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Some fun fall video clips from this weekend:


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Happy Fall

Sorry we have been so bad about posting - even sending photos. Life keeps us moving at a pretty hectic pace these days. Addison is officially 2 1/2 at she is as busy and funny as ever. Man that girl makes us laugh - her facial expressions and timing are hilarious. I am interning and working and Brody has been super busy with several large projects including a new Science Center at the college where I work. Sadly - I'm not there when he is there. This fall I have been cyber commuting and working mostly nights and weekends so I am free to intern during the day.
Finally, we have some exciting news brewing so well keep you posted when we know more - hmm.

Here are some fall scrapbook layouts of our life:

Weeds & Wildflowers Challenge

Posting this out here for a digiscrapping challenge. Thought you all might enjoy revisiting our first family photo.
I used WW Spring Freebie, WW Super Stars & WW Wire Words Freebie. Thanks for looking!

WHOA-You blink and summer is over :(

Sorry for the lack of post, but we have just been enjoying summer so much that we haven't had a lot of free time. I have been working part-time since July 1 - in preparation for my internship this year to complete me Masters degree so Addie and I had a lot of play time. It was great to be home with her - she has such a great sense of humor. Lots or laughter - only and few tears and tantrums. She is 2 after all!

We squeezed in a week up North, sadly without Daddy. He started a new with a new company in February and they have been too busy to take time off. We are going to have a long family weekend at the end of the month for my sisters wedding.

Here are some pictures from Summer '07.

With Momma - Up North

More Up North

At the Zoo

I Eat the Cone First!

McDonald's Playland - Rainy Day Fun!

Am I Trying too Hard to Smile??

Silly Faces

Wake Up Sleepy Head

Stylin' Shades

Auntie Lee, Nana, & Addie

Happy June!

It is hard to believe that June is here already. It's Dairy Month in the Dairy State and School's Out for Summer! Yeah!

OK, cute story of the day - I go to get Addie out of her crib this morning and she says to me "you rock, mama". How sweet is that - she is so funny and the timing of her humor is amazing for a two year old. She is also so sweet and kind. I love this little girl so much!

May Update

Hi all!
We're doing great - can't believe that May is almost over. There is quite a bit happening in our lives. I have an exciting opportunity to work part-time in anticipation of my Masters Degree internship this fall. I am looking forward to spending more time with Addie this summer - starting July 1. Also, I just started selling Mary Kay and I am lovin' it and the flexibility it gives me to earn extra income - it is such an amazing company - thanks cousin Eileen!

I had a fantastic Mother's Day and we manage to fit in Brody's Mom, Brody's Sister, my Mom's whole family and Beloit College graduation. It was a busy day! Brody and Addie got me a wonderful living gift - a maple tree and two gorgeous lilac bushes. Summer has sure started in the Midwest with several days in the 80's and 90's already. We have been spending a lot of time outside. I will leave you all with a few recent scrapbook LOs of our fun!

Wow - How Time Flies!

We are continually have fun with Ms. Addie everyday. Her personality and vocabulary grow constantly - she says everything, especially names. She is a dynamo! Most nights Brody and I fall asleep at 8:15pm - she goes to be at 8pm!! Since I last left you we have clebrated Easter and Addie's second birthday. It was all the same weekend - we had two parties for our two year old and we had lots of fun!

Ah, the terrible twos. I think they have started a bit - we are certainly hearing NO a lot and there have been a few tantrums. Nothing we can't handle - she is still 98% sunshine. We are trying to enjoy Spring in WI, but it is tough when it oscalates between 75 degrees and snowing.

Happy Spring!

Thanks to Everyone!

Addie had a wonderful GOTCHA Day. Below are a few recent scrapbook layouts for you to enjoy. Have a great week - we are keeping as busy as ever!

One year ago today...

We met you!

Happy Valentines Day!

Last year we left for China on Valentines Day - this year we get to share Valentines Day with our little sweetie. Love & Hugs! Tracy, Brody & Addison

Almost 1 Year

It is hard to believe that last year at this time we were not yet a family. In spirit yes, she was ours from the moment we laid eyes on her precious picture. But physically not a family yet, that could touch and hug and kiss!!

I am very nostalgic these days thinking back to what I was doing last year at this time - frantically packing and preparing for the journey of a lifetime. Wondering and wishing - what would this little girl be like??

Now that we know her, our Addison, we know that she is full of life, spirited, independent, loving, vivacious and the apple of our eye. She is just too sweet for words and we are so blessed to have her in our life.

I look forward to sharing more on or around our "Family Day" - February 19th - as we celebrate one year of togetherness and memories.