Family Time

This past Saturday, Matt suggested we spend some time together as a family. So, we spent the day together in Dothan, shopping, eating dinner, and enjoying one another. Addison took her first trip to the pet store and first ride on the Carousel, which she ABSOLUTELY LOVED! We actually ran into cousin McKenzie at the mall and she rode with us the 2nd time around. Here are some pictures of our day together.

Although she loved all of the animals, the birds were her favorite to watch.

First ride on the carousel. She squealed with delight the entire time.
2nd ride with McKenzie.
Of course this video was taken right before she really started squealing.



Had to share this picture from Sunday afternoon lunch at mom's. The babies were all asleep, from the ride home from church, while the big kids played. This is the first picture of many of the 5 cousins.

8 Months Old Today

It is AMAZING at how much a baby grows in only 1 month. In the past month Addison has learned to pull up (on EVERYTHING), waves bye, picks up food and puts it in her mouth (puffs), crawls, can sit up from a crawling position, shakes her head yes and no, knows the meaning of no (sometimes), claps her hands when you tell her pat-a-cake, says caca when she sees our cat (or any other animal) and is finally in 6-9 month clothes. She is so much fun at this age, and is into EVERYTHING! Guess I will have to keep the house extra clean now because she finds the littlest things to put in her mouth. We can't wait to see what the next month holds!

I can't believe I almost forgot. She also got her first tooth and has another one on the way. I haven't gotten a good picture of this yet:( Her clogged tear duct has also FINALLY opened up, which we are very thankful for.

The new face she loves to make.

Another favorite face of hers.
She still loves bouncing up and down.


Playing pat-a-cake with daddy.

Trying out her new sippy cup.
We are hoping by the time she has to use them, she will be a pro.

Watch out world, here she comes!

Visit with the Sawyer's

On Thursday, we were able to spend some time visiting with Matt's dad and grandparents on the Sawyer side.

Addison with Pops (Matt's Dad).

Great Grandpa and Grandma Sawyer, Great Aunt Karen and Pops.

Addison with Great Aunt Karen.

Great Grandma Sawyer and Addison.

Trip to Chicago

On Wednesday, Matt had planned on surprising me with a trip to Chicago. Afraid of how I would react when I found out I would be leaving Addison, he decided to tell me earlier. Addison got to spend the day with her Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Austin and Aunt Bailey while we spent the day with our friends Misty and Andy Appleby. We had a blast and I hear Addison did great too!

The great city of Chicago.

DELICIOUS deepdish pizza from Giordano's.

Walking down the Magnificent Mile.

Picture from the train.

2 1/2 hour Amtrack ride to Chicago. Great time of visiting with friends.

Our wonderful friends Misty and Andy Appleby. Couldn't have made the trip without their guidance.

Illinois visit (continued)

More pictures from our trip.

The whole family. Little Jaxson will be with us soon!!

Uncle Austin playing in the pool with Addison.

Aunt Bailey and Addison in the pool.

Great Grandma Marge

Grandma, Aunt Bailey and Addison had a great time playing in the pool.

We got them matching shirts to take their pictures in.

Matt getting some loving from his littlest sister, Bailey.

Aunt Heather with Uncle Joe in the background. I accidently deleted the picture of them all:(

Aunt Heather and Addison.

Visiting Grandma at work.

We got to go on lots of rides in the stroller because of the GREAT weather!

Church Services

Many of you know that Matt was given the opportunity to preach Sunday night at First Baptist Atwood. This was actually Matt's first time preaching on a Sunday service, and it was really cool that he got the opportunity to do it at his home church. Thanks to all who were praying for him. God really used him.

Here are more family pictures to enjoy:)

Addison with Grandma and Grandpa.

Great Grandma and Grandpa Collins

Finally, Addison let Grandpa hold her.

Aunt Bailey, Mom and Addison played in the nursery while Dad was preaching Sunday night.

Family picture.

Playing with Grandma before bed.

Addison and Aunt Bailey enjoyed the swings Sunday night after church. The weather has been AMAZING!!!

**Today Matt and I are spending the afternoon hanging out with Austin. Grandma and Aunt Bailey are going to watch Addison for us. We are also still looking forward to spending the day with Aunt Heather and Uncle Joe on Tuesday. Then, Matt and I are off to Chicago on Wednesday with friends while Grandma enjoys another day with Addison. I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Visiting with Grandma and Grandpa in Illinois

We were so excited for Addison to get to spend some time with her Grandpa and Grandma, Aunt Bailey and Uncle Austin. Grandma had all the toys and fun ready for her right when she got here. Uncle Austin and Aunt Bailey have been lots of fun too! We can't wait for the excitement the week holds for us. This afternoon Addison will also be meeting lots of other family(including Aunt Heather and Uncle Joe) at a get together at Grandpa and Grandma's house.

**She did great at the family get together this evening. As long as mom and dad were no where in sight, she did great!!

Playing with Aunt Bailey. Addison has loved getting to enjoy bathtime with Aunt Bailey all week.

Grandma greeted us with lots of hugs and kisses!

Grandma, Uncle Austin and Aunt Bailey were there when we got to the airport. Grandpa had to work.

Playing with Uncle Austin on the floor. Still trying to figure him out in this picture.

Man, is she loving this attention! (Grandpa, Aunt Bailey and Uncle Austin).

Meeting Great Grandma and Grandpa Collins for the first time.

Great Grandpa Collins clapping with Addison.

We Made It!!

Yesterday we flew out for Illinois to visit Matt's family. This was an exciting trip for us, visiting family and friends as well as Addison's first plane ride. She did awesome!! No need for me to even have worried a bit. The security people were so nice and the stewardest on the planes were great too! Addison loved watching(more like staring down) all the people around her on the plane. She also loved looking out the window. Puffs also proved to have been a great snack for the ride as well. This was only about the 3rd day she had ate them. She even learned how to pick them out of our hands and put them in her mouth.

The first airplane we rode to Memphis. Very small!!

Nana and Papa brought us to the airport. We are going to miss them:(

Addison decided she would help me pack before we left.

Mason Has Arrived

Yesterday, Matt's and my 3rd nephew was born weighing in at 8lbs. 14oz. and 20.5 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing great! Big sister (McKenzie) is also loving it. I think she is going to be a great help to her mom and dad. Here are a few pictures of the cutie!

Kenzie meeting her baby brother for the first time.

This is definitely the way I will have my next baby. In and out in 30 minutes tops with no waiting.