The Oregon Coast

Last weekend was a sunny, warm day at the coast. Minus the wind it would have been absolutely perfect! We enjoyed laying on the beach, soaking up the sun, playing horse shoes, running away from the water, and digging in the sand. After a tiring day at the beach we went to Mo's for dinner! What's the Oregon Coast without Mo's?!















This picture is actually from the night before... we got Frosty's at Wendy's and the girls were kind of messy. So, they took a bath!

Twinkle, Twinkle! ABC's! Counting 1-20!

Addy had us singing songs at dinner and she started chiming in with us. She was doing a great job! When she's playing with her toys she sings to herself a lot. It's pretty cute!

Potty in the Toilet!

Addy is officially potty-trained!!! Yay! It's so nice to not have to change diapers anymore. It wasn't the easiest thing, but it's done and I am so glad! I did a 3 day method, which actually worked!
Day 1: Worst day ever! We had 16 accidents! 16! "They" recommend giving children who are potty training lots of liquids so they will go more often and learn quicker... yikes! I am pretty sure that she did not go in the toilet without first going in her panties.
Day 2: ONE accident! From 16 to one! How does that happen?! I was so glad. After washing all her panties after day one I was trying to decide if I really wanted to go through with this. We even went to Target and Fred Meyer successfully and used a public toilet!
Day 3: One accident, but I think this was our fault. We put her in her room for a little time out and she was saying she had to go potty. We didn't get to her in time.

We did it! She did it! I did it! She still has a few accidents here and there, but I am okay with that. She is still learning. Whenever she has to go she says "potty in the toilet" with kind of a panicked voice. It's pretty cute.
The trip to Fred Meyer and Target on day 2 has a story with it. Addy recently discovered Mickey and Minnie Mouse (he's on her diapers). Day 2 she was throwing a fit because she wanted Mickey and Mimi (as she says it) on her panties. So, we went to the store to buy her some Mickey and Mimi panties. However, they only make Mimi panties for girls. I had to convince her that Minnie was just as cool. She loves them! I am happy!

I love her little non-diaper bum. She looks so much thinner in her pants now, but she still has a huge stomach!

On Sunday she did not go potty the ENTIRE time we were at church. I kept taking her to go, but she just refused. I had no idea she could hold it that long!

Oh and I did not even try night time training. Her diapers are still super wet when she wakes up in the morning and I do not want to change her sheets 3 times a night, or be up 3 times a night. I'm not ready. And I don't think she's ready.


Minnie Panties.


Cute Bum!

Next step to being a big girl... getting rid of the binkie. Yikes!

Fourth of July

We had a wonderfully warm, family filled, festive Fourth of July! We made the last minute decision to stay in Hermiston for the fireworks show and drive back to Portland after. Tyler had school Tuesday. We were successful! The fireworks were great and we had a perfect view! Over the weekend we washed our car, played games, swam in Addy's pool, went for a walk along the Columbia River, ate good food, and went to Funland Park for the Fourth of July party. Addy absolutely LOVED the fireworks! It was so fun watching her get such much excitement out of them. When there was a pause she would say "more, more, more" until they started again. Once they started again she would point and say "Look! See!". She was also ooooing and ahhhing over them! She loved calling out the shapes and colors that they were making! It's more fun to do things with her now that she really knows what's going on.

Happy Father's Day!

I think Tyler had a pretty enjoyable Father's Day, I hope so anyway! :) We just did the regular Sunday stuff and I made him dinner and Addy and I gave him cards and presents. I am so lucky to have married an amazing man! He is so wonderful with Addy. I love watching him play on the floor with her and give her the attention that she craves when he gets home from school.
Over the past few weeks, I try to say prayers with Addy before bed (I forget a lot!). Tonight, Tyler was putting her to bed and got her all tucked in with everything that she needs to fall asleep: 3 binkies, 1 for her mouth and 1 for each hand, Elmo and her elephant, and her blanket. As he was saying goodnight she whispered "prayer?". She then got out of bed and knelt down with her daddy and said her prayers. I am so grateful for these small glimpses of her faith. She is only 2, but she has already taught us so much! It's nice to know that we are doing something right with her! I am grateful to have a witness of the faith of a little child in my life everyday. Tyler and I got really lucky with such a wonderful daughter!

