Fun things

Addison has already started doing some fun things. It is so amazing to watch her grow and to experience seeing all the changes in her life. I know there are SO many more things that she will be doing soon...I just hope I get them all on camera. I don't know if I mentioned- James bought me a new FAST camera for my birthday. I swear it is the BEST birthday present ever.

We were able to take Addison on her first little road trip to Jackson. James' mom and step dad were driving through, so we drove up so they could see little Addison. We had a great time visiting with them. I must say, Addison had a great day too.

Addy has started taking blankets, fingers, her shirt...etc. and pulling them up to her mouth. She even does it in her sleep. After three times of moving the blanket away from her face (to avoid her being suffocated) I finally gave up.

Earlier in my blogging you might remember Addison SCREAMING through her baths. Now, mommy has the job of entertaining while daddy gives her the bath. As you can see, I am obviously boring her.

Addison has been doing so good sitting up (with help) that I pulled out her Bumbo for the first time. She was not sure about it at first, but after it helped her to poop 2 times in a day (which is a record for her lately), she has gotten used to it. We have now nicknamed it the "pooping chair."

The MOST fun development that Addison has started is giving that HUGE GUMMY SMILE. Every time she does it, it completely melts my heart. It is the absolute BEST feeling in the world when Addy smiles at us.

James and I are SO excited for Halloween. We will be sure to take tons of pictures!

Addison's Blessing Weekend

This past weekend was amazing. Addison had her baby blessing at church. James's step mom, Kim, was able to come down for the blessing as well as my best friend Meghan and her husband Josiah. It was a great weekend. Addison was such a good baby all weekend- she made her mommy and daddy very proud. James was able to give her the baby blessing and it was beautiful. He did a great job. I was so proud that both of them were mine. Here are a few shots from the day.

Addison wore the same blessing dress that I wore when I was blessed.

Her little shoes.

At the church after the blessing.

James, Kim and Addison

This was everyone (minus Meghan and Josiah) that was at the blessing. My uncle Tyler and aunt Kalee and their 6 kids, James's step mom Kim, my brother Graham and his family, sister Kerstin and her family, brother Justin, my parents, and both sets of my grandparents.

Addison and her Magraw and great grandmas.

Addison and her Magraw and Papa. Notice that Addison is SCREAMING. She was not a fan of the picture taking.

Us with Meghan and Josiah.
My mom makes all the grand kids their own quilt. She finished Addison's and gave it to her on her blessing day. It is perfect. My mom is so talented.

The day was wonderful and very busy. It wore Addison and her Papa out, so they took a nap together once things calmed down.

Never a dull moment...

I always thought being the mother that I would be the one teaching my child new things. I think Addison has taught me way more over the past 11 weeks. First lesson I have learned...there is never a dull moment. James and I have had so much fun with Addison over the past few weeks. Here is an update on a few things. Addison ended up having colic and acid reflux. On top of that, she got her days and nights mixed up- so most nights we would not go to bed until 2 in the morning. About a week ago we decided it was time to get her on a good routine. We are very excited that Addy is now sleeping during night time hours, and she is sleeping by herself in her cradle. Here are some pictures we have taken over the past few weeks.

She likes to look at us like we are crazy. We get this look very often.

Before she started sleeping by herself, Addison and the swing became very good friends.

This is what happens when you ask daddy to get the baby ready in the morning. Yes, I did have to change her socks:)

Addison likes sitting in her vibrating rocker. She really likes looking at the bugs that hang from it.

For Magraws birthday all the grand kids went to paint a piece and decorated a platter for mom. The three older grand kids made flowers out of their hands. Addison got to use her feet to make a butterfly.

Addison's first experience with paint.

I was surprised how well she did.

I am not sure why Addison would end up like this during her naps.

2 months old

She is slowly becoming a bigger fan of bath time with daddy.

This is what happens when you ask daddy to put Addison down for a nap. Addison ended up putting daddy down for a nap. I guess he was talking too much.

Addison loves play time with daddy. They are both too cute to watch.