These boots were made for walking.

Okay, so Addison's grandpa bought her first pair of cowgirl boots for her first birthday. We've tried them on her a few times because we were waiting for them to fit. Now that they fit, she wants to walk around the house in them. She sees the box and knows that is the box that keeps her boots. They are super cute boots and I could not get over the fact that she was wearing them with capris the other night. She must have walked around in those boots for an hour. Her grandpa is going to be so proud.

What Toys?

Why does is seem that you, your family, and your friends spend an obscene amount of money on toys? And all your child wants to play with is the card board box that her new potty chair came in. Never mind the 10 different items around the house that make noise, sing and help her learn. She prefers the boxes that things come in and the bags that we get presents in.

Too Fast

I have realized that Addison is growing up way too fast. I do not know if it because I am home with her now or because Chris and I decided that she is going to be our only one, but I have all of a sudden taken notice. She amazes me every day. She says words that are clear and her vocabulary is growing every day. She no longer sits in a high chair to eat, she has a big girl table now. She also feeds herself with a fork and she is rather neat about it. I am kind of crazy when it comes to her feeding herself. My mom and aunt will tell you when we go out, I will go out of my way to make sure that she stays clean at all times. I know as a mom that won't happen because children seem to gravitate towards dirt, but I am trying to let go a little. Here is a picture of Addison at the big girl table feeding herself. Did I fail to mention that she loves Chick-fil-a almost as much as her mom does.

Summer Time

I am finally done with school. I decided to move down to Kindergarten next year, so I had to pack up my old room and make the move and you just don't realize how much stuff you have until you have to move it some where else. I hope to post at least twice a week during the summer now that I have the time.

Shoe Obsession

I took this video of Addison because anytime that she sees my shoes, she puts them on. I was mesmerized by the fact that she was able to keep them on for so long. It is hard not to laugh while she trots around the living room.

Bye, Bye Bottles!!!

I am so happy. This weekend, I threw away all of Addison's bottles. She still demands her milk before bedtime and when she wakes up, but she is drinking it out of a sippy cup. Finally, my 15 long months of cleaning bottles are over. It is an accomplishment so I had to share. Sorry it has been so long. I will try to update with pictures this week.

Zoo

Let me vent for a moment and let me say that you can spend your whole life trying to teach your children right from wrong and shelter them as much as you want. Then you step out into the real world. Thankfully, Addison is not old enough to ask questions but when she does, I better watch out. We took Addison to the Houston Zoo for the first time this week and I just think that people don't have manners like they used to. I think the phrase "excuse me," does not exist anymore. We had several children come up and get right in front of us and the parents just let it happen. Thankfully, Daddy is 6'2" and he carried Addison around the park so that she could see everything. I am so grateful, Addison is just so well behaved. I started taking her to public places when she turned 2 months old and she is used to it now. As long as she is changed and fed, she is a happy camper. Here are a few pictures from our trip to the zoo.