Well, Miss Addy is just over a month old and growing like a weed! Addy takes after her Dad because she loves the water. I am sure that she will be learning to swim next summer. She loves the Texas outfit Kristy sent her and a pink outfit from MiMi (Jennifer's Mom). The only pacifier that she liked was a University of Texas binki that our friends John and Jaime bought in the Austin airport. Unfortunately, Zeena liked it too! We are now interviewing new binkis! We aren't having much luck so I am considering flying to Austin to pick up another UT binki.

The dog (Zeena) and cat (Bindi) seem to be adjusting to the new baby and the new sounds! In fact, when the baby cries Zeena gets up and leaves the room. When I first got home from the hospital Zeena camped out in the guest bedroom with the Bindi. I know they were talking about the “new addition”. In fact, I am sure Zeena was glad to have an alibi. When we brought (Bindi) home Zeena was mortified. She was not sure why we would bring a stray cat from Colorado City (of all places) into her home. Of course, she has a bad track record with cats or should I say cats have a bad track record with her. Anyhow, the cat is safely contained in her indoor/outdoor cattery when Zeena is around. Nevertheless, they communicate through the cage and I can assure you they were both wondering what we saw in the pink bundle. I do have to admit it is the first time that Daron and I have loved something that small that hasn’t had four legs and fur!

A temporary Addy break to highlight one of Best Friends special needs dog. Do you not love this face? Don't you just want to nibble on those big velvety ears? Kiss those brown furry lips? This is Dash - he has been adopted. Read about him and look at the adorable photos at https://www.bestfriends.org/guardianangel/index.cfm?csid=3347&csii=3351&csit=Set&entry=7AE4EAD7-19B9-B9D5-9D0EB81C73C367D1

I have been loving spending my days with Addy but I do look forward to seeing all my four legged babies at Best Friends. Addy is going to be so lucky to grow up with all of these animal friends!

Not to be outdone by her bff Madison, Addy has landed on the cover of Baby Magazine! At least in her daddy's computer...

Miss Addy went to the doctor for her two week check up on Wednesday April 9th. We took bets on how much weight she had gained and how much longer she had gotten. She started at 6 lb 1 oz and 18 3/4 inches. She weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and measured 20.5 inches. Luckily, she is getting bigger so she is able to fit better in her baby jogger and carrier. Mimi and Grandpa have been able to watch her so Mom can go teach yoga and run a few errands. I was going a wee bit stir crazy sitting home all the time. May should be a fun month - Daron's parents will be visiting, Daron turns 35 on the 16th, and KLo will be visiting us as well~

Sorry for the delay in recent photos. We have more but I haven't had time to resize them and they are on Daron's computer. Daron has found some time to golf and go to poker night but since I am the only one who can feed little Addy I have stayed close to home. Luckily, my Mom and Dad are here and have been cooking and cleaning and helping with the baby. Daron has been doing his share of sponge baths and diapers though don't get me wrong!

All is still well with everyone, so here are some more pics.

Addyson Dorea Andrews is here!!
We'll post a bit more later, but just wanted to get a few much anticipated photos up for her adoring fans!! Jen and Addy are both doing fine after the 6:45 am birth. She is the most beautiful baby I've ever seen. Really.

Addyson’s baby shower was last Saturday (March 15th, 2008). I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out since Daron and I and all of our friends tend to get excited over puppies and kittens and aren’t exactly sure what to do with a human baby! Luckily, we are all open minded (wink, wink) and our friends are very generous! You see here in Kanab, you really have to plan ahead. The nearest shopping aside from the Grocery Store and Family Dollar is 75 miles away. If you order by mail it takes at least a week for anything to get here. What can I say the horses get tired! Ha. Anyhow, our good friends Jon and Jaime hosted the party at their house and went all out with balloons, pink bubble gum cigars and some wonderful hors d'oeuvres. Jon even made brownies that I had pointed out (ok, dropped a few innocent hints about) on the cover of their Cooking Light magazine! Yummy. Since the boys were invited with the understanding that the Buckskin (the bar in Arizona) was to follow we decided to open the gifts first!

