Addy and I in Kindermusik. It looks like she is doing some sort of tribal dance.

Grandpa and Addy ponder life at Navajo Lake.

Grandpa and Addy hiking to the lake.

Mommy and Addy trying to catch minnows with coffee cups.

Addys shoes got stuck in the mud so I rescued her. I wore my socks in the muck because I didn't want to touch the slimey stuff!

BLUE FAIRIEGrammy and Addy and CUPCAKES!

MiMi Grandpa and Addy in Vegas

Addy and Mimi over the garage on the gondola.

Grandpa and Addy walk through the Wynn Wonderland.Guest room in our rental house.

Addy and I enjoyed an afternoon at a St. George park. Enjoying fall leaves!

When Addy got quiet and dissapeared in the hotel room we knew something was going on~ She had the bible in the bathroom and was"reading" it complete with hand gestures and all. She was very busy.

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Addy dressed herself. Wow wow.

Addy was really interested in the modern dance at the music festival. I had to pull her off the stage twice. When the dancers weren't performing she and many of the other kids and some parents danced to the blue grass and alternative rock bands.

Dad and "Mini Me" at the park for Isabella's birthday.

This week I have been dreaming about Rodeo. I even looked the other day on petfinder for adoptable cattle dogs. I would be more interested in an older dog than a younger one. I have friends say that if you put something out in the universe it will usually come your way (such as I would like the opportunity to work in a new department, I would like an exercise bike etc.) I have been thinking an exercise bike would be nice for the days when I can't exercise at the gym or outside due to weather and/or Addy's schedule. I went to a neighbors house to give her fresh eggs in exchange for the vegtables she gave us from her garden. She had a sit down exercise bike that I commented on and she gave it to me. So I was hiking with Zeena in the desert and lookie what I found. The dog below is exactly what I was looking at on petfinder. Currently we are trying to find the owners. It is possible that hikers or campers or a rancher lost them. It is also possible that these "cute little puppies" got too big and were dumped. Hopefully, we will find their owners.

I had a meeting at the office Wednesday and Addy came with me. She was really good. I think she had more fun than Sandy and Kim!

At most houses kids paint ON the kitchen table. At my house they PAINT the kitchen table!

My co-worker Kim put on a wonderful education outreach program at Fredonia, AZ library. Our co-worker Victor brought his Flemish Giant rabbit called Bogie. Addy was excited to see her friend Annie and bring her buddy Braxton. And yes she dressed herself again hence the yellow shorts and pink sweatshirt. (sorry Mimi your probably cringing right now!)

Addy and I found a little toad at Angels Landing. She is definitely my child!
Daron also showed us some of the fiber optic cables he works with and the phone he installed.

After the meeting we had to go visit some of the cats at Benton's House. There were many new cats and a few I remember from over the years.

One of our co-workers daughters turned one last week. Addy enjoyed playing with her toys and eating the icing off of all the cookies.

Braxton and Addy love to play in the back yard and create soup for the chickens. That is soup FOR the chickens not CHICKEN SOUP! Very important difference ;) Chicken are our friends.

Addy enjoying frosting from Isabella's cake.

Isabella enjoys the frosting too!

The weather is starting to cool off a little bit and Addy and I have been able to spend more afternoons outside. We also go to Kindermusik every Tuesday which is fun for both of us. Addy LOVES to move and sing so it is really great. She is also good at listening and following direction so that makes it really great for me! I will take photos this week.

I have been trying to have lots of kids over for Addy to play with and at times have had up to six. It was only for a short period of time though. Three kids total is usually my limit. Braxton is the neighbor and Addy LOVES to have him over. In fact, Braxton is Addy's new Elmo (for those of you who remember how Addy wanted Elmo to come everywhere with her). Her best girl friend is Isabella and Addy loves that when Isabella sees her she yells "Addy Boo!"

I am also signing Addy up for Kindermusik. Daron is taking her to the demo class on Saturday (I have to give a presentation at work otherwise I would go too). Then it will be every Tuesday for an hour. I think she will enjoy it!

Addy was ready to go to the pool. She decided to get in the pool bag.
Addy got a tattoo at the library during the "Pirate day camp"
Addy and Uncle Woody chilling with the Little Mermaid movie.
Addyson met Soldier. Soldier holds a special place in our hearts. He was the first dog we met at doggie headquarters at Best Friends. He was found at a shooting range tied to a tree. We believe he was born with no left front leg and his right front leg is deformed. He is an extremely happy and spoiled dog. He was adopted by a lady who was a therapist for children and he came to the office with her to help calm the kids.
Addy participated in the I Read to Animals program that our department (Humane Ed) put on at the local library. Addy got to read to a dog, learn about dog safety, color a puppy dog and "adopt" a stuffed animal. She chose to adopt a rooster.
This is what happens when you give a two year old stickers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Daddy and Addy picked out some new outfits when we were in Page, AZ last week. OF COURSE he picked this out - recognize the basketball shorts!!
Every day when Daddy comes home from work he and Addy make a fort!

