The Dicksons

Labor Day Fun with BABIES!

2009-09-13T23:26:00.002-05:00

Addy cheesing for Whi-Whi!

Fun playing with MaKilyn

The Stroller Brigade

Brennon, MaKilyn, Liam and Addyson

Addyson's First Cookie

2009-09-13T23:23:00.002-05:00

Addyson had her first cookie on September 5th....she LOVED it! She actually ate THREE..ha

My Three BIG kids!

2009-09-13T23:15:00.002-05:00

Before church a couple of Sundays ago. They are just so sweet!

Waiting on the Bus! Can you tell the smiles were FORCED...lol

First Day of School 2009-2010

2009-08-10T21:17:00.003-05:00

Kelsea sitting in her seat in her class.....sniff.....I can't believe she's in KINDERGARTEN!
Headed into the school

Babies @ TPC

2009-07-21T00:16:00.003-05:00

MaKilyn, Addyson and Emma

Bella, Leigha, MaKilyn, Brennon, Addyson and Emma

Leigha, MaKilyn, Brennon, Addyson and Emma

Looks like the little ladies are deep in conversation! lol

Leigha is trying to get away!

My Kiddos

2009-07-21T00:00:00.007-05:00

Addyson is 6 months old!

2009-07-07T23:28:00.003-05:00

Addyson turned 6 months this week! Wow time really flies! I loaded all the children up and we took her to see Dr. Kronenberg for her check-up. She weighed in at 16 pounds and she was 27 inches. She's in the 40th percentile for her weight and the 80th percentile for her height. She's growing like a little weed!

Hanging out with Karly in the waiting room

Nurse Joan, do I really have to be weighed?

What a happy baby girl!

Sleepy Baby

2009-07-03T23:32:00.004-05:00

McGwire and I were playing Monopoly while all the girls were playing around us. Addyson had been playing next to us...well, she got bored and rolled over and fell asleep!

McGwire's Surgery

2009-07-03T23:21:00.002-05:00

McGwire had to have his tonsils and adenoids removed this past Wednesday. He was really anxious and nervous. He didn't know what to expect! However, all went well and after a day of vomiting, he has been feeling very good!

Nervously waiting to go back to the operating room

Addyson's First Swim

2009-06-21T00:24:00.000-05:00

McGwire's Baseball Party

2009-06-21T00:20:00.002-05:00

McGwire's baseball season ended last week. His end-of-the-season party was this afternoon. They had tons of watersliding fun! He was voted MVP by his team-mates. His batting average was 917. He went 22 for 24. He had 5 homeruns! I am so proud of him.

Kelsea's 5th Birthday

2009-06-21T00:11:00.003-05:00

Kelsea celebrated her 5th birthday at Chuck E Cheese's.

Chuck E came out and she went running and hid under a table...she was scared to death!

Karly, Emily and Kelsea

Before she opened her gifts, she climbed up on the table and started yelling, "Attention, Attention! I'm about to open my presents....watch me!"

She loved her Little Mermaid cake!

Kelsea's Baptism

2009-06-21T00:02:00.002-05:00

Kelsea has wanted to get baptized for some time now....but she has been afraid because she didn't know how to swim. So, a couple of weeks ago she learned how to swim. I asked her if she was ready to get baptized now and she said...."Yes, and I will wear my goggles!" So, we called Papaw and he came to church this past Sunday (June 14) and baptized her in Jesus' name (goggles and all). When she got out of the water, she looked at Karly and said, "Karly, I'm all clean now!" After we got her all dried off and re-dressed, I took her to the bathroom. When she got finished she asked me, "Mommy, do I need to wash my hands? You know, Jesus just made me all clean?" She told me later on that day, that her heart was all clean and Jesus could live in there and she could get the Holy Ghost....then she turns to me and says, "What is the Holy Ghost again?"

Addyson is 5 months already!

2009-06-08T13:17:00.002-05:00

I can't believe she is already 5 months old....time flies! She weighs 14 pounds 6 ounces and she is 27 1/2 inches long. She is in the 29th percentile for weight and the 97th percentile for height. She had a lot of "firsts" this month. She rolled over from front to back and from back to front. She can sit up for several seconds without any help. She said "MaMa". She also got her first ear infection.... :-(

She thinks she is so "big" sitting up in her bathtub now.

