A Haircut and a Pumpkin!

Today I took Addison to get her haircut for the very first time. It was past time as you can see. She was starting to look like a redneck, with a mullet, right? So I started to ask around and Nicky gave me the name of a lady that cut Gabe and Christian's hair. So I decided to go for it, and tame the mane. Before anyone has a heart attack, I didn't cut the curls off! Just a trim folks, just a trim!
Right Before we left.

It didn't help that I brushed it out before we left.

Sitting in Mrs. Tina's Chair, she was excited. Can't you tell!

Not the first cut but close enough. Addison loved it when Tina lifted her hair and then let it fall on the top of her head.

I sucked with the Camera. Addison would be smiling for a second and the camera would flash after the fact. Tina worked so fast and was so good with Addison, even when she slid out of the chair.

After!

I know it doesn't look like much but it is so much better! It wasn't until later in the day that I could really tell. So After the haircut we decided to stop at the pumpkin patch so Addison could pick out a "Jack-o-lean" as she calls it, although today she started saying "jack-o-lantern" as if the public wouldn't understand her code word. The Church at Viera has a darling little patch and Addison loved it, except for the bumpy ones. She told me "that's not so pretty" Again the posing and the picture taking wasn't really working...

Her little pumpkin she picked out. She made me clean it when we got in the car and then kept petting it saying "your so clean and nice"

Searching for the perfect pumpkin.

How tall is Addison you ask? Well she is 37.5 inches tall.

So many pumpkins, so little time.

One of the only scarecrows that hasn't scared her this season. She is a nut and it just gets better each day. We are excited to go to "Mickey's not so scary Halloween party" on Halloween. I asked her again today if she wanted to be Minnie for the big day and she said "No I want to be a cat, you can be Minnie. So I asked her what would Daddy be and she smiled and said "He can be goofy".

Happy Anniversary Babe!

This is the guy of my dreams!

Happy Anniversary Keith! I can't believe how fast time flies! I knew when I married you that you were more than I could ask for, but I had no idea I'd be this lucky! Thanks for being such a great Husband, Friend, Provider and Father, just to name a few. It's been the most rewarding years of my life and I can't wait for many more! Now for a little trip down memory lane. For those who don't know we got Married at Sunset Pointe at the Polynesian at Disneyworld and then Honeymooned there as well. Here are a few pictures of our trip.

Addison's visit to the dentist

Addison went to the Dentist last week. She did such a good job. When I was a kid I don't remember the dentist being a fun experience, but Dr. MacKay and his staff do a great job of making it a fun, pleasant experience for kids. It starts in the waiting room with an arcade, then your name is called and you go back to the room. Jamie, Addison's hygienist put on Cherry flavored gloves and let Addison pick what flavor toothpaste and polish she wanted. Then she showed Addison everything she was going to do by using it on Addison's finger first. Addison had such a great time with the Water Spray and the Vacuum. She however was not going for the x-ray's. Jamie was very patient in trying but Addison didn't want to bite down on the films. So we will save that for the next visit. Jamie then handed her a Nintendo DS to play with. The only time Addison cried was having to give the Nintendo back when the doctor came in. Dr. MacKay looked at her teeth, and gave Keith and I a rave review and other than a small cross bite he was happy. Addison got to pick a prize and a new toothbrush and we were done. It was so pleasant. As we were leaving Addison said "we can come back tomorrow if you want to" What more could the good doctor ask for.
Keith had the day off for a family matter so he got to join us!

Showing us her teeth.

Getting ready for X-Rays. This part she was okay, when it was time to bite down however, she wasn't having anything to do with that! I love that her feet are crossed...

Dr. MacKay, he is the best!

He loved the Water and the Vacuumy Thingy.

Waiting for her name to be called. Dr.MacKay has a whole arcade area in the waiting room.

Waiting for the Doctor. This is after she got her teeth cleaned. Kids get to play with Nintendo DS's while they wait for Dr. MacKay.

