Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Sunglasses for Spring!

Addysin loves to wear sunglasses or my regular glasses. I decided to get her some that fit her face. She had to put them on in the store and wear them with the tag still on like this. It was so funny with her sitting in the shopping cart. She was so happy.
Kissy face.


Cute cute

Sometimes when I start adding new posts I just cant stop. I just downloaded a bunch of pictures today and I'm picking out the cutest one to share with you. Here is Addysin waking up from a nap. She is usually standing up and waiting for me to come get her but this time she just sat there dazed and sleepy. It was so precious.
This is a few mintues later. Its such a funny cheezy picture. No, I didn't pose her like that.
She LOVES to dip. This is a blueberry bagel with cream cheese getting dipped in prunes... weird.

Intramural Spring Football

On Saturday Chris had his last football game. He plays with a bunch of guys from the Connell/Basin City area. They have played for 2 years (4 seasons) together on an intramural team. They barely lost to the other team and it was the only game they lost this season. It was the semi-finals. Last spring they won the championship game. It was such a nice day on Saturday-definitly the nicest day we have had this year. We were only outside about an hour and got sun burnt!

Cute little stander. Its so weird to see her stand by herself. This is one of the shirts She wore last summer! She used to be in the 90 percentile for her weight and now she is only 28%.Family picture with baby @ 22 weeks.



Finally walking!

Addysin is 16 months and finally walking. She actually started about a month ago but has now got the hang of it a little better. She still hasn't fully converted but she walks around a lot. She hasn't figured out how to stand up by herself (like if she's in the middle of the floor) so she'll reach out to me and whine and then once I stand her up she's like "let go" and takes her hands out of mine. Last night was so cute. It was her bedtime but she was so excited to be walking. She would walk as far as possible in our upstairs. She would start at the corner of one room and walk to the other side of the house. She looked like a little zombie. Here's a video of her last night.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Conference weekend

This weekend was really fun with a lot to do. On friday I went to see Chris' sister Becca throw javelin (for BYU) in the track meet. She won, yay! Then I rushed to Chris' intramural football game at BYU and they won, as usual. They are ranked number one. Then after that we went to his mission reunion in Orem.
On Saturday Chris made me get out of bed at 7:30 to go to conference in Salt Lake. I woke up with a headache, which is pretty common while I'm pregnant. He was so sweet and rubbed my back for 10 minutes so I could get up and go. We dropped Addy off with friends and went to conference. It was a special session since we got a new prophet (Thomas S. Monson who is totally amazing) and even though we had tickets we didn't get in! We found out that they give out more tickets than there are seats and usually everyone doesn't show up but everyone did this time. There were hundreds, maybe thousands that had tickets and didn't get in. So we watched it in the tabernacle. Afterwards we went to Olive Garden with our friends Tyler and McKendra. Then we spent the rest of the day with Jamie and Leo who had watched Addysin for us. Conference was great and we had a fun day with friends. Good thing Chris drug (is that a word) me out of bed.
Today we got to stay home and watch conference which is really nice, and comfortable. This evening we went to our old seminary teachers house, Brother Jorgensen, and saw some people we went to high school with. Thats always fun.
Conference was so good and uplifting. I love listening to all those men and women with the great counsel, teachings, and advice they give.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Heres the big news

Ok, we had our ultra sound today and.......................

ITS A BOY!

Wow huh? We're really excited and let me just say I totally knew it :) Chris thought it was a girl. Its funny cause we got to experience our reactions to the ultrasound guy telling us it was a girl, and then a boy a while later. We thought our baby was a girl for at least 15 minutes and then he changed his mind. Chris was secretly really excited when he pointed out the wee wee, but I could see the expression on his face. Chris was having so much fun looking at his little boy. I'm just nervous that we'll get all set for a boy and he will come out a girl. The cord was throwing everything off and making it difficult to tell. It'll be fun, and if the guy was wrong and we get a girl then I can honestly say that we would be excited anyways.

