PARADE DAY!! Many of you may not know that Addie was born on the night of the Christmas Parade last year, so naturally we had a birthday party here in MS for her on the night of the parade again. The parade is no ordinary parade here in Greenwood...Businesses close, schools have the mysterious "teach work day," and Brad gets off at lunch. It's a HUGE deal, it's a lot of fun, and it ends with fireworks. 
Surprise! Another Party!! This time, the party was at the Moreman's, and we tried the cake for a second time (no need for it to go to waste). Addie did dig into it a little bit, and Brad was able to feed her quite a bit later in the day. Addie helped her Papa clean up after the party by holding the dishwasher down. Afterward, her Daddy rewarded her with a ride around the living room. 
Addie turned ONE YEAR OLD on Sunday, November 30th. She had no idea of the surprises in store for her. We traveled to Alabama for the Thanksgiving holiday and to celebrate two birthdays - Addie's and our nephew Brandon's. Aunt Ladetra worked so hard and made a CareBear Cake for Addie to demolish. But sorry, Addie stuck one finger in it and was totally grossed out by the mess. This would be the first celebration followed by a couple others. 
Addie is finally using a Sippee Cup; however, the only one she will use is not Spill=Proof and the other day she took the top off and handed the cup to me. As you will also see, Addie was eating REAL food. As her birthday approaches so does the fact that she will soon need to be dependent on table food instead of formula. This fact makes me very anxious because Addie loves her formula and does not eat much table food at all. I had Bible Study yesterday, and my friend, Bea, prayed that Addie would have an appetite. So, at dinner last night, Brad put several things on her tray and SHE ATE!! She ate broccoli, cheese, potatoes, crackers, and a bean!! It was an answer to prayer and a reminder that GOD is in control of everything and there is nothing too small to pray about. AND a reward for those reading this entire post...Addie took her FIRST step yesterday! She should be getting up and going by Christmas.
I had the privilege of learning how to make cinnamon rolls from scratch from a wonderful lady in our church. My friend Tammy came too but she became the official Addie-holder during the lesson. I have already made my first batch of rolls, and they were great! I feel so Martha Stewart-ish except for the whole jail time experience.
During Nana's last visit, Addie got a piano lesson. I don't think it sounded bad just because the piano needs tuning if you get my point. Maybe Nana can teach her how to play one day.
Auburn was defeated at the Ole Miss game in Oxford this year, but we were able to spend some time with good friends and catch up with old ones. Addie made the decision that anyone with a cell phone is her friend and that Alice really is as funny as everyone says. Thanks for a great Saturday everyone and War Eagle anyway!
What grandaddy would not be pleased with this picture? We took Addie out to the farm today to take some pictures in the cotton fields. Some friends of ours were nice enough to let us take some pictures at their farm and with their tractor. Addie was not in the best mood, but we managed to take a few cute shots. Life in the Delta... Just another day in high cotton.
I do not know where in the world she gets these faces, but I say, "Keep em comin'." Addie was showing off her new outfit her Nana and Aunt Ladetra got for her. She had learned how to play Patty-Cake, so as you can see Addie is "throwing them in the pan." She looks so cute sitting in the rocking chair too - it was her Nana's. I wish everyone could have seen her this morning.
Look at that smile! Addie had fun on our latest visit home to Alabama. We enjoyed getting to see everyone and spend some time with both families. Thanks to everyone for letting us drop in. We love you! (Thanks for the new outfit, Honey.)
Addie was so excited to ride in her new car seat that faces forward. She looks like such a big girl in it. We thought this would solve all of our troubles while riding in the car, and it has helped some, but she is just not fond of traveling - period.
New Swing! You should see this girl go... You can find her swinging almost every afternoon enjoying the nice Fall weather. She has fallen asleep several times but I try not to take it personally. Thanks Nana!
Addie's first Auburn ballgame - YEAH! She was able to share her first game with her Nana who also experienced her first Auburn game as well. This game was in Starkville, MS, against Mississippi State, and Addie had a great time! We left home around lunch time and met up with some friends there to tailgate. Addie made friends with everyone at the game and provided some entertainment for the crowd since there was not much to watch during the baseball - I mean, football game. Auburn won 3-2, and we made it home around 11:15 pm. Please notice Addie's orange bow - custom made and attached with toothpaste. I fought this idea but I have to admit it was pretty cute.
We were utterly vandalized in every sense of the word. We are loners as Auburn fans in the great state of Mississippi and that statement is true in our church as well. Not only did our vehicle get trashed in the church parking lot - the security guard claims he didn't see a thing - our child, our own flesh and blood while minding her own business in the church nursery where we feel she is watched out for and loved on - she was dressed in a ridiculous outfit and persuaded to play with a mindless doll dressed in the same fashion. This all goes hand-in-hand with the garbage we found waving outside our very own home. These pictures were delivered to us by true scandals. As a friend of mine said, "It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for." Thanks for the fun Robin and Heidi - we want our AU flag back now.
Attention Attention! Addie's Nana (my mom) came to visit us today, and she brought Addie her first pair of pajamas. You know they don't make any that we have found yet for her size. She looks so sweet and comfy, but she hasn't quite figured out what those things on her arms are... Winter might be tough!
Let me introduce you to our MS babysitter - CARLA!! On Saturday, Brad and I were able to go to the MS State game with some good friends, and Carla offered to keep Addie all day long. We were so grateful to Carla and to the rest of the family for loving on Addie. During Addie's stay, she was in the floor playing with some toys and all of a sudden stopped playing and crawled over to her basket (I had packed all her belongings in a laundry basket). Addie turned the basket over, went through everything in it and pulled out a spoon and then a jar of baby food. Carla laughed and told her it was not time to eat then she glanced at the tentative schedule I had made for her and sure enough it was the exact time to eat. Some mock the schedule, but Addie and I like it! 
She was a good sport even though it was very hot that night. "Miss" Amy and "Miss" Dawn held her almost the entire game - we didn't realize babysitters would be provided. Addie enjoyed clapping at everything, especially the cheerleaders. Pillow won the game - 54 - 0 - Congrats Coach Fair!
