Our First Thanksgiving with Addyson

We sure have a lot to be THANKFUL for, especially this year! We are thankful for having God in our life and all that HE has given us. We are so incredibly thankful for our best blessing God has given us, Addyson! She has changed our lives in the best way possible and we are eternally grateful for her, she is our whole world. We are thankful for amazing parents, great brothers, wonderful family, and phenomenal friends. We are also thankful for the roof over our heads, good jobs- for me especially my job which makes me realize how good we have it and how hard others do, I love my kiddos so much, reliable cars, and the ability to function day to day. I am thankful for the best man a woman could dream of and so blessed to call him my husband.
We are heading to my aunt and uncle's for lunch and then to my dad and Penny's later. This weekend we will spend time with Jared's family. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend and give thanks not only today but every day. I will update later in another post about what we have been up to lately, I know it's been awhile.

One Year Ago

It's so hard to believe it was one year ago tonight we found out I was pregnant and I asked Jared if he was ready to be a daddy. It seems like just yesterday, but man has this past year flown by and provided us with numerous changes, and the most amazing experience that words can't begin to describe. We are so thankful and feel so incredibly blessed for all that God has provided for us. We love and cherish our precious girl and can't imagine life without her in it. It is so amazing to see the world through her eyes and have someone hold your finger, look you in the eyes with all the wonder and amazement, and give you smile after smile while blowing bubbles. Becoming parents has been the most rewarding job one can imagine and is such a wonderful feeling.  Yes, there are days when sleep seems a thing of the past and you can't just get up and go BUT it is all worth it. Here are a few pics from one year ago until now.

 Jared looking to make sure it was positive

 So excited!

 21.5 weeks

 Addy's room

 June 2011 work shower

 July 2nd, 2011

 7-10-11

 We're home!

 Sleepy Girl

 So sweet :)

 Newborn Pic

 August 13th, 2011

Nov 6th, 2011 - almost 4 months old

More Pics with Punkin

Punkin's Visit

Our friend Punkin (John) from Louisiana came to visit us and meet Addy this week. He flew in Wed and goes home tomorrow :(  6 years ago, Punkin and Cindy came with their son Garret to KU to see a GI specialist and I was their nurse's aide. This was right after hurricane Katrina, and a short trip turned into 6 weeks at KU with Garret going to the ICU for awhile and back to the floor. They weren't prepared for the freezing weather and spending the holidays away from home so my family and I took them winter coats and Thanksgiving dinner, along with some snacks. This began a great friendship that will last forever. Garret went to Heaven 5 years ago, but what an amazing boy he was and he touched so many lives and that is who brought us together and for that I am forever thankful. We miss him like crazy but know he is looking down and watching over us.
Wednesday night we went to my dad and Penny's for dinner, Thursday we went to KU so Punkin could see Father Spencer who he became close to when Garret was in the hospital for so long, and went to the Peds unit, then we went to lunch with Grandma and Brett and had a nice afternoon and evening with dinner at home. Friday Jared took off and we all went to lunch and the zoo, Jason came with us and we had a fun and busy day, then we went out to dinner and shopping. Addy got a jumperoo from Punkin and loves it! Saturday we went to Louisburg to the Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary and got to see some big and small cats and were also there for feeding time. It was neat! On our way home we stopped at the Cider Mill for donuts and cider and then it was time to head home to get ready for our Taco Party with friends. Mom, Jason, Sara, Jordan, Brett, and Kelly came out and we had a fun time visiting and watching football and LSU won, while the Wildcats lost. Today we had Todd, Carrie, Tyler, and Trevor over for lunch and some Chiefs football (unfortunately they lost but Uncle Brett was glad because the Dolphins are his team!) We are headed to my in-laws after bit to visit and have dinner. We are so glad Punkin came to see us and can"t believe he has to go tomorrow. He keeps saying he is taking Addy home with him, her Papa said oh no, you can't! LOL :) Addy is tired from running all over but has been so good this weekend. She rolled over awhile ago from stomach to back, well now she is rolling over from back to stomach and has been showing off! She is so much fun :)