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