Sporting News...

We just wanted to share some good news with everyone.

Doug: Has interviewed and accepted a coaching position. He will be the new Freshman Baseball coach for HSES. This is something he has wanted to do for a couple of years now and was lucky enough for the position to open. We live 5 minutes from the high school and he will be coaching with several friends and former teammates. Addie and I will have fun cheering on the boys this spring. Of course I will have to buy her a red, white and blue cheer outfit! Go ROYALS!!!

On a lighter note...
Addie: Plans on becoming the next Mary Lou Retton or Carley Patterson. She can't decide which style of competition she prefers. She has been practicing her floor routine with great success. She has been training hard and concentrating on her "flips." She is turning from tummy to back and back to tummy. Watch out world she's going for the gold, somersaults are next!

A Tea for Two...

Yesterday we had a baby shower for Amy. She is expecting twin girls in March. Our theme was "A Tea for Two" at Helios Tea Room in Carmel, IN.

One for Emily and one for Claire!

Is Amy not the cutest "prego" ever? She just beams!

All of Amy's family came in town for the celebration.

Mary, Amy, Debbie & Diana The Girlfriends: Natalie (with Asher), Alli, Angie, Amy, Catherine, Amber & Beth.
Amy looks really good for carrying twins, but I think that may be a little bit snug!

GO COLTS...

If you felt the earth shake and a thunderous roar rise through the air last night, that was just our town cheering our Boys in Blue on to a victory! AHHHH... We are going to the Super Bowl!!! Doug and I were lucky enough to be a part of history for the greatest come-back post season game in NFL history. The dome and downtown were insane. People were in their seats 40 minutes before kick off, which is unheard of with all of the heavy tailgating that goes on pregame, but everyone was so flippin' excited about the match up with the Patriots. The first half of the game was so disappointing when we were down 21 to 3, but the second half was so exciting and nerve racking! We were jumping, screaming and cheering to the point that I lost my voice by the end of game. Miami... HERE WE COME!!!

Favorite play of the game: My Boy, Jeff Saturday, #63 scored a touchdown!!!

Trash Talkin' Time: The Chicago fans and their pipe dreams of another '85 Bears Super Bowl need to get over themselves. Enough already! The Colts are coming to town and they're taking names! This game is for bragging rights!

A Future Colt's Cheerleader...

GO COLTS!!! Beat those Patriots!!!

Winter Has Arrived...

This is what we woke up to early this morning. The neighborhood looked so peaceful and pretty.

No amount of snow is keeping Doug from getting to the Colts vs. Patriots football game this evening! Heave Ho, Heave Ho, put your back into it!

A Gift From God...

I finally had a moment today, to do something I have been meaning to for weeks now. After the hustle and bustle of Addie's christening and the open house we hosted, we realized that we never took pictures of Addie alone in her gown. This was very important to me, seeing as though this was the same gown that her Aunt Mandy wore 28 years ago when she was christened. I knew she would be growing out of the outfit soon. It may just be the "proud mom" in me, but I think she looks like an angel.

Her Royal Cuteness...

Addie absolutely loves her naked time. The clothes come off and the silliness begins!

Little Miss Music...

All smiles as the music plays and the table lights up!

She gets really exicted when the banjo plays.

Since Christmas, Addie has figured out how to manipulate the piano keys, the cello, the banjo and the maraca. But honestly, I think Mommy and Daddy enjoy the toy just as much as she does!

A Three Day Weekend...

Grandpa Reusser and all of his grand kids celebrate the BIG 6-0!!!

The future "Mrs. McFadden" opening gifts at her bridal shower.

Addie gets some lovin' from Great Grandma Newton.

It was nice to have a three day weekend after my first week back at work. I would like to say that I had time to rest and catch my breath, but that would be a fabrication of the truth. I don't regret it though, I spent the entire weekend with friends and family. Doug only works half-days on Fridays so this is his special day to have some Daddy and Addie time. They had lunch with Grandma and Grandpa Reusser and ran some errands. Friday night Doug and I caught up on all the TV programs we had TiVo-d and went to bed early... I know, I know, we are quite the exciting couple!

