Today, Addie and I were in the car. She has about 5 fake phones varying in degrees of "realness." Today she was talking on her pink plastic nokia (as close to real as she's going to get) and had a conversation with an imaginary friend with pauses between each word to wait for a response I guess. It went a little something like this:
Lo.
Addie.
Yup.
Cool.
My. Eese.
Doggy.
Yup. Mmmmhmm.
Buh Bye
Translation:
Hello. This is Addie speaking. Yes, I'm fine. How are you?
I went to school today (aka co-op preschool that we just started last month).
Maya and Reese were there, we had fun together playing (her two friends were at school today too)
Yes, I like dogs, thank you for asking.
Good-bye!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Rainy day fun
When you have a toddler that wakes up in the 5am hour (and sometimes in the late 4am hour...I kid you not) AND you have rainy days, then it means a lot more hours of the day to fill with activities for someone who has the attention span of an ant.
Last week on a bright and sunny day, I was at Target and on a whim I picked up a pair of rainboots for Addie. They were so darn cute but I considered taking them back because we're all trying to save money these days, but thankfully...my impulse buy came in handy...Addie and I headed out to be Jemima Puddleducks yesterday during a warm afternoon misty rain.
Look mom, I'm wearing boots!
When Addie and I are out after a rain, we like to wave to our reflections in puddles. She always says "hiyeeeeee"
Stomp stomp stomp.
How muddy and dirty can I get my hands before snacktime?
This morning we played "beans". I got out a bag of dry beans and put them in a bowl. Who knew this would be such a hit?
One of Addie's favorite words is "dump" :) Next time we play beans, I'm putting out a blanket--the towel was not a big enough canvas :)
Let's just see how this would feel on my feet...yep...feels good! :)
While I do hope the sun will come out soon, I am glad that rainy days come around here and there because they force me to get creative!
Last week on a bright and sunny day, I was at Target and on a whim I picked up a pair of rainboots for Addie. They were so darn cute but I considered taking them back because we're all trying to save money these days, but thankfully...my impulse buy came in handy...Addie and I headed out to be Jemima Puddleducks yesterday during a warm afternoon misty rain.
Look mom, I'm wearing boots!
When Addie and I are out after a rain, we like to wave to our reflections in puddles. She always says "hiyeeeeee"
Stomp stomp stomp.
How muddy and dirty can I get my hands before snacktime?
This morning we played "beans". I got out a bag of dry beans and put them in a bowl. Who knew this would be such a hit?
One of Addie's favorite words is "dump" :) Next time we play beans, I'm putting out a blanket--the towel was not a big enough canvas :)
Let's just see how this would feel on my feet...yep...feels good! :)
While I do hope the sun will come out soon, I am glad that rainy days come around here and there because they force me to get creative!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Playdate pics
Addie has a friend named Maya who lives very close by. We met Maya and her family at the library and saw her on many walks in our neighborhood. Maya's mom Jen and I have become good friends and the girls just love each other. When Steve was working a night shift a few weeks ago, Addie and I were invited to their house for dinner and to play with her toys (her favorite being Maya's slide). Maya's daddy (who, we learned was in Uncle Dan's class in Junior High school--small world, huh?) took some great photos that I just had to share.
Addie and Maya playing
And a handful of photos of Addie having a blast on Maya's slide
Thanks, Gene, for the great photos!
Addie and Maya playing
And a handful of photos of Addie having a blast on Maya's slide
Thanks, Gene, for the great photos!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Random fun fotos
I know it's been awhile (18 days...gasp! It feels like it has been longer) since I've updated the blog. Our camera is finicky. Every so often it decides not to work (it gets this white screen that fades in and out...sometimes, not all the time). We got a new battery--didn't fix it. I took it to a camera shop and it chose that moment, and the next 20 minutes as I took photos of the strip mall, to work perfectly, so no professional has been able to diagnose it. And every time it starts to annoy us enough to break down and get a new one--it starts working again. So that's why we've been low on the photos lately. The video function works better for some reason, so I'm going to be splicing together some video clips of her newest tricks, but to satisfy you all before the release of the new Addie movie, here are some photos of things we've been up to this late spring.