On the poll where you all voted for the gender, one gender never got ahead of the other more than two. The final vote was:
Girl- 14 votes
Boy- 13 votes

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Going private soon

I am going to make my blog private in a month or so because I just have a feeling I should. I'm really dreading the process so we'll see when I get around to it. Also I just wanted to tell everyone so that I can get email addresses from those of you who I dont have or you wont be "invited" to see our blog and I want everyone to be able to see it (that I know). Please post a comment with your email address or email it to me @ andreadawnlee@hotmail.com

p.s. I know I know. Private blogs are the worst because they make it so random, long lost friends cant see you but I dont want strangers reading/seeing everything either. I'm torn.

I just want to blog

Ok, my life has been a little more mellow latley and eveyday I want to post something on here but I dont really have anything new to say. I have two good things to say today:

1. Tommorrow I have my ultra sound at 10am! I'm so excited.

2. Addysin goes to bed at 10 or 11 pm now instead of 1 or 2 am! It has been so nice! That might sound late to some of you but I found that if she goes to bed any earlier then she wakes up earlier. (weird huh?) I just cant get up before 8, sorry, and she will only sleep about 9 hours. Getting up at the crack of dawn by choice just isn't fun for me unless I have somewhere to go (besides downstairs).

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Disappointed

I didn't think I would have to schedule my 20 week ultra sound a month ahead of time, but I found out today that it takes a while to get in. The Dr. said we could have it done in a week (or less) and find out the gender of our baby, but we have to wait 2 weeks from today because of scheduling. It was going to be 4 weeks away but they found an opening-phew! I know its not a huge deal but you women know how I feel when you just want to see the little baby and know what sex it is so you can make & buy stuff. I'm so excited, but I wish it was sooner. P.S. I'm 18 1/2 weeks now.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

I'm thankful for friends

I have become good friends with so many people in my life. I am so thankful for all of the friends I have had and the happiness they bring to my life. I'm sad that I dont keep in touch with all of them, but thats the way life goes I guess . Its so weird how many changes a person goes through, especially during college years. If you're reading this just know that I am thankful for you, even if we dont talk or see each other often.

Here are some of my good friends from hair school that I got to see last week. Two of them live out of Utah now so it was really fun to reunite. Rachel & Braxton, me & Addysin, Candice & Aiden, Stephanie & Ava (Aiden is Stephs also). Its so funny that we have kids!
Someday they will think this is such a funny picture.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Las Vegas

