Apple Picking

On Sunday we went to Aamodts Apple Farm in Stillwater. Addie had a great time with all the fun activities they had. She fed some animals at the petting farm and got lost in a hay bale maze. They had an area where we could pick our own apples which she loved. She had a couple of firsts that day including eating an apple whole and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We talked with our doctor this week, and she gave us the "green light" on a few foods we have still been avoiding. Brian was a bit nervous giving this to her away from home, but she enjoyed her sandwich, and I am excited to have another option for a quick meal. :) We had such a great day, that it made it hard to go back to work today. I'm already missing our summer days together, but am very much looking forward to MEA break in a couple of weeks!

Babies

Addie is obsessed with babies. She has three different dolls, and she spends a good part of each day taking care of them. She feeds them, burps them, puts them nigh nigh, and will occasionally will take them on outings to the park.

18 Month Stats

Weight: 22 lbs 14 oz (30%)
Length: 31" (25%)
Head: 18.75" (80%)

Likes: Playing outside and at the park, bubbles, "helping" with dinner, taking care of babies, dancing, reading books.

Dislikes: Shots, not getting her way, not being able to do everything herself, being told "no", waiting.

News: Tonight Addie used her potty for the first time! She seemed very surprised by it herself and looked so proud afterward! I don't expect pursuing toilet training anytime soon, but it's exciting to know that will be in our future very soon. :)

Another Summer Weekend at the Lake

We were lucky to have just had a "bonus" weekend at the Lake! It's pretty rare for us to make it up to Siren after Labor Day but couldn't resist spending a weekend with temperatures in the 80's at the cabin. We had a great time playing at the park, around the cabin, and in the water. Addie was able to play with her cousin Riley and her favorite puppy dog, Dixie. She also got to spend some quality time with her buddy, Guy. ;)

18 Month Pictures

A sneak peek at Addie's 18 month pictures!

The Big 3-0

Last week I turned 30. The day had its ups and downs, but was mostly good. The down side was that I was stuck at school for 13 hours. The up side was I met with my adviser that day and completed all the final paperwork for my masters! I am finally done! I have been able to celebrate a few times with dinners at The Liffey, Northeast Social, and a salmon dinner at the lake. This weekend Brian also hosted a party for me and all my friends at Joe's Garage. It was a great space and so much fun to have all my friends together for a night. After being surrounded by such amazing friends and family it's easy to be excited about my 30's... bring 'em on!

No! Mine!

Tonight while we were eating dinner the phrase No! Mine! was shouted by Addie a number of times. At one point Brian looked at me and said, "When did she learn the word no?". Mine! has been a part of Adddie's vocabulary for a while now, but in the past few days she has acquired the word No! and has been quick to put the two together. I don't know if I should be proud of her ability to put words together into phrases or scared of what is looming around the next corner of toddlerhood...

I also think it is pretty funny that this is the topic of my 100th post. :) Way to go Corbettkid!

Labor Day Weekend 2009

What a week and weekend! On Monday I went back to work :( It was much easier than a year ago, but was hard none the less. It turned out to be a crazy week with trying to fit in time for Birthday celebrations, a triathlon, and Labor Day festivities (more to come on the big 3-0)! On Saturday I competed in the St. Croix Valley Triathlon and placed 6th in my age group! I was pleased with these results cutting 3 minutes off of my time from last year, and improving my placement (especially considering I am now competing in the 30-39 age group which is most competitive). Later on Saturday we headed up to Siren to spend the rest of the weekend at the cabin. We spent our time there playing at the park, on the beach, swimming, and going for boat rides.


#95 with the #1 Tri Fan




Playing fetch with Dixie




First ride on the jet ski (this was not a big hit)














First roasted marshmallow (went over much better than the jet ski!)


This weekend marked a great end to a fabulous summer. I do feel like it is time to get back at it, but am already a bit excited for the fun we will have together next summer!