Checking out the Long Branch Nature Center "Discovery Room"--coolest place ever!
Playing in the make-your-own-water-table (moms out there who are also too cheap to buy a "water table"--that's her infant bathtub in the wagon, hose water and some bath toys) on the patio with Reese
Learning to put her shoes on by herself...we're still working on getting her to figure out the right feet.
Sporting some new pigtails--you won't be seeing too many of these--they don't last long as she likes to pull them out to see her "bowwwwww"
Playing with the super fun kitchen that Ya Ya and Pop brought (as Addie has renamed grandma and grandpa Silvestro)
And riding along in her wheels...wagon wheels that is!
Happy warm weather, everyone!
Checking out the Long Branch Nature Center "Discovery Room"--coolest place ever!
Playing in the make-your-own-water-table (moms out there who are also too cheap to buy a "water table"--that's her infant bathtub in the wagon, hose water and some bath toys) on the patio with Reese
Learning to put her shoes on by herself...we're still working on getting her to figure out the right feet.
Sporting some new pigtails--you won't be seeing too many of these--they don't last long as she likes to pull them out to see her "bowwwwww"
Playing with the super fun kitchen that Ya Ya and Pop brought (as Addie has renamed grandma and grandpa Silvestro)
And riding along in her wheels...wagon wheels that is!
Happy warm weather, everyone!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Spain Girls reunite again!
Last year Addie and I made the trip for a "Spain Girls Fiesta" that will hopefully become a tradition for years to come. (We missed you, Brette! And Cheryl--it's time you came back to the US to join us)
The newest member of the Spain Girls-Shannon's little sister Kelly--is only 6 weeks old! She is a fantastic sleeper, so we didn't get many pictures of her--she was busy being a sleepy little bean.
This year included a ton of play time for the girls (yeah, they're not sleeping as much as they did last year, so lots more time to entertain them!)
Snacks and coloring at Shannon's living room picnic table
"Go away, Mom, you're cramping my style. I'm a big girl--I can sit here by myself."
"Whoa, what's in here?"
"Dude, you have the coolest stuff, Shannon---high five!"
You know how much Addie loves dress up, so when she found out Shannon has a stash of really fun dress-up clothes, Addie was in HEAVEN.
No sleepover is complete without a yummy breakfast in the morning. Here is Addie and Shannon helping Jodi make banana pancakes--they both love to help cook.
We had a BLAST! Thank you again, McGee fam for having us!
The newest member of the Spain Girls-Shannon's little sister Kelly--is only 6 weeks old! She is a fantastic sleeper, so we didn't get many pictures of her--she was busy being a sleepy little bean.
This year included a ton of play time for the girls (yeah, they're not sleeping as much as they did last year, so lots more time to entertain them!)
Snacks and coloring at Shannon's living room picnic table
"Go away, Mom, you're cramping my style. I'm a big girl--I can sit here by myself."
"Whoa, what's in here?"
"Dude, you have the coolest stuff, Shannon---high five!"
You know how much Addie loves dress up, so when she found out Shannon has a stash of really fun dress-up clothes, Addie was in HEAVEN.
No sleepover is complete without a yummy breakfast in the morning. Here is Addie and Shannon helping Jodi make banana pancakes--they both love to help cook.
We had a BLAST! Thank you again, McGee fam for having us!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Uncle Doug and (now official Aunt) Alli got Hitched!
For those of you were at our wedding back in 2005, you may have remembered that Doug caught the garter and his then-girlfriend Alli caught the bouquet. It was no secret then that they were meant to be...it just took a few years for them to wear the dress and tuxedo :) Steve, Addie, and I were all in the wedding party so we trekked up to New Jersey for the festivities. Since we were busy, we didn't get a ton of photos, but here are a handful that captured the big day.