We just got back from Vegas yesterday and we had a ton of fun. Even though we live only 5 hours away, neither Chris or I had ever been. Security One (who Chris works for) took the managers there for a "retreat". Most everything was paid for which made it even more enjoyable because we got treated really well.
We left Thursday night at 10 pm after I dropped Addysin off in Salt Lake at David & Kira's (thats Chris' brother). THANK YOU SO MUCH DAVID & KIRA FOR WATCHING HER!!! Then we started the drive with our friends Leo & Jamie. We got there at 3 am. This is the way Chris likes to travel for some reason. Its just not a road trip to him unless its in the middle of the night. We stayed at an older, cheaper hotel (because we paid for it) that night.
On Friday we drove around looking at neighborhoods that Chris, Leo and their office will be selling in and saw the Apts. they are living in. Then we checked into the Wynn Hotel which is brand new and so nice. Even the casino was classy. I didn't feel like we were walking through a fair/circus everytime we had to walk through it to get outside like the other hotels. We ate at the buffet at the hotel (so good) for lunch. For dinner we were taken out by Jacob Stocking (Chris' manager) in a limo for steak. That night we went to a show called "The Beattles Love". It was a "Cirque du soliel" which I'm not sure what that means but basically it was beattles music playing the whole time with dancing and acrobatics. We sat in the 4th row. The coolest parts were when they would swing around on ropes/bungees, and climb up the ropes with bare feet and hands and no harness. It made me a little queezy though thinking how high up they were just hanging on with their hands. The show was surprsingly clean. Definitley a family show.
Our room. I loved the pink walls. The hotel kind of had a garden theme.
The huge bathroom. It had a big tub, seperate shower, and a tv.In the Limo.
On top of a building at the restraunt. Me, Chris, Jamie, leo, & Jake. Heres the stage at the show. Those sheer curtains would go up and down. The floor moved in different shapes and different stuff would raise out of the ground like cars, a telephone booth, a bed, people, just all kinds of stuff. Also a lot of big stuff would come down from the ceiling as well. On Saturday the managers had a meeting so Jamie and I went to the pool for a couple hours. It was so beautiful. It was a huge garden and the weather was so warm. I cannot believe that 5 hours south of here it is summer weather. It is hard to be back in cold and dead Utah. At least spring is close! That afternoon we went to the mountain west basketball championship game where BYU played UNLV and we lost in the last few minutes. That night the managers had another meeting so the girls went shopping. Afterwards we walked so far down the strip and saw some fun stuff like the Bellagio water show and NY NY. Everyone except me rode the "Manhattan Express" roller coaster because I'm pretty sure that it wouldn't be good for the baby. They loved it. I love my baby though so I didn't feel left out at all. We had walked so far down the strip so we took a bus back to the hotel.
Ok, not the best picture of us but heres the pool. It was so green.
At each end of this long pool there was a big round pool.At the water show. It goes every 15 minutes and is sincronized to music. Its like watching dancers and firworks all mixed together.At Ny Ny with Leo, Jamie, Ben, & Rachel. On Sunday we drove back and got to pick up Addysin. I missed her so much and dont want to leave her ever again. But to be honest, I had so much fun just doing what I wanted to and only worrying about myself. It was the most relaxing, fun weekend I have had in... well I cant think of anything that compares to it. I'm so happy to be back to being a mom though. And even though Utah is not as warm right now, we're both glad to be back home and doing normal things.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Dance Dance!

Apparently head-banging is a natural instinct. We definitly did not teach her that one. The x-box in her room has actually turned into a blessing for me. Daddy & Addy have bonding time while I blog. Love it. I also love that I can put videos on here.

Big news. Addysin crawled all the way up the stairs tonight by herself. I wouldn't call it exciting news since she has NO IDEA how to go down. Its super scary.

Friday, March 7, 2008

My new hairdo

A little shorter, a little blonder.


Thursday, March 6, 2008

Addy Walking!

Seven Peaks!


I'm so excited I just bought a season pass to seven peaks water park in Provo. Its about 20 minutes away so its not too far. I got a super good deal. I paid $50 for the whole season. If you want to join me this summer, buy a pass! For one admission (adult) for a day, its about $20 so this is a good buy. Buy it online at http://www.sevenpeaks.com/ and use the promo code "VALPAK" to get the same deal. The park opens May 24! P.S. If you have kids under 3 then its free for them!


A little about Addysin

She is now 15 months and finally figured out how to crawl this week but still prefers scooting around on her bum, so I dont think she'll get very good at it. She also took about 3 steps by herself this week! She is really figuring things out now. She loves anything I love. One of my weird pregnancy cravings has been skittles. She just loves any candy.
Sometimes she will put so many in her mouth that she has to spit them out... no self control.
She loves to be in the pantry. Sometimes she will shut herself in there in the dark. Surprisingly she doesn't get scared.


Thursday, February 28, 2008

Chris' two favorite hobbies

1. Chris loves to buy tools at Home depot and work on our basement. He even worked on it on his birthday. I cant complain though because he is very productive when he's down there and I'm really excited to have it done.2. Chris bought a game called "rock band" that goes with x-box. You can have a guitar player, drummer, and singer. Its actually fun to play sometimes. Chris makes sure that he gets his daily practice in. As you can see he converted Addy's room into the game room this week. I dont know how I feel about that, but Addysin loves to watch. Look at her in her crib. Too bad you cant see her dancing. I usually dont support video games because they are a HUGE waste of time but at least he is kind of developing some musical talent.