Addyson--4 month pics

2009-05-19T07:30:00.001-05:00

Addyson's sweet face

2009-05-15T15:41:00.001-05:00

Field Day/Parade

2009-05-15T15:27:00.002-05:00

McGwire & Kamron.....his girlfriend......sigh

McGwire and Mrs. Kinder

Parade time!

Karly and Mrs. Samuelson

Pull Karly....PULL!

Addyson--4 months

2009-05-06T23:31:00.002-05:00

Addyson went to see Dr. Kronenberg today for her 4 month check-up. She weighed in at 13 lbs 2 oz and she was 25 1/2 inches long. She is in the 24th percentile for weight and the 81st percentile for height. Her personality has really started showing in the last month. She will just laugh and "talk". She is trying really hard to roll over now as well. She can almost make it all the way over!

McGwire's Mohawk

2009-04-30T22:20:00.002-05:00

McGwire would not leave us alone until we gave him a mohawk. He wouldn't wait until we could get an appointment with his barber. He had to have it right then @ 9:00 pm........so, here I go with the clippers.....I did the first half and Shane did the second. I think it turned out pretty good....He is SUPER proud of it!

Addyson's Look-A-Like

2009-04-28T10:17:00.002-05:00

I was looking through old pics and found these of Karly. Everyone has been asking who Addyson looks like. So, when I found these I figured they would answer the question. Addy is the spitting image of Karly when she was a baby!

I was blown away. I had always thought in my head that she looked like her. But I never realized just how much she looks like Karly. Finding these also made me a little sad to know that it seems like it was just yesterday that she was this small....sniff sniff

Addyson--3 1/2 months

2009-04-24T23:16:00.001-05:00

McGwire and his tie

2009-04-14T22:26:00.004-05:00

McGwire tied his necktie for the first time on Easter Sunday. Goodness, I can't believe he is big enough for this already. How time flies by.

More Easter Pics

2009-04-14T22:18:00.002-05:00

Easter

2009-04-14T22:08:00.002-05:00

Addy's Shoes

Addyson's first Easter Basket

Addyson--2 month pictures

2009-04-07T10:38:00.004-05:00

I got a little "behind" on getting these pics done right at 2 months. She was more like 2 months & 3/4.....lol

Addyson---Smiling and Cooing at McGwire

2009-04-04T22:48:00.001-05:00

McGwire's Prized Possesion

2009-04-04T22:42:00.004-05:00

We took the kids to the Cardinals VS Redbirds game today. McGwire took his bat.......Tony LaRussa, Skip Schumaker and Albert Pujols autographed his bat.

Addyson---The Gator Hater

2009-03-25T18:01:00.002-05:00

Uncle Joe and Aunt Ray Ray sent Addyson a "gift"......so, Shane went to work and fixed it where she could wear it!

Random Pics of Addyson

2009-03-19T00:33:00.002-05:00

The "Lil Tigers"

2009-03-19T00:16:00.005-05:00

Shane coached McGwire's basketball team(the Tigers) this year. They were league champions and they also won the tournament championship! I had so much fun watching these little men play ball this year. I was scared that I would miss one of their games when I had Addyson. But, she was born on Tuesday and I made it to the game on that Friday. These little guys played their hearts out this year. I am sad that the season is over! Oh well, on to baseball....lol

The huddle before the game

Addyson getting some Papa love at the game

After the tournament championship game
McGwire is listening to his dad talking about him during the team party

Getting his trophy

Addyson's Dedication

2009-03-12T11:42:00.004-05:00

Sunday was Addyson's dedication at our church. There were 6 babies dedicated to the Lord. All of my immediate family and Shane's parents were there with us on this special day.

Addyson wore the gown that Karly and Kelsea wore in their dedication. It was handmade by me. It has all three girls initials embroidered on it.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

2009-03-04T14:19:00.002-06:00

Addyson had her 2 month check-up today. She weighed 10 pounds 5 1/2 ounces and she was 24 1/2 inches long. She is at the 22nd percentile for weight and the 95th for height. She had to get 3 shots....OUCH! She did very well though only a few seconds of tears. Dr. Kronenberg said she is doing great!

She had no idea what was about to happen!

