First Football Game

Tonight we took Addison to her first football game. We thought we would go and enjoy a game from the bleachers, but boy did Addison have other plans. She wanted to get down, walk, and visit with everyone around her. I felt sorry for some boys who were eating beside us because she stared down their food hoping they would give her a bite. She also received her first busted lip from falling down on the bleachers, bloody mouth and all. However, she didn't cry for long and wanted to get right back down and enjoy the fun. Her dad and I have seriously rethought the idea of going to ballgames at this age.

Playhouse Disney Live

On Friday evening, Matt, Addison and I met my sisters for Playhouse Disney Live at the Mariana Civic center. We weren't sure how much Addison would get into seeing all the characters, but she had a blast. We saw Mickey Mouse and all his friends, Winnie the Pooh and friends, Little Einsteins, and Handy Mandy. She stood up on our laps and danced and clapped with the music. It was a great show and great fun!

Crawling is a Thing of the Past

Walking is in! She is getting better and better at it now and would much rather do that than crawl.

Matt Update

Hello All,
I wanted to give an update on what has been going on with life these days. One word....insane!!! That pretty much sums it up. This past Sunday our Pastor was challenging us on how we spend our time. He mentioned how fast time goes by. I will have to say Amen to that. Chelsea and I are planning our daughters first birthday. It is absolutely blowing me away. She is a reminder of how God blesses when we don't deserve it. Words cannot describe the love I have for my family. Right now my schedule consists of church hours and activities, work hours (some long days), and school work (will hopefully be done May 2010). When things get tense, I have the two sweetest girls to calm me down and get my mind off of the busy stuff. Through it all I am still challenged to do my best for the Lord. None of the things I have mentioned are mine. God has allowed me to be a steward over his things. I want to do my best as a husband, father, brother, uncle, employee, and student. Yeah, it can be overwhelming at times, but I have been reminded that I have a God who knows what I go through and He does not leave me alone.
Thanks for tuning in to our family blog. We enjoy sharing our journey with family and friends. Know that you are always welcome to send us a message or give us a call.
God bless,
Matt

On the Move

This is just a little taste of what has been happening at our house. . .

Fall is here. . .

. . . too bad the weather isn't! Friday, the big cousins got to empty out a pumpkin so that Katie could take pictures of the little ones inside of it. Let's just say McKenzie and Gavin enjoyed it much more than Addison did! We did get some good shots, just none smiling. She wasn't really sure what we were doing to her and she wouldn't dare sit down in that slimy thing.

10 Months Old Today

Addison for some reason finds this certain book hilarious. Every time we read it, she breaks out in giggles.

Let's see, this past month she has taken around 3 or so steps at a time. She decides to do this when we are least expecting it. Every time we want her to walk, she decides it is much easier and faster to crawl. Nana has taught her where her ears, mouth, etc. are. She has showed me this once, but still has yet to show her daddy. Addison has also learned how to throw herself a little fit when she is getting her diaper changed or is not getting something she wants. I know, this is starting MUCH to soon!

Night time is continuing to go great. Over the past 2 weeks are so she hasn't cried at all when we put her to bed. She also has only waken a couple of nights only to go right back to sleep.

We are so blessed to have her in our lives!