Summertime!!!

Today marks my 6th day of summer break. I have been VERY busy checking things off my to do list. Painting Addison's room (pink of course), cleaning closets, cabinets, printing & organizing pictures, completing birthday scrapbooks, the list goes on and on. I have to say I am quite proud of my accomplishments! I also have a new appreciation for Jenn, our nanny. She has the patience of a saint! These girls are a lot of work!!!
Tonight I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my nephew/Godson Matthew and my cousins Noelle and Dave. They are flying down from NJ for the week. We are all looking forward to their visit which will include a trip to see the mouse!
Alyssa is doing great now that her "virus" is gone. We had a few days of very high fevers which skyrocketed to 105 and landed us in the after hours weekend doctor's office. After some poking and prodding, the consensus was viral. Poor kiddo was a mess, but I have to admit I enjoyed the extra cuddle time every minute of the day. Day 5 the fever finally broke and about 12 hours later the rash appeared, just as the doctor said it would. Along with the rash came a broken blood vessel in her eye.We had to cancel pictures and are waiting for that clear, beautiful baby skin to reappear!
Addison is turning into a kid without a doubt. It hurts my heart to think my baby is growing so fast! She proudly announces to anyone (and everyone) that she will be this many, as she hold up 3 fingers, at her party. Her memory amazes me and her one liners keep us laughing all day long. We have made some huge strides in the potty training. She is even doing number 2 on the potty now. We venture out without diapers on and pray for the best. She has done amazing and hasn't had an accident yet!
When I was pregnant with Alyssa, I had so many people tell me that nothing will bring you more joy than watching your children together. They were right! It often brings tears to my eyes as I watch the girls interact. Now that Alyssa is moving and getting into things, she and Addison really enjoy playing in the playroom together. Today I even noticed Alyssa starting to imitate Addison. Alyssa even knows what to do to get Addison to laugh. Alyssa shakes her head no back and forth and smiles from ear to ear. Addison thinks it is so funny! This is a must-catch on video.
Stay tuned for pictures from our week with the cutest little boy around! In the meantime, here are a few of my latest favorites!

MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO!

SISTERLY LOVE

CRUZIN' THE NEIGHBORHOOD