Loosing 1st Tooth

I really didn't expect to be writing about Addison loosing her tooth so soon, but a little accident accelerated that life event.  I had just gotten her out of the bathtub and wrapped her up in a tile.  She stood on the bathmat waiting patiently and then for some reason all of the sudden feel face forward.  The only thing I can conclude is that she stepped forward onto the towel and went face forward.  I didn't know it was as bad as it was until I went to pick her up and there was blood everywhere and her tooth was at a 45 degree angle.  I quickly yelled for Jordan.  I think we got her dressed and into the car within 5 minutes.  Jordan called his good friend, Doctor Coates and off the two of them went to his office.  

I gathered Landry out of the bathtub and got her dressed, and we soon followed after them in my car.  Once we got there Dr. Coates calmed us down and told us to call the Pediatric Dentist in the morning. Well this momma wanted to make sure we got an appointment, so I called and left a message that night.    The night was long and the morning was even longer.  

As soon as we got to the dentist office and the dentist took a quick look, she told me it would have to be pulled because Addison couldn't eat.  I was more nervous than Addison, but she was a trooper.  She came out with a big smile and drool (great meds) and ready to go.  She was so proud.  She would be the first in her class to loose a tooth.  Now she shows us how she can fit a french fry in there.  Now we just wait and see how long it will take to get her adult tooth in there.  The baby tooth was not ready to come out at all.

Thanksgiving Feast

I got to help out with Addison's Thanksgiving luncheon this year.  Unfortunately Landry was home sick with strep.  Addison is growing up so fast.

Girls' Christmas Tree

Daddy went to the Baylor/Tech game, so the girls and I decided that putting up Christmas was the perfect way to fill the time.  We went to WalMart and they picked out everything they wanted for their tree (I may have added a few options).  They absolutely love it.  Looking at this picture reminds me that they are both getting so tall and growing up.  The tree is a 4 ft tree and Addison is almost as tall as the tree.

Halloween 2013

iPhone Dump

Landry & Claire at the baby shower for Jessica and Josh

Chillin, eating popcorn, and watching a movie

YoHoHo

Happy Birthday MeeMaw

Dad's the coolest

 Discovery of kid size carts at the new Kroger

New bob haircut

 Strep again.  Cabin fever

Homemade pizzas

Sassy

Last month Addison was invited to a Sweet & Sassy birthday party for one of her classmates.  She was so excited that she was getting to go with all of her little friends and it was girls only.    After the party, her dad and I are for sure not ready for her to grow up this fast.  It was a little too much for mommy and daddy. 

Change

This signature right here changed my life.  

Sometimes we pray to God for years and wonder why he isn't answering our prayers.  Well wouldn't you know that He did answer my prayers years later.  On August 26, 2013 I would no longer get in my car every week day and drive 35-45 minutes to Lewisville.  Rene had decided to sell the dealership, and the job that I knew it for the past 9 years was over.  I made so many memories, friends, and life long lessons at Toyota of Lewisville.  I learned so much about people, myself, and just plain life in those 9 years.

Things changed.  I will now be working from home (sometimes elsewhere) for Rene and Deborah.  Yipee!!!!!  Addison starts Kindergarten next year and Landry has 2 years before she starts.  This will allow me to stay home with the girls and be a part of their daily lives. I will be able to watch them grow, learn, and just plain have fun with them.  God is good and I am so excited to be able to have this opportunity.  I emailed Rene the other night to tell him thanks for allowing me to see Addison's smile on her face when I told her I would be at her school's Thanksgiving luncheon.  She was so excited.  I want to cherish this opportunity and this moment in our family's lives.  For I am forever grateful to be able to do this, in part because Jordan works so hard and provides for us with is job.  Thank you to him for that.

Just for me to remember