More Birthdays!

Monday was mine and Tyler's birthday. Having the same birthday has its ups and downs, but I really enjoyed it this year! We celebrated by going out Saturday night. We went to Typhoon (great curry!) and went and saw X-Men. It was a fun date and I really enjoyed spending the time with Tyler. On Monday, one of my amazing friends took Addy and me out for lunch. It was delicious and the company was even better! Tyler's mom called and said that she had ordered a cake for us, so neither of us had to make one. I was SO excited! Tyler and I both got to blow out candles and the cake was amazingly delicious and rich! So good! Tyler had the privilege of blowing out 28 candles, and I had 25 candles on my cake. We went out to Olive Garden courtesy of my parents (thanks Mom and Dad!). That was a nice treat because I didn't have to cook either! I got a bike for my birthday and Tyler got a new grill and some sweet golf pants. We appreciated all the birthday wishes and love that was sent our way! I guess the one good thing about having all the birthdays in our little family within 4 days of each other is that we're done for the rest of the year!

2 Years Old!

She is growing so fast! Just in the past couple days I have noticed that she is speaking in full sentences more and more. She is very opinionated and when something doesn't go her way she will let you know! We had her 2 year checkup last week. She is up to date on all her immunizations after only one shot.
Addy's Stats:

Weight: 26.6 lbs 50th percentile
Height: 33.5 in 41st percentile
Head: 19.4 in 89th percentile

She's healthy! I feel so blessed to have such a healthy little girl. She's generally super happy and so much fun to be around!
Here's what she's up to:

~can count to twenty, with a little assistance
~knows a lot of her shapes (octagon, pentagon, circle, triangle, square, trapezoid, rectangle, oval, diamond)
~still has to have 2 binkies
~when she wakes up she'll say "good nap! all done nap"
~she is super brave and wants to do what all the big kids are doing
~loves playing at the park and going to friends houses to play

Happy Birthday Addelyn Nicole!

2 years! It does not feel like it has already been 2 years since Addy was born. It feels like just yesterday, but at the same time feels like she has been with us for longer than 2 years. We love her! She is so much fun and cracks us up! She loved being the center of attention for her birthday. She loved opening her presents and blowing out her candles. We had Alexa over for dinner, cake, and ice cream. They just played the whole time and had a blast. Addy totally knew what to do with the candles and blew them out on the second try! Addy got a few puzzles for her birthday, an elmo doll, a sing-a-ma-jig, clothes, and some toys.

Utah!

Addy and I seized the opportunity to go to Utah one last time before she could no longer fly for free. From now on, we will be driving. Addy loved the fact that we were going on an airplane and was so excited to see her Nana and Papa R and Aunts and Uncles. We had a great time swimming, getting a tan/sunburn, playing games, dancing, opening presents, and getting lots of attention.

Children's Museum

Today was rainy and gross, so we went over to the Children's Museum. Danielle and Alexa met us there and the girls had a blast! Addy was so excited that Curious George was there. It was fun to watch them. Addy had a great time... I think it was because she had free reign of the place. She didn't have to hold my hand or really listen to me at all the whole time we were there. Everything she did was on her terms! It was a nice little break for me. She has been a terror the past few days. :)

Funny story about Curious George... Addy got up on the bench to sit next to him. I asked her to give him a hug so I could take her picture. Well, she got close to him and then held out her shirt to him... or something. It was really funny, so Danielle and I started laughing at her. She gave us the dirtiest look and looked really hurt that we were laughing at her. You can kind of tell by the expression on her face in the picture.