Dance class

Addison started dance class this summer and she absolutely LOVES it! She's doing a mix between tap, ballet, and gymnastics. It's already taught her how to turn flips and she knows several ballet moves. She loves wearing her leotard and tutu and is having her first performance this January. Can't wait!

Cinderella state 2013

Addison's Tennessee Cinderella State Pageant was in June 2013 in Pigeon Forge. This is her 3rd year attending this and I think it gets more fun every year we attend. She loves this fun filled weekend. This year she won Alternate Beauty and did so good. Mommy is very proud! :)

This is a picture of the cake pops we made for her souvenirs.

 Getting ready for registration. First bag of goodies!

 Lunch at 5 Guys after registration before the actual pageant begins.

 The program with her picture in it!

 Addison showing off her bag of souvenirs in her play time with the judges outfit.

 Showing off her balloon from Miss Ellie her Program Director.

 Loving all her goodies. Mommy and Tia loved them too. LOL

 Getting ready to go on stage for casual wear.

 Party time! Every year they have a Western wear themed party and she loves this because she gets to dance and play with all the other little girls. I just wish they did this at the beginning because it really opens her up.

 Playing with Tia's blood pressure cuff in between pageant times. LOL

 Having fun at the Western wear party.

 Hanging with her Cinderella friends.

 Heading home. :) She does so good and makes mommy proud. She hasn't won a big title yet but she's having so much fun in these and it's really opening her up and I'm meeting all kinds of nice moms as well.

Summer pics 2013

These are just some pictures from our summer of swimming at the Court South Beach and also going to Splash Country.

 Is this not the coolest picture ever?!!1

 My swim babies. :)

 All the kids going around the neighborhood to help Addison sell coupon books for her Cinderella fundraiser. She has them all wrapped around her finger. Too sweet!

 Not sure what's up with Addison's face but it's hilarious!

New job

I started a new job back in February 2013 and totally forgot to blog about it (among a lot of other things obviously.) Here's a picture of my business card, if you care. LOL I didn't really have another picture to go along with the "new job" blog and didn't want it to be boring. I'm mostly working with Excel like I was at my job at Children's Hospital but I'm also doing training with Adobe Connect. I train all the students that come in to take any class that's associated with the new RX Tennessee Grant on Adobe Connect and Momentum. Plus I keep up with the Program Coordinator and Completion Coach databases in Excel and Access. I know none of that probably makes sense to anyone reading this but I don't know how else to explain what my job is. LOL Basically, it's full time hours, better pay, and excellent benefits. That's the important stuff. :)

Mother's Day 2013

Mother's Day was a normal Sunday for us. We got up and went to church and then went to eat with the famly at Puleo's. But the best thing was that I got to spend Mother's Day with all 3 of my babies and I had an awesome day. I started out as a very young mother and I have the best 3 kids that I could ever ask for and I wouldn't trade them for anything. :)

Atlanta Braves trip

We took a short trip to an Atlanta Braves game. First we stopped in Smithville and picked up my cousin Haley and then drove to Murfreesboro to get Amanda. We spent the whole weekend in Atlanta and of course getting lost and shopping. :) It was the boys and Haley's first time going to Turner Field and it was awesome. I can't wait to go again.

Bahamas cruise March 2013

I took the kids on a cruise to the Bahamas in March. This is the first cruise I've taken them to and me being the only adult. I was a little nervous but everything went perfect! I drove all the way down to Miami the night before we left and Jacob was such a help. He stayed up with me the entire time pretty much and we actually made it there early. It was a shorter cruise but it was still just as special. The kids enjoyed themselves and so did I. I loved getting some mommy time with them and can't wait to go on our next one.
Addison and her tablet on the way to Miami. :)

My babies :)

 Time for dinner!

 On the Tennessee/Georgia line.

 Look mommy!