Addi Giggles...

Here is a little clip of our sweet angel giggling. It is the most PRECIOUS sound we've ever heard :)

And yes, that is Mommy making the silly sounds!

First Boat Ride...

Addi Kate had another FIRST...her first boat ride!! We took some of our family out on the boat to celebrate D-ma's birthday. The weather was perfect, the water was great, but Addi wasn't too sure of her experience. I honestly think the life jacket she wore was the main problem...it was a little too tight and not all that comfortable. Here she is with Pops right before we got on the boat...

And here she is in her car seat ready for departure!!

We docked at a local restaurant and had lunch...and of course took a few family photos...

Our family of THREE on our first boat ride!!!

We had such a great time and are so lucky we could spend this FIRST with our extended family.

FYI...on our next boat trip Addi will be sporting a little bigger life jacket :)

Pool Time...

Addi experienced her first pool day this past weekend!

She got all dolled up in her swimsuit from D-ma...

Then it was pool time...

We were so glad that she liked the pool especially because the water was a little cooler than her baths.

But it looks like our little beach baby is a pool baby too!

Daddy enjoyed pool time too...

He took our little girl on a tour of the pool in her new float...

And she even got a ride on Daddy's shoulders...

What a great day of pool time...

Does life get any better?

Roadside Flowers...

I've dreamed of taking my baby girl's picture in all the beautiful roadside flowers. On our way to Destin a few weeks ago, we saw a ton of pretty wildflowers on the side of the road.

It took a little convincing, but David finally gave in...

Such a pretty sight!!

Just another dream coming true.

4 Month Birthday Hat...

Here are a few sweet pictures of our birthday girl in her 4 month birthday hat...

Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Time needs to SLOW DOWN!!!!

Happy Birthday Addison: 4 months

Addison,

Today is May 25, 2013 and you are 4 months old. You have really shown us how playful and loving your personality is this month. We've even heard a few giggles this month and each one is the BEST sound in the entire world.

You've moved up to size 2 diapers and have started to drink only 6 ounce bottles (with a few 8 ounce bottles too). You are still the best sleeper although Mommy is feeling guilty for not putting you in your crib at night. You are snug as a bug in your Rock n Play right next to Mommy every night :)

You are definitely a water baby...you love bath time, the beach, and the pool. We see swimming lessons in the near future. 

You've also started to really notice Kodi. You follow him with your eyes and have even tried to reach out and touch him a few times. 

Mommy and Daddy are starting to wonder if you'll be left handed.  We've noticed that you put your left hand in your mouth a LOT!

You are also drooling like CRAZY! I think this means you'll have a few teeth some time soon.

You are still (and always will be) the BEST thing that has ever happened to us. We can't imagine being any happier than we are now that you've come into our lives.

Your 4 month well visit isn't until next week, so we'll have to update the blog later on your weight and height. 

***UPDATE***

We took Addi in for her 4 month doctor visit and she weighs 16 pounds 3 ounces and is 26 inches long.

We love you more than the world Addison Kate!

Happy Four Month Birthday!

Beach Baby...

We took Addi on her first trip to Destin this past weekend. And we DEFINITELY have a beach baby! We met up with four other couples for a weekend get-together and had the greatest time. We haven't been to Destin the past two years, so we were thrilled to pull up to this pretty site...

The water really does take your breath away...and our beach house? WOW!!!

We couldn't wait to see how Addi Kate would react to being on the beach, so we put her in her suit as soon as we unpacked...

All the kids were ready for an afternoon on the beach...

We were overjoyed to discover that our little girl is just like Mommy and Daddy and  LOVES the beach...

She played, slept, and was so content the entire 4-5 hours that we spent on the beach. Daddy found this fabulous tent that helped protect Addi from the sun and was perfect for our trip...

I'd say Addi approved :)

Daddy had to take our girl out in the water for a photo...

But the majority of the time, Addi just hung out, laughed, and enjoyed our beach vacation...

The next day our friends planned a beach bonfire...

We had tiki torches set up with lawnchairs, bonfire, music and SMORES!!!

Our little family of three had a GREAT time with our friends!

We really wished our mini beach vacation could have lasted longer, but we had a great time introducing Addison to our friends.

AND we love the fact that we have our very own Beach Baby!