Day 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11.10

Pure joy. Can't you just hear her laughing?

Day 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10.10

RIGHT after dinner Addison attacked Sean. Pretty sure it made Sean the happiest guy on earth!

Day 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9.10

Yes. I know it's weird that I'm posting a picture of the bathroom rug. BUT after living in this house for three and a half years and not knowing what to do with the upstairs bathroom, inspiration finally hit. Dr Seuss Decor.
Hoping this will keep up . . . Rest of the house needs help too!

Day 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8.10

Our old girl has had a rough go of it lately . . . . Possible liver cancer. She's been on medication since early November with no improvement - Until today! FINALLY! It was a small improvement - but the numbers are now going the right way! YEA! And we are beginning to see a glimmer of the old May-May that we've missed!

Day 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-10

I drew the circles and the triangle dress - Addison did the rest (including Minnie's bow in between the ears). I'm completely impressed by our Little Artist!

Day 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6.10

One of the best toy purchases I've made. I bought her little magna doodle intending to use it for plane rides. Instead of tucking it away in the closet it has stayed out for daily play. Addison gets so much use out of it. We will be needing to replace it someday soon as the screen is beginning to grey - but it certainly has held up well the past two years considering the abuse it has taken.

Day 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5.10

Having fun with Mommy & the new camera . . . OR making fun of Mommy & the new camera? For you to decide.

Day 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4.10

A surprise was delivered to my front door today. To replace our camera that was stolen in Minnesota and because I have the best husband!

Day 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.10

Pearls from the Sea of Japan. Kyle brought a string for both Addison & I for Christmas. Aren't they beautiful?

Day 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.10

Kyle got back from being gone for one month (China Trip). When he showed up; this was the only time she actually looked at me. She definitely missed her Uncle!

Day 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-10

Addison requested spaghetti for dinner. Just love it when she tells me what she's in the mood for. During dinner she said to me, "thank you for making me this spaghetti." Aww. . . . So worth the mess at that point; don't ya think?

Day 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.09

Addison trying out Colin's coat and trike.

Yep, missed a picture today. But what'da do? We had two days of travel and I'm just impressed we all made it home; even if we did miss one picture.

Day 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.09

Leaving our Home Sweet Minnesota Home . . .

Day 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.09

She has no problem wearing her sunglasses indoors . . . but outdoors: not so much.

Day 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.09

Addison's new kitty from Monka.

Have you seen these? They are practically alive - except no litter box!

Day 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.09

Reading with Monka.

Don't you just love how my Mom brought everything she could into my room so I didn't feel like I was missing out so much?

Day 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.09

ANOTHER picture of a meal. Sorry! But there wasn't much else to take pictures of. Just laid on my back and waited for someone to come entertain me! Thankfully, I find my entertainment quite adorable!

Day 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.09

Addison went out with Monka and brought me back a bouquet of dandelions! I LOVE dandelions!

Day 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1.09

Trying on Monka's shirt

Day 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30.09

Another meal!

Day 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.29.09

SO, SO PROUD! My little twirler!

Day 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.28.09

Her very first McDonalds . . . She was all about the fries. Guess it's in her genes!

Day 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.27.09

I couldn't see around the corner where Addiosn was, so I reached my phone around and took a picture. And this is what I got!!! She was checking out her silly faces in the mirror. Goofy girl!

Thank you for the "New Tutu Dress" Monka & Papa!

Day 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26.09

Having lunch with my girl. Love that we could set her chair up in my room so we could eat together. Clearly she's enjoying another lunch by Monka!

Day 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25.09

Addison + Monka = Best Buddies

Day 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.24.09

Monka made her famous chili (thank goodness for the little kitchen in our hotel suite). We didn't care that it was 80 degrees outside - Addison and I ate it up!!

Day 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23.09

My transportation. I've just finally realized their potential. . . . I can use them like large chopsticks to pick things off of the floor. Very nice for someone who can't bend down.

Day 79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.22.09

My view of the 'outside world' from my bed at the hotel.

Day 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21.09

Making sure Monka doesn't make a break for it!

Day 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20.09

I traded out the hospital for the hotel this day. I just loved watching Addison and my Mom dance next to the bed when Dancing With The Stars came on that night.