Randomness

A random picture update -

Addyson looked so grown up in the dress she wore for church yesterday morning. (Don't ask me why I took the picture BEFORE I combed her hair.)

Clayton was NOT happy about the Colts loss last night. :-)

Addyson, on the other hand, was oblivious to Aaron's team's performance and was smiling away. This was the first time for her to wear a jean skirt (thanks, Jennee) and I just love the little boots (thanks, Jenn)!

I am so thankful that Clayton is finally well. After he was so sick, he broke out with this terrible rash from his antibiotic. I felt so sorry for him.

With our big snow on Saturday, Aaron took Clayton outside for a few minutes. I had Clayton so bundled up he could hardly move. :-)

Fun times!

A snowball!

Addyson after her bath in her little pink bunny robe.

Clayton adores his sister and sometimes doesn't understand how to be gentle (he kissed her and we found a little tooth mark on her forehead). Eeek!

IN trip

We recently went to Indiana to do the school pictures retake day for UBC. On our way back, we surprised Grandma Young (Aaron's maternal grandmother) and stopped by to see her. She was so happy we came by!

Clayton loved playing with her cane. :-)

This was Addyson's first trip out of state.

Cameron shared his watch with Clayton.

Clayton loves walking in everyone's shoes - he was stuck once he put Cameron's on.

A musician in training!

Our Living Doll

A month ago today our lives were forever changed when Addyson entered our world. It seems like she was just born, and yet, it seems like she's always been here.

What a privilege to have a daughter.

2 week old Addyson

It's hard to believe Addyson is already 2 weeks old! This photo session wasn't real successful, but here's one keeper. I plan to try again next week and this time I'll start earlier in the day and wait until Clayton is napping. :-)

Christmas Memories

We had such a good Christmas this year. With the birth of Addyson, we obviously stayed home and Aaron's parents came to our house.

Here's Addyson with her little "My 1st Christmas" socks from her Great Grandma Herring.



Now a family of four!

Our little Miss Santa!

The presents are ready and waiting.

This is how Addyson spent most of her first Christmas - sleeping!

We opened her gifts for her - I thought this outfit was absolutely adorable!

Clayton thinks anything with a hook is supposed to go on the tree. He added my new flip flops and a belt to the tree since they both had hooks. :-)

The sign says it all!

Content on Grandma's shoulder.

We got Clayton a little tricycle - he loved it!

Taking a ride in his new wagon from his grandparents!

Our Little Drummer Boy

We celebrated the Young family Christmas (Aaron's mom's side) on New Years Day. Aaron and I decided to go at the last minute (I think I was getting cabin fever). So, we started getting ready and 2 hours later (yep, everything is MUCH harder with two kids), we were on our way. :-)

Clayton loved their animals - they had 2 cats and 2 dogs.

Fascinated with the presents!

Meeting 11-day old Addyson.

This was such a cool nativity set - Clayton loved it being his size.

They had the neatest music room, complete with all kinds of different instruments. Clayton loved it in here when everybody was making music. Here are a couple video clips when he decided to get in on the action.

Herring #4

One more picture before heading off to the hospital.

And she has arrived!

Addyson Diane Herring, 7 lbs, 13 oz, 20 inches long.

Baby girl makes Herring #4!


Couldn't be happier!

Announcing her arrival!

Check out all that hair!!

At home - content on the couch!

The video clip below is Clayton's reaction when we first came home from the hospital. He was so fascinated with Addyson and kept laughing and wanting to touch her. I think I'm going to have my hands full with these two! :-) (Disregard the beeping - it was the timer on the stove.)

The Debut of Baby Jesus

Clayton made his debut on stage last night as Baby Jesus at the Aldersgate Christian Academy (GBS) Christmas program. I had no idea how he would behave, but he actually did really well. I think he was in awe of everything he was seeing. Unfortunately, I couldn't see him, because I was behind the stage so I could take him in between times when he didn't need to be out there. But, Aaron kept me updated by texts and of course I could hear.

There were two really funny moments. One line from an actor said, "Look Mary, Baby Jesus is sleepy." However, at that time he was flailing his arms and legs and having a good time. Not at all sleepy! :-) The second time was when an actor said, "And now, Herod wants to kill him!" As soon as she got the words out of her mouth, Clayton pointed right at her and started crying hard! The timing couldn't have been better. And the crowed roared with laughter. :-)

I was so relieved that he did good and was also glad when it was over.

Running off some steam downstairs before it starts.

Poor Mary had her hands full, but she did such a good job with him. I think he was wanting down here. :-)

Taking a picture after the program of the actors.

The actors with the director, Kristin Foster. Clayton spotted me taking a picture, thus the "I'm done with all this" face.

I wanted to get a close up picture of Clayton with Mary, but, he was DONE!!

I think he was ready to see me again.

One more picture before we change his clothes.

Baby Time

We had such a good time in Missouri for Thanksgiving! One of the fun things I got to do was take pictures of everybody. I won't post the family ones since several are using them for Christmas cards, but here are a few additional fun shots we did just for kicks.

The four partners in crime: Elijah (Dana/Phil's), Karson (Mark/Jana's), Clayton (ours), and Emme (Jeff/Vicki's).

Just getting all the babies in the same picture was an experience in itself!

And now Tyson joins in on the fun

(Kendall & Leanna's new baby at 4 weeks 0ld).

The KKK: Kaley, Khara, and Kelsey! :-)