Limit.....

I turned around from my laptop to an interesting sight. And as I looked at the situation I felt I had finally made it to my limit. But then I really took a look at what my limit was.....and here is what played through my head. Earlier today when she snuck into the doggie food and tried a bite. I kept my cool. Earlier when she went in daddy's office and spilt his coffee..I remained cool. Then when she pulled all of the laundry. I still kept my cool. So you can understand why I questioned if I was allowed to loose my cool? But by the time I had time to question earlier activities, I had already began to laugh....and realize that yes, she is not wearing a diaper...

So for now enjoy the pictures.

Love

"As cool as a cucumber, mom"

PS Please do not tell Jon about the dog food incident. Somethings are best left untold....like the time she tried to drink the puddle of water. yummy....

Park Time II

Here are a few more pictures from our fun today. We loved having Daddy with us at the park!

Park Time

So today we went to the park. We were so bummed that we thought it was going to rain. But the last couple of days the weather man has said rain and there was none.. So this morning I saw the sun and decided to take advantage of it. I am so glad I did because it is about to rain at any second......

I am so glad that I learned about Picnik. I love that website for photos. I am not good at pictures or editing but this website makes it so much fun!

Addison loved that Daddy decided to go with us. She showed him everything and he even showed her a few things.

Just Like Momma

Every time I put on a necklace this girl is after it! She wants it and there is nothing going to stop her from getting it. So today as I went through walmart I looked around for her a necklace. I found this set for cheap and she loved it! I let her have it at walmart and she wore it all the way home. Don't worry she was a sweet little girl and gave it to the check out person to check it out.
She also saw a little girl throwing a fit in walmart so she thought she would try that too. (She likes to mimic) But she learned very fast that Momma was not going to mimic that little girls mommy and just watch. So she stopped that pretty quick. She is a smart girlie who is learning things even things we would rather her not learn!

Surprise?

Yesterday, as little punkin waited for her silly daddy to get home she noticed something a little different about his truck. There was something in it! Something for her! I think she can read our minds, she seems to always know when something is for her!

So Daddy has noticed that little punkin does not have much stuff to do outside. So he brought us a neat yard decoration, no its a pool! I bet everyone of you reading this wishes you could be our neighbor for two reasons. One so you could come over and take a dip and two so you could live next to the people who own one of these. But lets be honest, we have all had one at some point.

So Daddy got that pool out and we had to investigate. (She would not go near it with out a legal guardian) So I got in and she decided that since momma liked it would be ok to get in too. She loved it, she loved all of the sea animals and the ucks (Ducks). So Daddy you did a great thing, now we just need a little rain to get rid of this pollen and we will be ready to swim!

Simple things....

I have come to realize that it is not the fancy things that charm my baby the most. It is the simple things. She loves being outside, she loves eating cold things especially when they are sweet. So I told her if she sat still outside she could have a Popsicle. I expected her to roam, but she did great. She meant business with that grape Popsicle. She did not even offer to share with Lil bit. (she is always ready to share her dinner.)

Big Girl at the Table

I told my dad today that I was moving back to the Midwest (not really =)...he asked me why, I told him we are always sick here!! I am pretty sure this is the most we have been sick our whole married life. Yes, I suppose it could be from our little one. But for now I think I will blame it on the pollen and location. That's my story and I am stickin to it...

So any way I have missed some really good posting moments due to a mysterious stomach bug and a runny nose. But never fear, I did take pictures sick and everything. (the runny nose belongs to Addison..)

Oh and by the way, I do not nor will I ever claim to have perfect spelling, grammar or anything else, that is perfect. So if that bothers you please feel free to skip the words and move right on to the pictures! My sweet husband admits to getting on here and correcting a few of my errors...but just as I told him I have to be quick, she will find me any second. There is no hiding from that girl.

So I have a few stories to tell...(so Memaw, check back in a little while for another post....dont tell Jon that I posted more than once. He always tells me to spread it out. I just cant help the urge to post more than once..oh dear.)

One good way to tell that momma is sick is how the house and the children look. If the house is messy, moms ok. If the house looks like a tornado came through with the aftermath of an earthquake then no momma is not ok. So I woke up and came into the kitchen and found a messy house and a baby that was wearing her clothes from the day before.. Never a good sign. But the purpose of this picture was not to show you either of those things. But to show you that Addison is sitting at the table like a big girl.

A big girl yawn...

Seriously Momma, the camera already?

Ok I am ready...since you got the camera.

Memaw's Famous Rolls

A few days ago I made Memaw's Yeast rolls for the first time. Trying to make something that is your husbands favorite Memaw recipe can be a bit nerve racking........so you can imagine my anticipation as he took that first bite. Oh that was rough, but they turned out so yummy I decided to expand to something sweet. So Memaws and yes there are two on his side that have taught (teaching) me to make all of his favorite Memaw meals......this one is for you! Too bad I dont have pictures of the blackberry cobbler that Memaw Crawford is still teaching me on..that one is a little tougher but we will get there! I am determined. I just dont think it will be this week. Addison and I are sweet enough for a month or two!

So on Saturday I tried something new.....I turned Memaw's famous yeast rolls into Cinnamon Rolls. I know we are gonna end up waddling if we keep making Memaw's yeast rolls. These things are meant to be eaten during special times, not just because you can. So this week, no chocolate chip cookies, no yeast rolls and no cinnamon rolls. Addison did help in the creation of these yummy things but I failed to get a picture.