Chris & Bryan's birthday party

Bryan (my brother) came to visit from Washington for 8 days. He got here on his birthday (2/18) and left on tuesday this week. Chris' birthday was 2/20 so we had a party for both of them. We had some friends over and had dessert. It was really fun.

This is so funny. Chris and I both wore those same shirts last year on his birthday! Funny huh? And NO we didn't plan to all wear cream that day.

Here's Bryan and Addysin. Birthday boys!
Addysin inside our TV console. She loves it!
The delicious desserts. (I think I'll make cookies today)

Monday, February 18, 2008

14 weeks!




I guess I'm showing now. Chris thought I was blowing out, which I'm not. I'm definitly popping out sooner with this pregnancy than the first.

Last pregnancy at 13 weeks>


Here's our baby almost 2 weeks ago! How cute!!!

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Addy getting her groove on

Addysin is such a funny girl to watch. She just cracks me up all day long. She decided she loves music, especially commercials and the part on TV shows at the beginning where the actors are shown and sometimes dance. I had to show everyone this. Watch her hands at the end, its hillarious. Well too bad she is so obsessed with our cheap little video camera (that is actually just a digital camera for picture taking which explains the poor qaulity). If she sees me recording her then that is the end of it and she HAS to hold the camera. So that is why this is being recorded from behind... I was being sneeky.

Here is another funny video of her. She is SOOO cute when she does this. Somehow she has already picked up on her motherly instincts. I couldn't figure out where she learned to rock and pat her "babies" untill today at church when she was very intently watching a mom with her baby. She has never liked to be rocked but I think she is figuring out that that is what mommys do and sometimes she will let me rock her. -P.S. She doesn't bite real babies.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Happy Valentines Day!

I Love Holidays! Especially ones that are places in the dead of winter to liven things up. Here's Addysin seconds after a really good nap. I love her. Chris & I are planning to go to the temple tonight after we have dinner here. Jessica is babysitting- thanks Jess.
We hope you have a happy day with your loved ones.
We Love You!!!
Isn't she the cutest little sweetheart?

Sunday, February 10, 2008

All about our babies (because we're not exciting to read about)

A couple of weeks ago I started feeling a bit better... at least 60% better. Its been so great. I can do housework, cook, and take care of Addysin without making myself sick. Hopefully I will feel even better in the future because I still have bad days. I am 13 weeks along today. I got an ultrasound to determine the due date and it is August 17... 2 days after my birthday. I will put a picture on of our tiny baby soon. We are going to find out the gender in 7 weeks, and I'm very excited. I was really excited to get this ultrasound to see how many babies are insie of me. There's just one- whew! Any woman who has twins (or more) is very strong and I respect a lot. This pregnancy has been really different than the first. Does that mean its a boy? We'll see.

Addysin is developing so much. Her new favorite word is "uh-oh!" She LOVES to drop everything from her high chair and shopping cart just so she can say it. She has finally learned how to pull herself up on things. You're probably shocked (considering she is 14 months), but she is developing slow and steady. She loves to play in her crib instead of taking naps or going to bed. She sits, kneels, or stands and makes cute sounds that I cant get mad at. She still loves TV, maybe even more now, but I found a lot of educational stuff on "Comcast- On Demand" for kids so its working out really well for both of us. She is finally starting to like being snuggled. We love it.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Our Townhouse

Here are a few pictures of our townhouse in Orem, UT. I updated this so now there are pictures of all the rooms (except the unfinished basement).This is our building. There are 4 townhomes in this building and there are about 20 buildings so far. This development is going to be really big.This is the view from the front door.
Living room.The kitchen and dining room from the staircase.This is all of the main level, plus the 1/2 bath.The 1/2 bathroom on the main floor. The master bedroom upstairs.
The master bathroom.
The Office.
Veiw from the office balcony. This is also right above our garage.
The 2nd bathroom upstairs.
Addysin's bedroom.