"My Little Lizard"

I had just had to post a quick picture of Addison! Her latest thing is to stick her tongue out constantly. I got the best picture a while back, and wanted to finally post it. Then just 5 days ago we were at Rock creek for dinner, and she stuck her tongue out so far. Her new nickname is Gene Simmons for those that don't know, it's the guy from KISS with the long long tongue! I guess i just never really payed attention to how long her tongue really is lol.. Enjoy these photos.....

"5 Year Anniversary"

Chris and Cari

Married August 11th

2005

So it has been 5 years of marriage for Chris and I!! I cannot believe how fast the time goes. I just have to say how much I love my husband, and thank him for being the most supportive loving man I know. I think it is rare to find someone that loves you truly unconditionally. He has made me feel like the luckiest girl int he world! I kow it may sound cheesy, but he is my lobster :) I could not ask for a better best friend in life. I share so much with him, including our two beautiful babies. Devin and Addison have just brightened our lives so much. I still remember just standing at the alter on our wedding day, and all eyes were on us. It feels just like yesterday that we were saying " I Do". This year we decided to give ourselves a well deserved trip together ALONE. We headed to San Francisco on July 31st for 4 days. It was the most fun I have had with my hubby in quite a while. I will post pics of the trip don't worry. I just have been trying to catch myself up on the blog, so I'm sorry about that. As for our actual anniversary day, we had a great time. We went to Red Lobster for dinner, then headed home to babies sound asleep in bed ahhhh. My parents of course came to the rescue, and let us have a night out. After babies were in bed and we had a minute to ourselves, we had a toast together, with our wedding glasses.




Needless to say we had an awesome anniversary!! We kept it simple, but fun. I have learned in the past year and a half to really appreciate the simple things. Sometimes those are the greatest memories. Thank you so much sweetie for a fun night out, and making me feel like your lady. You always know how to make me feel very special. I LOVE YOU!!!! Happy Anniversary!

Well I can’t believe that I am 27 years old!! I feel like I am getting soooo old. I know I know some of you would say that sounds ridiculous. I met Chris when I was 18 years old, then we were married when I was 22. Now I have a husband, my cute home, and 2 kids!! I have to say getting older is actually pretty awesome. If I would have known all these wonderful things came along with it, I would have pushed to grow up quicker. So for my birthday I am of course super spoiled, like usual. I basically got 4 days in a row of birthday fun. It started on Sunday and didn’t end until Thursday. Sunday I went to the park with all of my family, I mean extended and all. You see me and my grandpa share our birthday’s together(there is a picture of us above), we have all of my life. So this year he turned 84 years old, and he is fighting lung cancer. I know that he probably will not be around for our birthday’s to come. I hope and pray that he is, but it just is hard to say, I really enjoyed this birthday with him. As for Monday night we went to Chris’s softball game then ate some dinner. Tuesday I went to lunch with my mom and sister at good old rock creek, and then Weds. was my real birthday. That night Chris’s family took me to Olive Garden for dinner, then baskin robbins for ice cream after. I am so spoiled with gifts every year, my babies spoiled me too this year!! I have a cute husband that of course gives 3 gifts for my birthday now, because Devin and Addison give me each a gift too lol. So between everyone I got over $200 dollars cash, Green Science crème (by Aveda it is the best face product ever), then I got clothes, jewelry, boots, lunches, dinners, gift cards. I mean really you name it I definitely got it!! I almost feel guilty how much I get given constantly really. I feel like Chris and I are given so much all the time, sometimes for just no reason at all. I feel so lucky to have what I have, and would say this has been the best birthday in 27 years!! I have the best things in life that you could ask for: love, happiness, faith, children, a loving husband, a home, and family. What honestly is better than all of that I ask!? Well I have rambled long enough, so please enjoy the pictures below from my 4 day birthday adventure :)…………….. Oh and by the way as if I am not spoiled enough I got to go to San Francisco on July 31st for Chris and I’s 5 year anniversary woo hoo!!! Watch for that post next.

"Devin 15 Months"

So our little man is 15 months old!! I cannot believe how time has flown by. I swear it seems like I was just doing a post for him at 4 months. All I know is that Dev is a handful, but he is such a goof! You can tell by this crooked smile that he can be pretty silly. So to name a few things that Devin is doing now:

1.) Saying all of his vowel sounds (It's so funny!)

2.) Pointing at everything saying "Dat"? Like he's asking what's that.

3.) He loves to scratch any chance he gets. :)

4.) He snaps his fingers (no joke) and he does it really well!

5.) Almost walking on his own! We have late bloomers, but with early starts :).

6.) Says "uhOh" it is so adorable.

7.) He can actually say "Addi" pretty clearly now!

These are just to name a very few! All I know is that he has been soooo much fun to watch grow and learn. I can't wait to see what the next month has to bring until then.....

"Can't Forget Father's Day"

Dear Chris,

I don't even know where to begin on telling you what a wonderful father you really are!! I always knew that you were going to be a great daddy, but you really blew me away. It started with one, and then there came two :) It was then that I realized I was the luckiest girl around. The way that you interact with Devin just melts my heart. Now with Addison here you melt it even more. There is just something about a daddy and their little girl. Not to mention what an amazing husband you are, aside from being a great daddy.

