My new frig magnets

Addie can sit for quite a long time playing with her new frig magnets. Thanks Grandma! Her only problem is once they've all been taken down off the frig, she's not sure how to get them back up there. Then it's time for a new toy!

Finally, swimsuits that FIT!!

"I'm not sure what I'm going to do about this extra winter weight."

So big!! This cute swimsuit was a present from a co-worker. She likes playing with the skirt and bow part.

She's starting to pose like this a lot. Hand on her hip, and that expression!! What's in store for us, we'll have to wait and see.

A HOT summer night

Addie loves having her clothes OFF!

Norm has really enjoyed Addie and sunscreen. It means that he gets to give her an extra bath each night to make sure it's all off! :)

Below: I love this picture. I think she is concentrating on a number two or something. She looks hard at work.

Addie is 7 months

I LOVE this picture! Addie was caught in the midst of a belly laugh.

Her new favorite activity is "playing" kitchen. This consists of eating the wooden spoon and banging the pots around.

Addie has mastered both sitting up by herself and chewing on her thumb. She doesn't suck it, but gnaws on it instead.

Addie's first camping weekend and the Twins game

A big bear hug from my daddy!

We couldn't help it. Addie's outfit totally looked like a little boy. She was wearing pink shoes, but it didn't help! She loved her new Twins hat, thanks Nana and Papa! :)

Below: Addie and mom cuddling in the morning. Addie was a champ on her first camping weekend. She slept the entire night all bundled up.

So Cute!

This morning it was already 72 degree Fahrenheit when we woke up (around 92 by midday). This is Addie's first time going sleeveless!! So much fun. She loves it. Norm likes it too!! Much more surface area for licking.

Hanging out on a hot summer night

Our attempt to take a family photo!

"I LOVE playing SUPER ADDIE!!"

Norm likes licking Addie's feet!! Toe jam? Leftover meals? Not sure. She never seems to mind.

Mother's Day & Playing Piano

Just hanging out on Mom and Dad's bed with my Whoozit!!

Auntie Julie teaching Addie how to play piano. Addie loves the piano and plays it all the time at Gale (her daycare providers) house. Gale says she even sings!!

No more swaddle & the new Pups

Addie has successfully had her first full week of not being swaddled. The first night was tough (she woke herself up about 4 times). She absolutely loves going to bed and always wakes up in a new position and corner of her crib.

Tony and Addie.

Champ and Molly, the new pups of the group. Champ is an Irish Setter and belongs to Anna and Nick. Molly is a Lab/Beagle mix, a Labie (spelling???). They played non-stop for around 3 hours. Mostly hanging out under the coffee table.

Paul and Nikki's Engagement Party

Our good high school friend Paul is getting married this Labor Day in California. We got to meet his fiancee, Nikki, for the first time. She's such a sweetie!

Below: Ben and Addie in an embrace. She's learned to somewhat "hug" back!