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!

Big Girl

Addie can officially sit up, unassisted for more than 10 seconds! :) She balances by holding onto and/or playing with her toes. She loves her new sun hat, thanks great grandma and grandpa.

Bible Study Group - At the Benson's Cabin

Morning Nap! Addie woke up, ate, and then went down for another nap, all before Stef and I woke up for the morning!

Some yard game that the boys played multiple times this weekend.

Elizabeth, Marie, Becca, and Addie hanging out in the sun.

Addie's first boat ride. She wasn't sure about the whole lifejacket thing, but fell asleep within 5 minutes anyway.