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Addison Kate is 1 month old!

Addie Kate is 1 month old and is as cute as can be!  She is such an easy baby (other than wanting to feed every 2 hrs).  At her one month check up she was 21.5 inches long (75%), weighed … Continue reading

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Alter Girls

10 days old…Miss Addie Kate is doing well! She eats and sleeps… Her jaundice levels are back to normal and she is growing so much.  She has big blue eyes and blonde lashes/brows.  Jada is adjusting to her perfectly, and … Continue reading

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God’s Gift- Addison Kate Alter

Addison Kate Alter was born on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 12:09am.  She weighed 6 oz 5 lbs and 20 inches long.  She came over 3 weeks early (36 weeks and 3 days gestation).  My water broke at 4am on … Continue reading

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Pregnancy Photos of Addison Kate

These photos are taken at 35 weeks gestation in Austin, TX… by Peary Photography!                        

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Photos from Lauren and Hunter’s Wedding 4/30/11

                   

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June 13th in ATX

It’s so hard to believe that we are moved into our new rental home in downtown Austin.  I’m excited to try the city life in Austin, as we have really enjoyed it in Chicago.  Although, I already miss our house … Continue reading

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Family Photos from Emily and Ben’s Wedding

Huntsville, Alabama- April 2011

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Feliz Cinco De Mayo

It’s hard to believe it’s already May, and I didn’t post in April.  April flew by for the us, but we had a wonderful month.  Emily (my sister from AL) and Ben married in AL the first weekend in April.  … Continue reading

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Maui, Hawaii

Hawaii was amazing!  Thank God for Grandparents…we missed Jada, but loved our time together.  We stayed in Wailea at the Marriott Resort for 8 days.  We went on a catamaran, snorkel, whale and dolphin watched, watched sunsets, and did a … Continue reading

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Dave’s first 1/2 Marathon- Austin, TX

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It’s a Girl!

Yes, we are thrilled to announce that Jada will have a little sister!  We are getting close to finding a name, but aren’t quite sure yet on the middle name.  I’m looking forward to painting a room pink, and sharing … Continue reading

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Breckenridge, CO with the Hawkins

Emily, Dave, Elizabeth, and Dad skate skiing on the golf course.  It was Emily and Dave’s first time, and they loved it!  Jada and I went sledding on the trails.  Jada fell asleep…       Jada and BeBe started … Continue reading

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Surgery was a success…

Thank you for your sweet comments and prayers.  The cerclage is complete, and I’m on my way to full recovery.  Baby Alter is doing well, and we hope to find out if it’s a girl or boy on Feb. 21st. … Continue reading

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We are having a baby!

It’s true, Jada will be a big sister this summer.  We are expecting a baby August 2nd.  I’m 12 weeks, and I feel like I could run a marathon compared to the first time.  I’m delivering in Austin, and we’ll … Continue reading

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Music Lessons and Shedd Aquarium

Jada’s 1st music lesson.  James is sitting next to her.  She enjoyed the guitar, instruments, dancing and singing.  Her lessons are 45 minutes every Friday morning.       Dave, Jada and I went to the Shedd Aquarium this Saturday.  … Continue reading

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Christmas in Austin

Jada looking for Santa out the window on Christmas Eve.  Santa came and brought her a toy and a silver sleigh bell.  She was scared of him, but we managed to get a couple of cute pictures. Below are a … Continue reading

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El Dorado Hills, CA with Nana and Grandpa

Dave, Jada and I celebrated Christmas with the Alters in California, and Grandpa showed Jada the tradition of Hanukah for the first time.  We also went to the train station, which Jada climbed in and out of the old trains and played with … Continue reading

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Aspen, Colorado 2010

                Dave and I had a fabulous time in Aspen, CO this December with several Kellogg friends.  Dave skied all 5 days we were there, and I skied 3.  Although we enjoyed our … Continue reading

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Jada’s First Snow…

The snow is beautiful, but so cold!  Jada and I are learning new forms of entertainment due to the freezing weather… We built snowballs and went to the Children’s Museum today! She loved all the exploration at the grocery store, … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2010

Happy Thanksgiving to all! We’ve had a fabulous week in Austin celebrating Thanksgiving with family.  My dad and sister flew in from Colorado, my grandmother from Ft. Worth, and the Peary family all came to see Jada.  We hope to … Continue reading

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