Stuff...

Keith, Brooke, Rugenstein, and Stormy arrived on Friday for a 2 week visit. We had Brooke's baby shower today- Brooke's mom makes the best punch :) Keith and Brooke are headed to the beach this upcoming weekend, Rugenstein leaves Wednesday, and Stormy is going to a doggie kennel for the weekend.

Grandma P was admitted to the hospital this morning. I stopped by around lunch time and visited with her. Get well soon Grandma! We love you :)

Addisyn has really conquered walking. She walks like it is nothing now. She has also discovered her voice. She talks all the time. She can say Mama, Dada, Hi (or Hhhhhhh), and baba (which can mean a number of different things). She also screams at the top of her lungs b/c we laugh and think it is cute. Addisyn's favorite foods are puffs, cheerios, chopped up bananas, and shredded cheese. She prefers really watered down juice to eat with her meals and milk in between meals. Addisyn is also enjoying her swim lessons at the YMCA twice weekly. Brian took her on Friday and said she was splashing and kicking her legs. She is such a bundle of joy. I love her more than anything in the world :)

We are waiting to close on the house. We have picked out everything we need to remodel- and we have agreed on everything including the hardwoods, tile, and carpet. We can't wait to get into the house and fix it up. We are making the master bedroom (downstairs) into the guest room and we are taking a bedroom upstairs across from Addisyn's room. The other room will be a toyroom- what do you do with all those toys??

I have decided I no longer want to work fulltime. I would love to spend some time with Addisyn while she is young (I went back to work when she was 4 weeks old). I put in my notice with DSS (which I am really sad to leave b/c I have a great job and I love catching people who commit welfare fraud- Saving our tax dollars!). The hospital did call and offer me a parttime job, which I am taking. I have also been accepted into graduate school (UNCG). I will be taking online classes and participating in some cohorts that meet locally. I am getting my M.S. in Conflict Resolution.

We will post again soon!

Love,
Lindy, Brian, Addisyn, and Bear


Pictures...

Addisyn playing with toys...
Addisyn climbs in and out of her baby chair all the time...
Addisyn sees Dad and Uncle Keith sitting on the back deck and wants out there. She kept saying "dada dada dada" It was so precious!
Addisyn sound asleep in an odd position on Daddy (what a doll)...
Brooke opening gifts at her shower...
Addisyn and Mommy...
Addisyn playing...
Addisyn taking a good look at Uncle Keith...