18 Months

I guess I accidentally skipped the 15 months update! Onto a year and a half!

I have probably said this every time, but time just flies by so fast! Yet, I can hardly remember life before Addison! She's just such a blessing to our lives :)

Our girl is quite busy these days! At 18 months she:
* Loves to play outside
* Loves to be at the pool
* Is getting a little more picky with food and will throw her food on the floor in protest
* Has 12 teeth and working on 2 more
* Is about 24 pounds
* Loves being tickled
* Likes to run everywhere and gives her mother a heart attack
* Knows about 5-10 words (mama, dada, hi, up, ball, shoe, more, help)
* Loves reading books
* Will find the remote in any room and do her best to take it
* Loves to brush her teeth...or I should say eat the toothpaste
* Has moved into a toddler bed
* Likes to follow big kids around
* Is a major daddy's girl!
* Wears 2T clothes and about to move into 3T
* Wears a size 5/6 shoe
* Takes one 2 hour nap
* Sleeps from 8pm-7am (ish)

She keeps us on our toes, but we wouldn't have life any other way!

12 months!

ONE YEAR OLD!!!

How did that happen so fast?!

I'm a little late on this update. We had family in town to celebrate Addison's birthday. We had a blast with Aunt Amy, cousin Colton, Opa, Nanny, and Nanny Rose. We are super blessed that they made the trip down here to celebrate!

At 12 months Addison is...
* Walking with assistance
* Clearly saying "Mama" and "Dada" and knows what they mean
* Eating pretty much anything offered...but still LOVES fruit
* Plays peek-a-boo
* Getting into EVERYTHING!
* Very curious about new things
* Plays with other kiddos
* Napping twice a day...sometimes one
* Drinking out of sippy cups
* 20 lbs 8 ounces
* 30 and 3/4 inches
* One happy girl!

We couldn't have been more blessed with the first year with our girl! We can't wait to see what this next year has to hold!

11 months!

She's almost one!

WAAAAAAH!

Brian and I were talking the other day and said that we're going to blink and she'll be 18!

It's hard to believe how much a little baby can change in 11 months! I remember thinking, when she was really little, I can't wait for her to get bigger! And now I wish she would be really little again!

Lesson learned- enjoy every moment.

At 11 months Addison...
* is feeding herself most meals
* is drinking less and less formula...getting ready for milk!
* LOVES fruit
* is starting to like veggies less
* knows when she isn't supposed to get into something (getting onto the fireplace)
* says "mama" "dada" "baba"
* can wave
* can clap (has been for a while)
* can stand on her own for a second or two (just started this!)
* has lots of personality!
* is starting to throw tantrums
* sleeps from about 7:30pm- 6:30am
* takes 2 naps
* hardly sits still

We just love our little peanut!

10 months!

We are in double digits now :(

She's getting to be such a big little person!

We all can't wait for Addison's first Christmas! She's already trying to open the presents :) She loves paper!

At 10 months she:
* Still loves all food!
* Is starting to eat off mommy's plate too!
* Crawls very fast
* Is "cruising"
* Babbles some "ma" "da" "ba" but doesn't have any meaning just yet...
* Loves chasing the kitties
* Still loves her bath time
* Likes to turn the pages in books when we read to her
* Knows what "no" means
* Is testing boundaries
* Can still wear 12 month clothes, but is about to move into 18 months

We just can't get enough of our girl!

Her mama is really looking forward to have 2 weeks off with her!

Merry Christmas everyone!

9 months!

Tonight, I told Addison that 9 months ago she had just spent 9 months in my belly! 

I don't think I'll ever forget the first time I saw her sweet little face! 

At 9 months she's doing some crazy things! She...

* Is pulling up and standing!

* Is slowly "cruising" around on things

* Is getting her first 2 bottom teeth (they just barely broke through the gums...but they are almost there!)

* Is getting into anything and everything- especially pulling down all the movies!

