They meet again

Emma really likes to hang-out with Addison after Addison has taken a bath because she smells so delicious. She sneaks a few licks of baby lotion from Addison toes and I think Addison likes it. Addison also received a new favorite toy from her Grandma's co-workers and she loves to listen to the music it plays.

Addison meets Grandma & Grandpa Kunkle

Addison was quite busy this weekend visiting with one of her many number one fans, Grandma Mary. I think she enjoyed having four people tend to her every need. She was showing off her new talent of shaking and eating her new rattle. Addison also shared a lovely Saturday evening with Grandma Mary and Grandpa Stroud while Aaron and I went to a movie and dinner--some much needed time away. It was so nice to have the grandparents in town and we are looking forward to their next visit in April.

Starting to smile

Addison has started to smile. I was telling her that Grandma Mary and Grandpa Stroud were coming in a couple of days. Hopefully we can get a lot of great pictures to put on the blog for all the family to see. I had Aaron go to Costco to get some kleenex...I think Mary is going to need it.

Finally a picture of her awake

Addison and I have been enjoying our daily walks although today it was a tad bit on the chilly side...a blustery 62 degrees. Tomorrow is going to be even worse, 54 degrees. She might have to miss tomorrow's walk or we might try the Baby Bjorn on the treadmill, maybe that might make her sleep.
I forgot to mention that the nurse has cleared us for tummy time. Yesterday was our first experience and I think she thought it was so much fun that she didn't want to sleep for the rest of the day. I didn't get any pictures of it because I was spending all of my time trying to get her to look at objects while keeping Emma away from trying to eat the objects.

Big Girl

We were very busy yesterday. Addison had her 1 month doctor appointment and here are her stats; weight 11 lbs 6 oz, length 23 1/4 inches and Head circumferance 15.6. She is in the 96% for weight, 98% for length and 94% for Head. They stated that she is very healthy!
We stopped by my work for a quick visit with my co-workers and then we were off to watch Sophia's graduation. Addison may have slept through Sophia's graduation but I think she re-lived the graduation in her dreams because she was laughing in her sleep last night.

One Big Month Old!!!

Addison turned one month old on Saturday. She went up to visit with her cousin Sophia while Mommy got her hair done. You can't see it in these photos because she is wearing a lovely hat, but her hair is starting to get lighter. She is getting excited to see her Aunt Amanda and Uncle Mike later this week and her Grandma Mary and Grandpa Stroud next week.

Spending time with Grandpa Hank

We like to spend Sundays at Grandma and Grandpa's. Here is a picture of Addison enjoying time with Grandpa Hank. She seems to love to sleep everywhere else but her own home.

A couple of 1st this week

We had a couple of first this week. Addison has been sleeping in her crib since Tuesday. I thought it was going to be very difficult for me to have her so far away but I think we have both adjusted. I actually think that her dad's snoring sometimes soothed her...it must remind her of a machine. The picture of her in her crib also shows a little stuffed pig that she got from her Aunt Amanda. She can't wait until she fits into her little pig outfit that she also received. I have been reading a sleeping book in hopes that one day she will sleep longer than 3 to 4 hours at a time. So far the book states that there is nothing one can do until the infant is at least 6 weeks old. I guess we have a couple of more weeks.

The other picture was the first true interaction between the girls. Emma was trying to paw Addison's head. I think she was going for a "love pat." Emma and Shadow still don't know what is going on and they really do not appreciate it when she screams at night. They just look at me with the expression of do something. I think Emma really appreciates that Addison is in her own room.