Bittersweet

This week has been an emotion filled one. I am a bit stressed with all of the party planning. This is all self inflicted of course because I am trying trying to make everything perfect. Yes, a little OCD as best said by a friend of mine. :) I know, she will never remember it, but there will always be the pictures and memories we will document for her. My heart is sad as I am watching my baby girl grow SO fast! I can not believe how much faster a year went with a second child. It is unbelieveable. I feel like it was just a month or two ago that she was born and now in less than a week, she will be 1 year old. As if all of this wasn't enough, we decided to try to kick the bottle. Well Alyssa is apparently very ready to be a big girl. All it took was 1 day of milk in a sippy cup and "POOF" just like that the bottles are gone. While Jenn and Daddy are thrilled because they no longer have to wash bottles, Mommy is a little sad. It's just another reminder that my baby is not going to be a baby much longer! Alyssa Ann, I love you a bushel and a peck, and a squeeze around the neck! (My little song I sing her all the time) I should also mention, she is not walking, but CLIMBING on everything and anything!!!!

Looked Away for 20 Seconds.....

This weekend went too fast as always. Friday night we kicked it off with pizza and drinks at the Brubakers. The girls had a fabulous time playing. It is so great that they all get along so well. Saturday, Addison had dance and continues to do a great job. She is always so pleased with herself when she finishes. After dance class, we headed over to pick up Gram and do a little shopping. She treated us to lunch at Chick Fil A, a favorite of all involved! Later that afternoon, Mom and Dad came by to deliver our new Pottery Barn look alike table. I LOVE it! Dad did such a great job, I am so pleased with it!

Naturally we had to try it out! So Gram, Mom, and myself all grabbed a seat and a nice cold beer. We were sitting there chatting when I looked back and to my surprise, Alyssa had climbed more than half way up the stairs! I panicked at first, then ran to be sure I was there in case she fell while Mom did the most important thing.... grabbed the camera!!!!

Never look away, not even for a minute! Alyssa did check to make sure we were watching!

Game Day! College football is here!!!!

It's football season and while I could care less, Daddy is happier than a pig in mud. I've also decided to go with, "if you can't beat them, join them"! So last weekend I embarked on a craft mission and made the girls tutus to wear during UT games. As you can see Alyssa was thrilled to wear it and Addison, well she just goes with the flow. She calls it her "ballet" dress. The outfits were short lived last weekend because bedtime came quickly and the crankiness began. Not to worry, there are plenty of UT games to be played so taht means plenty of time to wear their new outfits!

Acting Classes in our future???

Addison's love affair with Disney movies started with Snow White or "White" as she affectionatly called it for a long time. Since then, the princess obsession has taken over our household. We continue to watch Snow White more than anyone really would like to, however, this is the latest laugh out loud "Disney" moment we have had.....