We bought Addie a basket and petals so she could practice leading up to the big day. Here she is in the Booktrader going over her flower-girl duties in her head. I think she looks a little nervous.
Beautiful bride Alli and her sister Sue on the way to take photos at Drew University where the couple met.
Once Addie was all suited up, she was all smiles and twirls
Hey mommy, can I have your bouquet?
Congratulations to the happy couple! We are SO so happy for the two of you. Hope you enjoyed Disneyworld!!
Did I mention twirling?
We bought Addie a basket and petals so she could practice leading up to the big day. Here she is in the Booktrader going over her flower-girl duties in her head. I think she looks a little nervous.
Beautiful bride Alli and her sister Sue on the way to take photos at Drew University where the couple met.
Once Addie was all suited up, she was all smiles and twirls
Hey mommy, can I have your bouquet?
Congratulations to the happy couple! We are SO so happy for the two of you. Hope you enjoyed Disneyworld!!
Did I mention twirling?
Questions Answered
Okay, folks, I know some of you (ahem...grandmas) are buggin' for some new pictures. We're finally getting our computer issues straightened out and should be able to post some within the week. In the meantime...your questions are answered!
Gramma Joan: "Does she miss us as much as we miss her?"
Answer: Absolutely! Addie is always excited to see pictures of her "ya ya" and "bop" in New Jersey. :)
Grandma Eva: "How does Addie survive without the computer?"
Answer: She copes a lot better than I do and a lot better than our blog-starved family and friends. We've actually curbed her computer time because cracker crumbs and sticky fingers do not make a good keyboard coating.
Steph: "What was her first word?"
Answer: If mamamamamammamama doesn't count, then her first word was "dog."
Corinne: "In which ways does Addie reflect Steve's personality and in which ways Monica's:)?"
Answer: Good question! She has my stubbornness and not-s0-great sleep habits. She also has my love for sauces. She has Steve's ability to focus and his love of music. I swear that if a U2 song comes on these days, she says "BAH!" and points to the source of the music-- BAH meaning "Bono." Steve is VERY proud! :)
Dan: "What does a horsey say?"
Answer: Nayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy (video pending)
Douggo: "What is cuter? Addie saying "drop" as she drops the flower petals or when she puts her fist out for a fist-pound immediately after she gives you a hi-five?"
Answer: Doug is referring to Addie's reign as a flower girl in his wedding two weekends ago (pictures pending..I promise) where she satisfied her cuteness requirement by dropping almost all of the flowers at the very start of the aisle. My answer? Both are equally cute--she's just all around adorable (I'm not biased...I promise).
Gramma Joan: "Does she miss us as much as we miss her?"
Answer: Absolutely! Addie is always excited to see pictures of her "ya ya" and "bop" in New Jersey. :)
Grandma Eva: "How does Addie survive without the computer?"
Answer: She copes a lot better than I do and a lot better than our blog-starved family and friends. We've actually curbed her computer time because cracker crumbs and sticky fingers do not make a good keyboard coating.
Steph: "What was her first word?"
Answer: If mamamamamammamama doesn't count, then her first word was "dog."
Corinne: "In which ways does Addie reflect Steve's personality and in which ways Monica's:)?"
Answer: Good question! She has my stubbornness and not-s0-great sleep habits. She also has my love for sauces. She has Steve's ability to focus and his love of music. I swear that if a U2 song comes on these days, she says "BAH!" and points to the source of the music-- BAH meaning "Bono." Steve is VERY proud! :)
Dan: "What does a horsey say?"
Answer: Nayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy (video pending)
Douggo: "What is cuter? Addie saying "drop" as she drops the flower petals or when she puts her fist out for a fist-pound immediately after she gives you a hi-five?"
Answer: Doug is referring to Addie's reign as a flower girl in his wedding two weekends ago (pictures pending..I promise) where she satisfied her cuteness requirement by dropping almost all of the flowers at the very start of the aisle. My answer? Both are equally cute--she's just all around adorable (I'm not biased...I promise).
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