Nonnie & Papa

Addy was lucky enough to see her Nonnie and Papa for almost a whole week straight.  Not only did she get to hang out with them for two weekends in a row, but she was also able to spend the night with them at their hotel at Lawrence Welk and another night with them at their house.  To say she loved having them around is an understatement.

Nonnie read Addy her bedtime stories

 Addy got to visit with her Norcal cousins while staying with Nonnie & Papa at Lawrence Welk

 "Little" Alana is such a good big cousin...must be the name. ;-)

 Good times at the SD zoo

 Playing around with Papa

 Watching some monkeys

 

 Dylan & Addy (here is a picture of Kelly & I when we were pregnant with these two munchkins)

Swimming at Lawrence Welk

 When we arrived in Norcal our first stop was to see Mormor.  We were even luckier to have lunch with her!

 On the swing outside of Nonnie & Papa's house

 Titi Colleen was in Pacifica too

 I know I say it a lot, but we are honestly so lucky and blessed to have such wonderful families and friends.

The end...

Now that I have been at school for the last week and a half it is hard for me to think about the end of our summer...oh the fun we had...

We went to visit our Christman cousins in Phoenix.  Addy & Avery had a blast playing together.

We made a trip to the beach with the BFFs

 

We ate lunch with Tim when ever we had a chance (so nice having him so close to home!)

Went to Birch Aquarium with the BFFs

 Enjoyed some yummy ice cream cones

 Enjoyed a ride on the Sprinter with the BFFs (seriously, we have the bestest friends, ever)

 

 Where we ended up at the beach

We had such a great summer.  No wonder I was so sad to see it end.

Things I will miss...

when I go back to work.

-Addy clapping for me when I go to the bathroom.

-Finding her random toys all over the house.  Addy can make anything a toy...including drink coasters.

-All of the invites to tea.

-Laying in bed until 7 am while Addy plays with my phone.

-Spending lots of time together as a family.

New House

I will let you decide if you think Addy likes the new house with some pictures...

We have an art table and Addy made her very own crown.

 And I bought her play doh for the art table.

 Still singing and dancing...Pandora's Disney station is a must in our house.

 And we now have water colors (because we have somewhere to paint)

 And eating at a perfectly sized table for you?  Priceless.

4th of July/Josh's Birthday

Alison and Brad hosted our family again for our 4th of July/Josh's Birthday celebration.  It is great having access to a pool and the kids played non-stop.  Food did not even entice them to stay out for very long.  As a mom, I truly appreciate the moments where you can fully exhaust your child as it means more quiet time later. :-) Since I was also in the pool the majority of the day, Alison had to take the pictures for me and I supplemented a few later on. 

Addy's 4th of July Outfit

 Donovan

 Renee & Brody

 The men

 Dylan & Matthew

 Melissa & Roy

 Grandma

 Uncle Buddy...this captures his personality almost perfectly

 G-ma & her grandbaby

 A thoroughly exhausted love bug

 Nicole & Josh, the b-day boy

 Time for fireworks...and yes, my mom was cold.

Fireworks!

Fast asleep...didn't make it to the end. :-)

Swim Lessons

Addy started swim lessons at the beginning of the summer.  She loved being in the water.

 She was not as good at listening to Coach Owen's directions.

 But she still learned how to be water safe and enjoy the pool.

 It probably did not help that lessons were right before naptime either...but we will try again next summer!

Movies

The movie theater in Vista does $1 movies on Tuesday mornings.  They show kid movies that are suitable for a 2 1/2 year old and we have been taking advantage of the cheap source of entertainment.  Addy has really enjoyed the movies (even though she tends to cry at the end) and especially loved seeing some of her favorite people (aka Maddie, Taylor, Dylan, Brody, Micah, & Charli).

BFFs

 Wannabe Sisters

 Such a diva look on Addy's face.