Ear Infections SUck!!!

Well, it's been awhile sinced I've blogged. Been kinda busy chasing this young-in around. SHe's now officially a HANDFUL!!! She keeps me busy and going constantly. I hardly ever get to sit down and write or FB anymore because she needs my attention, if you know what I mean. By the time she gets to bed and I sit down, I don't want to get on the computer.

Back when Addie got Pneumonia, she also had her first ear infection. Didn't think much of it, but later on she ended up with double ear infections. She wasn't acting too bad, but glad I took her. I never can get in to see Dr. Kastner when I go. Addie always sees a different doctor. Anyway,he gave her a strong antibiotic, which may have helped a little but it didn't get rid of it. She's been REALLY cranky and not acting like herself lately. Not too mention I think the terrible twos have started a little early with "NO" this and "NO" that, and I gotta have it MY way! Don't get me wrong, she does have her good days and they're really good. But her bad days are really bad. It has been so exhausting lately. Scott gets home around 730 or 800 during the week, but he helps a lot when he's here. Anyway, I took her back to the doctor and I'm so glad I did because she still has the infections. He said her ears look atrocious(sp?) especially the right one. He was surprised she was sitting so calm and not screaming her head off. His news wasn't sounding good at all. He was thinking the last antibiotic should have taken care of it, but still put her on something different. Go back Monday to see if it helped. If not, we may try the shots, but I've talked to a lot of people about going ahead and getting the tubes. I'm so confused and just want what's best for her. We will probably be visiting an ears, nose and throat doctor very soon. Right now, I'm game for WHATEVER as long as it fixes the poor baby!

Valentine's Day '10

This year, Valentine's Day was on a Sunday which meant that Scott would not be working! Last year, we didn't really get to spend it together. I was excited because I knew we would finally get to do something! I planned it early that we would do dinner and a movie and mom would keep her...ALL night! Scott and I have not been out on an official date with the two of us in no telling how long! Anyway, they came to get her early on Sunday so we actually got a little time together that day too. It was a good night and we definitely needed it...although we missed Addie a lot! We had dinner at Carrabas because we both love Italian. Tried Olive Garden, but ended up there. Our plan was to see Valentine's Day or Dear John, but decided to go home and take advantage of an empty house! We have over 500 dvd's and ended up watching Couples Retreat. I got to sleep in til 10:30 the next morning because we didn't have school. That was nice!

That next morning, Scott had to work, but he left my gift on the counter for me. "He went to Jared"! He had asked me earlier what I wanted and I mentioned a Pandora bracelet, but wasn't sure what he would do. He told me the next day that he ordered my gift and it would probably come early. I love my bracelet. He picked out a "forever together" charm and all of our initials and I picked the wedding cake and baby carriage. I'll be adding more soon! I only got him chocolate and a card because his gift was a trip to Vegas this weekend with guys from work. They do this every year, except a couple of years ago, I went too for the first time. I really like it there and hope to go back sometime. Ready for a family trip to the beach this year though! Can't wait for Addie to see the ocean:)We went without her last time and missed her like crazy! Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!

Addie on Valentine's morning



My Pandora bracelet minus one of the charms.



This is one of the gifts I received from my class...so sweet!

More Snow Days...

Our house after the snow.

Well, the weatherman got it right this time...we ended up with about 4 or 5 inches of snow! I was a little skeptical at first because they always make it out to be more than it really is. We were very excited that it did come! School was out on Friday even though we didn't start seeing anything til a little later. Once it started, it didn't stop til the next morning. I love watching it snow! I opened all the blinds so Addie could see out too! We already had our sled from when it snowed a week or so ago. Didn't use it then, but it definitely came in handy this time. Jen spent the night @ our house the night before so she was there to play in the snow too! It was really cold that day. We all bundeled up, especially Addison. She could hardly walk because she was so stiff. We sled down our driveway, which is a pretty good hill...it worked for us! Our neighbors came over too. We all took turns going down w/Addie. She loved it! Jen and I tried making a snowman, but it didn't workout for us.

