Santa

We took Addy to Lakeside Mall to see Santa. I really thought this was going to be the year when she would freak and not want to sit on Santa's lap. I was wrong. She was very excited, walked right up to him with her walker and took a seat on his lap. She told him she wanted Dora presents for Christmas. He was a great Santa, very patient with her and very kind. I only got one good pic. My other ones turned out blurry, but we got great pics in the package we purchased from the mall.

Christmas Tree

The weekend before Thanksgiving, we not only attended the circus, but we also headed out on our annual trip to cut down a Christmas tree. This year we had no snow and it was a very nice day to be out and about. We took the sled for Addy, only because strollers don't work well on the tree farm. She ended up riding on the Christmas tree cart until we got the tree. She was very excited for the cider and donuts that came after.

Our real tree decorated- in the front room

Our artificial tree decorated- in our back room

Circus

The weekend before Thanksgiving we took Addy to see the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. We were not sure if she was old enough for the circus yet and if it would keep her attention, but she seemed to really enjoy it. Her favorite was the elephants. The pictures are not very good.

Leaf Fun

Big Sister!

Addy's going to be a big sister! We have a new arrival coming in June. Our due date is June 3rd. Of course we are thrilled and excited, but I would be lying if I didn't say I was personally nervous. We are hoping and praying that everything goes well with this baby. The doctors are following me very closely and I feel like I am under great care. Addy seems to already have some idea of being a big sister after only a few mentions of it. She talks about the baby in momma's belly and that she wants it to be a girl. She likes to watch the Dora episode about Dora becoming a big sister which she had long before we became pregnant, so when we mentioned it to her, she was able to understand. I'm sure the full realization of it won't hit until the baby is here. Should be a fun-filled summer of 2010 getting used to 2 little ones!

Halloween

Halloween was lots of fun this year. The weather could have been warmer, but at least it wasn't raining or snowing! Addy had the routine down pat. After she would receive candy at a house she would say "go to the next house." She didn't even want to be done. We took the wagon with us along with her walker and she actually ended up walking about 2/3 of the route by herself with her walker. Go Addy! We had the grandparents over and Grandma Kris and Grandpa Bub dressed up to surprise Addy. Can't wait til next year.

All ready

Our neighbor Cass dressed as a puppy

Pirate and a bee

Excited!

Our neighbors Landon and Logan dressed as Batman and Robin

Our neighbor Isabelle dressed as a giraffe

School/Daycare Party

Pumpkin carving