Because Addie has changed so much since Christmas, I thought I’d throw a few more pictures on here tonight.
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Addie, combing her friend Hazel's "hair."
"FrisbieFrisbieFrisbieFrisbieFrisbieFrisbieFrisbie"
Addie found her swimmie in the laundry room and insisted on wearing it almost a whole day last week. 
@ dinner tonight. She's been practicing this face for about two weeks now. I'd say she's got it mastered!
We had a very busy day on Christmas. Bryan was on call but got up super early so he would be done rounding at the hospital early… and he was! We got to my mom’s house in time for a delicious brunch and presents all around. The best part of brunch, is that my mom secretly used egg beaters instead of eggs and everyone was complementing the eggs! I’m sure it won’t be any shock when I tell you that we did a really bad job at taking pictures on Christmas, but we got what we got and we’ll share.
Here’s Addie’s “Christmas Morning” shot. We were at GG’s house and Addie kept looking out the back door.
Outfit compliments of U. Brad and A. Sarah.
She was offering goldfish to the baby first, then finishing them off herself.
"Sure, GG got me a Christmas present. She made me into a giant."
After we finished up at GG’s, we headed over to Papa Bruce & Kathy’s house. We enjoyed food and lots of good laughs with family. Addie scored a beautiful play kitchen from Papa Bruce & Kathy along with lots of accessories for it. She seriously plays in her kitchen all the time. In fact, the other day Bryan was in her playroom with her and she walked up to the microwave, opened it, closed it, poked the control panel while making a “boop” sound, and walked away humming. After a few seconds she went back and did the routine again. I can’t believe how much she learns and models from us!
Microwaving dinner like her mommy! (She still can't figure out what the pots, pans, and burners are for.)
It's amazing how it startles both Addie and I just as much the 20th time as it did the first time!
Addie's Elmo Piano book is her current favorite literary hit.
When my dad tells me it’s been too long since I last updated my blog, I know I must be really neglecting it. It’s Christmas Eve and Addison is running around the living room alternating between jumping on Nixon and playing with her two newest toys-her Dora guitar and a dancing baby doll. Both are rediculously loud toys without a volume control option. This, I’m sure, is why they’re a hit. However, this is a great evening at home with family. Bryan has even lit the fireplace, which Addie is finding quite entertaining. What a sweet time with family.
Here’s the new dancing doll…
We had Bryan’s side Family Christmas last weekend. We went to his parents and had a family meal and gift exchange. We had a lot of fun and Addie snagged an awesome gift from Grandma and Grandpa K… A 4-wheeler!!! Addie really likes it and so do all of our friend’s kids that have been over. Check it out.
Our “big gift” to Addie this year was a trampoline. We couldn’t keep it a secret anymore and let her try it out Wednesday night. This video is from her first jump.
We’re excited for tomorrow. We’re going to GG’s house in the morning and then to Papa Bruce & Kathy’s in the afternoon. I promise to post more pictures, and to not wait another 3 months to do it.
I was going to post the family Christmas picture on here. Unfortunately, I can’t get it on my computer right now. So, instead I’m going to leave you with two random pictures from this week.
This is Addie taking a night time bottle, while using Nixon as her chair. She’s reaching back and scratching behind his ear. They’re a great pair!!
And here is Nixon, sleeping in front of the fireplace.
Okay, and while I was searching for those pictures on my computer, I found this one… How could I resist? 
And that, Dad, is my blog update.
My friend Amanda’s son Lucas. I’ll post pictures of the “date” later. Pretty cute kids.
A little too much? Probably so. But since we only share our blog with friends, family, and spammers, I’m going for it! I was giving Addison a sink bath and she was being totally funny dumping water on herself and telling herself “no” when she would reach for the faucet. I grabbed my camera and caught those cute things AND her making her own “bubble” bath. You’ll want your volume turned all the way up to enjoy the full effects.
She usually crawls in and out a few times, then grabs a book and sits inside the tent to look at it. Thanks Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Alaina for the fun birthday present!!
Also, note that when she is excited and crawling, she makes noise as she crawls. She does this all the time and I love it. It’s especially helpful because she does this when she heads for the stairs and when she thinks she’s getting away with something… every time. Way to sell yourself out, kid.