The next day, I couldn't decide if I wanted to go back out but Scott and I took Addie for a bit. It was actually kinda warm. We didn't have to bundle up as much and Addie enjoyed it more. This time we used the hill in our front yard, which was now ice. It was perfect and went fast! Scott let Addie go by herself this time. When she got to the bottom, she had a huge smile on her face:) I love days like these!
We ended up being out of school that Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. By Tuesday, I had cabin fever and had to get out of the house! I ended up taking Addie to daycare and my niece and I went to eat and to the movies. It was nice...definitely needed the break! They're calling for more snow next week so we will see:)

Down the road



Day 1~All bundled up and ready to go!



Daddy and Addie



Aunt Jen and Addie



The Taylor's



Lovin it!



Day 2~Here we go again!





A video of Addie sledding by herself!



She couldn't figure out what this was...our neighbor's made it!

SNOW DAY!!!

After returning to school on Monday from a two week break, we ended up getting 2 more snow days on Thursday and Friday! It's always hard going back after a break so I was very glad to have a couple of more days to enjoy with Addie. It's hard for her to adjust @ daycare too. She likes staying home with her mommy!:)

I dressed her and we stayed out for about 10 minutes just so she could see and feel the snow for the first time. Her snow boots that I bought back in the summer finally came in handy! Actually, we spent more time chasing after the dogs..don't ask!!! Once she got out there, she sat on her bottom because she wanted to come down the steps. She loves being outside. Little did she know how cold the snow would be. Once she fell, she said "cold"! Of course her hands were freezing because she didn't want to wear her gloves. Anyway, she walked around for a few and I took a few pics. Then, we headed inside where it was warm! Afterwards, we left for Nana's house to visit on my day off. Portland had already received more snow than we did the day before. The weatherman didn't really get their days right because they were calling for a lot on Thursday, but they got more on Friday. By the time I left there, the ground was covered. We didn't play, but it was nice to look at it through the window!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Christmas in KY...the last of 3!!!

Finally, I'm finishing up the last of 3 blogs for our Christmas celebrations! We had lots of fun, but glad it's over. It's kinda stressful shopping for all and going from place to place. Anyway, we go to Scott's sisters' house on Christmas morning to have dinner and open gifts w/the family. The kids open first at one time, then the adults. It's usually late that night when we get back into town so we are usually pretty tired. This year, Addie enjoyed opening her presents a little more and was more aware of things. It was a good Christmas!!!

Sweet Addie Bugs



Nana, Pops and Ethan



Cousin Jenna



Cousin Hope and Andrew



Aunt Mitzi and Addie



Daddy helps put together the shopping cart



Aunt Sandy and Uncle Steve w/Jenna



Loving her gifts!



The cousins playing



Playing w/a box



They love their shopping carts.



One tired little girl!



She's out for the night!

Christmas '09 @ Nana & Papa's

Christmas Eve at my parent's house is always a good time. We head over there Xmas Eve to hang out and eat. Then, we all get comfy in our jammies and wait patiently (yeah, right) to start opening our gifts that night. We've done it this way for as long as I can remember. Mom decides where everyone will sleep and we all stay the night and have Santa the next morning. There have been times when Santa had to leave gifts for 8 kids that morning! My sister and I continued getting "Santa" in the morning until we were about 25..hehe! This year, it was only 3 kids. My nieces got theirs that night because they had to leave for Disney World Xmas morning, and other cousins came early this year. Our tradition changes a little bit each year because our family keeps growing! Not everyone spends the night now. It was getting hard for Santa to carry the gifts from house to house plus some families have changed! We've had anywhere from 16-18 people stay at once before. It can get crazy:0) After things settle that next morning, we have breakfast. Then Scott, Addie and myself leave to head to L'ville for another family Xmas...more food, fun and presents!

Christmas with the Troutts...first of 3!!!

Usually, the weekend before Xmas, we get together and play Dirty Santa with the Troutt family (my mom's side). The adults play Dirty Santa and the kids open their gifts. We also have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs! Our family loves taking pictures, but I only put up a few:)

2nd and 3rd cousins.