The things we will do for a smile.....

I can't believe the things parents resort to get a smile or what I will do! During Addison's 6 month picture session I did things I thought I would never do in public for a smile. Usually it doesn't take much to get Addison to smile but she wasn't quite herself that day. She had her shots 2 days before which led to a fever. She was tuckered out from getting over the fever but the picture appointment had been set and we went. She yawned more in that hour than I had ever seen her yawn. So Michael and I resorted to every noise and face we could muster. If only we could have video taped us.....hilarious. I was doing jumping jacks (I got a few smiles) and definitely working up a sweat! We did get some great pictures and she was definitely a trooper. Here are just a few of them.

Funny Faces

So this was a phase that lasted about 3 days. She made these faces from the minute she woke up until she went to bed that night. It was so crazy. I was beginning to worry about her. Thankfully, the "old man face" was a short phase.

6 Month Checkup

So Addison was 6 months old last Friday which was also my 29th birthday (I'll save that for another post). We went to the doctor for her checkup and wasn't shocked by her stats (she's got some thighs). She weighs 19lbs!! - 95th percentile & not too sure on her length right now but it was in the 75th percentile. It seems that she carries all of her weight in her thighs! Everyone notices.... the nurse giving her shots, the photographer today, every family member....... They are quite chunky but soooo adorable. So at 6 months old Addison is doing the army crawl, sitting up, and eating veggies! I can't believe it's been 6 months already.

Morning Shenanigans!

I love the mornings when Michael will get up with Addison so I can sleep in. So the other day he told me to keep sleeping and that he would go get Addie and do the morning routine. So when I came downstairs Michael showed me some pictures of how breakfast went. I laughed so hard. This is what he showed me.

I'm so glad Michael can have fun with Addie and that Addie will tolerate his shenanigans!!!

Father - Daughter Bonding

Yes, Michael is already teaching Addison how to play Xbox!

Addie Laughing

We took this video a few weeks but am just now figuring out how to get it on the blog.

I was folding laundry and Addison laughed so hard when I fluffed/snapped the towel over her head. I've never heard her laugh so hard before! It's amazing that the simplest things can make babies laugh. I'm so glad Michael got the video camera and got this on film. Hope you all enjoy it!!!

The Beach

Our beach vacation was nooo vacation. I do believe that I was delusional to think that our vacation would be like it was the past few years. I mean I knew it would be different with a 5 month old but I didn't realize how different. After the first few days and a major attitude readjustment on my expectations of the vacation we had a great time but those first few days, oh my! I can't say I got much rest but we did make some great memories and learned many lessons. Next year we should be much better prepared, hopefully. :)

I think Addison had a great time beside the rash she had all over her - from what you ask, we have no idea. It started last Tuesday and is now finally starting to go away. It never seemed to bother her which was a huge blessing.

I haven't yet figured out how to make a slideshow so here are some pics.

Ready to go on vacation!!
Staring at all the other kids splashing about.

Sacked out!

Chillin' at the pool

You know she's really asleep when she lets that paci out of her mouth!

Fourth of July, just hanging out listening to the band.

Our first night back. I do believe she was ready to come home.