Sunday, January 23, 2011
Addie has been 15 months old for over a week now (this post is better late than never, right?). She is a busy toddler trying to work out a balance between her growing desire for independence and her need for attention and reassurance. Addie is constantly underfoot - in the middle of everything. She wants to know what's going on and how she can "help". Addie likes to watch us cook and even says "cooking?". Lately Addie has really liked to play with her trucks saying "vroom, vroom", stacking cups, balls, and of course, books. She likes to make animal noises and has recently learned sheep and pig noises. She is enthralled with her Baby McDonald DVD. Winter time is rough and cabin fever is ever looming and suffocating. Luckily we have a fun playgroup we meet with weekly. As with the last few months, church is a growing battle. Bob and I are on the official countdown with less than 3 months until Addie will be 18 months old and in nursery which is actually only 11 more Sundays. It's fun for us to be able to interact more and more with Addie as she is growing and learning. Her expanding vocabulary and motor skills are amazing - she's not a baby any more. Addie is a happy, friendly little girl who likes attention. Addie truly brings joy and happiness into our lives. We love you, Addie. 
There are two new and exciting things in our home - both Christmas gifts. Using gift money from our families, we purchased a new dishwasher. Yay! for clean dishes and no more frustration with dishes coming out dirty or washing before washing. Also, Lindi made me a beautiful picture with the Logan Temple. It looks amazing on my living room wall!
