Yummy Yummy in Her Tummy

Addelyn had her first round of "solid" foods Monday night! We started her on rice cereal. I think she liked it. I was surprised at how much of it she actually ate! Here's hoping that she won't eat every 2 hours with this added sustenance.


It's so fun to watch her try new things. Here are some photos of her eating. So cute!
And here's a random photo taken the other night. She's wearing her cute sunglasses from her Auntie Lindsey!

New Trick

Addelyn learned to roll from back to tummy today! Once she did it one time she did it over and over like she had done it all the time! She's an all-star! However, she does get a little frustrated because she does not especially like being on her tummy and still does not like rolling from her tummy to back very much... even though she learned how a few months ago. Maybe this will help her learn to like it! My baby Addy is growing so fast! It's so fun to watch her learn new things!

What Happens in Vegas...

is happy times! My younger sister, Jenna, got married on Friday in Las Vegas! She married Josiah Volden. I am so glad that we were able to share in this exciting event in their lives. They picked a lovely outside spot to be married. The weather was beautiful and they had family and friends with them... what more could they ask for? Welcome to our crazy family Joe!
It was a whilrwind weekend, but I'm glad that we were able to go!

Over the 100th Percentile!

Addelyn had her 4 month doctor appointment on Friday. She is a healthy little girl! Addy did pretty well with her shots. She absolutely loved the oral one and quickly made friends with the nurse. With the first shot came evil eyes directed towards the nurse, and with the second a mad scream! As soon as I picked her up she was fine. I don't think she liked the idea of the nurse giving her something good to eat and then pricking her. Poor thing. Here are the little girl's stats:

Weight: 16 lbs 90th percentile
Height: 26 3/4 inches over 100th percentile
Head: 42 cm 75th percentile














Conked out after her doctor appointment.
She sure is growing up so fast! Some of her favorites are:

talking to herself
blowing raspberries
sticking her tounge out
talking to her toys
arching her back
grabbing for faces (and Daddy's glasses)
putting everything in her mouth
she loves to smile for people and show off

How We Met

I've had a request to put "our story" up for those that don't know it.

Tyler and I both attended Brigham Young University.In Fall of 2006 Tyler moved close to me and we attended the same ward at church. At this time I was engaged to be married, so I was not on the market and therefore Tyler knew I was off limits. However, things went south and my engagement was ended. Tyler was in my Family Home Evening Group and had heard the news. We started talking because we had something in common... the same birthday (crazy, I know). After a little while we became acquaintances. Tyler needed a date and thought he should ask me because he had fun with me and I was a "safe date" since I had just gotten out of a serious relationship. Little did he know that after a few dates he would start to like me. :) I was a little apprehensive because of my previous experience. I actually broke up with Tyler once, which lasted for a week. We talked and I told him I was scared and apprehensive and he told me "I would rather be there for you and help you get through it, than not be with you at all". Awwww. It basically melted my heart. I agreed. We did a long distance relationship over the summer while he was doing an internship. He took me to his family reunion in Sun River, OR and it was that week that I knew that I loved him and that I wanted to marry him. I also fell in love with his family and couldn't have better in-laws! After lots of discussion and prayer we decided to get married. We got engaged on November 10, 2007 and married on February 16, 2008.
I am so glad that things worked out the way they did for me. I think Tyler is an amazing man and I am so lucky to have him by my side for eternity! I love you babe!

What's Plumper than a Pumpkin?

Halloween is right around the corner and what better way to prepare than by going to the Plumper Pumpkin Patch?! We had a great time finding our perfect pumpkins, walking around with friends, getting lost in the huge corn maze (yeah right), taking pictures, and launching pumpkins at a car. Tyler actually won a free drink because he hit the car! I'm so proud! :) It was perfect weather and a great outdoor activity.

Is there a better way to enjoy conference weekend than...

being in Sunriver, with friends, and cuddling while it's snowing outside? I think not! Every 6 months our church holds a conference that is broadcasted around the world. Click here to find out more! We decided that it would be fun to get out of Portland for the weekend with some friends. Tyler's family has a house down in Sunriver that we were lucky enough to be able to use.

On the way there we enjoyed a beautiful full rainbow! It was "a bright rainbow"! And Addy slept the whole way... of course!
We were able to enjoy Mavericks while we were there and had a blast! Addy and her friend Alexa had matching suits that we found at Wal-Mart for $2 because they forgot theirs! So cute!
Mostly we just hung out and had a nice chance to eat, play games, and relax with our friends!

And THIS . . .is what we woke up to Sunday morning! It was beautiful! It continued to snow for almost the remainder of the day, but luckily Sunriver was the place that got hit the worst and the drive home was fine!

Such Sweet Sounds!

Addy laughed for the first time tonight and we were lucky enough to get it on camera! Such a sweet little girl!

Pigtails, BYU, and Sunday Best!

These are just a few pictures of Addy that we have taken lately. I started putting her hair in pigtails and she looks so grown up! Her hair is quite the sight when the pigtails come out after the day is over.
She loves watching the BYU games with her daddy!




























Tyler says she looks like an old church spinster with her little sweater on. I think she looks adorable!

My First Day

I started a job yesterday! It feels good to be more active in the morning and actually have a reason to leave the house. I am working at the "J" aka Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) here in Portland. It is about a 3 minute drive from my house. It is the perfect job for me! I am working at a drop off daycare for 3 hours (from 8:15-11:15 am) Monday through Thursday. Just 12 hours a week. I am able to take Addy and she has been a doll so far! She will play when we first get there, then sleep, then eat, and then play some more. I think it will be more fun for her when she gets older so she can have some friends to interact with and such. My good friend Marissa got me the job and I am so grateful for that! I work with Marissa and Malorie (both their husbands are dental students as well, and we have become good friends over the past year). I feel so blessed to have this job. We have been praying for something that I am able to do so that I can be there for Addy and not have to leave her at a day care while I work.
With the job comes a free membership to the MJCC... so Tyler and I are able to go work out for free! I hope that once we get into a good routine in the fall that we will be able to take full advantage of this. They also of a climbing wall there and Tyler is so excited because he has his own shoes and would love to go! I'm excited for him. The J also offers free classes if you are a member, so us girls might just start going to a kickboxing class. I think it would be fun and a
great workout!














Addy has learned to hold her bottle! How cute! This is her hanging out at the "J" having a mid morning snack. All of the kids are so interested in Addy because she is a baby. They are learning to "be gentle" with her.