This has been the new book I am currently reading. Trying my hardest to parent my sweet second born to his full potential! Addison has recently been saying things like, "You dop (read: stop) it Mommy" when he is asked to stop something. He says it with such passion and conviction.. it is really all i can do to now start busting up with laughter at my sweet little one. I have found that being home with him this summer and being super consistent is changing his little attitude.

The Alter(SUPER)matt's....

To round out our night of laughter.. we thought we'd show you what we might look like if we were super heros.. and yes.. same night... Addison is not in the picuters as he was sleeping!

Love, The Altermatt's

How Do YOU Spend Your Friday Nights?!

With one in bed (poor Addison missed out on our eventful evening) and one lil girl who missed her nap that day... what would YOU do? Adam started using Melea as his "weights" to do some exercises. I grabbed the camera, and who knew?! It turned into a fabulous hour of silliness and laughter...

Here Adam is using Melea for some arm curls....

And next.. Adam doing some military presses... and leg lifts...and push ups...

We hope YOU enjoyed your Friday as much as we did! Yea for the weekend!!!

It's Almost Christmas!!!

Okay.. so i am finally updating our blog! Yea!!! It is about time!

So, here is what the Altermatt's have been up to lately...

We decorated our tree this weekend!!!

Here we are picking out the tree...

And here is Melea and Adam at the tree farm... Melea was so excited because Grandma and Grandpa bought her her very own tiny tree for her room! And, it had "snow" on it. Melea got to pick out ornaments.. which were pink.. of course.. and then decorate all by herself. She would NOT let Addison help, and barely let Adam help her... Here she is all big and cute and happy with her tree! And then.. this is Addison's contribution to the decorating of the tree. He was cracking us up as he put his lil pile on the tree. He would walk over for a new ornament, run to "his spot" and throw it on top of the others.. it was too much. I love that spot in the tree!And lastly.. Addison standing by "his" spot on the tree. He was getting upset that we were laughing (how could we not?!) and did not like being laughed at. But, it is a priceless picture!!!! May your Christmas season be blessed!!!!

Ode to My Sister...

Oh how I love my sister! She recently watched my two sweet ones for a few days to give me a much needed "Mommy Vacation" with my very best friend, Sarah. I LOVE that I can leave Melea and Addison with my sister and do not worry about them for one second. My kids ADORE their Aunt Jenn and Uncle Joel.. and I do too! I love you sis!

Woo-Hoo Jen!!!

We are VERY proud of Adam's sister, Jen, who is currently on tour with Nine Inch Nails... touring with them up in Canada... nice job. Stay safe and we love you!!!

Censored!!!

Look it's two sweet boys! This is Addison (on the right) and his great friend Gavin. We had a blast hanging out in Pismo with our friends Brittany and Garrett.. this was just one of our great photos! Hope it makes you laugh as much as it did us!!!

Adam: Age 2 Melea: Age 3 Addison: Age 1

Do you see the resemblance? My kids look EXACTLY like their Daddy.

I digress.. Here are some more shots from Pismo! Enjoy!!!