* Loves seeing her Dada when he gets home...but pretends to be shy when he smiles at her :)

* Loves eating her puffs! 

* Loves Mama's phone & Face Timing family 

* Is almost grown out of 12 months clothes......she's growing like a weed! 

* Loves the kitties...and pulling their hair 

I'm sure I'm missing a billion things, but those are the highlights! 

The 2nd picture down was actually the 1st picture I took, but it was too dark. I tried it again later, but she was already in her pajamas...oh well! It was tough trying to get a smile, even though she smiles all the time. 9 month old babies are distracted easily ;)

8 months!

Only 4 more months until she's 1! 

We've been pretty busy lately! Addison and I took our first road trip to my sisters' baby shower. She did great in the car! We also went to the pumpkin patch for the first time! Lots of firsts! 

Addison is also getting so big and changing every day! 

At 8 months Addison is...

* CRAWLING!!! 

* Almost 20 pounds

* Wearing 12 months clothes

* Sits up by herself very well

* Can move from a sitting position into crawling

* Still doesn't have any teeth

* Eating lots of different things, including chicken! 

* Still loving bath time! 

* Keeping mommy and daddy on their toes!

I'm sure there are lots of things I could include in the list, but those are the highlights. 

Onto the cute pictures :)

7 months!

Time really is flying now that I'm back at work.

Being a working mom really is the hardest thing in the world! All day I just long to be home with her! 

Ok. Pity party over. 

Addison really is just becoming so fun, and we just love watching her become a little person with lots of personality :)

At 7 months she: 

* is getting into the crawling stance and rocking back and forth, but not quite crawling yet 

* doesn't have any teeth

* is in 9-12 months clothing...footie pajamas are just about at 12 months 

* is starting to get more hair, but it's very blond so it's hard to see! 

* now likes squash :) and all solids she has tried 

* makes lots of squawking noises
* loves to blow raspberries :P
* loves to stand up while someone holds her hands
* loves to look at the phone and facetime with family
* sleeps 11 hours straight
* still loves bath time...she knows when bath time is coming too! She gets very excited!
* loves looking at the kitties and likes to "pet" them

I think I could write a book ;) but I'll spare you!

I checked in on her the other night before I went to bed and couldn't stop thinking about how much I love her. There is no other feeling or love like a parent has for their child!

Onto the cute pictures...I didn't catch any smiles this time :/ she had just woken up from a nap...but such is life with with a baby!

6 months!

It's her half birthday! Ahh!

How did time fly by so fast???

I was talking to Brian last night about Addison turning 6 months. It seems so crazy that just 6 months ago she was a little peanut in the hospital! How is it that they get so big so fast?!

I think I'll be saying that for the next 18 years...

At 6 months she is...
* able to flip from her tummy and her back
* starting to get the crawling motion with her legs...still hasn't figured out the arms
* is starting to figure out sitting up, but is still wobbly
* has started solids...she likes avocado, sweet potato, pears, banana, green beans...but not squash
* is interested in the kitties and likes to "pet" them
* makes lots of funny and cute noises...raspberries, huff and puffing, oinking
* stands up and bops up and down if mommy or daddy holds her hands
* starting to grow some peach fuzz on her head (we think it's going to be blond)
* very interested in everything and likes to put it all in her mouth!
* knows when bath time is coming and squeals in excitement
* falls asleep on her own at night and sleeps 10-12 hours straight (yey!)

I'm sure there is lots more I'm missing, but there are the highlights I can think of now!

5 months!

Every month that passes by I can't believe it! 

Addison is getting more and more personality each day! 

At 5 months she is...

* still trying to figure out how to roll from her belly to her back...and gets quite frustrated! 

* has tried rice cereal and avocado, but wasn't too thrilled with either

* is finding her voice

* loves her giraffe Gigi bought her

* is drooling up a storm! 

* likes to be busy and lets us know when she is bored! 

