Halfway!

Well, Addy has learned some new words and phrases and along with that, this past week I have worked so hard to finish those last 6 chapters I last spoke about! And guess what!? I am taking my final this next week. I will let all of ya how I did, but after this final this week, I will be half way done with the program. At that point, I will be able to say how long it will take me to completely finish! There is a small chance I might really finish in May like we hoped I would!

So for now, just a short post, Addison's new phrases and words consist of: "Don't touch", "Move on"-as in get a move on haha.. , her uncles name "Devin", "Belly button", "Night night", "Addison". "ball", "Dance", "Down", "more" that is including the sign language of it! :D, "please", "bear", and "fish". She always says, "eyes", "mouth", "beep", and knows where the eyes, mouth, nose and ears are haha. She makes almost all the animal sounds and pretty much repeats anything she hears you say. She gets bigger and smarter everyday! I was just looking at a video yesterday of her first steps in December! Wow how she has grown into quite the little lady. ;)

This one is called,"So close yet so far away"

The days seem to pass so slowly, but we have already been living here at Adam's parents' house for just about three weeks! We fought for a raise where Adam currenly works, because he absolutely loves working at that clinc and working with who he does. After 2 and 1/2 weeks of looking into other clinics and considering other offers, the clinic finally realized they were going to lose him. They took him on a rollercoaster of please don't go to well that's too bad you are going to have to leave us...to AGAIN Please Dont Go We Need You. So after this, he got a two dollar and fifty cents raise. That should hopefully make up the money it takes to commute. We count our every blessing and some ays it seems we are closer to the end than we really are. In time of hardship and lack of patience, one of the most precious blessings is to realize that time isn't stopping.

It's a funny thing, how sometimes we look back and wish we could go back or sometimes we are experiencing something we wish could last forever. But then there are times like right now in our life where it seems hard to just put one foot in front of the other and bear down with patience because there's nothing else you CAN do. :)

It has been just beautiful here the past two days and I have taken the opportunity to take Addy on walks. Just the fresh air can rejuvinate enough to get through the day. Addy gets so excited over the animals we see. In this small town of Nephi, within a block of the house, are buffalo, yes really, about 6 BUFFALO, 8 horses, and dogs. She loves barking at the dogs haha.. and spitting at the horse with her lips. She even barks at the cats. He he. She has a mark of seriousness she uses. She squats low to the ground, widens her eyes and tells you in her language that she is very serious right then! Life- what a glorious thing! I scored another good grade on my next quiz. 6 more chapters and I will be half way done! YEAH.... I'll be keeping you posted! May the sun shine on us all today! :D

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WOW Long time!

Well kiddos, it's been far too long since I have done an entry on here. I forgot my password and things got so incredibly crazy around here with my life. But I have been revived haha, and I have returned to do this tonight. I am so grateful for life, for friends, and for the moments that cause us to slow down. Life is such a beautiful thing, and it's so easily overlooked!! What blessings we have if we take a look around and notice those people who make our world keep turning. We have had to give up our townhome here in Pleasant Grove and are moving to Adam's parents' house for a few months to save money for Adam's clinical. It's really hard making all the necessary adjustments. I won't go into them because it will sound so negative, but just imagine my shoes as I am an exercise fanatic and there isn't a gym there, and a women and mother that is one awesome homemaker living under some other woman's/mother's roof! Anyway, bankruptcy will take it's toll and will soon someday be just a thing of the past. We live, we learn, and pick up and move on. Addison is now 14 months and is running everywhere. She has such a hilarious personality. Today she started a new hobby.. Called Hiding Under Blanket Smashing. She places the blanket over her face, squeezes the sides of her head and takes off running. She smashed into the dishwasher and living room table today... landing flat on her back.. so funny to watch it happen so fast, but so sad to see it crush her enjoyment. lol. Rumor says she looks a little more like me.. and rumor also has it.. except it's not so much a rumor.. we are expecting her first sibling.. Number two is 6 weeks old in the womb. :) I hope you are all doing well..

Hugs*

End of 2007 Pics of Addy!

Another year gone

Well, here we all are about to pass through the end of 2007 into the new year of 2008. I am sure we are all pretty much thinking the same thing, "Where has this year gone!?". I don't know about the rest of you but it's been another crazy as crap and eventful year! The questions lie at our feet until at last one by one they are picked up, faced, and answered. What did I accomplish this year? Did I do what I set out to do at the beginning of the year? What can be improved upon? And then we settle on one of them usually to base our new year resolution off of. haha. Well at least this is somewhat what goes through my mind. :P

We've all taken on new tasks and grown in different ways. It's an unknown and endless journey. I am happy that I am still friends with those of you from previous years, and I want to also add that I'm happy and also lucky, to have met some of you just this past year. People come into our lives for a reason, for a time...a season, and then they go.


