three years ago today I woke up on a Saturday morning and did my usual run, however, this Saturday morning was a little different. I had a few butterflies in my stomach. I was about to walk down the aisle and become Mrs. Addison. That day, three years ago, is still one of my favorite days.
We have grown together, learned A LOT about each other and have strived to build our relationship on Christ. We fall short everyday but we are learning and as each year goes by we learn more. I am so lucky to have a husband like Luke who shows me so much grace. Not only that but he keeps me young and always smiling, which is something I need.
We were married at Trinity Episcopal Church with a reception held downtown on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. We are so thankful for our parents who provided us with one of the best and most memorable days in our life. Here are a few pictures of our very special day.
What a wonderful campus minister (Les Newsome)we had and what an honor it was to have him to marry us!
we have enjoyed recent weekends at the beach and lake!
Marianna skiing!
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose. -Dr. Seuss
Andie's first day walking! She was later knocked down by Dooley dog which upset her and spoiled the fun.
Watching Daddy while he mows. Daddy then surprised her by climbing the side of the house to say hello through the window!
Dueling cousins in the hoola-hoop contest on the 4th. They were the top 2 out of about 50 people.
Waving the flag!
38 toss sweep
The kids and Luke playing football. Little Slate learned after his busted nose why football players wear helmets!
Just hangin
Cousin Mat teaching Andie how to play guitar! She loves music
Fun with Sissy!
The 2 girls out of 7 grandkids
Marianna is my favorite cousin!
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those
who fear him;
Psalm 103:13
I wanted to thank all the Fathers out there today who do so much for families. I especially wanted to thank my sweet husband for all he does for our family. Thank you for loving us, providing for us and especially for being the spiritual leader to this family that you are... I have loved seeing how great of a dad you are and are going to be to our children. I am so thankful that my Heavenly Father gave me to you!!
Proud Daddy - August 5, 2009
To my dad who has been the picture of love to his three girls. He has loved unconditionally through the good times and bad...He has given us so much and provided for so much but most importantly he has given us a great foundation and shown us the love of Christ through being our daddy...
Daddy and me when I was 1
First dance with Daddy
Happy Fathers Day to all the daddy's out there.
We have been busy at the Addison household lately. Andie got tubes last week and is already feeling better! It was hard watching her go into surgery but the aftermath has been so worth it. She has regained her appetite and her smile :)
This is the stuffed animal they gave her in the hospital. She loved him and we named him "pital" from hospital.
We also traveled to Watersound, Florida to enjoy some fun in the sun with dear friends. Thank you Meeks family for including us on such a fun and memorable trip!
Andie Addison (10 months), Amelia Comerford (9 1/2 months), Josephine Meeks (7 months).
Andie proud to be celebrating 10 months of her life today!
We love spending time with our cousins and going home to Jackson is always a treat. Andie learned how to give kisses when we were in Jackson and she and cousin Banks couldn't get enough of each other :)
It was a super hot day so we spent it playing in the sprinkler! Uncle Ookie had to show them that the sprinkler was fun and safe...
...followed by a good cleaning in the bath with cousin Addy Grace
Our very good friends, the Whittens, recently became new parents to twin girls! We were so excited to meet our new friends Alice and Bess!
Andie and I got to travel to Ponte Vedra to see an old roommate who I never get to see. Aunt Ames sure did entertain us!! She definitely kept little nugget (what Amie calls Andie) smiling.
Last but certainly not least...We have been enjoying watching lots and I mean lots of soccer around our house. We are a divided household since we all have our favorites...Italy/England/Germany/USA...Who do you think is going to win the World Cup?? Andie is cheering on the Brits!
Tuesday, May 25th, My dear friend Lindsey Whitten gave birth to her twin girls!! We are so excited for them
and can't wait to raise our daughters together!! Here are a few pictures to enjoy of these precious babies!!
Congratulations Lindsey and Baker!!
Alice Parker (Alice) 5 lbs 10 oz and Elizabeth Shaw (Bess) 4 lbs 9 oz
Sweet little Bess picking her nose :)
This is how Alice was the whole time... :)
Alice on Left, Bess on Right
SO tiny!!!