Update on Addyson

2009-02-19T07:42:00.002-06:00

I took Addyson today for another weigh-in. She weighed in at 10 pounds even. Dr. Kronenberg said that was great and that he would see us at her 2 month check-up. Yay! No more weekly weight checks. She is doing very well. She has started to smile and coo at us when we are talking to her. It's so sweet! I just can't believe that she is 6 weeks old already. Time flies by!

Go Tigers

2009-02-10T21:31:00.002-06:00

We took the kids to the Tigers Basketball game a couple of weeks ago.

They had a very good time!

Addyson slept through the entire game...lol

Silly sisters

Happy Girl

2009-02-10T21:27:00.001-06:00

Weekly "weigh-in"

2009-02-05T23:36:00.003-06:00

Addyson went for her weekly weigh-in yesterday. She weighed 9 pounds and 7 3/4 ounces....Only 1/4 ounce away from her birth weight......YAY! She has to go back in 2 weeks for another check. Dr. K said that she still looks great! He just wants to keep a check on her weight gain.

Doctor's Visit

2009-01-31T00:24:00.002-06:00

Addyson had to go back to the doctor yesterday for a weight check. She weighed 9 pounds 3 ounces. The doctor was still unhappy with her weight gain. So, we have to go back in a week to check again. He said that she still looks great...he just wants to keep an eye on her weight.

I finally took Kelsea yesterday for her 4 year check-up (she turned 4 in June...ugh) She weighed 39 pounds and was 43 inches tall. She is in the 60th percentile for weight and 90th for height.

Addyson--3 weeks old

2009-01-28T23:46:00.000-06:00

Addyson's 2 week pictures

2009-01-24T16:55:00.004-06:00

I can't believe she is already 2 weeks old. She went to see Dr. Kronenberg for her 2 week check-up. He said she is looking great. She weighed in at 9 pounds even and was still 22 1/4 inches long. He wants her to come back next week for a weight check...she is still not back up to her birth weight. He said it's not uncommon for bigger babies to take a little longer to gain back up to their birth weight. Other than her weight, she is doing wonderful. She is sleeping 9 hours or more every night...which is such a blessing! She is such a good baby too. She hardly ever cries. We are so blessed to have such a healthy, wonderful baby!

Addyson's First Bath

2009-01-19T23:16:00.003-06:00

Addyson's cord finally fell off.....so, she got her first bath.

She was not a fan of the tub!

Addyson's Doctor Visit

2009-01-12T17:16:00.004-06:00

Addyson went to see Dr. Kronenberg today. She was a little jaundiced. He said that it wasn't too bad and that a little sunlight should clear it up. She weighed 9 lbs and 1 oz. He said she should start gaining back up to her birth weight within the next couple of weeks. Kelsea went with us and she was such a good big sister. I don't think she has ever behaved better at the Dr.'s office.

Addyson Kate Dickson

2009-01-08T09:27:00.004-06:00

Addyson Kate

January 6, 2009

1:00 pm

9 lbs. 8 oz

22 1/4"

Mommy with all of her "babies"

Merry Christmas

2008-12-26T09:05:00.003-06:00

We had a wonderful Christmas. The kids made out like bandits! After opening all the gifts, Kels yelled out, "This is the BEST Chwistmas EVER!" McGwire got a PS3. He was thrilled! He has been wanting one for quite a while now.

Oh, how she loves Hannah Montana!

Kelsea having a wonderful time tearing open her "loot"

Yay! A Pink DS!

Baby Addyson

2008-12-23T20:52:00.003-06:00

I went to the doctor yesterday and they set the date for induction. Baby Addyson should make her debut on January 6th....that is unless she decides to grace us with her presence earlier (which by the way, I would be TOTALLY ok with). She is measuring almost 2 weeks ahead....so it sounds like we will be getting another 8 pounder or so. As far as I know, we have everything ready for her. I am so anxious....I have been very uncomfortable the past couple of weeks....so, I'm anticipating these next couple of weeks to CREEP by....ugh. But I know that she will definitely be worth the wait.

More Christmas Pics

2008-12-21T21:50:00.003-06:00

The Nursery

2008-12-21T21:39:00.004-06:00

My wonderful mother came into town this past week and stayed and worked like crazy. She painted the nursery, arranged furniture, cleaned the house, did laundry and cleaned out our garage. She was a godsend!

