Sneak Peek of Fall Photos

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.