Addison's LSU Football Debut - Post 1: The Tailgating Experience

Since Addison was born Erik has wanted to bring her to Tiger Stadium.  I successfully held him off until this season.  Last Saturday for the first home game we decided to take Addison out to campus.  We would tailgate a little while and just see how she was doing and "maybe" take her into a little bit of the game.  So we all dressed up in our Tiger gear, waited until she had a nice long nap and headed out.  She was so excited to see so many people wearing purple and gold. She kept saying "LSU mama, LSU!!".


Erik wanted to make sure to keep her close so he came up with a makeshift "leash":

It was still pretty warm so we hung out in the shade as much as we could.  Addison relaxing after the long walk to the tailgate site:

 Here's me and my girl (no comments on my white legs people!).

Mrs. Kate took her to see the big inflatable tiger.  She though that was the neatest thing ever!

Then we were off to the PMAC to see the Golden Band from Tiger Land.  This is what Addison saw:

Wow!  Are you watching this dad?

She was very impressed!

Then it was time to head towards the stadium.  Erik and I have season tickets - but only for 2 seats.  LSU's unofficial policy states that "if you have a butt, you have to have a ticket", so Addison had to have her very own even though she was going to sit in our laps.  I did not want to pay full price for a ticket considering I knew we weren't going to stay for very long.  We held up one finger and were approached right away.  A girl was looking to sell 3 tickets.  When we told her it was Addison's very first game and we probably wouldn't stay very long, she let us have the ticket for free!!  Thank you sweet ticket girl!!

Tune in next time for the football game experience and find out how long we actually stayed!

It's Me Addison, Right Here!

Addison is becoming quite the talker.  I wonder who she gets that from.....  She also loves to sing.  Another thing inherited from her mama!  She can sing her entire ABC's without missing a letter and has been able to for a little while now.  She can also count from 1 to 10 unless she gets hung up on her favorite letter 8.  She still doesn't understand Paw Paw's joke about 7 being so scary because 7 ate 9.  A few of you will have to think about that one :)  All of this before the age of 2!

Most of the time she's super funny in what she says.  The other day we pulled up to Mom's house.  Mom came out to the car and as soon as Addison saw her she said, "Hey Nana!  It's me, Addison" and pointed to her chest.  I guess she thought mom needed to be reminded who she was.  Then a couple of days later when we saw mom again she said, "Hey Nana!  It's me, Addison, right here!" all while pointing to her chest.  It's so cute.

This is the last official month that I can say my baby is still 1 year old.  Time flies people.  Really, it does.  The next thing I know she'll be starting preschool *tear*.  Yes I am feeling quite nostalgic. 

Addison this month:

Addison one year ago this month:

Addison two years ago this month:

Oh my maternity pics :)  Lindsey did such a great job.  Want some Lindsey pics for yourself?  Visit her site here. 

I'm off to plan a two year old birthday party.

Zoo Day

We haven't been to the zoo in a long time due to the heat, but we decided to brave it this week and head on over.  We met a few friends and let the kids run, play, and see all the animals.  The most ferocious animal of all - the TIGER. 

Watch out folks....

Addison and Jayden - he's a couple of months younger than Addison.  You couldn't tell to look at them though!  Sweet babies holding hands.  Everybody collectively now...

AWWWWWW

Halle starting the music for all the kiddos

So yeah - it was hot, but we had fun anyway. 

LSU football starts this weekend - GEAUX TIGERS!  Our church is also kicking off it's first Saturday Night service.  We get to wear our LSU gear and they will feed us afterwards.  This is a great time to visit if you've been wanting to try it out.  Saturday night at 5pm Journey Church in Central.  http://journeychurchcentral.com/main/

See you there!

Video for Nana and the OR Staff at Lane

For the record - no this was not staged.  This is Addison in her OR cap watching Barney and singing her favorite song.  Get ready to sing along!!  Everyone else is welcome to watch this as well :)  My mom regularly serenades her co-workers with this song from Barney.  Now they can see Addison perform it herself.

"Sippers"

At our house we have concrete floors.  They are pretty, but after standing on them for a while, your feet hurt.  So we wear slippers.  Addison loves to wear my slippers.  After searching high and low we finally found a pair just for her. 

Introducing "Elmo Sippers":

She loves them.  Especially when her daddy makes them talk to her in his Elmo voice. 

New Babies & Playgroup

Our friend Jade from playgroup just had a new baby girl Gabriella.  To celebrate her arrival we had a surprise diaper shower for her here at my house yesterday.  I had so much fun preparing for it.  I was able to make the baby carriage cupcakes I had been wanting to try along with the paper pom balls that I'll also make for Addison's birthday party.  Randi Lynn made the cutest baby carriage out of a watermelon and the best punch I've had in a long time.  It was made with orange sherbet and reminded me of the orange julius drinks you used to get at the mall.  It's still in my fridge!  Even though its all melted, it's still delish!!  Jada (not to be confused with Jade the guest of honor) made some yummy sugar cookies - thanks for the recipe J!  Can't wait to try them. 

Baby Carriage Cupcakes :)

Cupcakes with toppers

The whole spread

That's a lot of diapers!

Jana with the baby of honor.  She needs one of these Nate!

Sweet baby feet :)

After goodies and gifts, we headed out for some fun in the sunshine.

Nothing like a mama's shoulder

On a final note Addison has decided what she wants to be when she grows up.  She wants to work with Nana in the Operating Room. 

Sorry for the quality of the shot - it was taken with my cell phone.  If you missed yesterday's post on Addison's new found fashion sense, scroll on down and check it out.  As soon as Addison wakes up from her nap we are off to enjoy this beautiful day outside!  Check back soon :) 

Addison's Sense of Style

This little girl is something.  Check out the outfit she came up with the other day:

Not quite sure what she was trying to pull off with this one....  That's her shorts stretched across her waist and balled up on her hip.

View from behind - work it girl!

Tune in tomorrow for a post on our day today.  We threw a surprise diaper shower for our friend Jade and new baby Gabriella.  We had lots of fun and I took a ton of pictures (of course!).  Until then!