When you toddler is smarter than you are...

So the other day Brendan was driving with Skyler. He heard a siren and told Skyler, "look Skyler, a firetruck." As the siren got closer, Skyler looked at it and said, "Actually Daddy, that's an ambulance not a firetruck. It may look like a fire truck and sound like a firetruck, but it's an ambulance."

Baby Shower

So today the watch dogs let me off the couch and let me attend Addy's baby shower. The shower was sooooo amazing!!! I have to hand it to Patty, Erika, Alicia, Kat, Malinda and my mom for throwing the most amazing shindig!

Alicia was in charge of all of the decorations and did an amazing job. The decorations were gorgeous and matched the damask print theme that I have going on for Addy's room.





The food and drinks were done by Kat, Alicia, Patty and my mom. The food was so good, I had more than just seconds ... I know the doctor will have something to say about that next week when I get off the scale :)




Erika headed up the candy bar and the cupcakes. SO AMAZING. The cupcakes were not only beautifully decorated, but they tasted amazing too!


Of course we received some amazing gifts from our awesome friends. I cannot believe how adorable little girl things are :)






This is just the cutest little baby in the world ... my sister had the privilege of watching her so I got to hold her during the shower :)



Thank you to all who helped throw and who attended this amazing shower!!! It really helped renew my ability to sit still for the next week!!

Amazing Gift!

So I came home the other day with an amazing gift sitting on my doorstep. I opened the box and was overwhelmed by the handmade blankets, quilt, and sweater. We are blessed to have so many crafty family members. This gift was sent by Uncle Bob and Aunt Collette. I cannot imagine the amount of time it must have taken her to make these beautiful gifts. Addy is so blessed already and she is not even here yet. I can't wait to introduce her to the many family members who already lover her so much!!!

Thank you a million times over Uncle Bob and Aunt Collette!!!!!

Crafting Fever

So before I was banned to the bed, I was afflicted with a crafting fever. Here are a few of the projects that have been going on in the Fletcher house. There have been many more projects that I will post once I find my other memory card.

Halloween Chargers -




Burp cloth and Taggie Blankie - I made this set for Addy



Burp cloth, taggie blankie, pacifier clip, and drool bandana -
I made this set for Tessa for her new baby, McKinley. Hopefully I will be able to get it to them soon :)



Blocks -
I made this set for Addy for Christmas. Skyler is going to get a sport set with his name on one side and photo puzzles on the other sides. Addy's won't be finished until I acquire some all star photos of her, but at least they are started. This is the last thing I was able to do before I was banned to the bed ... of course I spent all day tuesday working on these (to the neglect of the laundry)! It worked out ok because my mom has come to the rescue and there are no more dirty clothes to speak of in the Fletcher house :)

Bed Rest :(

I think that all the traveling has finally caught up with me and Addy! When I went to my 35 week appointment, I was told that I am threatening premature labor. I am now on partial bed rest and am super bored! Although I am due on 10/23, it looks like she will be here much sooner! The doctor is hoping we can get to 10/2 ... so we need as many prayers as we can get. Of course after I make it to 10/2, she will probably wait until 10/30 to get here :) We are so grateful for all of our friends and family that are lending their assistance during the next few weeks!!! My mom has come to the laundry rescue ... my least favorite chore (crafting usually takes precedence over this chore). My comedian dad asked my mom if I was really put on bed rest, or if I just wanted someone to clean the house :) I have to admit is nice to be able to take a load off while the house is still being cleaned! Until the big day, I am going to try to catch up on some very delayed blogging.

Football Season is in Session!

August 2011 - The preseason countdown was on for the impending college football season to start. Both Skyler and Brendan received their pre-season football present (new Gator outfits). We even scored a cute little onesie for Addy.

Pre-season negotiations -
The first three home games = Gainesville.
The rest of the season = tailgating at home.

We took Skyler to the second game of the season, and we had a blast! He was so well behaved and watched the entire game without even needing a break (I see another sports fanatic developing)!!! He also loved watching the band (the band performed a special halftime show in remembrance of September 11th, 2001). Since the game, he has been running around the house singing "We are the boys from old Florida."

Spending time in Gainesville was a ton of fun, but I am so glad we are home and resting!!!

Although he loves the Gators, he is still more loyal to the Rays. I've been trying to convince Skyler to be a Gator Football player for Halloween this year, but he has informed me that he will be a Rays baseball player (for the second year in a row)! I guess the days are gone where I can tell him what he will be :)

Scripture Skit Night!

The primary had a special scripture skit night and ice cream party for the children since they had been so diligent at bringing their scriptures to church. The Sunbeams acted out Nephi building his boat. Skyler didn't talk at all during the skit (his hands were in his mouth the entire time), but when he got home he made us reenact the whole thing. It was a super cute and fun night!

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Skyler's First Day of School

Skyler started his first day of the new school year on September 7, 2011. He is officially in the 3 year old class with Ms. Karen. We went on September 6th to meet the teacher, his new friends and see the new classroom. He was super excited to go to his new class the next morning.

Ms. Karen is an awesome teacher and we have noticed that Skyler has already learned a ton in the last few weeks. We love how much he respects her and can't wait to see him continue to grow in the coming weeks.