Saturday, November 1, 2008

How fast it goes...

Every time I talk to a new parent as they break the news of their new arrival I cannot help but spout "enjoy this time because it goes fast"!  And so it does.  Addison just celebrated her 1st birthday last Sunday (26).  And what a year it has been!

One year has passed since she knocked on our door almost 5 weeks early, catching us all by surprise and a little unprepared.  One year has passed since Kylie was an only child.  One year has passed since getting ready in the morning was easy and life involved just the three of us.   One year has passed........you get the picture.  

But what an amazing year!  Watching your baby grow into a toddler is amazing.  The first time they recognize you, cooing, smiles. rolling over, crawling, pops of blah that mean something in their world and the first steps, just to name a few.  But I think the most breath-taking aspect to a new child is how their environment changes around them.  For me, the most amazing part was watching Kylie become a sister.  I think if she could write this she would most likely say it is not always fun or easy, but she is so great!  I see the most sharing, loving, and delightful girl watching over her younger sister.  Kylie will have a sister that looks up to her and loves her so much!  What a year can do!  

Happy Birthday Addison,
love you,
dad. 

Joe's wedding

Joe's wedding
Door County

Fall 2009

Fall 2009

Addie loving summer

Addie loving summer

Of course you have to celebrate!

Of course you have to celebrate!

Big Sister and me.

Big Sister and me.

A little time at the lake...smiles!

A little time at the lake...smiles!

Here is the start. An old antenna and an idea...

Here is the start.  An old antenna and an idea...
I should have just bought the Rainbow unit!

The shell is up. Maybe half way done.

The shell is up.  Maybe half way done.
Kylie was happy to beable to play in the fort at this time.

Just about done. All salavaged materials.

Just about done.  All salavaged materials.
This is what happens when you do not know when to say when.