My Little Monster

Addi is now OBSESSED with Lady Gaga. and I'm perfectly OK with that...her daddy on the other hand...well not so much. Today we came home from work and school and she played in the back room and asked for "lady gaga mommy!!" so I plugged in my Iphone and we rocked out while I cooked dinner. Here's just a little video I took of her singing and dancing. She's putting her arm/hand up like the "monsters" do at the concerts-which I showed her how to :)-it's like fist pumping but with a claw instead.


Can i just say that I love my daughter <3

First Spring Pictures

Since we didn't do ANYTHING on Sunday (wich was exteremly nice!!) tonight I took some pictures of Addi playing in the dogs' cage with Cory. Cory is now Addi's favorite dog. I think it's because she lets her lay all over her and sit on her. I wish they wouldn't wake her up at night, I've always wanted one of "those" dogs that sleeps at the foot (or floor) of my kids room. But Cory (or Stewart) would try to sneak up on the bed and I'm not ready for that yet. Although I bet if I got Cory a doggie bed she'd lay on that...hmm something to think about :)

"take our picture mommy!"

She's such a cutie pie <3

So much going on...

Phew! Where do I start? We have been so jammed packed busy lately it's crazy (but fun)! We've been hanging out a lot with the moms/kids from daycare, which we all absolutely love. Every other Saturday we have a play date. Last weekend we went to the library and out to lunch, today was Miles' birthday party and since Kyle went to Chicago for a concert I had some moms/kids over. It was a blast! I love that all of the kids get along and can play by themselves for the most part. While the kids played, the moms and I played a dice game called 'left right center' it's pretty fun...would be more fun as a drinking game though lol :) Next weekend is Moms Night Out!! Whoohooo!! The game plan is bowling, karaoke and drinking--also known as westchester lanes-haha. I'm so incredibly lucky to have these women in my life.

Other big news? My stepsister from FL, Allison, is coming up April 13-20!! We've never met, Ray hasn't seen her in 20 years, so this should be a fun trip. We're planning a trip to Chicago one day, maybe up to MI another, who knows! We have a lot of catching up to do.

I'll upload pictures tomorrow...right now i'm going to bed! Night!

Heart is aching....

I'm so thankful that Addison has never had any serious medical conditions/problems. I have recently stumbled across two blogs that make me realize how precious life is.

2 kids, a mini van and a mortgage. Poor little Lucy was diagnosed with medulloblastoma. She's only 5 and going through a very intensive round of radiation and chemo.

It all started when two people fell in love.. This couple just lost thier 4 month old baby to what they think was SIDS. Maddie was at the sitter when she didn't wake up from her nap. I can't even imagine what they are going through. I'm so greatful I have a great daycare that I take Addi to and put 100% trust in Kelly, Rachael and Jen that nothing will happen to Addi. I know things happen and SIDS is not preventable, but still....I don't know...

So please, kiss your kids a little more tonight. Hug them a little tighter because you'll never know what could happen. I know I will.

I love you Addi Kay <3

Musuem of Science and Industry

Last weekend my dad and step mom took Addi and I to MSI. I was a little afraid that Addi wouldn't have fun and things would be too much for her but boy, was I wrong! She had such a blast! I haven't been there in years so I forgot a lot of the stuff they had. I love how much my parents adore Addi; and how much she adores them! It's great to see that she's such a grandpas girl like I'm such a daddys girl <3

ugh so angry! LOL

EIEIO Mommy!!!!

Of course with a bunch of toys to play with, a water table to explore and bubbles my kid choose to ready books. such a nerd :P JK! I'm glad that she enjoys reading like her daddy

Playing with the mirrors in the Circus room...

"look grandpa!! Cinderella!!"

<3 Grammie and Addi <3

"I want blue one! I want blue ice cream! Try yours grammie? Please? Oh thank you!" Spoiled much?!

Family picture in front of the U 505

Passed out before we even got out of the parking garage

I can't wait to go back to Chicago and go to the Shedd or Childrens Museum. Or heck, even the park! Come on spring!

Valentine's Day

Little late but who cares right? Valentine's day was spent at work (blah!) but then Addi had a great party at school. I/we've been great friends with all the moms and other kids. In fact, the month of March is pretty much booked every weekend with playdates, parties and mom night outs! These ladies are fantastic. I am so greatful to have them in my life, and addi's too. Here are a few pics from the party :)

The girls...minus Annalise...

One of Addi's BFFs...Morgan <3

Another one of Addi's BFF's-Hannah

Another friend.. Addi K.

Yum! Snack!

Any my baby girl <3

Aftermath of Snowpacalypse 2011

Well we got about 19" inches of snow last week. Here some pictures I took at home and with Addi playing outside. She LOVES the snow...just like her daddy. I wonder if this kid is going to be ANYTHING like me!? Well I guess she does like to shop so that's a good thing :P

All ready to go play outside!

there's still one more step under the snow....

There was so much snow under/around our cars it took 2 snow blowers to get them out...and I'm pretty sure I'm going to need new tires this year :/

She picked up the shovel and got to work!

I don't want to ever see this much snow again. If I didn't love my family so much I'd move somewhere where it didn't snow 4 months out of the year. Stupid stupid winter!

We are going the Museum of Science and Industry this weekend with my dad. I'm really looking foward to it! There will be lots of pictures to come :)