First Haircut

Addison got her hair cut for the first time on Saturday, August 30th. She LOVED it. She did everything that the stylist asked. When we left, I told her, "The lady did a really nice job cutting your hair, Addison. She even put bows in your hair." She replied, "Yeah, that was nice of her." It was so cute. The next day, she still had the ribbons in her hair. I tried to dress her in pants and a shirt. She told me, "No, mommy! I need a dress so I look pretty with my bows!" Oh, the mind of a two year old!

She hopped right in the pink jeep!


Getting ready for the scissors


The first snip





Pretty bows


All done!

August

Wow! August really flew by for us! After we returned home from ND and Liz and Jason came to visit, Nate kept busy with work, and Addison and I spent a lot of time at the gym, volunteered at the school, and relaxed at home. Today would have been my first day back at work, but since I resigned from teaching, I spent the day with my favorite little girl! I'm excited to be with her everyday. I plan to substitue teach a few times each month, so between that and Addison, I will be busy.

Nate went on a very short trip this month. After about two days, he was sent back home. He is on the road again for his standard 10 day mission.

We have also been busy getting ready for our trip to Antigua. Nate and I will be staying at a Sandals resort there. We are excited!! My parents are going to drive out to stay with Addison. SHE already has their stay all planned out (Nana and Papa apparently have no say). So far, she says that they are going to Charlie's Safari, playing baseball, golf, soccer, going to the park, and eating cake at the water park hotel.

Addison has also been a busy helper around the house. She is always asking for a 'job'. I asked her today if she wanted to windex the screen door. Her answer was, "I'd LOVE to, I'd LOVE to!" Then she asked me, "There more to clean, mommy?" I had to keep giving her things to clean. She bounced around the house with excitement as she dusted and wiped down the leather furniture. When she was done, she said, "It smells clean in here!" FUNNY!

Look at that hair!


Showing Ellie a domino




Eating peaches at the Farmer's Market

A Visit from Liz and Jason!

Our friends, Liz and Jason, came to visit us from Oklahoma. Liz is Addison's godmother, so the two of them spent some quality time together. Well, if you can call Addison throwing temper tantrums and slapping Liz quality time?? Ahhh, ya gotta love 2 year olds! We did a lot of sight seeing while they were here: the market, the pier, a harbor cruise, downtown Seattle via a Duck Boat, and Mt. Rainier. Here are a few pics from the week.

A view of the city while on our harbor cruise


Liz and Addison





"Hello, Everyone!"


Jason, Liz, Addison and Nate at the pier


Liz brought several books for Addison, so they spent a lot of time reading together.




"Look at my Tinkerbell sunglasses!"




Addison found a buddy on the waterfront.


Me, Addison, and Nate at the pier


Helping dad clean a salmon