Proud Daddy with his parents
Such Sweet Grandparents
Our little girl is growing up right before our eyes...She waved bye bye for the first time this week and as her preschool teachers say she is "busy as a bee." We have struggled the past month with ear infections but we are slowly getting better and making the best of each day...It's the small things in life that make a day so special and we are so thankful for these things in life that God has blessed us with :)
Lovin' the Outdoors
As we prepare to move, we are thankful for the memories and the time we have had on Oak Ave.
Lovin' Sports
Taking after her father and mother already! Her favorite toy is her blue ball. We are training her already :)
We love to watch soccer with daddy, especially early Saturday mornings! Come on you Blues!
Lovin' Playing with the Blinds
As we change her diapers, she distracts herself with the entertaining blinds.
Lovin' her Cousins
We LOVE spending time with our cousins!! Here we are smiling with Jim and Marianna!
Lovin' Eating "Big Girl Food"
Favorite time of the day!! Meal Time!! We love our deli meat!!
Lovin' Bath Time!
We didn't love to take baths at first but we are starting to enjoy them!!
Lovin' Reading
Our favorite book to read before going night night
Lovin' Night-Night Time
Her favorite stuffed animal "raffey" the giraffe. Can't go night-night without raffey!
We have had the case of the Lakebottom blues (double ear infection, strep throat, thrush etc...) So we were in need for a great vacation. Although Luke and Andie were both sick, we found a way to capture a few smiles through it all! It was a surprisingly relaxing trip considering there were 8 adults and 4 babies under 9 months old! We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends that we can share the same faith with and raise our beautiful and healthy children together. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!
Andie not so sure what to think about the pool...must take after her mother who also doesn't like to be cold :)
Nap time on the beach...Doesn't get much sweeter than this...But who is who???
Andie Addison (9 months) Mary Cannon Plummer (6 months), Bennett Moore (5 months) Maggie Pyles( 5 monhts)
We are so blessed to have such great friends! Thank you Moore's for a wonderful weekend!
"There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain, Then bursting forth in glorious Day, Up from the grave he rose again! And as He stands in victory, Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me, For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ."
We spent Saturday afternoon in Canton, Mississippi at the Addison's Farm. It was a beautiful day and we loved being outside! We had a great picnic and Andie experienced her first Easter Egg hunt with her cousins, Addy Grace and Banks.
An attempt to get a picture of all the grandkids for Honey and Happy. Not very successful!
Andie testing out her first pair of shoes and getting ready for Addy Grace's Birthday Party!
Andie's first visit from the bunny himself
Easter Sunday after church
"Don't cry because it's over...Smile
because it happened." - Dr. Seuss
Today our little girl is 8 months old and since I am a little behind on the blog, I decided there would be no better day to post my first blog entry. Since Andie is the primary reason I am creating this blog, I thought I would catch you up with some pictures that have made up the first 8 months of her precious life. We are so thankful that the Lord has blessed us with our beautiful daughter and that he chose us to raise her as her earthly parents. We are enjoying every moment and can't believe that she is already 8 months old! She has brought us so much joy. I hope that this blog will bring you joy as you take a peep into the Addison life :)
Welcoming Mary Andrew Addison (Andie) into the world.
August 5, 2009 , 6 pounds 7 ounces
20.5 inches long
1 Month
Our first month was filled with great memories and many firsts, including a trip to
Ponte Vedra with her grandmother Mae Mae!
2 Months
We enjoyed sleeping through the night for the first time this month!
3 Months
We celebrated our third month by dressing like a baby chicken for Halloween.
4 Months
We rolled over for the first time this month and starting cooing.
5 Months
We enjoyed our 5th month by celebrating the birth of Christ, and by playing the part of baby Jesus in the church Christmas pageant. We had a MERRY Christmas
6 Months
We tried several new solid foods and learned to sit up on our own!
7 Months
We had our first snow day in month 7
8 Months
We love the Spring weather. Sometimes when Andie cries, the only thing that makes her happy is a walk outside. She got her first tooth on Good Friday, she is learning to crawl, and is pulling herself up with whatever she can grab on to! It's been an exciting couple of weeks!
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