The bedding....I just love elephants!
Changing Table......Mom is painting some canvases to put on the wall here. She did an awesome painting with the baby's name on it for her door.....the flash put a glare on it.....I will try to get a better pic of it later!

We put her comforter on the wall next to her closet.

It's Christmas Time!

2008-12-05T23:16:00.002-06:00

McGwire LOVES to decorate for Christmas.....he hounded us for about 2 weeks to put up the tree.

Every year Karly gets the Santa hat puts it on her head and stuffs herself so she can be "Mrs. Claus"

Second Grade Scientist

2008-11-24T08:39:00.003-06:00

McGwire had to do a science experiment at school this past Friday. He did such a good job. I would never have dreamed that he would be so confident and speak so well in front of all of his classmates. He called his experiment "black magic". He took a coffee filter and made a black dot in the center with a black "magic" marker. Then, he took a dropper with water and dropped a couple of drops of water on the dot. We watched as the water made the black dot spread all over the filter all the while changing several different colors. I thought it was very cool! I was very proud of him.

McGwire's Party

2008-11-17T22:14:00.002-06:00

McGwire had his birthday party at Incredible Pizza. He had a wonderful time. He had around 20 of his closest friends in attendance.

Cheesin' with his cake....what a silly boy!
Make a wish!

Sticking his finger in the cake....family tradition!

Getting ready to dig into all those gifts!

Baby Shower

2008-11-17T21:46:00.004-06:00

Dava, Mom, Tiffany, JoDana and Tara gave me and Baby Addyson a wonderful shower! We had such a great time! The food was wonderful. I had a lot of fun spending time with my friends and family. Thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts and for coming to spend this time with me!

Jill with Baby Isabelle...she is so adorable....she makes me REALLY want Addyson to hurry and get here!

Emily, Mom, Dava and Brooke

Dakota, Stephanie, Sarah, Paula and Morgan

Tara made this absolutely adorable diaper cake for me.....I'm so proud of how creative she is!

I just loved the cake......cute and yummy!

Happy Birthday McGwire!

2008-11-14T22:19:00.003-06:00

McGwire turned 8 years old today! Ugh....I can't believe it. It makes me so sad to think that he is already so big. These 8 years have literally flown by for me. He is such a little man now. He was so proud......he stood up next to me and he was almost to my shoulders! He said, "Look, Mom at how BIG I am now!"

(just a few pics of him opening his gifts)

He opened his gifts right after he got ready for school....7:30 am. He looks so tired!

This is probably my favorite gift he got......It is a Radio Controlled car that is zero gravity.....it drives up the walls and ceiling......so cool!

Gotta love the Spiderman pj's.

A miniature golf game for the Wii

"Sweet, Tiger Woods"

Better Ultrasound Pics

2008-11-06T21:20:00.000-06:00

Addyson Kate

2008-11-05T17:47:00.000-06:00

We had our 4-D ultrasound today. It was so amazing to see all of Addyson's little features and to try and figure out who she looks like. She weighs 3 lbs. 14 oz.....a big girl!

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T22:21:00.000-05:00

We took the kids down our street to a Trunk or Treat. Then, we went to Papa and Mema's house.....where they filled their bags to capacity.

The CUTEST Joker EVER!

Batman, Hannah Montana and The Joker

Batman and the Joker....Facing off!

Hannah Montana...looking quite adorable.

Batman looking like he's ready to fight evil!

Hallelujah Night @ TPC

2008-10-25T20:36:00.001-05:00

Tonight was Hallelujah night at church. The kids had tons of fun jumping on the moon bounce and playing all the games. They came home with tons of "loot".

McGwire was a basketball player, Karly was Hannah Montana and Kels was Sleeping Beauty.

Emily was a cute 'lil poodle.

Abby and Kels were "twins". They were so happy to look alike!

Brady was Captain Jack Sparrow

Presley was the cutest little skunk ever.

Crazy Day at School

2008-10-25T20:31:00.001-05:00

The kids had "Crazy Day" at school Friday. McGwire was sick and didn't get to go. But Karly got all decked out........she was hilarious! (of course, Kels had to get in the pic)

Baby Luke Ellis

2008-10-19T22:00:00.000-05:00

Our good friends, David and Leslie Ellis had their baby boy last Tuesday. His name is Samuel "Luke". We took the kids up to the hospital to visit him Tuesday evening.

