This weekend Regan and I went to the Hotel Monteleone Christmas Tea. We went last year with Georgina and Quinn. This year, Reid, The Liuzza girls and Mimi joined us. It's a really cute "tea" that they do. They sing songs, play games, read a book, etc... Regan loves it.

Addison's ENT Visit

We went to the ENT yesterday. Addison had been up the night before every two hours with a cough and she woke up with a low grade fever. She never gets up that much, so after conferring with a friend.... I decided it would be best to take her to the doctor. I always second guess myself about going to the doctor when they don't seem "really" sick. Thank goodness I did. Her right ear tube had fallen out and was hanging out in her ear and their was infected fluid behind it. They took the tube out and gave her lots of drugs and she seems to be doing A LOT better. She slept all night last night and only had one coughing fit. I'm pretty sure that next time we go back they are going to tell us that we need to put her ear tubes back in. Which is fine with me.

Backyard Fun

The neighborhood kids wanted to play in our backyard today. I am so happy that they like our backyard. Addison was very excited to see her favorite baby. I would have taken more pictures, but I was to nervous that Addison was going to get hit by a swing.

Chik fi le Playdate

Addison and I met friends for a playdate and lunch today after chapel. We got there before our friends, and Addison made a new friend. I am sure that it is shocking to anyone who knows me to think that I would get anywhere early. But since I am already up getting Regan ready for school, I tend to get everywhere early or at the very least on time. It has taken some getting used to, but I'm sure my friends appreciate it.

In other news.... we all have a cough and Addison has a stuffy nose. She keeps telling me that her nose hurts. I feel bad for her, and I hope it clears up soon.

Don't get used to this

I realize that I have been posting a lot, but it is just because I have a new toy and I am practicing. I am sure that I will tire of it eventually, and I will go back to posting a normal amount. So, don't get used to this. : ) Lucky for you guys, my children never tire of having their picture taken, so as long as I am willing they are.

The girls insisted that we go outside today even though it was freezing (by Southern standards, that is) today. They wanted to ride their bikes (or be pushed in a push car. Whatever the case may be), but I talked them into playing in the back yard. As our neighbors were smart enough to stay inside today.

Reading with Daddy

Cooking with Granny

My children love to "shadow" their granny.

New Camera

I got an early Christmas present yesterday, and I have been playing with it. Here are some test shots.

Future Costume Designer?

Regan got a "design your own" costume for her birthday and we just got around to doing it yesterday. Mostly because we can only do it when Addison is not around and with Regan being in school every day and busy weekends.... it doesn't leave us a lot of time for things like that. Anyway, we did yesterday while Addison was napping and I think she did a good job with it. She put it on this morning and next thing I know Addison (who wants to be just like her sister) was bringing me the sleeping beauty costume. I convinced her to put on the one she has in the picture, because it is a little less cumbersome for someone her age. Luckily she is easier to convince than her sister is. About that, at least.

In other news... Addison is about to drive us crazy with the nooney. She does not take one, but lately has insisted on having one. I think because she sees some of her friends with them. But also because she loves babies. And she loves my neighbor's baby in particular and my neighbor's baby is still at the age when she has a nooney a lot, so I think Addison must think nooney's are cool. We do make her take it out of her mouth when she talks to us, but we would rather her not have it at all.

Animals

Addison is starting to memorize parts of books and titles. Last night we were reading the Animals book and she was naming all of the animals for me. When we got to the Elephant she said "Animals."

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We stayed with the Phil Manning's this weekend and it was a weekend of fun, fun, fun! As you can see, the kids were worn out by the end. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera. But fortunately for me, Georgina got some great shots. On Saturday we took them to the Insectarium downtown. And since the insectarium is small, we were already downtown and we have a membership... we decided to go to the Aquarium, too. None of us had ever been to the insectarium before. I know I am a good mom, because I hate bugs and I still took my kids. Regan likes bugs (I'm not sure who's child she is) and even pet a beetle while we were there. They have a butterfly room, which was really cool. They give you strict instructions not to touch the butterflies, but Addison was dying to touch one. Fortunately, I was able to keep her from touching them. Apparently it is a federal offense. I don't want her to have a record before she is two.

On Sunday we took the kids to the Global Wildlife Center. My kid's have never been, but Phil's kids are old hat. Reid was asking the tour guide where the Camel's were and Quinn was giving us instructions on what to do. I have to say, this has to be one of the coolest things we have ever done with the kids. We got there for the first ride, so the animals were hungry. And as you can see from the pictures, the animals come right up to the train and eat from your cup. It is really cool and I highly recommend it.

Thanks again Phil & Georgina for a great weekend!

Doesn't She Look Thrilled?

They painted the turkey's in Addison's MDO class and the teacher's put a picture in. The look is classic.

In other news... Addison is really starting to know her colors. Up until today if you asked her what color something was she would say green without even looking at it. Today I asked her what color her shirt was and she looked down and said purple.... and it was! Of course, knowing her colors has it's drawbacks... like tonight at dinner when Regan had the only brown spoon that we have and Addison wanted a brown one. Because if Sissy has it, it must be good.

A Big Hit!

The Turkeys were a big hit!

Addison's Favorite Song

Hands down.... Bah, Bah Black Sheep. She always asks to listen to it in the car. If I put on a song before I get to it she says... That not Bah, Bah Black Sheep.

Craftiness

My crafty friend has decided to take pity on me and invite my crafty daughter and I over for crafts. Since I am so not crafty. And she has a little boy who loves baseball and Matt likes to throw the ball with him. Yesterday we went over to their house and did Turkey crafts. And then we decided to make Turkey treats for the kids classes. They came over here since Matt was going to be at softball practice and we could do it while Addison took a nap.

Play Date

We went to a Play Date at Addison's school on Friday. She wasn't to sure about going to play at school, but she had fun.

Addison's ENT Visit

Well, Addison was a very big girl at her ENT visit. She let them look her over and she did not shed one tear. She did say Mommy nervously a couple of times. They said that her left ear drum is only a little retracted and her right tube is holding on by some wax and a prayer. They are putting her on a nasal steroid and an antihistamine to try to get the ear drum to go back to normal by itself. Otherwise we will have to put tubes back in. Cross your fingers for no tubes.

New Drawings

Sorry there are so many at once. I have been meaning to scan them in for a while and haven't had a chance.

Princess with a Pumpkin

Cowgirl

Cinderella