Baby Ewok!

For Addie's second Halloween we went with Danny's idea and did a Star Wars Theme. I'm happy with how it turned out. Addie was the cutest baby Ewok. :)

Addie Has a New Uncle

Addie has a new uncle in the family! Marie and Ty got married! I LOVE weddings and this one did not disappoint. It was so much fun. It feels like Ty has been part of the family forever so we're glad it's finally official. 

I also got all of these cute pictures of our little family. 

The following are pictures we received from the photographer.

From Farm to City

We moved!! Addie grew up in small town Mapleton and now will experience life in Orem City. I'm sure she'll miss all the animals that she got to see on a daily basis but it will be a nice change to be close to Danny's school and work. I'm excited to start life with her here.

Last night was our first night here and to my surprise Addie slept great. She's a good sleeper but I worried she would struggle not being in her familiar room. I'm guessing all the moving tired her out that she was just happy to be asleep regardless of where she was sleeping. We'll see how tonight goes. Speaking of sleeping I think I hear Addie waking up right now from her nap. :)

Waking up today from her first nap in her new room. 

Waking up yesterday from her last nap in her old room. 

One Year Letter to Miss Addie Rae

(Taken from the family personal blog)

I've been thinking about our relationship a lot lately. I remember being so worried during my pregnancy that I wouldn't be the best mother. I'm sure I'm still not the best mother but you make me feel like the best mother for you. You are now one year and eight days old. Ironically I wrote you a letter exactly one year ago when you were just eight days old. The amount of love I feel for you cannot be measured. That might sound cliche but it's the absolute truth. I often find myself randomly looking over at you and out of no where I'm hit with a powerful feeling of gratitude and love. I feel tender moments with you every single day and I hope this feeling never fades away. I don't know at what age parents stop peeking into their child's room to catch one more glimpse of their sleeping babe but I have not stopped since the night you were born. I cannot get enough of you. Yes we've had moments where we have both been frustrated with each other but one smile or snuggle from you is all it takes to wipe away any tension. Today I was holding your baby cousin Georgia Navy and you wanted to sit on my lap so bad. You repeated my name over and over until I picked you up. Your aunts mentioned a hint of jealousy but I felt that it was proof of how much I mean to you. I love that you love me. I love that you need me. The truth is that I need you too. I need you because you make me feel loved in a way that only mothers can feel. It's a special bond. This past year you have taught me how to be patient, selfless, and how to live more in the moment. 

Today I took you to a boutique I wanted to check out but we got there ten minutes after it closed. Instead of being disappointed with this we decided to have an impromptu photo shoot with the bench in front of the store. These pictures captured how much fun of a baby you are. Thank you for teaching me how to find joy in all circumstances. You inspire me Miss Addie Rae. 

And one more just to show that you can also have a sassy attitude (just like your mama). :)

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