"I miss you Mommy....so much"

This was said to me once I stepped out of the shower. Adeline was playing in her room and came running in once she heard the water stop.

Other recent sayings:

"okay!"

"where you at ________?(insert toy here)"

"see ya later, alligator"

"daddy come get you"

"sleep, sleep, Mommy...okay"

"yup"

"I can do it"

"I can't" (normally said when on the potty)

"stop do that"

"I'm a big girl"

"I love you Daddy"

"let's do that"

As she throws her Woody character off the swing...she grabs her Jessie character and says...
"save me Jessie"

"it's okay baby" while cradling her dolls and singing Rock-a-bye

"we did it"

"please, please"

"let's go"

Throughout the day I receive many demands like:

"sit down Mommy"

"read this Mommy"

"eat Mommy"

"Mommy...drink water"

"come here Mommy"

"do this Mommy"

"___________(insert anything here)...... (followed by a very demanding) Right Now!"

She also has been very into her Aladdin book. She now has it pretty much memorized. You start a sentence or paragraph and she'll finish it.

Someone was naughty.....

Thank goodness we have TV cleaner. I promise we do have her wash her hands. Apparently not enough though.

"no ruff ruff"

The other night our little lady woke up very sad in the middle of the night. What do I do when it is 3am and I can't seem to get her to go back to bed? I bring her in with Mommy and Daddy. After sleeping for a couple more hours we noticed Adeline was letting out a sad cry in her sleep. James cradled her to calm her while she was waking up. Then as he left for church to set up she was falling back asleep and while that was happening she cries out "no ruff ruff" in a really sad little girl voice.


My conclusion:
The other night while Trick-or-treating we saw many dogs. Our little Ewok was very scared and would refuse to walk any closer to the house until the dog was put back inside. Even though we don't have pets (and probably never will), we have always encouraged her to be friendly and pet the animals. Most of these dogs we came in contact with were large in size. I feel really bad that she was so scared she had bad dreams. I am nervous about the next time we see a big dog.

A day with Grandpa

Grandpa Forte came and spent the whole day with Mommy and Addy. Unfortunately Daddy had to work but we all had some time together this morning and then again on his dinner break. Adeline spent the whole day coloring, running, jumping, laughing, reading, playing, all with her Grandpa Forte. They had such a wonderful time together.

Adeline also noticed that Grandpa Forte found it funny when she passed some gas. So.....for the rest of the night she continued to try and push more out. Let's just say we had 3 poopy pants. She was stinky, but entertaining.

Happy Halloween...

Our first REAL Halloween was an amazing adventure. Adeline's first Halloween she was only 3 months old (and a very cute lady bug). Her second she was Elmo but was still a bit too little. This year as Wicket we did the walk, the talk "trick or treat", and got the candy. James and I really enjoyed walking around with our very cute daughter. We went around the Diller neighborhood with our wagon and cd player playing Star Wars and Ewok music.

Wicket was a huge hit. Everyone loved her costume, and she really liked being an Ewok. (thank you Grandma Kay for making it)

Halloween Preview

Adeline = Wicket

Mommy = Princess Leia (much more modest version)

Daddy = Hans Solo

Fun at Maya's

We enjoyed a wonderful evening with the Corbin's tonight. Maya was generous enough to let Adeline sit in her booster seat.
The girls danced together to fun music...

They also got to wear pretty tutu's and attempted somersaults

They ended their night watching a little video on the Mac

Thanks Ryan, Ang, Maya and Sophia we had a wonderful time.

Pretty in Purple.....

Is it true....

...that in three months this family photo will be missing someone???? Time is going fast. We can't wait.

Second of the October birthdays.....

For Papa and Uncle John John's birthdays we celebrated at Nana's house. We showed up a little late so they were just finishing up dinner when we arrived. Adeline was very hungry so we sat her right down at the table and let her eat. As you can see Adeline was the center of attention so even when she was trying to eat EVERYONE was watching, smelling her hair, and giving her kisses. She didn't seem to mind, just continued to eat.

Great Grandma Bonner was also there. It was very nice to see her and catch up and fun to watch her love on Adeline.

What's a visit to Nana and Papa's without coming home with something new. Nana had a Halloween basket and Mermaid suitcase full of sweet surprises.

A big favorite was a touch and learn princess book.

Papa wanted to make sure that he had his "own" Adeline time. He took her off to the play room and convinced her that she needed to stay with them instead of coming home with Mommy and Daddy. She did not leave without a fight.

First of the October birthdays...

October is a very busy month for both of our families when it comes to birthdays. Funny thing is two birthdays are on the 22nd and the other two are on the 25th. For Aunt Erin we drove down to Ft. Wayne to meet her for dinner and then spent the remainder of the evening at her apartment for dessert. After being in the car for 4 hours Adeline did not want to sit down for very long. Everyone, except me...(because I am lazy) took her for little strolls around the restaurant.

If you click the picture you will notice a very messy face. Ketchup with everything....just like Daddy.

Here Adeline is laying next to Aunt Erin when she decided that she wanted to give herself a "tickle"...just like Mommy. (except I won't lift my shirt in public)

Addy's New Room!!!

I was pleasantly surprised when I came home from work yesterday morning to find that James had brought in the toddler bed and set it up for me. Not only did he do that but he also emptied out his closet and rearranged our clothes so that Andrews room is ready to start working on. We still have to drain the water bed but we are getting close.

This morning I moved the crib out and brought up many of Adeline's toys that have invaded the living room. She absolutely loves it. Yesterday she took a good nap in her big girl bed. Night time was not as successful but I know it is a big adjustment.

Although I am excited to be getting things ready for Andrews arrival I am also sad that Adeline is growing up. If only I could freeze time.

The Golden Arches

Adeline got to enjoy a fun trip to McDonalds with her Daddy and Grandpa while Mommy was at Aunt Bethany's baby shower.

Afterwards Aunt Bethany played a fun game of "throw Woody off the balcony"
She looks like she was enjoying her time.