I truly feel so grateful to have you in my life, and to call myself your wife. You have been there for me no matter what, through thick and thin. You have always loved me unconditonally, not many people can say that about their spouse, but I can. I feel we have been given a load in just a years time. We have achieved getting two babies here, and not to mention that they were preemies. We have been on an emotional rollercoaster for quite sometime, and I just wouldn't want to be on this ride with anyone else. I love you so much, and don't think I tell you enough. I appreciate all that you do to allow me to stay home with our children. You truly are a great man! Devin and Addison are going to realize soon enough just how lucky they are! I know this already, because you and I am so lucky to have you :)

I love that at night when the babies go to bed we just sit and talk, laugh, and just snuggle with eachother. I love that you send sweet messages through out the day telling me what an amazing mom I am. You always know how to brighten my day, and I truly would be lost without you. I love you sweetie! I could go on and on about how wonderful you are. I will just wrap up by telling you that you are the BEST in my book. Definitely the best daddy around, and an outstanding husband! I hope that you had a great Father's Day. We all sure loved spending it with you :)

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY LOVE!!!!

"My Little Addi Is 4 Months"

Ok so you can't tell me this isn't the cutest smile EVER?!! I don't know how I caught the perfect moment and captured this, but I did. Addison has yet to have her four month check up. We will be seeing the doctor on June 29th. So judging from my scales she is over 10lbs now woo hoo!! I know that sounds insane for a 4 month old, but when you start at 2 1/2 we have to cut her some slack right?! :) So just to name a few adorable things that she is doing now.......

1.) Smiles all over the place!

2.) Reaches for hanging toys!

3.) Can grab, and hold onto certain objects!

4.) Bares full weight on her legs, and stands like a champ!

5.) Holds her own little head up perfect!

6.) Can sit up with just a little something behind her!

7.) Loves belly time, and can lift head atleast 45 degrees!

8.) She coos and talks (It's sooo adorable)

9.) Almost out of her acid reflux stage (THANK GOODNESS)

10.) Last but not least, she sleeps atleast 6 hours straight sometimes 7 (yesssss) Not bad considering I was getting up 4-5 times a night with her. Preemies are VERY high maintenance!!

So that is my little sweet pea in a nut shell right now!! I love my little princess, and can't wait to see what month 5 brings!!!

"Our Family Date Night"

So this wasn't Chris and I's typical date night. We were going to just go alone, but since it was a Father's Day dinner, we decided to all go as a family :) It was a cute little thai place downtown called "Chanon Thai". Ok so I don't usually even like thai, but I have to say this place was pretty good. I would go back for sure. Chris is always begging me to go because he is a thai fanatic. So our little Devin tried some thai for the first time, and he actually really liked it. It is so funny to watch your kids try new foods. You either get a really sour face, or a smile, that's how we know Dev likes new stuff. He is such a funny little dude. I just love watching him discover everything new. Even our little Addi is really alert now, and just absorbing everything around her, then she bursts out with a huge smile. I can't get enough of seeing my babies learn all the time.

After we enjoyed our meal at this cute little place, we decided we needed a treat. So on the way home we picked up some sonic shakes ofcourse :) Dev was so tired, I think we wore him out on his first date night!

Since it was such a pretty night, we had our shakes out in the front yard on a blanket. Sometimes it is the simple moments that I truly enjoy with my little family. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else, but spending every minute I can with them. So it to chalk up our date night with babies, it actually went pretty well. I think we still may stay to just Chris and I though most of the time :)We have really enjoyed getting to go out with eachother one day a week. Chris even said he really looks forward to it, and he loves spending time with me. That really means alot to me, I truly do have a sweet husband. Well enjoy the rest of the pictures below......

"Our Weekend Visitor"

This weekend Chris and I had close friend of ours come in town!! Steph came to see her dad over Father's Day weekend, but on Friday decided to stop and pay us a visit! Steph lives out in Portland Oregon. She hadn't met Addi yet, and it had been quite a few months since she saw Devin last. Steph has been a really great friend over the past few years, and very supportive when I have needed it. Even from afar she manages to be such a great friend! Steph thank you for the visit we really enjoyed you, and little Addison loved her gift. In fact she has already worn it :) I hope to see you soon again when you are back in July! Thank you again for being such a great friend, and we miss you out here!!!

"Our Thursday Night"

Chris and I decided that we needed a break, so we took the babies up to his parents for the evening. It's really a win win with our situation. We get to visit, relax, and hang out, but grandma and grandpa take care of the babies :) We went and had some pizza! We sat outside to eat, because it was such a pretty night. Papa fed Devin his ravioli.... Yum! You can tell by this picture that he was enjoying it...


Well while Dev was eating Chris was keeping little Addi comfortable! I just love this picture. There is something about a daddy and their daughter. I truly love watching Chris with Addi. He is just so good with her. She isn't the easiest baby, and he is so patient and loving with her. It just makes me love my cute hubby even more :)
We just sat around relaxed and enjoyed the evening mostly. I wanted to get some cute pictures of the babies, so I played around with the camera, and this is what I came up with.... These pictures seriously turned out soooo cute!



So after enjoying the evening at grandma and grandpa's house, we had to end the night off good! So mommy decided that she wanted some frozen yogurt :) So Chris and I took the babies for some yogurt at "Yogurt Stop". It is sooo yummy. If you haven't had it you need to try it. These are some pics of us at the yogurt stop before heading home enjoy......

"NICU comparison"

I thought it would be fun to show pictures of Devin and Addison when they were the same ages in the NICU. They were both 6 days old in these pictures. I wanted to see if you all think that they look alike. Personally when I look at the 2 pictures I can't tell, and they are my babies. If it weren't for the different color hats I don't think I would know who is who. Let's see what you all think........

This is devin

This is Addison