2011 Photo Album

Banks 2011 Photo Album

Addy's Art Work 2010-2011

Catch up whirlwind!

Wow!  I can't believe it's been so long since we have posted to the blog.  There has been so much going on in the Banks' household.  First we are excited and very proud of Eric who accepted a job with Dover Corporation as Director of Operations.  Eric has been working there since February while we anxiously try to sell the house.  We will be relocating to Mentor, OH area soon, we hope!

We also announced that The Bank's family will be welcoming a new member of our family Aug 13th, 2012.  We are excited to find out what our baby will be.  Addyson is thrilled to be a big sister.  So far baby is healthy.  Looking forward to big Ultra Sound April 6th!

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Addyson has been doing awesome at school. She is such a big girl now.  She decided last weekend she wanted to wear big girl underwear so off went the diapers and here we go.  1 week later we finally had more success.  Sunday she made it 3 times in the potty and only one accident!  Jelly  Beans and Stickers are her favorite reward.  Addyson loves posing for pictures, singing and dancing.  She was super excited to see her Daddy this weekend after 2 weeks!  Wonderful.

Also in our free time :), I decided to sell Thirtyone Products on the side for fun! I love the bags and am excited to share them with friends and family, as well as make new friends.  Christina's Thirty One Site

We are praying for some great news for our home and other family milestones.  Hope everyone's spring is off to a good start!

Family Pictures Oct 2011

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Happy Birthday Addyson! 11-12-2011

It's hard to believe that 2 years ago today Eric and I were blessed with our wonderful daughter Addyson.  It has been such a joy to see her learn and grow.  It amazes me that a child can be born knowing nothing and before your eyes every day they learn new things from rolling over, to walking and talking. Amazing the little sponges they are.  Today we will be taking Addyson to do one of her favorite things, jump in a bounce house with her friends and then Olive Garden for dinner.  So excited to see all the fun things she has ahead of her.  We love you very much Addy!


Some of Addy's favorite things now:
Abby Cadabby
Strawberry Shortcake and Bubble Guppies shows
Doing things on her own
Pasta and of course Chicken and French Fries
Playing Hide and Seek with her Dad
Going Shopping... thank you Aunt Alyssia :)
Singing songs, especially BINGO and Listen to the Water
Loves books and legos
Loves her doggies, Duncan and Layla


Addyson is:
Walking/running and jumping
Starting to learn to use the Potty on her own
Going to Montessori School
Speaking in 3-5 word sentences
Can count to 11
Sings the ABC song
Knows the colors red, green, orange, blue, yellow, white, black, purple and pink. brown

Addyson just born 11-12-2009

Addyson at 1!

at Monkey Joe's with her friends celebrating

Getting ready for cake.... @ 2 we are harder to get pictures of....

At Home Montessori News: The Montessori Philosophy

This is a really nice article on the Montessori Philosophy 

At Home Montessori News: The Montessori Philosophy: To liberate the child we must reform the environment, and reform the world. This is a necessity if we are to have life at its highest develo...

Addyson Growing Up

Addyson has recently switched to the Cosmic Montessori school.  The transition was a little harder than we anticipated  but a month later she has settled in really well.  She is already counting to 11, singing all kinds of songs including the ABC song and showing more consistency with her manners.  She is so cute when she says, "thank you mama" or "yes please"! It is so wonderful to see her learn and grow.

Addyson's first day at school, October

At school they are busy with the Practical Life lessons of mirror washing, table-washing and chair washing, which lay the groundwork for future work in language and math.  The main purpose of these activities is to increase concentration and focus as well as to refine motor skills.  We saw a video of Addy doing her first chair scrubbing exercise; she loves working with water.  Addyson is doing peg work below.


Addyson is also turning into quite the performer.  She asks for certain clothes and sings all kinds of songs.Below Addyson is ready to go shopping.  All accessories and expressions are completely Addyson's choice :)

Addyson performing last night for Eric and I.  She makes us laugh and brings so much joy! Stay tuned for more of her exciting times!