Leonard Louis Lusiak 1925-2009

Keith's dear Grandpa Len passed away last Sunday. He was the sweetest man. He welcomed me to the family with open arms. He was an active guy. Always golfing, always smiling and always taking pictures. He taught Keith how to drive a stick, and many other things. Keith has such fond memories of him, at the lake, in college, when they came to Tulsa. He was so patient. He was so gentle with Addison. His face would light up when she was around. Addison and I had the pleasure of seeing him on Wednesday. He was in such good spirits. Addison ran to him with open arms. He played with her, he drew pictures for her and played with the little "fake" animals around the house. He was so sweet giving each animal a name. "Pee-Wee" the little mouse that sits on the T.V. and "Honey Bear" the little bear that sits on the DVD player, will always be such a sweet memory for me and I will do my best to make sure Addison remembers it too. Grandpa Len has such a story to tell. A Photographer in WWII, a father of 2 and a husband of 62 years. He leaves behind such a great legacy. Keith and him were very close and I know he was a great example to him and others. We miss him dearly. When things like this happens it helps puts life in to perspective. It doesn't matter what you have at the end of the day it's who you have besides you. We love you and miss you Grandpa Lenny but we know we will see you again!

Football Season

So since my beloved Sooners lost last weekend and the crushing blow Bradford being out will be, I will have to put my title hopes in the Buckeyes this season. Glad we have the appropriate attire. Hopefully this in no way is foreshadowing a Gator/Buckeye matchup, since niether of our teams seem to have had any luck against them. I may live in Florida but I am a "gator-hater"

Nightgaps

Addison next to her Dollhouse.

Please excuse her dirty face.

A few weeks ago I got Addison a Nightgown at the disney store. She was so excited to wear it. She twirled around showing everyone her "nightgap" as she called it. She cried the next day when I took it off. So I was a Kohl's and saw this darling nightgown with Slippers and Headband included, I figured I better buy another one. She loved it too and then next morning she cried again when I took it off. I guess my little girl is growing up!

In Town and Out of Town Visitors

Addison is just getting to the point of liking to play dress up. One morning, Ava was over and I had found a darling tutu at Marshall's (thanks Tara) so I got it out and the tutu from her birthday and they were in Heaven. I had them trade off every so often and then, when it was time for lunch and a nap, they both cried to have to take them off. It was "tutu" cute.

Can you guess which one is Gracie?!

We are so excited that the Bell Family has moved to Florida! Ever since they came to visit in May, Addison has been asking "where's my Gracie friend?" So when we learned that Kevin had accepted a job in the Jacksonville area, we all were very happy. They visited last weekend and we had a blast. The girls had fun and Gracie and Addison successfully slept in the same bed with no problems. We visited the Beach, Florida Tech (where Keith, Kevin and Sharon went to School), Long Doggers, a must if visiting the Cocoa Beach area, and the guys watched the girls while Sharon and I went to Ikea. I really enjoyed some"Me" time with Sharon. Now that they are closer, we look forward to seeing them often.

Addison and "Creative Dance"

Galloping with Ava

Warming Up

Waiting her turn

Since her 2 year doctor's appointment, I have been trying to come up with activities that would challenge Addison's "Gross Motor Skills". The Doctor said she was so advanced in the fine motor skills department that gross motor skills is where Keith and I would have to push her. He figured all that out in one question. "Can she jump?". At that point she wasn't jumping. We have had her in Gymboree since 8 weeks old, but she had always been very careful when it comes to putting her life at risk. Like Climbing, Running etc... So we signed her up for Gymnastics and that has pretty much cured any common sense she had. Now she is jumping everywhere and doing somersaults all over the house. Yeah! Check that off the "List" Dr. Tebbe. Now that she is running around acting crazy I want her know how to act like a lady so I enrolled her in Ballet, or "Creative Dance" as they call it for 2 year olds. My dear friend Tara also enrolled Ava, so it's good she has a friend in the class. I was a little nervous because this would be her first class that I'm not allowed in the room, but she did fine without me. I don't know who loved it more, the girls or Tara and I. Now if we can just wait 'til the recital!