* doesn't really like the swing anymore...unless she's pretty drowsy 

* is in 6-9 months clothes....closer to 9 months clothes

* sleeping well...slept 12 hours one night! 

* is starting to bring up her knees...maybe getting the motion of crawling??

Our girl is getting big so fast! But we just love her to pieces :) 

A special thanks to my Pop Pop for the cute outfit! 

4 months

Each month I'm still shocked how big she gets so fast!

I'm off from work for the summer and really looking forward to the extra time with Addison :) 

Brian usually works 4 day weeks and I'm sure we'll have some fun on his 3 day weekends! 

At 4 months Addison...

* is starting the rolling over process but not quite there

* is able to grasp big objects with her hands

* is able to grasp her feet

* is sleeping in her crib 

* almost growing out of 6 months clothes

* almost over sleeping in the miracle blanket (she's escaping!)

* is drooling quite a bit (teething maybe?) 

* loves to look at her Daddy (Happy Father's Day!)

* loves to smile at people she meets 

* likes to use her binky more 

* loves to go on walks with Mommy 

* wants to be entertained most of the time

I wonder what she'll be doing in another month! She changes so much each month! 

Happy summer to all!

3 months

Already?!

I can't believe some days that I'm even a mom...yet alone to a 3 month old!

Addison is becoming really fun, though! She's starting to let her personality shine :)

I have 4 weeks left of work, and I'm really looking forward to spending the summer with little miss!

At 3 months Addison:
* still loves staring at the fan
* is starting to get more control over her hands
* puts her hands in her mouth often!
* is starting to enjoy baths and even splashing a bit
* is in 6-9 month clothes
* makes cute noises when she gets excited
* is sleeping through the night
* will play more on the play mat
* has chunky long legs!
* is getting better about being in her car seat in the car....just as long as the car is moving :)

We just love her to pieces!

2 months

I'm almost 2 weeks late, but better late than never!

I (Jenel) went back to work when Addison turned 8 weeks :( Everyone is adjusting now.

Our little lady is changing every day!

She...
* is more interactive
* is giving social smiles :)
* likes to stare at ceiling fans
* likes to look a the Van Gogh print in the living room
* loves to stare at light or flashing light
* is now 24 inches and about 12 pounds
* is now wearing 6 months footie pajamas

We just love her to pieces!

One month

It's hard to believe it has been a month already since our little lady entered this world!

Brian is still working like a mad man, but he is still enjoying his time with his mini-me when he comes home :)

I'm already worried about going back to work and I still have 4 weeks left on maternity leave. We are all adjusting and getting better at life with a baby.

Addison is...
Already good at holding her head up
In 0-3 months clothes because she's so long
Has a hard time keeping socks on because her feet are long too
Loves to fall asleep in her daddy's arms
Is becoming more alert during the day

2 weeks old!

Our sweet little lady turned 2 weeks old on Wednesday!

Already!

* She's outgrown some of her newborn clothes because of her long arms and legs.
* Her umbilical cord fell off a few days ago
* Monday she weighed 8lbs 7oz at the doctors
* We had our first real bath on Wednesday!

So much growing already in 2 weeks!

Just a few of my favs so far! There are too many cute pictures to choose from!

38 & 39 Weeks

One week to go!!!!

I saw the doctor on Friday and I was 1 and 1/2 cm dilated. We scheduled my induction date for 2/12 if she doesn't come before then....we shall see!

We feel pretty much ready in the sense that the house, etc. is prepared. I'm not so sure we are "ready" in our minds for what is to come!

I've picked up a nice cold this weekend and hope to shake it before I go into labor. Prayers please! I don't think I would be a happy camper with a stuffed up head and being in labor.

It'll be any day now!

I was trying to push her out...it didn't work...

Hopefully my next post will be about holding our precious girl :)

36 & 37 Weeks

We are full term!

I had a wonderful baby shower at work this week. My co-workers are great! We got a lot of adorable clothes and a bunch of gift cards. We were able to get a few last needed things with the gift cards we received and are very grateful!

