Addi's 1st birthday

December 1, 2012
Happy 1st Birthday Addi!
We started the day off with a visit with Santa and a couple of his reindeer at the Pleasant View City Offices.  The boys thought it was fun to see the reindeer up close.  Will wanted to ride them but of course that wasn't an option.  There were a few fun things to do while waiting in line(we waited in line for about 45 min).  We saw the reindeer and then there was a cute photo opportunity(below).

Our 3 little elves!

It was a little chilly so Addi stayed warm snuggled up with mommy in her coat and blanket.

Zack and Will were actually pretty good while standing in line for that long.

We didn't even try to have Santa hold Addi, we just had Zack hold her.  She didn't even cry once.

The boys were able to do a bean bag toss and go fishing to get small candy prizes.  They also colored Christmas pages and Zack made a snowflake that he gave to his mom and said "here, Mom, I made it just for you!"  What a sweetheart.

We had a double birthday party with cousin Cambree who turned 3.  We invited Grandma Valerie to come and join the party at Christy and Ryan's house.

Addi didn't quite get that she was supposed to open the presents but was happy when Mommy would hand her a new toy or clothes.  Her favorite things by far were her 2 new dolls.  She knew just how to love them.

Addi got several very cute new clothes, 2 dolls, a purse with accessories, a headband and some hair bows.  She also got some money from Grandma and Grandpa Spencer so that we will can go pick out a gift for her from them. Thanks everyone! It was a fun crazy night with all the cousins.

Here are a few links of video of Addi with her cake.  We hope they work, if not let us know and we'll try something else.

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 She wasn't quite sure what to do with it at first but once she got a taste of the frosting, the cake had no chance of survival.

 This is her funny pose that she does all the time.  She lifts up her chin and just sticks it out as far as she can, so funny and cute.  She was thoroughly enjoying the cake by now.  As usual with a 1 year old we had to give her a bath when the cake was gone.  She was in a sugar coma!

 We had dinner with the Cullison's on Sunday December 9, where we celebrated Addi's birthday again.  She and her cousin Zane were playing very cute for most of the night.  They both really enjoyed climbing all over these little couches.

We've had dinner at the house and at Jim and Amanda's house, with the Cullison's a couple of times, while Jaki's dad is recuperating from surgery and hospitalization. Plus there's just much more room for the kids to play here and at Jim and  Amanda's.

Addi got another cute outfit and 2 pair of pajamas.  She still didn't understand the opening of presents and this time her cousin Hallie helped her out.  She also got a pink princess rubber duckie and a little people tractor with a farmer and cow.

We let her enjoy some more cake,  she knew what  to do this time and didn't get quite as messy(there wasn't near as much cake or frosting this time).

Will just wanted a picture of his tongue, silly little kid!