Daron and I were very touched by all of the thought and time people put in to finding the perfect gift for Addyson. The gifts ranged from personalized embroidered blankets with “Addyson” and cats and butterflies, a fancy back pack to carry Addyson on our hikes. I figured I will let Daron do the carrying the 2nd months! Of course, we got many cute outfits adorned with bunnies and puppies and such. Daron and I have already listened to the best lullaby CD’s ever, a Pink Floyd and a Metallica Lullaby CD for babies and their really cool parents. Luckily, we received baby wipes and diapers which was high on my list of things I needed as well as the diaper genie! I think Zeena, our dog, might be disappointed about the diaper genie but that is a whole other story!

One of the husbands, Brian, chose not to visit the bar so he had to stay with the women until the bitter end. Luckily, he had beer to keep him company and a great sense of humor. As you can tell by the photos of us!

March 14,2008 marked the one year anniversary of mom's heart attack. Thank God that she is calm under pressure and was able to dial 911 and get to the hospital in time. 2007 was a very stressful year in the health arena but we are all hoping that 2008 proves to be a much healthier year! I am so proud of my mom for quitting smoking, working out, and trying to reduce her stress level. It is important for her to keep healthy in order to keep up with her granddaughter Addy! Addy is planning to spend much time with her “Mimi”.

Well, I just received updates from my mom, Mary Nagle, about our family and friends so I thought I would pass them along. First of all their friend Larry had a car accident and totaled his car. Luckily, he is doing ok. Antonio was also in a car accident he had his car fixed and luckily he is doing ok. Bottom line: It is dangerous to drive in Florida.

A big shout out to Minnesota "Happy Birthday Aunt Mary!" on March 13th she will be turning 88.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Maureen's daughter Andrea who is fighting pnemonia. Andrea is a strong young lady with more energy than anyone I know. In addition she is a big animal lover and Best Friends supporter. My mom said it best when she told me to send Andrea "a warm, furry and fuzzy hug and a big get well soon from all of us!" Spoken like a true animal lover.

Warning: 36 Week Belly Shot
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My best friend from Kindergarten Holly Westenbroek sent the belly a Pack-n-Play! Daron was so excited that he took Monday morning off and put it together. I tried to tell him we won't need it for awhile yet and had no immediate place to put it but he didn't listen. He was a man on a mission. He said it wasn't brain surgery but it was frusterating. Maybe I am glad that I am at work :) Anyhow, we LOVE it and at the moment I would love to be small enough to curl up and go to sleep for say a MONTH! I had Daron take one last belly shot. Yup, this is it. I am at the point where I can't even imagine that I won't be pregnant for the rest of my life. I teach yoga tonight and I keep thinking... How exactly am I going to do this? I always find a way and my back is always happy that I did it but it is getting much trickier. Thanks to Sarah for my favorite pair of maternity pants and my mom for the endless stream of maternity tops.
Remember you were warned!!!

Our friends Jon and Jaime have made plans to take care of the parents to be. This weekend Jon took Daron to Mesquite NV, about two hours away from Kanab, for a weekend of golf, gambling and good times. I was excited for Daron to go and enjoy himself and the wonderful weather we have been experiencing. It was 70 in Kanab yesterday and 78 in Mesquite.

Jaime and I stayed in Kanab and went out to dinner. On March 15th, she is hosting a baby shower for Daron and me. I am planning for the baby to come early so that might mess up the plans a little but we'll see!

Well, the humane education office has another foster dog during the day. This little gal, Daisy Belle, was found emaciated near Duck Creek. Anyhow, she took over two weeks to recover enough to be fostered by Jill. She is a doll and is getting braver each day. She has a head tilt and is unsteady on her feet but hopefully things will improve. The head tilt could be from an ear infection that damaged her brain or some other neurological problem. No one is sure quite yet. Every time I pet her I try and massage her neck!

I hadn't had a chance to spend time with the Vicktory dogs so I went during lunch to visit my girl Georgia. A class from KY sent her a care package and a photo of the class holding up a sign that says "We Love You Georgia" it is so cute! I also got to walk a beautiful girl named Halle, she coward with her tail between her legs but would stop on occasion to let me pet her back and bottom. No shame I tell ya!

I feel like I should be giving birth this week! My stomach actually feels bruised from Addison growing so much. She has been really active and gaining strength. I do not know how women do this multiple times. Just in case those hormones trick me into forgetting the tough parts I am going to keep a journal. I won't let those hormones out smart me, no siree.