Upstate in the fall

We took a nice family hike on Saturday to get some exercise and to check out the leaves. It was such a nice day. Cold but nice. There are definitely some great things about living in the east and the fall is one of them. I am always amazed at the colors that nature creates.

cousin pics

We have had the chance to visit some of Ethan's family in the past couple of months but I just never got to posting pictures so here they are....

Adella's 1st Birthday!!

I can't believe that my little lady is 1 year old! Time really does go by quickly. I am amazed when I think that Adella was once the little squishy baby that we brought home just a short year ago. I am thankful that I have been trusted to care for such a sweet little girl. She has made my life so happy.
We kept the b-day celebration pretty simple this year considering that she won't remember it. We had birthday cake ...






and opened presents...
I wasn't sure she would really understand the idea of tearing open the paper but she got the hang of it.

Mason enjoying a snack

As all mothers know, it is difficult to catch a shower when you have small children.  I find myself always having to think up new ways to entertain Adella while making sure that she is safe.  Sticking her in the crib or pack and play do not work for her.  So today I decided to put her in her "bouncer-ciser" out side of the bathroom door (bathroom too small for her to be inside) with a heafty dose of cheerios to keep her happy so that I could what should be every person's daily right... take a shower.

As I stepped out of the shower I saw this...  

I don't know how long Mason had been there but one thing is for sure... he too had had a healthy snack while I was taking my shower.

Adella has ONE TOOTH

I figured that I better get this picture posted before any more come.  This week has been a tough one.  Sleepless nights and fever filled days... And as a result .... two more teeth are on their way.  I will post pictures as soon as I can get a good view of them.

Ride 'um Cowgirl!!

Poor Masey Boy!! Adella loves him so much and just wants to play with him. For the most part he is game but even Mason has his limits.

Adella On the Move

In her curiosity, Adella finds herself in some compromising situations.  I tried to capture this moment as it was occurring but unfortunately, I couldn't take the last picture of the sequence. 

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5 ...  This would be a picture of her exiting the basket however Adella hasn't learned from her many falls that face first isn't a good exit strategy.