Trip to Illinois, I have a new "niece" & some Landgren News

First off - we had an AWESOME visit to Illinois. It was great to see everyone and I have some great pictures to share. Congrats to Drew & Tania on their wedding! It was a great day and we are very happy for the both of them.

Once I get caught up with everything I missed at work I will post some pictures. Addison had a great time and did really well on the plane.

Congrats to Mary & Jay on the birth of their daughter Tiernan "Tierney" Elizabeth. Born October 24 - 7.5lbs, 19 3/4" long and cute as a button!! I got to see her Monday night and she is so precious!! She is a really good baby, and I know Reagan (big sister) is just going to adore her! I have pictures of Tierney too - I will post them soon!

Last (but not least) Erik and I are excited to announce that we are expecting another little one in late April 2009! :) So far I have been feeling really good, and I am glad to report that baby looks to be healthy as well. We find out in late November if we are having a boy of girl (My gut tells me this little one is a GIRL!) and I will share the news then.

Addison is officially moved into her "big girl" room and has adjusted really well. She is still in a crib, but we got her one that will convert to a toddler bed when she is ready. Addy is growing up so fast and has become so much fun! Her vocabulary improves so much everyday, and even though she STILL doesn't have any teeth - you would be amazed at how fast my kid can scarf down food :)

Pictures to come soon!! Hope this finds you all well!

Go Bears

Aunt Jessica bought Addison this cheerleading outfit, and brought it with her from Illinois this past weekend. Thanks Jess!! If Erik gets his way - she will be wearing it every Sunday :)

WOOHOO My kid has teeth!!!

I just downloaded some pictures over the last couple weeks and thought I would post them on here. Since I last posted Addison went to the pediatric dentist on the advice of our pediatrician. She still doesn't have any teeth and is turning 15 months on Thursday. I am happy to report that my little lady has a mouth full of teeth!! They did an x-ray when the dentist couldn't see any signs of teeth. They are all in there - but the dentist said Addy will be closer to 18 months before she really starts teething. We were also told to expect her to get a bunch of teeth at one time. I am just so thankful and happy that my kid has teeth! I guess I am lucky I have had 15 months full of toothless smiles when some people only get a few months. She also said Addison will be about a year behind most kids when they start losing their teeth.. she will have hers for a bit longer. Here are some random pictures over the past 2 weeks.

Sporting her new Raccoon hat for the winter.

Here is her first attempt at coloring. She would rather just put the crayons into her mouth

Showing her Daddy her artwork.

Playing w/ her babies. This is her FAVORITE thing to do. She will put her babies in the highchair or stroller and feed them.. then push them around the house.

We are going to Rockford, IL to see family and attend Drew Whitfield's wedding in a couple weeks. I will have some great pictures from that.

Have a great week!

Mini Photoshoot in the Backyard

Here are some pictures taken of Addison last Friday in my backyard. THANK THE DEAR LORD for my fabulous neighbor who is a professional photographer who came over and took these. I cannot get Addison to stay in one spot, none the less look at me when I try to take a picture of her. Andrea - thanks so much!

Update on Addison: She is 14 months, no teeth, walks all over the place, loves her dolls & their highchair & tends to be a little trouble maker(I say this in a loving way :) ). Anything she is not supposed to touch or go near she tends to want to do it. She is one persistent little lady! Enjoy the pictures!

Pictures from when Aunt Jessica & Uncle Mike Came to visit

A WORD sandwich
Like Aunt - Like Niece ;)

Laughing at Daddy & Uncle Mike.

Keeping an eye on Grandma Maggie...

Here is Addison trying to steal some cheese off what Papa D & Grandma Maggie brought to the dinner party.

It was an awesome visit - and we miss Jess & Mike very much!! Hopefully we will see them soon. (PS Thanks to Jessica for sending the pictures!)

Good Morning Sunshine...

Here is Addison this morning eating some fruit cheerios before daycare :) Hope everyone has a great day!

We have a walker...

Sorry for the lack of posting. I haven't been taking many pictures lately - but I need too. I will be sure to take some this week and post them.

First off I want to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my husband! I love you more than anything Erik!!

Well ladies & gentlemen - we have a walker!!! Addison started walking totally unassisted early last week. She doesn't have any teeth, but she is cruising all over the place. :) My sister & brother in law Mike were in town last weekend - and Jessica got some really cute pictures I will have to "borrow" from her so I can post them here. Uncle Mike was a big hit. Addison kept bringing him all her toys & books and wanted him to play with her.

My Mother in Law, lovingly referred to as "Grandma Smokey" sent Addison 3 baby Cabbage Patch dolls. They are dressed up as little animals, and Addison insists on carrying all 3 of them around at all times. Its pretty funny to watch, and I will try to get a video on here so you can see her in action. My Mom also bought her a play high chair, so when she is not trying to carry her babies around she shoves all 3 of them into the high chair and pushes it around the family room. She is growing up so fast -and I cannot believe that tomorrow she will already be 14 months old!

Here is the only recent picture I have of the lady. This was taken about a week and a half ago. She loves to wear her sunglasses and will bring them to you so you can help her put them on. I only got one picture before the camera died... I hope this finds you all well! More pictures to come next week!