Bathtime fun

We definetly have a water lover on our hands! Bath time is usually takes 30 minutes and two times putting warm water back in. After dinner I'll tell her to go upstairs for a bath and I swear she runs. Her shirt is half way off by the time we get into the bathroom and she's climbing over the tub trying to get in. I think I may have a future swimmer on my hands :)

A bunch of random stuff

Well happy late Valentine's day! Kyle and I spent Saturday night in Chicago with some friends and went to the auto show on Sunday. We had some great food in Chicago. I highly recommend Timothy O'Toole's and Giordano's.

My papa is going to Florida for the remainder of the winter to stay with my aunt and uncle.

I really can't believe how much Addison has grown and learned since she turned one. Not only is she borderline running, she is now saying mama, dada, papa, baba, stat (stewart) dog (cory), dog (dog), juice, kit kat (cat), hi, what's that, who's that, claps her hands when she wants elmo, will dance to any song, waves good bye, gives kisses on demand-and sometimes just because :), IS FINALLY SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!, will usually answer a yes or no question (either says yeah or shake her head), is following simple directions-sit down, go upstairs (for bath time), lets get naked, will help take off her clothes, tries to put on her shoes (or anyone else's for that matter), is starting to figure out how to use a fork, loves to drink from a "big girl" cup.

Oh man, I really don't know what else. I know there's more but I just can't think of it.

Here's a picture of her opening her gift from us on Sunday. What did she get you wonder? Elmo Loves You movie, an Elmo toy and two books. This kid has more elmo movies then I know what to do with-maybe I shouldn't have ordered her 4 more from Amazon.com then huh? Oh well!

Here's to old friends and new ones :)

A few months back I ran into a friend who I haven't seen since high school. We were inseperable in middle school. We drifted apart in high school but were always friendly to eachother. A few months ago I ran into her at the bar, got caught up on life, exchanged numbers blah blah blah.

Today we got the kids together. Oh man did they have fun!! Her son is 15 months old and is a typical boy! But they were so cute together!! He gave Addi a hug within 5 minutes of meeting her. We almost had tears in our eyes! They played and played, had a snack, shared sippy cups, ran screaming throughout the house, got into the pots and pans and overall had a great time! Addi was so wore out by the time they left she grabbed her blankey and baby and headed towards the stairs. I expect her to be sleeping for at least 2 hours!

I'm upset with myself for not taking pictures. :( but there will be lots more get togethers now that I know they only live 5 minutes from us :)

Papa Wiesemann

Chesterton resident Bernard “Denis” Wiesemann, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus.

He was born Jan. 31, 1940, in Gary, to Bernard and Thelma Wiesemann, who preceded him in death.

On April 18, 1959, he married Margaret Boi, who on Aug. 14, 1997, also preceded him in death. On Oct. 25, 1998, he married Lois (Peterson) Fancher, who survives in Chesterton.

He is also survived by a daughter, Terry (Bill) Martin of Chesterton; four sons, Kevin (Shiela) Wiesemann and Keith (Mary) Wiesemann, both of Chesterton, and Jeffrey (Jean) Wiesemann and Timothy (Cindy) Wiesemann, both of Valparaiso; two step-children, Vicki Fancher-Keller (Stan) of Porter and Glen (Shawna) Fancher of Loveland, Colo.; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and seven step-grandchildren; a brother, Keith (Linda) Wiesemann of Ontario, Calif.; and three sisters, Kenlynn (Richard) Smith of Citrus Heights, Calif., Karen (Larry) Gonzalez of Chino, Calif., and Kathy (Jesse) Birlew of El Reno, Okla.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Clement; and a grandson, Mark Wiesemann.

Denis retired from LTV Steel as a supervisor in 1995. He belonged to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed. Denis was known for his passion for hunting and the outdoors. Wildlife put a gleam in his eyes that will be a vivid memory for all who knew him.

Funeral services, Pastor Jane L. Aicher officiating, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2050 W. 1100N in Chesterton. Burial at Chesterton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at White-Love Funeral Home, 525 S. Second St. in Chesterton and from 12 p.m. Saturday until the time of service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran, the American Cancer Society, or the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation.

To my cousin...

Happy birthday Mark. You were taken from us too soon. You are truly loved and missed each and every day. I know you're up in Heaven with grandma looking down on all of us. Eric, Danielle and I celebrated your brithday tonight. It was a lot of fun, we wish you could have been there. Please continue to look down on us and know that even thought you are not with us physically, you are always in our hearts.

I love you

1 year stats!

Not only has the last year flew by but I can't believe how intelligent my baby is! Dr said she's developmentally a 15 month old! She can say mama, dada, dog, whats that, who's that, kitty cat, papa, bite, will go get something-blanket, juice, baby doll when we ask. Can't say "elmo" yet but will start clapping when she wants to watch it, you know, because there's NEVER enough elmo in this house!

Let's take a look back
12/28/2008
7lbs 12 oz
20 inches


1/14/09 ---2 week check up
8 lbs 6.4oz (55th percentile)
20 3/4inches (55 percentile)


3/2/09--- 2 month check up
11 lbs 12.8oz (75th percentile)
22inches (35th percentile)


4/30/09---4 month check up
15 lbs 3.2oz (80th percentile)
25 inches (75 percentile)


6/30/09---6 month check up
17 lbs (70th percentile)
26 1/4 inches (65th percentile)


10/6/09---9 month check up
19 lbs 12.8oz (65th percentile)
28 1/2 inces (75th percentile)


1/21/10---1 year check up
21 lbs 9.6 oz (60th percentile)
30 1/4 inches (80th percentile)


How big is Addison?? She's SOOOO Big!!

Elmo's World

la la la la
la la la la
elmos world

la la la la
la la la la
elmos world

elmo loves his goldfish
his crayon too

thats elmos world

Elmo's World is on constantly now. Every day. All day. I block it out as much as possible but sometimes it's hard. I can't even take her picture anymore because she's focused on Elmo.

Like here. All I wanted was a nice picture of her in her new rocking chair, but did I get it? NO


So we'd tried it again.. Notice the mean face!


She's even got the dog in on it!


I guess I should just accept that right now I am out ranked by Elmo. *Sigh*