Here I come, ready or not...

Here I come, ready or not! With two children, growing way too fast, this seems to be the theme right now, whether I like it or not! They are both growing uncontrollably and it doesn't seem to matter that I'm not quite ready! We went up to Matt's parents house and Maddux was extremely skittish about getting in the water. I, of course, did not come prepared to get in the water, but that didn't matter to Maddux, he didn't want to get in unless mommy got in. So, fully dressed, I jumped in and literally wasn't even all the way in before he just jumped in, without a fear in his bones. We quickly realized that he had done a complete 180. Not only was he no longer scared, he didn't really care if you were there to catch him or not, he was ready to go....so "here I come, ready or not" you better catch me! He had a blast and mom got quite the workout! It's amazing how his fear was so quickly removed and I realized that he knew right away that no matter what, I would be there...amazing what a 2 year old can acknowledge! I love that at 2 years old, he already knows that I will always be there for him...no matter what!

If all of that wasn't enough, Miss Addie started using her walker! She doesn't move all around quite yet, but she slowly makes her way from one spot to another! She has also started rolling over completely on her own and even though she starts on her back at night, most mornings she is sleeping on her belly! She has also gotten very loud...wow! We thought Maddux was loud, but she can out do him any day of the week and twice on Sunday! I told Matt, just wait until she's a teenager...he didn't even want to go there! I do fear she has a rude awakening coming in about 3 weeks because she LOVES to be held, complete opposite of Maddux, and I know that daycare will not be able to hold near as much as what momma does! I know she'll adjust, but I'd give anything to be there and just hold her all day! She is such a snuggler and it doesn't matter how upset she is, as soon as you pick her up, she is filled with happiness and she gets the biggest smile on her face to prove it...it melts my heart every time!

As always, it's been a joy to watch them grow over the last month...if only I could figure out a way to slow them down...just a pinch!

Muscle man!

Brotherly-sisterly love...can't wait to show them this when they are in high school

Watch tv much?

She is her father's daughter....

...and he is his father's son!

Addie thought the pool was much nicer from the sidelines on Dawn's lap!

Wow...can we say cheese ball?

A little time with dad is sometimes just the cure for fussiness!

Can a smile get much bigger?

I think we are starting to teeth a little...wonder how I know?

So when I ran across this picture, I couldn't believe how old he looks...it kills me!

Bubble time with Papa....can't get enough of the bubbles

Trying really hard to catch the bubbles...if only they didn't go so high so fast

Play-doh time....and Addie just admiring her big bro

Slowly but surely learning how to become mobile

A face of pure happiness!

Capturing the Moment with my Monkey

My husband always gives me a hard time because when I take pictures, I don't just take one or two of the same thing, I take about 30 or 40! My response to him is always the same, "I'm capturing the moment"...I guess sometimes I just REALLY capture it. I think every picture captures a different expression and really shows a child's growth and personality. I know he likes to tease me about it, but when I finally download the pictures and see what I've "captured", I usually love what I see. It amazes me at how different the same baby can look in just a matter of seconds. So the other day, Addie and I were capturing the moment...and I sure am I glad we did because while looking through these pictures I feel so blessed to have such a beautiful and healthy baby girl! I love you monkey!

Possibly one of my absolute favorites

Classic Addie with her hands...it's so her

She loves to pucker her lips

Catching up...if that's possible! (Part 1)

Playing catch up...that seems to be the story of our lives these days. Whether it's work, cleaning, running errands, updating the blog, or playing with the kids, there is never a dull moment and few moments to stop and just catch your breath! So unfortunately the blog has definitely been neglected these past few months so I thought I'd throw several, okay, a lot, of pictures together in these next two posts to see what we've been up to and how much these two kiddos have grown.

Addie is 4 months now and 12 whole pounds! She may be small, but she is quite the talker and loud when she really gets going. The apple doesn't fall from the tree with this little lady! Maddux is talking more and more every day and his vocabulary is forever expanding. Most days I'm in awe of what comes out of his mouth...not always a good awe, but nevertheless, in awe! :) Both kiddos are having a blast so far this summer and Matt and I are loving every minute with them!

Our first trip to the Children's Museum

In pure heaven...he LOVES tractors

Rocking out with the "band" at the Children's Museum

He's such a hugger!

His face says it all...he was not a fan!

"Blanket party"...whenever Addie is on the floor...her big brother has to be right by her

Snuggle time with Aunt Sam

Blanket Party with Papa

The day of the Indy 500 we had a Stealth Bomber fly over our house several times and Maddux became it's number #1 fan. He struggled saying it at first, so he referred to it as the "f-f-f-farmer", but now he can pronounce it much better...but I have to admit, "f-f-f-farmer" was pretty stinkin' cute!

Enjoying some dinner on the deck

Bath time and a very happy baby!

The three Kettlebar men

4 months

A face of pure innocence

WOW...can we say bedhead?

Addie's first experience with cereal! She did very well the first time and has struggled a bit since...but she's getting the hang of it

And of course, Maddux couldn't miss one second of it

Tummy time

Hollywood bound!

Some day he'll figure out they go the other way!