Pirate Addy - the library in Arizona ( 5 miles away) had a water themed camp. One day was pirate day. They made pirate ships, got tattoos, raced ships and played games.

Addy has been eating peanut butter and crackers for breakfast. Actually more peanut butter than crackers.

Fourth of July photo

When I was little my Dad would take me to the local pond off of Emmett street across from the hospital. I would look for frogs and turtles. I absolutely LOVED it. Daron, Addy and I went to our local creek and did the same. Addy had a blast until a water bug bit her on the foot as we were heading back to the car. She was not happy and talked all afternoon about that darn bug. We found some little fish and baby frogs.

Addy and I were getting tired of the hot afternoons so we drove an hour to Duck Creek and Navajo Lake. It was at least ten degrees cooler there and we looked for fish and walked in the water. As we were walking in the water Addy exclaimed "I am so happy" it was awesome.

Addy's favorite chicken is Cayenne. She turnes over rocks and pieces of wood and Cayenne will eat the bugs that scurry out.

Today our cat was meowing and meowing. Addy said to me "Bindi is talking up a storm." Where in the world did she hear that phrase?


The other day, Addy and I were in the kitchen and Addy said "Mommy come in my room." I did and we traced our body outline on a huge piece of paper. You know how you did that in Kindergarten - kind of like making a big paper doll. Anyway, Addy started coloring on the back of a wooden puzzle that was holding down the edge of the paper. I thought that was fine because it was the back of the puzzle and when I was a kid I colored the underside of our coffee table. Then Addy turned the puzzle right side up. I looked at her and said "You can't color on the front of the puzzle." She looked at me and a minute or so later (I could see the wheels turning) said "Mommy go away."



Lately, my migraines have been rearing their ugly head again. I seem to be getting them monthly and I believe it is hormonal. Oh Joy! Anyhow, after a two day migraine I said to Addy "I am sorry Mommy has had a headache" and Addy looked and me and replied "Sometimes that happens." Alrighty then!



The other day Addy, Daddy and I went over to a friends house to feed their foster kittens. Knowing full well that kittens have claws we were trying to keep her from getting scratched. Needless to say she got scratched. We were heading over to her friend Isabella's house next so I tried to make her laugh by saying "Hey, we'll tell Isabella a LION (growl growl) scratched you." By the time we arrived at Isabellas house the story had become much more grand. Addy said "Addy was attacked by a lion -roar roar."

Silly Summer Fun

Oh Auntie Karen really started something with the Elmo's! Addy constantly wants "Daddy Elmo" to come with us on outings, flights, boat rides etc. When we were in Florida and Daron went back to Utah a week before us it really got embarrassing. Addy would say "Daddy Elmo do you see that?" and people would look at us. I figured they were thinking that I was a single mother and Daddy Elmo was her fictitious father! Yikes. Anyhow, as long as we know the truth thats all that matters. Ha. Addy helped Mommy paint her wall blue. Addy loves blue so we painted a wall blue and it goes pretty well with the furniture I painted bright pink. If you know me though I am sure it will all change in a few months!

Daron is a GREAT sport wearing the Elmo Daddy Shirt from Auntie Karen. I think we will have every visitor take a photo in the Elmo shirt. :)

Addy and her best friend Isabella ride in the bike trailer. So Fun! Addy and Bella Blue stay cool inside on Addys bed. Addy and her favorite buddy Elmo!

Well I am starting to realize why the call the twos the terrible two's. For example, I ask "Addy would you like some yogurt?"
"No I don't WAAAAANt any Yogurt" Addy furrows brow and looks at me like I have two heads.
"Ok" I say and walk away.
"MoMMY ADDY wants Yogurt, Waaaaaaa" Addy yells as if I am denying her food forever.
"Whoa" Mommy says giving her the yogurt and all is well.

Our neighbor lets us gather some vegetables from their garden. I hope beets have a lot of vitamins and good stuff because I have been eating a bunch of them!

Addy and I dressed up in our summer dresses for dinner at my boss Sandy's house. We were WAY overdressed for Kanab but it was still fun. Addy looked so cute with her little purse. She outgrew her sandles though so we had to use some nonmatching shoes in a pinch!

If you have ever wondered what would happen if you gave a two year old an open bottle of baby powder now you know...

Daron got us a "Love Tree" for our wedding anniversary as well as a few other little trees. Addy and Daddy planted one in the back yard. Addy is so helpful!