Newborn Photos...

We wanted to share a few more of Addison Kate's photos from her Newborn Photoshoot. We can't believe just how different she already looks from when we took these pictures...

She definitely has the same juicy lips!!! What an angel :)

Mother's Day...

My first Mother's Day...just typing those words makes my eyes well up with tears.

 Last year for Mother's Day, I received a box of chocolate covered strawberries with this note...

What a difference a year makes. This year, I received this note...

This note was tucked sweetly in these two dozen tulips...

My heart EXPLODED when I read the card and of course I balled my eyes out too :)

All I wanted to do on my first Mother's Day was spend every single moment with my greatest gift...

And that is exactly what we did! We snuggled, kissed, played, and even hung out in the backyard while Daddy mowed the yard.

Daddy had a fun treat for me that involved these ingredients...

We made molds of Addi Kate's hands and feet...

Then Daddy and Addi surprised me with this VERY special gift...

My first Mother's Day was every thing I could have imagined. I will cherish the memories I made with my family that day forever.

I am so thankful for my sweet girl and I love that God chose ME to be her Mommy.

Birth Announcements...

We FINALLY sent out Addi Kate's birth announcements this week. Yes, we know she's already 3 months old, but birth announcements were a must for this little miracle girl. 

And we LOVED how they turned out...

We are SO thankful for you Addison Kate!

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

Look who decided to roll over!!! So proud of our girl :)

That Smile...

I had no idea just how much I would be in love with this little girl...NO IDEA!!! And her smile is contagious! Our girl is always smiling :)

We started off the week giving her a bath in her big girl bath tub...

This girl LOVES bath time, which makes it so much fun for us too!

Litsa does a great job of sending me pictures of Addi during the day while I'm at work. This next picture is my new favorite picture of my girl...

She looks like she's ready to go golfing with Daddy...and I love it :) Her eyes just sparkle when she's smiling.

Addi also hit another milestone this week. She's able to really lift her head when she's having tummy time...

She's also rolled over a few times...from her stomach to her side to her back.  I need to try and catch her on video. Addi Kate is growing up WAY TOO FAST!!! 

We celebrated Pops birthday this weekend so Addi sent him a special message...

We just can't get enough of that smile :)

3 Month Birthday Hat...

We are keeping with our monthly birthday tradition and had a little photo shoot with Addi in her 3 month birthday hat...

Addi was so much fun and it seemed as if she posed for me this time...

She is getting SO big that I think I'll have to get a bigger size when I order her hat next month!

And it wouldn't be an honest post if I didn't include this next picture...

I know Sweetheart...We are pretty sad that you are growing up so quickly too :(

Happy Birthday Addison: 3 months

Addison,

Today is April 27, 2013 and you are 3 months old. You are the happiest baby girl and you bring joy into our lives every single day. We are so thankful God answered our prayers and we are so proud to be your parents.

I feel as if I say this each month, but we are LOVING this stage of your life. You are even more alert and seem to recognize your Mommy and Daddy. I think you are going to be an animal lover because you are mesmerized by Kodi and Jilly's dogs too. You would sit in front of the television watching Nick Jr., if we would let you. You are attracted to bright colors and started to reach out and grab the mobile on your pack-n-play. Daddy took this video clip of you this week as you discovered you could touch objects in front of you...

Your 3 month well visit isn't until next week, but I would guess you are close to 14 pounds now. You have just about out-grown the little plastic tub we are bathing you in and we will probably switch to a bigger tub this week. You LOVE bath time and will let us get your head and face wet while smiling the entire time. The pool and beach are going to be so much fun with you this year.

Your hair has started to grow and you have the cutest pieces of long hair on the crown of your head. You don't mind that I put bows on your head with each of your outfits...although Daddy would rather you not wear them at all. I guess you'll get to decide what you like best when you are old enough to know better.

I went back to work this month and it was probably the hardest thing I've had to do so far...leaving you in the care of someone else. But, I know you are in good hands and it has made my time home with you even sweeter.

Daddy took you to the grocery store and to get his hair cut for the first time. He kept bragging about how good you were...smiling, observing your surroundings, and being just a little angel. You are definitely your Momma's daughter...you love to shop!

We think you are cutting your first tooth (or teeth). You are drooling EVERYWHERE and trying to put anything and everything in your mouth. It's a good thing Mommy has a TON of bibs for you to wear :)

You've started to gain more control of your head and your neck muscles have gotten stronger. We like putting you in your Bumbo and you are able to really lift up your head during tummy time on the Boppy. I'm afraid it won't be long until you are able to sit up on your own.

We honestly can't imagine our lives getting any better...you made our wait so worth it sweet girl!

We love you more than the world Addison Kate!

Happy Three Month Birthday!