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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Christmas and Disney....and getting older

I know....I know....I am probably the world's worst blog updater. :( ugh. I won't even bother with my excuses. Sooooo here are some updates on the family.

Of course I will start with my precious Addison. She is doing absolutely wonderful. She got more toys than any almost two year old should, but she's worth it right??? Uncle FO FO (Forest) spent Christmas with us and Addison absolutely love playing with him and all her toys. She loves her FO FO. I must say she took to her toys much better this year than last.

Some of you know we took Addison and my parents to Disney World the second week of January. We stayed in the Animal Kingdom and we got to see giraffes (yes McHam they are real) and Zebras and other animals each morning. It was really neat to see Addy interact with all the Disney characters and ride the rides. She rand right up to Mickey and gave him a huge hug. It's funny how the whole theme of Disney is to feel like a kid again and to remain a kid. I saw my daughter grow up more in one week than I have in a month. She came home saying 3 and 4 word sentences and way more words. I guess it was all the stimulation. As for meltdowns or temper tantrums.....Addy had ZERO. No naps and NO tantrums. We were absolutely amazed. We love Disney World. Thanks Walt for building such a great place for parent and kids to bond and have lots and lots of fun.

John is doing great. There really isn't much to tell. He helped so much at the store this year during Christmas and we just got a HUGE shipment of plush toys and such at the store and he put together a big display rack and unloaded 70 boxes. You all should see the store...it looks like a petting zoo. I will post pics later.

I am doing ok. Pregnancy is going well...except for a few different things. I won't go into detail.e had to go to the doctor yesterday because I started having contractions (not Braxdton Hicks) real contractions. Dr. Crowder said I was not softening and I wasn't dialating...Whew. I was crying when he walked in the room and told him how I couldn't have Brody now and that it was just too early. He agreed and checked Brody's heart beat and gave me hug and said they were preperatory contractions and everything was going to be fine. I love that about Dr. Crowder....he has such a calming effect. We are almost 31 weeks along. I feel like Brody will come early. Hopefully not too early, but Addison came at 36 weeks soooo...if history repeats itself...we shall see. We did our 3d/4d pictures last week. Look below for pics.

All in all we are doing well. Here are some pics of Christmas, Disney and Brody.












6 comments:

The Armstrong's said...

I absolutley LOVE the pictures of Addy. She is so yummy in her Minnie Mouse dress. She is becoming such a big girl. Brody will be here so soon, I am really anxious to see him and see who he looks like. YAY so exciting! Mom's night out on Wednesday at BW3's, please come.

Elliott family said...

Sounds like you all had a great Disney trip!! Addy looks so cute in her dress, and you can tell she is lovin' Minnie:)

Jennifer McHam said...

How FUN! Some friends of ours stayed @ Animal Kingdom this year too and HOW COOL!!!!! I will have to tell Mark about the giraffes ;) ! TOO CUTE and I love the 3d pics of Brody too. I'll bet you can't wait to meet him!!!

Alicia said...

I can't believe you went to Disney tantrum free. So jealous! We did not have the same experience with Abbey. :)

I hope baby stays in for a few more weeks at least. :)

Haley Family said...

I LOVE the Minnie Mouse dress Addy has on. That is classic!!!! The pictures of baby Brodie are awesome. He looks just gorgeous and I am so excited to meet him.

Millicent ;) said...

Loved your pictures at Disney! We are Disneymaniacs! Katja is 11 years old and has been to Disney five times, Rob three times, and Jack will go in January of 2010 for the first time. I have a conference scheduled in Orlando, so we can't pass that opportunity up! I have decided that the Magic Kingdom is REALLY magical as it is the only place on earth that my kids don't fight!!! I want to see a picture of Addy wearing EARS....