Go Illini!!!!!!

Yesterday, both kids were dressed for the Illinois Football game.

Even though they were in bed when the game started, they are still Illinois Fans!!!!

Addelynn and Alexander were sad that they lost the game, but we will cheer harder next week!!!!!!

GO ILLINOIS!!!!!!!!

I guess that the orange and blue attire did pay off some as our 2nd team, Auburn did win yesterday!!!!!!

Grandma and Grandpa, Can WE Go?????

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,

As you can see we are getting good use out of the outfits that you brought us from your last cruise! Even though it is 8 months later, we are NOW able to fit in them!!!!!!! Since you had such a hard time finding clothes for us on the cruise, we don't want you to have to spend time next week looking for clothes for us. Why don't you spend time taking us to the beach, feeding us pineapple juice, taking us to shows, and swimming with us????????

Our bags are packed! Please pick us up no later than Thursday!

See you soon,

Addie and Alex

See, we really can be good listeners! We promise to turn our listening ears on and behave!
Have you decided yet?
"I'm calling grandma"!!!! "NO, I'm calling grandma"

Taking pictures these days is not so easy, the phone is the only thing that will keep them still...
I am taking my Watermelon Swimming Suit! Don't forget to pack Mr. Turtle. He will love going to the beach too!
I am ready to go snorkeling!!!!!

Mr. Personality Himself!

Mr. Personality Himself was being such a CAMERA HOG today!

I had to share these pictures that I snapped of him.....

Alex loves spending time in the play yard. I think that is the best money that Oma has ever spent!!!!!!!!! We have gotten so much use out of it. Now, we are on the hunt for an addition so that we can make it bigger!

This picture reminds me of the book, "WHERE's WALDO". I am like, "Where is ALEX"? There are so many toys in this play yard that I am not sure how they move about.
While Daddy and Mommy were cleaning out closets, we found this summer hat! I know that it won't fit him next year as it is already a little small.............
Alex!!!!!!

Biscuits, Biscuits, EVERYWHERE!

Addie and Alex: First GERBER Biscuit Cookies

September 24, 2008

Mommy talks to OLD grandma a few times each day. Last week, OLD grandma asked mommy about what kind of goodies we had tried to eat. Mommy told her that we were eating REAL applesauce with our cereal and also PUFFS. OLD grandma asked if we had tried those "MESSY COOKIES". Mommy said no, not yet! Earlier this week, we went to check the mail with mommy and we had a letter from OLD grandma. She had sent us tons of diaper coupons as well as a few dollars with a little note that said "TREATS". So, mommy took us to the store and bought us a whole bunch of treats~ Tonight, we made a HUGE mess with our GERBER BISCUIT COOKIES. Thanks OLD grandma for the treats~

Addie sat in her highchair for almost an hour working on one cookie. Afterwards, she was put into the bathtub! She was covered from head to toe in biscuit mess!
Alex was not too sure about these cookies. He gave it a few tries and then was banging on the tray for PUFFS. Daddy and I think that he is going to be the PICKY one. Whew! Alex also had a bath but was not as much of a mess!
Ok, mom, I can pose for a picture!
Here you can see one of Addelynn's teeth! She was covered in cookie mess! At one point, she tried to brush her hair with the cookie. Yuck!
Adrienne, now do you believe my mommy that I am a MESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WANT MY PUFFS!!!!!!!
If you look really close, you can see one of Alex's teeth!

The Three Bears!!!!!!!

Here are some pictures from today! Addie and Alex had a very special play date! Not only did Emma and her mommy Brandi come over to play, but they were the first people other than family to babysit Addie and Alex!!!!!!! Thanks to Brandi, mommy's friend for taking time out of her day to do us a favor. It is not easy to trust just anyone and I am so thankful that I have you as a friend! While mommy was out and about today, Brandi and Emma took very good care of Addelynn and Alexander as well as the two dogs!!!!! Thanks again!

Alex playing peek-a-boo with Emma
Finally, Brandi caught Alex climbing on Addie on camera. He has been doing this for a week or so, but by the time that I notice it and run for the camera, he is done!
Am I handsome, or what?
Little sister is not SO LITTLE, anymore.....

Alex Pulls Up

Almost There, Alex!

Everyday, Alex is getting closer to pulling up. Today, he was starting to pull up in his bed and in the play area. Tonight after his bath, he was crawling around on our bedroom floor and we noticed him trying to play with the drawer handles and pull up on our dressers and bed. Yikes! I guess that it is time to put the outlet covers all over the house! I was putting off doing that, but I think that the time has come!!!!!

"I'm not in any trouble, I promise"
Hmmmm, how can I climb up?
I will sit on my knees and play with the drawer handles.

Rub a Dub Dub

Rub a Dub Dub, Addie and Alex in the Tub

Since we moved in May, we have been giving Addie and Alex their baths in our tub. It is much easier to just put them in the tub with one of us or take them into the shower! They both love their bath time! Alex loves to splash in the water and Addie loves to swim!

Tonight both Addie and Alex were very crabby! Therefore, we decided to try putting them both in the tub at the same time. Whew! I am so tired!!!!!! This took a lot of energy. They both love to squirm around and it is hard to watch them both at the same time.

Daddy was able to catch a few cute pictures!