Soccer

We added soccer to Addison's list of activities this year. Yesterday was our first practice and Addison had a great time. Her good friend, Lucy, is on her team and her parents are coaching the team. Of course this adds soccer to our list of things to do on Mondays, so we now have a really busy Monday with school all day and then ballet and soccer.

Ballet

We started ballet last week, but of course I forgot my camera. This is a picture from after ballet class yesterday while sitting at Zaxby's. We had about 45 minutes to grab a bit to eat between ballet and soccer practice. Addison had such a great time last year at ballet that she wanted to do it again this year. And the recital was so cute that I cannot wait to see it again.

Happy 1st Birthday Whit!

Today we went to my friend Christy's house to celebrate her son's 1st birthday. Whit is her 3rd child and Addison is good friends with her daughter, Reece. We were afraid that the party would not even happen since she had rented a bounce house and it rained all day Saturday until about 3pm...luckily the party was at 5pm so it was nice and muggy and hot in time for the party. Addison had a great time playing with Reece and the other kids. Of course we stayed until late and the kids were still playing on the bounce house, so I put Reece and Addison in the bath before we left because it is a good 30 minute drive home and I knew that Addison would fall asleep in the car.

Time to get up sleepy head!She moved from her bed to mine as I finished getting ready.

All dressed and ready to go!

Addison started Pre-K today. She has gone to part-time daycare this past year, so she knows about school, but she has not gone for the past month, so she has been saying that she didn't want to go back to school, so I was a little worried. But, this week she has been excited about it. We went to open house yesterday and she was really excited about going today. Well, 7am came really early for someone who is used to sleeping in and getting up around 9am. She did good though and was happy. She wanted me to walk her into school though this morning instead of going through the carpool line, so of course I did. She walked right in, put her bookbag in her cubby, but then did not want me to leave. One of her teachers came over and she went right to her, so I left. I think that she did better then me though...I shed a few tears in the car. I cannot wait until 2:45 so I can see how her day was.

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

Emma & Addison

Emma, Reece, & Addison

Eli, Emma, Blake, Bryce, Addison, Lydia, Gracie, & Reece...this time we took the picture on our way into the waterpark instead of on our way out.

Today we went to the aquatic center in Gainesville. This is the second time that we have been and we plan to go again next week before school starts. I wish that we had found this park before the end of the summer and we probably would have gone every week. Addison loves it and it is about the only way that I can handle being outside in this heat. We went with my friend Christy and her kids again, but took a few others as well.

Happy Birthday Granny

Today we went to Atlanta and met my mom and my brothers and took my mom out to eat for her birthday.

Princess Tea Party

Tonight we went to Chick-fil-a to the Princess Tea Party. It was fun for the girls, but they did not plan for the number of people that came. They were able to decorate tea cups and see a number of "Princess" from around Athens, including Miss University of Georgia. They had a great time!

Before we went in Addison said "Mom take my picture." Do you think that I take her picture often?
Baby Whit as Addison calls him hanging out at the table as the girls were painting tea cups.

Addison, Bryce, and Reece in the limo. Yes, for some reason there was a limo outside of

Chick-Fil-A as well. just for the tea party.

Addison and Reece with Miss Marigold.

Waterpark

Addison, Josie, and Reece

Josie

Addison

Josie & Addison

Josie, Addison, Reece, Bryce, and Caine

We spent today going to the waterpark with my friend Christy and her 2 kids and their cousin. We had a great time. This is a waterpark in Gainesville and it is absolutely wonderful. It is inexpensive and a great way to spend the day. The kids had a wonderful time and we plan to go back once a week for the next few weeks until school starts. Addison is so excited. And please excuse the last picture...what 5 kids look like after playing all day in the sun and water!

Sleepover!

Addison is no stranger to sleepovers. She spends that night with my mom often and has spent the night with a friend of mine a few times, but she had her first sleepover at our house last night. My cousins little girl, Josie spent Tuesday night with us. The girls had a great time. We spent Tuesday running a few errands and then back at the house. We went on a walk, played on our swing set, with our dog, Hooper, and I think that they took out every toy in the playroom.

Busy Day

We had a very busy day today. We started the day with my dad coming to town to help me do a few things around the house. As soon as he left we head out to run a bunch of errands that I needed to do. From there we went to gymnastics, then to get our ballet recital pictures taken, to Chick-fil-a for dinner, and then to our first day of swimming lessons.

Last Day of Ballet

Today was Addison's last day of ballet class so my friend, Lisa and I decided to have a little party for all the children in the class. Well, most people did not show up for class so the party was small, but we ate outside and they had a blast. The top picture is of Addison and Lisa's daughter Isabella, who Addison loves to play with. The bottom picture is another child in their class, Adaline.

Play Date

Today we went to Atlanta and met a friend of mine who is watching her sisters kids for the day. We went to the park and then to their house. Addison had a great time at the park. It was actually a really good park and one that I will need to remember and tell my mom about because it is not far from her house. We then went to their house and after spending some time inside we went outside where the kids played with power wheels for what seemed like hours! Addison drive McClain around while Griffin and Grady drove as well.

Wedding Shower

Today we went to a good friend of mine's wedding shower. She is also a good friend of mine as well as Addison's babysitter. We are both in her wedding in July. Addison is so excited. We talk about it all the time, but we will see whether she really walks down the aisle when it comes time.

Last Day of Awana

Addison spent every Wednesday night going to Awana with her friend, Lucy. Addison looked forward to this every week. This is a picture from her last night. They got awards and had an icecream party. She has a blast!

Hair...

Addison's hair is finally getting a little longer and so we tried doing something a little different besides just putting a bow in it. Here is the result. She loved it!

Happy Mother's Day!

We went to meet my mom and brothers at the Mall of Ga for lunch today. After a very busy weekend, it was a nice relaxing end. The top picture is from Publix. We happened to stop there on the way back from the mall and they let Addison decorate a cake for me for Mother's Day. I ended up taking it to work that night and it was actually really good!

Easter Festival

Taking a hayride for the 2nd time.

Eating cotton candy.

Addison eating the sandwich that she won!

Addison getting her face painted like a bunny!

Jumping in the bounce house for the 5th time.

Coloring a bunny bag and in this picture...writing our name on it.

Decorating a cookie.

Believe it or not I am actually keeping up to date with my blog today and posting something on the day that it occured. I figured that this week is going to be a busy week with an egg hunt tomorrow and Friday and then of course Easter this weekend. I didn't want to get to far behind.

We went to a festival today that Addison's school was invited to. It was put on by Zaxbys and for a few dollars we were able to eat whatever we wanted and play games. The only thing that cost extra was A Zaxbys sandwich...which Addison won!