. Although, the cardboard box provided lots of entertainment. The day after Christmas we met my folks down at Sunriver for breakfast and a sled ride. Aunt Konnie and Uncle Jon gave Grandma Handschuch a sled ride through Sunriver Stables (somthing she has wanted for ever). It was beautiful - Jon and Konnie were in Hermiston visiting her family, we missed them all weekend.

New Years was great - Rick, Addie and I went to visit Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Fred. It is always very fun visiting them. On New Years day we visited Ocean Shores state park. What a beautiful place. It was amazing. Happy New Years!