This is Addy. She is every bit as funny, spunky, and intense as this picture implies. We were so happy to get her, her baby sister, mommy, and Grandma Sheri out here a few weeks ago. It is so fun when we get visitors here in Fresno because we get them all to ourselves! And we set world records for how much stuff we can pack into a Honda Odyssey...who knew we could fit two strollers, 4 car seats, and 8 people AND would use all 16 cup holders?!? We tried to pack a lot of fun stuff into our always-too-short visit. Chuck E. Cheese was a highlight of our time together (that makes it sound like it was a horrible weekend, but the kids actually made this stop quite entertaining). Michael and Addy demonstrated their future potential as pick-pocketers as they continuously dove into our pockets for tokens; the tokens were put to good use as Michael and Addy kept the rest of us laughing while they rode their "roller-coaster" ride:
The best was Keri and I trying to hold Michael and Addy's heads still, and inside the designated red circle, so the Chuck E. Cheese camera could take a picture and provide a "sketch" of this priceless keepsake...because don't we all go to Chuck E. Cheese for priceless keepsakes?!? (Notice the death-grips keeping them in place...)

We gave it two attempts and laughed hysterically at the results. Katie and Michael were both in school Friday morning, so we took that opportunity to reward Addy for ditching diapers and donning Princess underwear. We arrived at the Build-a-Bear Workshop and kept her attention for a record-setting 7 minutes :)

We left with Bella the Bear, complete with big-bear underwear.
It is so fun to see my kids loving and playing with their cousins, aunts, and grandma. Thanks, Keri and Mom, for making such an effort to come be with us (I've traveled with three kids solo...I know what an effort it is!). It means so much to us. We love you!
How cute is she? Little London Jane

Lizzy playing with Grandma
So, when are you coming back???