Addietude

Yes, it's a real word, we have invented it and are submitting to Websters!

Our little angel, as adorable as she is, has some kind of attitude. Watch this cute video to see our little girl chatting away and strutting her stuff, happy as can be ... and then within seconds, you will see Addietude appear! When she wants an answer or for someone to acknowledge her and you don't do so instantly, you're going to hear about it!

Brain to Arm

While trying to get ready to go outside today, I asked Blake to put on his tennis shoes, so I guess that translated to him throwing them to me.

Mommy: Why did you do that?
Blake: I don't know (this is his answer about 99.9% of the time, by the way)
Mommy: Don't say, 'I don't know', please tell me why you did that.
Blake: My arm wanted to throw them even though my head said not to!

Who knew arms and brains thought differently?? Only a 3-year old has insight like this!

And....Baby makes 5!

Yes, you ready that correctly...there's another baby in the belly! Are we crazy, or what-three little monsters, yikes?!?!
Our third little bundle of love will arrive in late February. We are so thrilled! Will keep you posted as baby grows.

School Time Again

Blake began his second year of school this past week. He's in a older 3's/younger 4's class. He is getting to be such a big boy. Although he looks more ready for the line on a football field instead of school bound, he sure was ready for his big day! He doesn't take a lunch and can't use a backpack.  He did great and seems to enjoy it so far.We love you little man.

Daddy's a Doctor

Although Daryl has been a doctor for the past 6 years, it is now official, in a different way! He started his first job as an attending position at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. We couldn't be more proud of daddy and all of his hard work. We love you daddy!

My #1 Girl

What more can I say about my little beauty, she is truly an angel from above!

Cousins, cousins everywhere

Now that we are living in Maryland, we are so close to many of our cousins. We got spoiled living in NYC being so close to some, but now we are close (driving distance) to almost all of them. This makes Blake and Addie so happy. They just can't get enough of their big cousins! Here are most of the crew from the Osbahr side visiting our nation's capital.

Florida Fun

Before Daryl started his first official job, we took a little hiatus down to Florida to catch some rays before reality set in. Not only was the usual beach and pool fantastic, but we also ventured out a little to the golf course and the swamplands to visit the alligators!

Daddy and Daughter on beautiful Vero Beach

Attempt at a sunset family shot

Blue eyes

Such handsome men!

Movie star

Blake learning to swim

On the airboat, ready for a gator ride

See the alligator and notice how close it is to the boat-a little unnerving!!

I love golf, daddy!

It's a Girl!

After much anticipation past her due date, my beautiful little niece, Amelie Rose, finally popped out on July 30! She was 8 lbs. 5 oz and perfect as can be. Amanda is doing great and was a champ through everything. She is already an amazing mom. It is so fun to see my little sister have a little bundle of love all her own and be so madly in love with her.
We were all lucky enough to be there for the big arrival. The sex was unknown, but all of us guessed girl. Most adamantly was Blake though, he insisted it could only be a girl and that a boy wasn't even an option, very interesting.
We can't wait for our next visit with sweet, little Amelie. We love you baby girl!

Three generations of girls

Sweet angel

Our new niece

I'm in love

The day before Auntie popped, enjoying the Boston beaches with her niece and nephew!

Summer Fun

Since moving, our focus has been waiting for Amanda's baby to be born and for Daddy to finish up his fellowship in Alabama and move up to Maryland with us. Well all of that happiness came true about a week ago. Since then and before that, we haven't been too exciting. We were lucky to have 2 great visitors at our new house. Both Monie and Grammie came to see us and help get us all settled in-thank you!
We head to Florida soon and will take more pictures to try and wrap up this great summer.
Here are just a few pics and videos.

What a cool girl

A dancing diva

Blake's new love