20 Months

Addison and Emma have been doing so much better! We were able to make a trip over to Pensacola, FL to see family. We spent most of our days playing at the beach.  The girls and little Grady also made a trip to a indoor Bouncy House while the guys went golfing. We had a great time and it’s so fun to see the kids play together. 

Emma and Addison are quickly approaching the 2 year mark. Although I enjoy seeing them grow and learn it’s hard to come to terms with my little babies getting so big. 

Since Addison’s cast came off she is walking more and more every day. It’s difficult for her to put all of her weight on her left leg and for her to straighten out her foot while she walks, but the dr. assures me she will recover from this with no physical therapy. She definitely progresses each day so we’ll keep encouraging her to use her muscles as much as possible. Lately, Addison has really been into learning new words. Her favorite new words are “please” and “mess”. Please sounds like “peas”! She also loves to gives kisses and hugs. She says, “Mmmmm” when she gives a kiss. Addison also points to herself and says, “Addi” as if to tell us who she is, then she points to her sister and says, “Emma”. For a while she was calling herself Emma so I’m glad we straightened that out! I’m also discovering that Addison likes order. She loves to take bibs, socks, napkins, towels, etc. and lay them out carefully as she flattens them into piles. She will also organize puzzles. Clearly she gets this from her father! 

Emma is our resident wild child. She continues to push limits in every way. She has little fear of trying new things. She has become very familiar with the time out chair, especially at dinner time. Throwing food on the floor is one of her favorite ways to push our buttons. Emma has a lot of spunk! As long as we keep her busy she’s happy.  It’s fun to watch her entertain herself. Since we’ve been home I’ve caught her in front of a mirror several times making faces at herself. She also loves to get on our bed and hop and roll around. I realize this is probably not the best form of entertainment.  Emma’s favorite new word is “eagle”, which she learned from a book our friend gave the girls. Someone also taught Emma that burping is funny. So now she pretends to burp to get a laugh.

Emma with Daddy

Aunt KK with Emma, Anna Cross, and Grady in bounce house

Cousin Anna Cross after going down the slide

Partners in crime... pretty sure that's Emma on the way down first

Emma getting a little assistance from Aunt KK before going down the slide

Cousin Grady

Addison

Emma

Grady giving Emma and Anna Cross a ride

Headed for the slip and slide

Anna Cross drove too!

Aunt KK had to run along beside AC

Grady taking the cousins through the water!

Addison decided she would give it a try. She's in the middle. Emma is preparing for the water coming.

At one point Addison and Anna Cross were holding hands.

Daddy and Addison

Addison (standing) and Emma

Emma riding the wave

Emma falling off the gator

Addison left, Emma right

Their idea of fun. Emma standing Addi kneeling

Addison wanted to put on almost every baby sock they had. So funny!