Saturday Addie and I headed to Terre Haute and made it there in enough time to cheer on the Colts. (Way to go BLUE!) It was so nice to hang out with Mom and Dad. Addie entertained us all and turned over all on her own. I am so happy that Nana and Grampy were there to witness this exciting milestone.

Sunday was a big day for many reasons. We started off the day by celebrating with family and friends the upcoming marriage of my cousin Anne. She has always been a dear friend and it was exciting to see her soaking up all the attention. I am so excited for her and Lane, they seem like such a great match. After the shower, Addie and I headed back to Westfield for a dinner celebrating Dave's 60th birthday with the Reusser family.

Monday we didn't get out of our PJs until about noon. Once we got ready and had an afternoon nap we had our big girls' day out and headed to Babies R Us. We went shopping for the twins and picked up a toy for Addie's highchair that she absolutely loves!

Wow... I need to blog more to keep myself from being so long winded!

ESPN Note: I am so FREAKIN' excited for the upcoming Colts vs. Patriots game at home this weekend! The babysitters have been arranged and we are tail-gating with Scott and Papa! Come rain or snow we will cheer our Men in Blue on to a victory! Super Bowl or BUST!!!

Guess Who's 5 Months Old...

It's me! It's me! Boy have I been a busy little girl this past month; you wouldn't believe everything I have been up to! Mommy and Daddy say that I have got personality plus and that I am quite the social butterfly. I have started flirting with people and love to laugh. Mom is back to work so that means that I am off to daycare each day. I like staying with Miss Kathy... I get to watch my new buddies run around and it makes me smile. I have gotten good grades for eating well, sleeping during nap times and being an all around pleasant baby. It won't be long before I am running around with my new friends. We had to lower my crib because I am so strong. I am turning all around and flipping my legs over side to side. I get to eat at the table with Mommy and Daddy for breakfast and for dinner in my big girl highchair. I enjoy my cereal, peas, carrots, squash and prunes, but I don't think the folks enjoy what they are doing to my diapers. It makes them gag and I just lay there and laugh at them.

Happy New Year...

Doug & Angie before the stroke of midnight!

Addie and her gal-pal Fallyn cozy up for a quick pic at the condo!

Amy & Scott... 2007 will be a big year for these two who are expecting twins in April!

2006 was an amazing year. It was full of anticipation, excitement, fun, love and overwhelming joy! We have celebrated with friends and family throughout the year as our family grew and we all welcomed Addie into our family. We ended the year with one more big celebration in French Lick, Indiana. We traveled down with Julie, Mike, Gordie, Amber, Fallyn, Amy and Scott for a weekend of relaxation, gambling, movies, games and fun. Seeing the newly renovated French Lick Resort & Spa made me really happy for this tiny town. It was beboppin' and you could sense a rebirth from being there just one short year ago... it didn't even feel like the same place.

Addie had her first official sleepover. On New Years Eve we took her to spend the night at Great Grandma Tovey's in Bedford, Indiana. Nana and Grampy Newton joined the party for a night of tickles, giggles and dancing. Addie had so much fun... and I'm pretty sure her grandparents did too!

Doug and I enjoyed a night out with our friends. We ate at the hotel for a New Years Eve dinner. Afterwards we hit the casino to loss still more money and decided to try our luck at bowling instead. Needless to say this was a much safer bet for everyone! We celebrated bringing in 2007 at the stroke of midnight at the hotel before heading back to the condo for conversation and board games.

The next morning we got to sleep in for the first time since August 4th and it felt wonderful!!! But being the mom that I am, I couldn't wait to go see my little girl and headed to Grandma's. We had lunch in Bedford with all of my mom's family. Mark, Christy and the kids were all in town from Savannah, GA.

In a nutshell, our New Years weekend was a great end to a great year. 2007 has some pretty BIG shoes to fill. May the New Year find each of you celebrating successes with friends and family and toasting to health, wealth and happiness!