Christmas

Barney sings when Addy squeezes his toes. She knows the hand motions to 'Wheels on the Bus' and 'When your happy and you know it'
She loves her hat and gloves. It means she's going outside.
Addy just loves to take pictures of herself and turn the camera around to see what it looks like. This is one of her self portraits.
She has quite the sense of humor
'hulking out', or worshiping. Not sure which one :)
Feeding herself, (notice the bib!)
Another self portrait, by Addy


So here are a few pictures of Addy during our Christmas break. I must admit that we didn't take any of her opening gifts this year. I know, I know.....we did take video and it is of me opening her gifts. She did a little ripping of the paper, but her little heart just wasn't in it. I inserted the video below. So instead we celebrated the birthday of our savior and sipped hot chocolate while be thankful for every last minute of family time we were blessed with.
It's funny how overwhelmed and busy we get during this season, especially this one, and we were snowed in most of it. Most plans were postponed and presents went unopened. It was the most wonderful gift I could have asked for. Family time.

Snow day at our house!

This is Addy's "get me out of this house or I'm gonna be so mad" look. We have had quite the snow storm and haven't been able to go anywhere. It's too deep and cold for her soft baby skin. She is usually a very happy little one, but boy can she frown. If my memory serves me correctly, she was born frowning. Brian and I must be boring ;)
Addy in her new hat. If she see's us go to the door she hands us her coat and 'tells' us to put it on her. She also MUST have her hat and mittens on. She loves them and will actually wear them.
Us out in the snow, before the big one hit....obviously.
She's not too sure about this.
This is her favorite thing to do. Push that Little Tikes car. I found it on Craig list for a whopping $6. Everytime we are in the garage she wants to take it for a spin. Head down and going like the wind is the way she drives. Such a big girl now!

Meal time with comfort food

Yummy! This is my ham and scalloped potatoes we had the other night for dinner. It turned out wonderful and we'll have lot of leftovers. I got the potato recipe from my girlfriend. We are always swapping wonderful recipes.
For the ham I simply slathered it with honey and covered it in brown sugar in the crockpot on high for 4 hours.
Now on to the scalloped potatoes. These turned out great.

I used 5 medium sized red potatoes
2 1/2 C. Evaporated milk
3 T. flour
3T. Butter

Slice all your potatoes into small rounds and discard the ends. Grease your 8x8 baking dish and layer potatoes. I seasoned mine with salt, pepper and some garlic. You can use whatever suits your fancy. Set aside. Melt butter in sauce pan and add flour 1 T. at a time stirring constantly. It will be a little chunky. Then stir in your milk and warm it, do not boil. Pour over potatoes and throw it in a 325 degree oven uncovered for 40 minutes. Remove and stir, COVER and put back in oven to cook for 1 hour. Enjoy!!

Believe me when I say this is really good. I love some good comfort food this time of year. You might want to run around the block a few times...I though about it but that didn't happen :)

She's crafty!

I don't know how I have found time to do this, but I am making aprons! Here are a couple of pictures. Enjoy!

Apron giveaway

Not MY apron giveaway. A lovely and crafty gal that makes aprons, like me ;) Heehee! Go check out her blog and enter to win also, why not....it's free. And her aprons are so much fun!! I'll post a few of mine on here soon. i just have to get around to it when my daughter lets me?? Enjoy!!
http://maplelane-jan.blogspot.com/

Happy Fall...I had to add another picture!!!

I had to add this picture of Addy. I didn't realize it was in my e-mail. I love it.....and have to order it soon!!!!
Addy's friends Davey CrocketDorothy

Addy's other friend Eli, she loves to hug him but won't smile at him
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my
Loved her pumpkin
They shared pumpkins
She was a little scared at Brians work halloween party
Dang mama, that baby is cute!
'The spot', only now with child
Here you go mama
Daddy & Addy walking down the street
My new 'neice' Grace, good thing Addy didn't see :)
Addy & Grandpa K
Cracking up in the tub
Addy at daddy's birthday party with flower from Grandpa H

Gosh we've been busy. Brian and I had our 2nd anniversary, Addy has broke three of her four molars, we have been to the beach, met new friends, spent time with old friends. Whew....time for a break.
While in Seattle Brian and I were able to sneak a quick picture in the same spot on the same chair where we had our very first picture taken. It was spectacular! Then we took one with our screaming daughter....not so spectacular. However, it was nice to stop for a second and thank our good Lord for the gifts He gives us. Even when things are crazy and our of control try to stop and remember God's grace.
I posted a couple pictures of the past couple months. My friend and I took our kids to get their pictures taken in costume at Bliss Studio. Whitney did a great job, as usual, they turned out great. That was the extent of our Halloween. Enjoy the pictures and God Bless!
The Krist's

Beach Sep 2008

They love eachother
Mama, addy, Daddy
Addy trying on Dada's hat
Playing on the floor
Playing in Jennings new shark tent

Dad and Addy, Oceanside September 2008
Tonya and Jenning came to the beach with Brian and I this past weekend. The kids are starting to play well together. Finally....moms get a break! Here are some pictures. Enjoy!