Happy Thanksgiving!

Jamey's working tonight so Addy just stayed with Jamey's parents. We had a really nice day! Addy and I got up early and Jamey was able to spend a little time with us before going to sleep from working all night. We had a really nice dinner and then I came home. I'm so glad it's Jamey's weekend off. Looking forward to a great weekend!

eating crunch and munch

photo by addison:
cousins at Thanksgiving dinner

Andrew, Nathan, Luke, Addison, Ben and Sarah kate in the front

Oh Christmas Tree!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there....

This Christmas is SUPER exciting for us at the Hopkins' residence!! This is our very 1st family Christmas in our very own home!!! We started decorating a little early because we couldn't wait! We have put snowflakes in just about every place that we can! I know Jamey is so excited that it's getting colder outside so he can see real snowflakes... me not so much!

Addison and Daddy putting the angel on our "Christmas Treat"
PERFECT!


LOVE IT! Not bad for our 1st time! :) Addison says "look at our christmas treat, but dont touch!!" HAHA I think she's still stuck on halloween (trick or treat) If only santa could just bring candy, right? :)


Speaking of Santa, Addy is still a little unsure of what the whole "Santa" thing really means. She has found out that santa brings toys.. so we're in for it! I keep asking her "What do you want Santa to bring you? She says "toys!!" I say, "what kind of toys?" She says "A blue bear!" umm. ok, a blue bear? Done. I'm thinking it's because she ran across a "Pink bear" (that she ever so cleverly named, Pink Bear) and that's her new #2 BFF -2nd to Tyrone of course. So, this year should be really interesting when it's time for presents!

Well, we used the potty at school this week!! YAY! See below- her prize! (M&M's) I arrived to pick her up one day and she started crying b/c she thought she wasn't going to get her prize from Ms. Amanda (Tootsie Roll) Little did she know mommy had another prize at home!

She also went #2 in the potty at home this week!! Double YAY! I'm hoping very soon we will not ever have to buy diapers again!

I had to get a snapshot of this. Addison always has to go show daddy her outfits in the mornings that he's still sleeping from working! Of course... she always gives him a sweet bye bye kiss~

Cutie Pie!

My little DIVA! She had to have rollers in her hair too!

Addy and mommy loving the fall view from our freshly stained deck! Good Job daddy!!!

OOOOK! The story of the week: This is our new baby "sarah kate". Yes, the same name as her new cousin. I thought that this may be a little weird.. but then I remember that she's only 2 and since Andrew, Luke, Ben and Nathan have a new Sarah Kate..why can't she? She loves her new (not exactly new...but brought out from the toy box) baby. She has this hilarious voice when she makes her babies "talk". In the picture below she was making Sarah Kate say CHHEEESE!!!

Please watch this video more than once so you will get the full effect. I laughed forever at this! I love this child so much!!!

I love you through and through...

I usually post picture blogs… but tonight I just wanted to write a little bit. Addison wanted me to read a book to her for the 1st time in a while. It was “I Love You Through and Through”, a cute little book that I kind of forgot she had. It was so fun because she acted out the book as we went along and she couldn’t stop giggling. It was the cutest thing ever. I’m definitely thinking of making this book part of our nightly ritual.

I haven't updated in a while and I feel like there's so much to say but of course when I actually sit down to type, my mind goes blank. I wish that I could write down all of the hilarious things that my child says, everyday she comes up with something new to make me laugh. The fact that she talks ALLLLL the time also helps! :) To say that Addison Reese is a "mini-me" is to say the least. I really have to be conscious of what I say and do in front of her. I try to always speak to her in a mild voice..even when I am upset because I've noticed that she even replicates tone! Amazing.

One morning on the way to school she said "mommy, I wanna look" and I was a little confused of what she wanted. I looked back and she was putting on her lip gloss and wanted to see my mirror... So, I gave her my mirror and here's how that played out..

Speaking of school... Addison really really loves her school. She knows everyone there! It's so funny when we get there and when we leave she tells everyone hey and bye and she knows who's parents are who! One day she told me that "Mrs. Chantel *teacher* was going to the dr to see if her baby was a girl or boy" I was surprised that she would say that but I kind of forgot about it b/c I thought she was just talking. Sure enough the next day they told me Mrs. Chantel found out the day before she was having a girl!! WHAT? so funny. She seems to have a lot of friends at school. Her favorite girl friend is "danielle-y" and her favorite boy friend is "Stephen". Stephen has already pushed another little boy down b/c that little boy pushed Addison!! UH OH!!!!!

Tonight, we were talking and I asked her how old mommy was.. I expected to get her usual "coached" answer.. OLD!! *Thanks daddy!:)* but instead she said "22" I said "22!" Ok, I'll take that! Then she said, "no, mommy's 25 no 28! HA HA... Ok, I didn't even know she knew those numbers. Addison and I have a lot of quality girl time so we have the best conversations.. sometimes I have to remind myself..she's 2! LOL. She loves talking to daddy too. She is definitely daddy's girl and I feel like she's going to give him a run for his money one day soon. We are so so proud of the super smart, super sweet little girl that we have!!!

part of our morning routine! :)

dancing stars!

It has taken forever for me to write this because every 5 minutes I've heard "mommy!!!!" coming from Addison's bedroom. I've gone in twice now because she usually doesn't call my name unless she really needs something. The 1st time it was "I have a hair in my mouth" Um..ok so we turned on lights and looked and found nothing.. The 2nd time it was "I'm wet" ok so I changed her..again.. this time I came to senses and realized I was being duped! I mean really...Stalling starts this early!?!?! Grrreat...

****MORE RANDOMNESS****

Determined to get that buckled!

Helping daddy stain the deck!

Daddy's girl

Just Buzzin' along

Our little busy bumble bee was back and ready for action this weekend! Trick or Treating was so much fun this year!! Addison was SO excited! We went over to MacDonald Farm to let her trick or treat there and see the boys....and of course Miss Sarah Kate! That was another thing she was super excited about. She has been talking about Sarah Kate for weeks now. She wanted to hold her at 1st but then when she was given the opportunity she quickly changed her mind! Addy was very sweet to her though. Back to trick or treating... I had to record this just once for everyone to see. Before I started recording she was skipping and squealing with excitement! This is how she was for every house... full of joy!

Spiderman AKA: Luke Bumble Bee AKA: Addison

Addy with the candy bucket!

After trick or treating for a while, Addy decided to "man the candy bucket" at her cousin's house. Every time the doorbell rang she was one of the 1st ones to the door. All of the kids were so funny and excited to help. We ate dinner there and after tons and tons of candy, we went home and crashed! Sunday Addy and I got up and ran last minute errands to get ready for Amy and Laney's baby shower. A great group of girls came to our house and we had a lovely baby shower for Amy. I think it was a great turn out. I can't wait for little Laney to get here!!!

Addy and Amy at the baby shower. (addy refused to look at me lol)

some of the gifts for baby Laney!

Addison with her new friends Chloe and Kiley

These are a couple of outfits that Miss Amy gave Addison! She really liked them all! haha