UPDATE:

I'm still doing the Data Entry from home even though the people I work for are completely uneducated communication wise and are not dependable. :) I only make $8.00 an hour, but I suppose to be able to do it and be home with my angel, and only have to work for them for a short time until I am done with school, then I can just buck up and deal with it. ;) I am still doing my Medical Transcription Program, so in May I should be finished with the course and have a better job and still be able to work from home.

I cherish every waking moment with Addy and so much that I have basically given up everything I ever was and ever wanted to be, to be the perfect little mommy for her. Yes, that includes my running. Parenthood involves so much sacrifice, but with it comes so much love! No offense to those of you that read this that I've told that I love you, but I have never felt this much love in my life before my daughter! ;) lol. My weight and the way my body feels is ridiculous. I know I'll never be the same, so yeah, sad times with frustration and tears definitely come, but when I see what I've done for Addison and who she is becoming because of me, nothing makes me want anything more for her than to grow up healthy, happy, and successful. If now is the time to help mold that for her, then so be it.. that's what I am going to be doing! :) 2008 may it bring a miracle!! -LOL

Addy has 6 teeth and actually likes to brush them while singing momma's "brush your teeth song". haha. Anytime, she likes to sing and dance-she's got natural rhythm like her mom! haha, loves to turn the dials on the entertainment stereo system, watch Harry Potter movies, click the mouse on the computer, and hit the keyboard. She absolutely loves rolling, bouncing, and wrestling on the bed! She is building confidence and is slowly taking one to two steps now. She says Hi, Bye, No, What's this... and many more things. I swear she picks up a new word or new habit everyday! :P

OUR THANKSGIVING:

We had a little thanksgiving here at home first. I spent most of the day in the kitchen cooking a turkey (turned out delicious I might add) :) ... a pumpkin pie, blackberry pie, apple pie, and sweet potatoe casserole and stuffing. Dinner was fantastic. Then the next day-(Thanksgiving day) we went to Grandma/Grandpa Truscott's house for the real thing. Afterward Addy played with her cousins, and I went and played football. I scored 2 touchdowns! lol. And well, about busted my hip after a leap of about 3 feet into the air taking out the opposite team player. I couldn't believe my aggressiveness! Did I ever mention I can't stand how sexist my brother in law can be!? UGH.... regardless I got one of the hardest work outs that day than I have experienced in a long time! :D I hope you all enjoyed YOUR family time haha, and had a great Thanksgiving!

Coming in May, we'll be moving to Idaho where I am from to live closer to my family. May all of you find that your own states where you live bring you warmth and happiness in the Spring and Summer months, and refreshment with peace in the cooler months. When the times comes, have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

With our love,

Tara and Addy- p.s. those of you who would like a christmas picture, email us your address! xoxo.

THE WITCH!

Basics:

I had to be a witch this year after years of not being one for Halloween, because I took back my French Maid costume... too unmodest for this girl, haha. It was all last minute after doing taking it back, so... Here's how it went down for us on Halloween night.

Early trick or treating at a neighborhood party for Addy. She was dressed in her warm Lion Costume and ready for bed. We had a couple friends with us, so Jacy took her son Kayden to houses around a couple blocks and headed to another friends house afterward. Then the witch was off with Cruella Deville for the rest of the night!!!

The Witch & Cruella Deville:

There she was in her blackened dress, orange n' black striped stockings, and a pointed hat. What do you think of that!? While she was searching for a dance n' party to get something going, all the driving from place to place was getting a bit annoying. Her dearie of a friend, Cruella Deville felt the same about the way the night was going... she'd had enough, so with nothing to match their eye's desire, they found other entertainment to satisfy... the brew got them stuffed.

Mimi's Cafe is a great choice for Whipped Hot Chocolate and Carrot Raisin bread.. the yummies will go straight to your head! Strangers weren't too sure to try her candied brew, but she was sure to try to share.... Cruella, well she spent all night trying to round up those darn pups, complaining about her need for a new spotted coat!

But all the through the rest of the night, through several towns, the witch kept cackling to all on the streets.....throwing candy all in reach. "Trick or treat!", she'd yell from her car window to all the passerbys, with a frog in her throat. Yes, some were shocked and yelled back, some found humor, and others she made smile too.

Regardless, it was a blast of a Halloween for her this year, and she hopes it was a blast of a Halloween for all of YOU!

I would love to hear about all of your guys' Halloweens. Have a good one! Hope you enjoyed the posts.. haha... Hugs!