Administrative Day

Aren't the beautiful?  My boss, Rene Isip sent them to me for Administrative Day.  It's nice to feel appreciated every now and then.  Thanks Rene.

Bloom written by Kelle Hampton

About a year ago I came across a blog, Enjoying the Small Things that I have fallen in love with.  I think I'm just one of millions that have fallen in love with this story and Kelle Hampton's style of writing.  She is so inspiring and has the best outlook on life and truthful about life.

She wrote a memoir about the birth of youngest girl, Nella being born with down syndrome.  What an amazing story.  I love that she shares how she truly felt that time in her life and didn't hide behind a curtain.  There are so many times in our lives that we are not ourselves, because we want to conform to what we think society thinks we should be.  

If I had to recommend a good read this summer, this would be one!  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  If you don't get the book, bookmark her blog.

Addison: 3 Years

Laptop from Aunt Marcia and Uncle Sam

She's acting like she's at work - like Mommy

Miss Addison Lea turned 3 on April 23rd.  Each time I post an update on each girls age and what they are up to, I am amazed at how time flies by.  I can still remember bringing her home the first day from the hospital.  I love this little girl and all that she is and is becoming.

• Weight: 28 lbs (25%)
• Length: 36.5" (25-50%)
• BMI: 14.8 (25%)
• Eating all kinds of veggies and fruits (never thought this day would come)
• Favorites: carrots, lettuce, strawberries, bananas, broccoli
• Talks nonstop
• Sings constantly
• Will play outside all day long - play set, swinging, jeep, tricycle, running, anything with water
• Kind hearted!!!!!  
• Knuckle head at times
• Plays well with others
• Really likes jeeps, construction equipment, tractors
• Potty trained, except for bedtime (almost there)
• Likes to take care of people, bugs, etc.
• Knows #s, colors, letters
• Still carries "Bunny" around
• Likes to pray and night and thank Him for.....
• Enjoys to put on my shoes, makeup, jewelry
• Likes her privacy
• Admires her Daddy a lot
• We find her asleep by her door a lot at bedtime with her pillow, Bunny, and blanket
• You can bet she'll ask you to go potty one time after she's been put to bed

MeeMaw & Balloons

At Addison's birthday party, my mom kept Landry entertained with a balloon.  Cheap entertainment.  I don't know who had more fun, my mom or Landry.  The faces that my mom made are hilarious.

Western Day

On Addison's 3rd Birthday (April 23rd) it was Western Day at MDO.  You would think that since I'm from small town USA that the girls would have cowboy boots, but they don't.  Therefore, I had the task of coming up with a way to bring the "western" to the Griffin household.  What comes to your mind when you think of western?  Handkerchief right?  So pink handkerchiefs and blue jeans it was.  

All of the balloons were in Addison's room for her birthday that morning.  I got up extra early to blow them up and set them in her room so they'd be there when she woke up.  Wouldn't you know that little stinker heard ONE balloon drop and she was wide awake.  So much for surprises.  Needless to say, we spent a lot of quality time together just the two of us that morning.  Instead of going for a run before getting ready for work, cartoons it was.  I wouldn't have it any other way.  (Oh how I could write a whole post on time with my children - maybe I'll get that soon.)

Addison's 3rd Birthday Party

Addison had her Jeep themed 3rd birthday party on Saturday, April 21st.  She is in love with Jeeps, so we went with the girlie Jeep theme this year.  I think her cousin, William thought that was the coolest.  The two of them were eyeing the Jeep on the cake along with sticking their fingers in the icing.  I wish I would have taken more pictures of more of the party details, but I always think of that after the party is over.

What a blessing to have such a sweet, loving family and friends to share our little girls 3rd birthday.  She received so much love and gifts that weekend.  It's so exciting to see how she really "gets it."  

Addison actually turned 3 on April 23rd.  We are going for her 3 year check up next week, so I will write a post on her stats and "All About Addison" segment.  

  

Addison's favorite - pizza and salad

 They were both sticking their fingers in the icing

Happy Birthday song

At her 1 and 2 year old birthday parties she screamed when everyone sang, so we have definitely made progress and matured a little bit.  She was loving being center of attention.

 I don't know how much cake she ate or if it was just the icing that was consumed.

 Papa (Great Grandfather on my side) - Mimi (Great Grandmother on Jordan's side)

 Sister made sure not to miss the cake part

Restaurant Style