Saturday, July 9, 2011

Ashleigh's 8th Bday














Ashleigh celebrated her bday at Scottsdale Gymnastics. Addy was wearing her favorite summer outfit. The whole outfit including cat ears and ruffled skirt were a gift from Grandma Laura.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Lizzy Playdate




















Addy and Lizzy cuddled while watching cartoons on the daybed in Addy's play area. Addy treats Lizzy like a little doll. She was delighted to have her over for a visit and Mommy was surprised to hear Lizzy converse so well.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Gazing At The Stars




















This weekend started off super hot. The temp reached 119. Luckily,a monsoon storm came in Sunday evening and brought heavy clouds and rain. An added bonus was feeling the temp drop several degrees.

Independence Day














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Jessie, Addy and Joey celebrate the 4th of July at Addy's house.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Memorial Day




















Summer is finally here. Yay! Addy worked hard at school this year and is eager to relax with her friends and cool off in the pool during the long summer break. Addy and her grandfather celebrated Memorial Day with a swim.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Spring Recital















Addy and her ballet class pose with spring flowers before beginning their dance recital.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Pinata















Addy was first in line to hit the pinata. She swung a couple of times and gently hit it but it did not break until later.

End Of The Year Party



















Addy's class celebrated the end of the school year at the train park with pizza and cake. Addy is wearing Isabella's blue hat. They traded for the day.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Blisters




















Addy proudly displays the blisters on her hand. She got them while swinging on the monkey bars. After weeks of practice, she can now successfully traverse the monkey bars.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Rhadika's Bday Party















Addy and Ashley on their way to Rhadika's 11th birthday party.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Easter Cookies




















Gaby, Jayden and Addy decorated Easter cookies with icing and sprinkles.

Balloons














Addy asked the balloon artist to make a flower for her.

Easter Sunday




















We celebrated Easter Sunday with Gaby and her family at the Scottsdale Resort and Conf. Center. There was something for everyone at the buffet and the Easter activities afterward for the kids included posing with the Easter bunny. Addy and Gaby also got to hold and pet real bunnies.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Bunny Ears















Addy and Mommy prepare for Easter. Addy found this theater setting on Mommy's phone.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Yummy Desert




















Addy enjoys chocolate frozen yogurt with Daddy.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Claire's 7th Birthday




















Claire bear's 7th birthday party at the Ice Den. Addy and Claire were the only ones in the birthday party to cry when it was time to ice skate.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Breakfast With Pirates




















Addy was scared to eat breakfast in this restaurant because the decor and patrons didn't look friendly. She had fun taking pictures with the cell phone once we got settled in.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Seaside




















The northeast side of Avalon is peaceful and remote.

The Golf Cart

















Our mode of transportation around the island.

Sunrise















Cruise ship docking for the day

Monday, March 14, 2011

The Buffalo of Santa Catalina















The bison were left on the island while filming the silent film The Vanishing American in 1924.

Addy's View From The Top














We took a bus tour to the top of the mountain and Addy got comfortable while looking out at the view.

Another Boat Ride
















We got to feed the fish on a boat and spotted a bald eagle nearby.

Lunch Date















Our lunch companion.

Catalina Kitty







































Addy befriended a kitty on the island.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Catalina Island














Catalina's Casino Theater.

Friends

















Kids are drawn to Addy likes bees to honey. It wasn't long before she made a friend.

Ferry Ride














Addy thought she wanted to ride on the upper deck of the ferry but changed her mind and opted to sit outside. You can see the mainland in the distance behind her.

Avalon Express















Addy wanted to be the first in line to ride the ferry to Catalina Island.