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Addison - 4 year post


Even though I posted about her party the other day, I didn't get to give an update on all things Addison!

As adults one year doesn't do much as far as our maturity, personality, etc...  For kids it is SO different!  Addison has changed from a toddler to a little lady in the past year.  Her mind is as quick as her body these days - constantly asking questions that take some time and thought to answer.  She exhausts me pretty much everyday, and I don't always have the patience that I should, but I love this little girl more than life.  I wish I approached life with the gusto that she does.  She makes this deployment a little easier because I feel like she is my little battle buddy!

Here are a few things about Addison right now:

- I'm not sure how much she weighs or how tall she is...I will find out and update this post!  My guess is 30 lbs., 42 inches tall

- She is quite the little gymnast.  In GA and NY she has been placed in the advanced class for her age.

- She LOVES to dress up.  RARELY ever does she make it through a day just wearing "regular" clothes

- She has recently developed a dislike for brushing her teeth 

- She can write her name

- She loves to text Chad - scary I know that she can pick up my phone and text him by herself.  She makes up what it says!

- She is still a picky eater, but she is getting better at trying new things.  

- she still loves watching the Duggars, but definitely has a new found love for Disney movies

- church is her favorite place to go

Addison, Daddy and I love you so much!  You are a joy and a spark in our life!  I love how much you love life and how much you love spending life with other people.  I know you are supposed to sleep in your own bed and I make you do it most of the time, but I love when you snuggle up to me and want me to hold your hand while you sleep.  You are such a strong little lady.  I can't wait until all those Hershey Kisses are gone and Daddy comes home!  You get so excited every time we take one out.  
Daddy and I pray that you love Jesus and serve Him everyday!  


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