1st time swimming in the cove

Playing it cool on the way to the cove...
Once we got there, we had some lunch. We had the famous Oak Run food mart, ham salad sandwiches and Doritos! Very Nutritious! Then it was time to get in. The water was a little cold. So she would jump into Daddy, and the turn around and say, "Mommy, Mommy, up peas, up peas!" Then she would want to jump back in once she got on the boat. We did this for quite a while. She never did get in and stay in. Hopefully next time.

After all the excitement of swimming off the back of the boat... She was out!

WHAT A FUN DAY! I LOVE BEING A MOM!

Lisa's visit home

Lisa came home for a visit last week and we got to hang out with her twice! Once night we went over to her parents house for supper. Addysen put on quite the show. She was a complete goof. She got a little slap happy and crossed the line. So Lisa and Lois got to see Addysen in time out:( I know it is shocking to most of you, but my child is not perfect. We are working on it though! Then we also got to have a cookout with Lisa at Lindsay and Jared's house. (thanks for doing that guys! - supper was AWESOME!) It was good to see Lisa and catch up. Maybe with Addysen's cuteness we can convince her to move home:)! -- Just Kidding. We just miss ya Lisa!

House Update...

The front of our house. We have shingles on the roof, our windows are in, our tubs are in and the electricians are about finished!

The back of our house.

The sliding glass door in the kitchen going out to the patio.

Our first picture in front of the fireplace. (kind of)

Addysen in my new tub. I can't wait!

Potty Time

We are just starting to introduce Addysen to the potty. She has gone in the potty 4 times now! She is not consistent, but she knows what to do. This was just a funny picture I took of her on the potty one night after swimming. It was going to be a funnier picture because she was siting there reading a book. As soon as grabbed the camera, she of course dropped the book. Oh well, still cute!

House update

Here are a few pictures of our house during construction. It is farther a long now, but I don't have those pictures yet. Now we actually have full roof with shingles!!

Our Trip to Chicago With the Lotts

Addy giving Caleb a kiss (too cute)

Hanging out at the hotel

Morgan, Caleb and Addysen at the zoo!

Sorry, about the delay on my blog entries. Aaron, Addysen and I are now living at my mom's house until ours gets built. And until now my mom has had dial up internet service. She has officially moved into this century and now has DSL - so I can once again update my blog. These pictures are from a trip to Chicago in early July with the Lott's. We had a great time. We went to he zoo, the aquarium and to the rain forest cafe. It was a nice short vacation with the kiddos!

4th of July!

Our first day at the beach. Addysen fell asleep on the way to the lake, so when she woke up - she wasn't exactly ready to jump in the water.

We spent the first couple of hours sitting up on the grass on a blanket. I first took her down to the sand, and she didn't like that, and wanted up. Then I took her down to the water and she wanted no part of that either. Every once in a while, we would try again. I would take her hand and we would walk toward the beach and we'd get about half way to the sand. She would let go of my hand turn around run back to the blanket, do a little dance and sit down. After watching Morgan and Caleb play in the water and sand all day, I decided that she HAD to at least try to get in the water. So I took her out one more time.

At first she just stood very still and wouldn't move unless I moved her. I kept getting her closer to the water. The water finally touched her toes and she screamed and moved back. Then Caleb came running out of the water and got her wet. She screamed again, looked down and brushed the water off of her legs, as if she couldn't believe he did that! Eventually, we both go in the water, and eventually she liked it. Even to the point where she cried when I took her out of the water. It was an awesome day, and I can't wait to do it again!

Daddy and Addy watching fireworks on the boat.

Caleb was our Captain! - Pirate Captain.

Morgan was our entertainment before the fireworks started! (What a crazy kid!)

We have walls!

Our soon to be house!
Aaron and Addysen walking into the house from the garage.
Addysen and I in the great room.

(yes, she was crying - and not wanting to cooperate for a picture)
Addysen walking around in her bedroom.