Walkin...

Addison decided that right after her first birthday was the perfect time to start walking. She can take about four steps at a time, but as soon as she gets close to us she hurls herself to us. She'll be running around all over the place soon!

Addison Turns One!

Today is my birthday!! I am one year old!

So glad you came to see me Granddad!

Aunt Elizabeth, putting up streamers. There were streamers EVERYWHERE!

Mommy went overboard with food, so Uncle Pete was really great about helping out. The food was really yummy!

Tio Ricardo also helped with the streamers. He kept telling me about some guy named Danielson...

Aunt Katy was awesome with the streamers too!

OK, I am all dressed for my party!

Hey Aunt Katy, want to see my tongue?!? I just found it!

This train is so cool! I can't walk on my own yet, but I can go anywhere with this guy.

Hey True! Thanks for coming to the party!

That flash is bright!

I sure am having fun with my friends. Ellen, you have a balloon!!

Wow True! I can't wait until I am a big kid like you and can build towers too!

So you say this one goes on the top?

Lots of people came to see me today!

I had a lot of fun playing with my friends.

We played a bunch!

Thumbs up to a sweet birthday party!

My birthday theme was balloons and we had them all over!

I sure am glad Aunt Liz and Uncle Rick came to see me.

Hey Grandad and Grandma!

Alright Dad, let's get this party started!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Hmmm, what is in Mommy's hand?... I don't know about this...

Great singing everyone!!

You say this is called icing? I don't know, Daddy... I guess I will taste it.

It's a little goopy...

Here Daddy, you better taste it for me!

Wait a second, do I taste bananas?!? I love bananas!

I could get used to this!

Uncle Ty, True should really have a cupcake too!

Adrenaline Junkie

Addison's cousin True was nice enough to loan us his car push toy. She absolutely loves to ride around on it and the faster, the better!

Ho Ho Ho!

Here is our recap of the holidays.

Addison received all kinds of great gifts for Christmas. She was so excited about the holidays that she dressed up as Santa Claus and handed out presents to everyone!

Wow! Grandma and Grandpa Hopkins picked out this really cool Alphabet Train! Addison likes to dance when it starts singing the alphabet.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Thanks for the awesome Santa costume Annie!

Addison and Nunzio are SO BIG!

Gomez was dressed for the Holidays!

Showing off her new outfit and her tongue.

"I know I am cute, but ENOUGH pictures!"

Fun in the Snow!

Addison was so excited to wake up and find that little white flakes had fallen from the heavens and made a wonderful wonderland of fun! Sixteen whole inches of snow fun! We all got bundled up and headed out for some sledding on Daddy's stand up paddle board. It is big enough for all of us, very stable and can get some good speed when the hill is big enough. Since the roads were still unplowed by our house on Saturday, we stayed home and played on our "hill" in the front yard. Addison absolutely loved sledding and squealed in delight every time we made a run.

The little snow angel, waist deep in snow.

Going for a walk with Daddy. It sure is cold, good thing she is wearing her big warm suit!

"I guess I am warm, but I am feeling a little silly, Daddy."

Thanks for such a cute winter hat, Grandma Hopkins!

Addison's newest trick.

She REALLY enjoys showing off her new trick.

Even when we are playing in the snow... more tongue... She has decided it is more fun to stick her tongue out than to give me a kiss when I ask for one.

More Fun in the Snow

We had all kinds of snow this winter! We went sledding a number of times and had so much fun!

Addison and Uncle Ty, staying dry in the raft.

"Hey! Give me that!"

"When I grow up..."

"The view up here is great, Daddy!"