We did get to do our maternity pictures last Sunday and they turned out beautiful! Our 36 week picture is from that photo shoot.

Other than that, we are just playing the waiting game now! We are ready to meet our little Miss Addison!

35 Weeks

I'm a week late in writing this.

My excuse is complete exhaustion!

We were supposed to have our maternity pictures done last week, which is why I didn't really do a "real" photo for 35 weeks. Another excuse, I know. We are one again today, and the sun is shining! I'm pretty confident we will have beautiful pictures this week :)

My best friend had her baby on Friday! I'm so excited for her and her husband! We got to meet their darling little girl last night. She is beautiful!

Now I can't wait to have my darling little girl!

We've met our pediatrician. So that's one more thing off the list! There are few things left to do. One major thing is to install the car seat base. I think we will try to do that today because Brian is going to be working on the weekends again starting next weekend. Well, until Addison arrives.

We are also nervous about that because he's working 2 hours away. However, our doctor doesn't seem to concerned yet. Nothing seems to be changing in likes of the baby coming. I guess we'll get a little more concerned once things start to change.

Here's the picture I took on Monday of my 35 week belly!

34 Weeks

We're getting closer!

I've been busy trying to get things ready for Addison's arrival! I still have quite a few things to do...but I guess we get done what can get done!

We have a doctors appointment on Friday. I think after this one I'll have to start going every week until she's born. I'm hoping they'll have some late afternoon appointments so I don't have to take any more days off from work.

One of the things that I've done was put the swing together. I can't wait to put her in it :)

Today I'm going to try to put the pack n' play together. I might also try to finish cleaning the car so we can install the car seat and put the window shades up. 

There's so much to do!!!! So little time!!!! 

Of course Brian has been working like crazy again. He's going to have to have off this coming Sunday though because we are getting our maternity pictures done! Hopefully I don't look like a beached whale lol 

Anyway...here's the picture from 34 weeks...I was lazy and didn't do a board this week. 

Happy New Year!

33 Weeks- Merry Christmas!

It's almost Christmas!

Brian and I were trying to get into the Christmas spirit this year...we were struggling a bit. Brian has been so busy this year that we haven't had a lot of time to do Christmas stuff. I finally convinced him to bring the tree down from the attic. I didn't put all the stuff I normally put on there, but we at least have a tree now!

I went to the doctors from my 33 week check up. I also had an ultrasound to check her heart. They didn't get good images when we had her 20 week anatomy scan. All is well with her heart! We also found out that she is going to take after her mom & dad's long legs! She's in the 80th percentile for the length of her legs and arms! I wonder how tall she'll be when she grows up...

Here's a picture we got from the ultrasound today.

I still think she's going to have her daddy's nose :)

Here's my bump picture for this week! I did it by myself...so it didn't turn out that great...

Here's another somewhat cool picture I tried...

Merry Christmas! I hope you have many blessings! 

32 Weeks

Busy!

That pretty much sums up life lately.

Brian has been working every day. He had a forced day off on Saturday which was great! We got some shopping done. Then he treated me to a prenatal massage, got Addison The Elf on the Shelf, and then took me to a movie! I was spoiled that day...and Addison is going to be spoiled by him too!

He's going to be such a great daddy :)

This week we have 2 child birthing classes. Yesterday's class was a little gross. I saw lots of pictures of other people that I never wanted to see....but I guess you have to be informed! Tomorrow night is our last class, thank goodness. We are exhausted!

I have 2 weeks off starting Saturday. Hopefully I can get most of the last minute things done before she comes. But I don't think we will ever be completely "ready". I'm hoping Brian will stop working on the weekends at the end of December and he can help me with some of the things I can't do. Plus, I want to spend some time with him before Addison comes :)

I didn't do our "usual" picture....but here's the belly!

That's my mom's favorite shirt :) She picked it out!