Addie's pictures taken while out to eat

Sweet friends that live too far away

We sadly had to say goodbye to some of our favorite people and neighbors this month. The Pulliams were the kids we would play with a few times a week...parents chat and kids run around. We are thrilled for their adventures to Texas but still find ourselves looking over at their driveway whenever we drive by...just not the same without them. The Cranks are our other dear dear friends. Addie calls Josie her "very best friend" and also says "Josie is a nut!" They are just too fun together.

Our pool

Welcome to our backyard...here is one of Addie's favorite "pools." She loves filling up big plastic bins to play in...it's rather funny. The heat has kicked up a bit so we find ourselves getting creative when we don't want to load up to the real pool or water slides.

Nina and Pots 2011 Visit

We had one of the best visits with Nina and Pots this year. I love watching them both interact with the kids...it warms my heart. Addie was a huge fan of them both and was constantly wanting them to play with her. At one point, I walked into my bedroom to see Pots with a "crown" on his head pretending to be a king with Princess Addie. Nina was always willing to engage in Addie's pretend world of dolls and whatever else they came up with. It was great. This was Brody's first official meeting with Pots and he thought his glasses were amazing. :) All in all, we were so sad to see them leave and wish we saw them more.

2011 Mid-State Fair

One of our favorite times of the year is the fair time in Paso Robles. Yes, it's a great excuse to eat greasy foods as well as enjoy rides. Addie is a HUGE fan of everything related to the fair. She is still talking about it and it was over a month ago. :) Brody enjoyed his first ride on the carousel as well.

A few pictures of Mr. 8 Months Old

We went over to some of our sweet friends house for me to snap some pictures of their newest addition. Addie and Brody tagged along and played in their amazing backyard. Between the hammock and tire swing, Addie was in heaven. When we were done, I used some of Amy's props to snap a few quick pictures of Brody since I LOVE their backyard...it is the best place for pictures. Brody is a weed growing before our very eyes. Chris and I were just sitting on the couch last night wondering where the last 8 months have gone. Brody is still the master of sitting up and has no (I repeat no) intentions of crawling anytime soon. Funnily enough, Chris and I will try to encourage BroBro to crawl almost every day but the little man just rolls over and laughs. I guess it will happen before we know it so we should enjoy the lack of mobility on Brody's part. Brody is all about babbling and is saying "Dadadadadadadad" all day long...Chris loves it even though Brody is not saying it in reference to him. :) Addie is a sure laugh for Brody and is interacting with him more each week. Just tonight we were at a BBQ for Chris's work and Addie kept yelling to get Brody's attention to tell him that she made a new friend. It's sweet to watch the friendship form between them...I pray it just gets stronger and stronger.