Where's the bear?

Oh yeah, the singing in the start is because we trying to catch her singing.....sorry daddy. Addison is really into reading. If she has a split second she will grab a book and try to get you to read it to her. She has about 3 favorites, she can show you the animals and people in the books.

Sorry for the half dressed baby. She gets away from us when she is getting changed pretty often. And you know what we dont mind one bit! We enjoy that she is so full life and loves to explor it! I better go, I hear Addison saying WOW, and that usually means daddy is feeding her M&Ms.

Going Places

The other day I was making up a bag to leave in my car for my bike stuff. Shoes, helmet, gloves, socks and Addison of course. oh wait, she goes in the car seat?

I did manage to get it in the car, but it was tricky getting her out of it. It seems that if it is in the floor it automatically belongs to her. We were going to go on a ride today but it is a little chilly and I am not tough enough for the cool going 15 miles an hour....I just cant do it. Jon thinks I am sissy, but I don't see him out there either!

***Please excuse the dirty little girl in the picture. She plays hard and eats messy. It is nearly impossible to keep the girl clean.

Show Me.....

We are learning all about our face. Here is a video of what we have learned so far....

I told you all that I would be posting random videos of our baby. So turn away if you just can't take it. We understand.

Yum

So I guess the theme for this week at the Matlock Clan is food. That might be because what Addison eats and does not eat has been weighing on our minds a great deal. When you become a parent if it is not one thing it is another thing worrying you about your kids. Well this week Addison has decided that she might eat and she might not, it just depends on her little mood. But one thing I know, and I know this because it is proven and unhealthy. (Kids, just like us like the unhealthy......) But she loves noodles and sauce. Here is a picture from lunch time.

I just laid her down for a nap so I better get back to work! The bug man is coming and I need to get the house clean. I wonder if the exterminator likes being called the bug man.

The exterminator sounds so much more serious..maybe all the bugs heard the words bug man and they are packing their bags to find a new house to torment!!

Baking Time

Today Daddy asked for some cookies made with love from Momma and Addison. So Addison and I being the sweet ladies that we are, went in and started baking. It also does not hurt that we both really like cooking and eating! Here are a few pictures from the ordeal. And even better news! Jon used his birthday money to get us a new video camera!! We noticed Jana's video camera at Christmas and we both really liked it! So we were able to get it, it was so nice of Daddy to use his Birthday money for our family! That guy does deserve chocolate chip cookies. So not only will you be getting pictures but video too! So look out for totally random videos of our child doing who knows what...

Picture Fun

Ok, yes I have way too much free time on my hands......

Happy Easter

Daddy and Addison

Beautiful Little Girl

Daddy and Addison Playing with the Dogs

Daddy and Addison playing with the das part 2.

(Das is Dog in Addison lingo)

Silly Girl

Just Picking the Grass

Mommy and Addison

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Hopping Down the Bunny Trail.......

Today the Easter Bunny bought Addison a little Easter Basket!

Here are a few pictures to show for her loot.

Got Style?

The days are starting to get longer and we love it! So we are taking full advantage of the more time to play outside. We went out after bath time and let the wind dry her hair.

I am getting so excited about Easter! I dont think I have ever been this excited about Easter. She noticed one of the gifts we are getting her and really wanted it! We managed to hide it in time before it became serious, so I am totally ready for her to see her basket!

Spring has Sprung...

Lately I have noticed that I am slacking on my blog. I realized this after many nights of not sleeping, it seems I have my best ideas when I cant sleep.. things to make, things to start, pictures to take and of course things to get done. So I will try to sleep easier tonight knowing that I have updated the blog.

Last night we went to get Easter bunny stuff. It is so funny, I never really knew the Easter bunny as a child. So getting stuff to put in the Easter basket was a bit overwhelming for me. I needed help, and of course Jon was more than willing. We did not get much, for two reasons, first it takes money and two she most likely will not remember what she got. So I can hear a few pratical minds thinking, then why worry about it? Well it is simple, tradition and good intentions. Most of us have good intentions on starting things but never get around to it, and then the kids grow up. And I have noted the rate to which she is growing.....so we started the Easter bunny tradition! Look for pictures tomorrow!
Oh and the whole point of me telling that story about us going to walmart. haha I hate that store. I dont like the word hate but that place is scary!!!! Last night as we walked around I could not help but just laugh. You know that point you get to when you get cut off, or walked in front of, or hit by someone else's cart? Well usually if Jon is with me I make him drive, so I don't get buggy rage...I am telling you if they put honkers on carts I would wear one out every time I went! But maybe that will keep me from going? Or maybe just maybe it will teach me patience and consideration of others before self. We will see, but back to last night and laughing.

"What's funny" I head from my bored husband.

"Count to five and look beside you, you will be scared."

We did and whoa, it was scary. At walmart the scenery is always interesting especially before a holiday and late at night. And no I am not poking fun at the locals...I am the locals.

But we did see a beautiful little baby while we were checking out. Jon and I both could not believe that Addison was that little at one point and that already she is asking for her cup and grapes and trying to say the word please (thank you Andrea). So all you Momma's out there with little babies keeping you up at night give them extra lovin because soon they are not going to sit still long enough for you to catch them!
So enough run on sentences from me, here are a few pictures of Addison helping daddy get my bike in working order. Addison and I went for a ride yesterday. We would have stayed out longer but the sun was bright and we forgot sunblock. So we only got a couple of miles. She loved it!