Addison's 3rd Birthday # 2 and 3 (catch up)

Addison had 3 Birthday celebrations this year and it's only fitting since it was her 3rd birthday. This is the pictures from the 2nd and 3rd. She had a birthday party with friends for the first, but I'll get to that later. For now I'll focus on the 2nd. My parents came into town 2 days after her birthday and took her to the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique for a special treat. She had no idea and loved every minute of it. She didn't want to take her hair out and well, I didn't make her for a few days. She was so adorable.

Even Princesses can wear headphones!

We took her hair out.

At the family birthday eating her cupcake!

Showing you how old she is.

Just getting started

Picking out her hairdo. She only changed her mind 4 times.

Mammie and Addison matching and it wasn't even planned!

For the third celebration since my mom, Keith's mom and Addison all have birthdays within a week we decided to have a family celebration on Saturday. It was pretty low-key for us but not for Addison. She had a blast. I will add more pictures of that later.

Photo Shoot

Halloween sneak peek!

gift from Aunt Jenny

Month One

Here are a few pictures from the first month! They aren't in order.

Well we have made it! Reed is 4 weeks old today! It has been a whirl-wind of a month. We are getting used to no sleep again and all things baby. Addison is getting used to sharing the attention and being the big sister. She is always telling him, "you're OK, big sister is right here". Reed is such a good baby. He sleeps really well. Not through the night by any means, but he did sleep 6 hours straight once! I am loving every minute. He smells so good. I forget how fast they grow, I wish I could slow it down. He loves to be carried and cuddle on your shoulder. I am learning it's okay to have clothes in the hamper and toys on the couch for the day as long as I am relishing the little things.

Reed Maus Richard

Our Room with a View! He is here! Reed Maus Richard was born on Wednesday, Sept 15th, 2010. He weighed 8lbs and is 21 inches long. He is such a good baby so far. He loves sleeping and is doing great nursing. We are so blessed. He looks alot like Keith. More to come I just wanted to get some pictures up for everyone to see.

He's sleeping...

Big sister Addison! She said when she was holding him "I think he likes me?" okay I'm done!

He just opened his eyes at 3 this morning

Dr. Carducci and Reed

Family Pictures

So a good friend took these pictures of our family this weekend and here is just a sample. I am having problems with our blog so hopefully it will return to normal soon and I can get back to normal! Addison starts preschool tomorrow and I just can't believe she is 3! I am sure I will be the one crying as I leave and I can just hear her say, "you'll be alright momma". At least it's only two days a week for 3 hours!

As for the little man, I went to the Doctor this morning and I am already showing "signs of pre-labor" so he said to have my bag packed and not wait for my water to break as we have a 50 minute drive to the hospital. The baby is head down and I have had many rounds of contractions already. I am 34 weeks and if I make it, they will induce at 39 weeks so not much time left at all. I am trying not to rush this pregnancy since it might be my last, but I just can't wait to see him!

What have we been up to?

Sorry for the mass post but it has been a very busy month for us. We have had lots of fun and have been going non-stop. We went to Disney for our annual vacation with Keith's parents. We stayed again at Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom and loved every minute. Except for the whole Addison being sick thing. Then it was a visit to Jacksonville and Keith's birthday. Addison had her first ballet recital but I'll blog that separate. Our dear friends the Marshes were here for Memorial Day weekend and we really enjoyed the visit and barging in on Katherine's Make a wish trip. Keith had a trip to Buffalo and Grandpa Ken's birthday and it made for one busy month!! I am getting tired just blogging about it. Oh and let me not forget the near abduction of Addison that took place at Gymboree at the Florida Mall. I wish I could say June and July were going to slow down but we have a baby coming and all I can think of is projects to do before we become a family of 4!


Addison and the infamous "look"

Getting ready for the Princess Dinner!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Making faces with her bestie Ava.

Chillin at the pool.

Getting a lift on the ice chest

Mid Break down at T-Rex. Notice the dinosaur footprints on her face

Mommy and Addison. Don't mind the open umbrella in the house, Addison says it's good luck!

So that's what we have been up to in a nut shell. I am sure I left somethings out and didn't take pictures of everything but oh well.

It's a...

...Boy! We found out two weeks ago, and it still hasn't settled in for me. I was just getting the hang of being a mom of a little girl and now BAM! I am trying to wrap my head around being a mom to a little boy. That means bugs and loudness and bugs. Keith is thrilled and I have 4 months to get that way. Don't get me wrong I love this little life in my belly and can't wait to meet him, I just really had my mind made up that's all!

Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny...

It's recital time! Addison has been taking dance classes for the past year and now it's time for the big performance! I can only image that this is what it's like to be in a Broadway play. The makeup for one show is more than I wear in a year. On Mothers Day I spent my morning with a dear friend waiting in a line for 2 hours to get tickets for the show, and that's just the beginning. Keith was hoping we could score tickets to Cats and Wicked at the same time, but all the hype was for Addison's Recital. With all the work that has been put into this, it's a shame that Addison will be performing an interpretive dance to what ever song is playing in her head!