Addi’s second week in “school” was better than the first, however, we aren’t quite fully adjusted yet. She still whimpers and fusses when...

On the way home from school last night Addi said, “Mommy, I told my teacher something.” I thought, “Uh-oh, oh, great!” “I told her we are...

I never thought I would have to see my Addi in so much turmoil. I really thought I would protect her from all pain, at least when she was...

It is so hard for me to believe that Addison has been in our lives for three years. Happy Birthday to my angel, my wonderful daughter, my...

On Addi’s 3rd Birthday we surprised her with a trip to Boulder Hot Springs and Bed & Breakfast. Her most favorite thing to do is to swim....

Well, here we go again. We are going to shake things up big time. I am going back to work full-time on the 8th and Addison will be going...

“Only an Aunt can give hugs like a mother, keep secrets like a sister and love like a friend.” — Anonymous My favorite niece Ellie...

So that “feeling” I had when Em, Addi and I went to the Elkhorn ghost town and cemetery, that feeling that I wanted to know more about...

On our way to Missoula, Addi and I took a quick drive up Rock Creek. I was looking for something I am pretty sure I left there a few...

We had a great end of the week, full of visitors. First Granny and Aunt Sandy came over for the day on Thursday, Jeff & Deaette came over...

Grandpa and Grandma Powell came over to Helena to visit us for the day! They brought Addi a treat bag, full of treats and craft projects....

I knelt down to Addison’s level this morning, got all emotional, and said to her, “I can’t believe you are almost three years old. Where...

Every once in a while I get a gentle reminder that it is the little things in life that matter the most. The little things, like Dylan...

(In this picture, Addi is saying to Ellie, “See Ellie, over there is the deer. Do you seem it?” There really was a deer over on the far...

Mom finished her Chemo treatments a few weeks ago and has started radiation. If I remember right she will have 8 weeks of radiation and...

We are still getting used to Helena and what is has to offer. Last year in Missoula we were able to wander around Bensen’s farm, right in...

Addison decided she wanted to have a birthday party. It was nobody’s birthday in our home, but she wanted one anyway! She got out her...

A couple times each year I force my family to pose and smile so I can take our pictures together. We have mastered using a tripod and the...

Only a few weeks have past since I last blogged, but a lot has changed in our lives. Dylan graduated, officially, passing his boards! We...

Something funny from Addi: New posts on the things my Addison says…or does…or both… Addi and I have a very close relationship. Some may...