Karly got to hold him first. She did NOT want to give him up for ANYONE!

Baby Luke! Isn't he just precious?
McGwire was practicing his big brother skills.
Of Course baby Kelsea had to hold him too. She was all into it! Ever since, she asks me EVERY day..."Mommy, is baby Addyson coming out today?"
The kids were goofing off in the lobby around the fountain!

Chauntay's Wedding

2008-10-19T21:52:00.000-05:00

McGwire was in Ryan and Chauntay's wedding last weekend in Nashville. He looked so handsome in his tuxedo.

UT Fans

2008-10-19T21:50:00.001-05:00

McGwire and Karly got ready for school and wound up matching.

Karly's 6th Birthday

2008-10-07T20:36:00.000-05:00

Karly had her 6th birthday party at Incredible Pizza. She had such a good time.

Mommy's Lil Chef

2008-10-07T20:28:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween

2008-10-07T20:26:00.000-05:00

Kelsea Jaymes

2008-10-04T21:48:00.000-05:00

Kelsea Jaymes--Papaw finally caught her and got a good pic of her!

McGwire's New Glasses

2008-09-23T16:36:00.000-05:00

McGwire had to go to the eye doctor yesterday. He had to get glasses. He is so proud of them. I think he looks too cute in them!

Kelsea Lifting Weights

2008-09-15T22:25:00.000-05:00

We were walking through Dick's Sporting Goods a couple of weeks ago and Kelsea found a couple of one pound weights. She walked over to the weight bench, laid down and started lifting her weights. She was so into it. It was too funny. She was grunting and groaning.

Our New Puppy

2008-09-15T22:22:00.000-05:00

We just got a new puppy. Her name is Macy. She is a weimaraner. Macy is the sweetest little puppy. She loves the kids. She has the prettiest blue eyes.

Kelsea's Surgery

2008-09-15T22:18:00.001-05:00

Kelsea has a disorder that causes her to walk on her tip toes. She had to go in to have Botox injections in her calves and feet. She did really well. Now she walks normally most of the time.

She was so proud of her gown and name tag.

She took E.T. with her.....He got a cool gown as well.

High School Musical on Ice

2008-09-15T10:57:00.000-05:00

What a cutie!

We took the kiddos to see High School Musical on Ice. It was so much fun. They sang and had a great time! I even had a good time....I love High School Musical...Shhhh....haha

I had to sneak this pic of Kels.....she hates to have her picture taken. She had no idea I was taking it.

The Delta Fair-2008

2008-09-15T10:44:00.000-05:00

We took the kids to the Delta Fair last week. We checked them out of school early. They had the best time. Kelsea had never ridden a ride before (other than the carousel at the mall). She loved it.....she wasn't scared at all. Karly was a daredevil. She rode every ride that she was tall enough to ride....even if McGwire was too scared to ride. McGwire did great until he rode the pirate ship. It made him sick and scared him too.....so he was a little leary to ride the "bigger" rides after that.

First Day of School 2008

2008-09-15T10:38:00.000-05:00

Karly started the First Grade this year. Her teachers' name is Ms. Samuelson.
McGwire started Second Grade this year. His teachers' name is Ms. Kinder.

Family Vacation 2008-Pensacola Beach

2008-09-15T09:57:00.000-05:00

Most every year we take our family vacation to Pensacola Beach, FL.

We love it there! The kids have so much fun on the beach. These are just a few of the pictures from our trip this year. Baby Kelsea

Karly

McGwire

Kelsea's Birthday June 2007

2007-09-11T10:46:00.000-05:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Kelsea
Blow out that candle Girl!
It's a Dickson Tradition to stick your finger in the cake before it's cut!

Kels had such a great birthday!

Vacation 2007

2007-09-11T10:14:00.000-05:00

Just admiring the view!
Karly was diligently searching for seashells!
Shane and I at Peg Leg Pete's
Shane and McGwire took in a round of golf!
They happened upon an alligator on the golf course.....YIKES!

Kelsea absolutely loved playing in the sand!
I wonder how many shells I will find?
Karly loved soaking up the rays
My little ones just enjoying the waves!
Kelsea's backside.....HaHa

McGwire and Karly....they had so much fun in the ocean!

My sweet girls....Karly and Kelsea.....Daddy took them down to the water to check it out!