September 27, 2008--Addison's 2nd Birthday

On the last Saturday in September, we celebrated Addison's birthday. It was a jam-packed day, starting with the Ritenour Homecoming Parade, then our friend Meredith's first birthday party, before heading home for Addison's party.

Addison requested a High School Musical cake, but I couldn't find one, so she had to settle this year for Elmo and Sesame Street.

Addison loved eating her cake!

Opening presents with help from Brooklyn.

Playing on the slide in the backyard.

She came up with going down head first all by herself!

September 20, 2008--Botanical Gardens

One Saturday when I had to work, Aaron and the girls visited the Botanical Gardens with his family. Addison really liked the sculptures in the garden at the time.

Brooklyn and Addie

Since New Year's Eve 2006, I have been enthralled with the onions. I cannot get enough pictures of them.

Walking with Uncle Jeff

September 19, 2008--More play

September 18, 2008--SLSO in the Park

Every fall, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs a free concert in Forest Park. Aaron and I went a few years ago while we were waiting for Addison to make her appearance, but this was the first time we took the girls.

Addison gazing at the reflecting pools.

Art Hill, with everyone assembled for the concert.

Daddy and Addie

Mama and Avery

Watching the performance and listening for the "trumpets and violins".

September 11, 2008--Exersaucer

In September, Avery was about at the right age to start playing in the exersaucer. Aaron's sister loaned this one to us. Avery seems to enjoy it!