First Presents

Sandy's parents, Warren and Lindsay (Grandpops and Nana) came for a visit this weekend. They volunteered to watch Addi on Friday while Mama and Papa were at work. They all had a blast. (Thanks Nana and Pops). So many of our visits with family are short and it was nice to have more than one day to spend with them. We went on a walk, ran errands and did a LOT of playing. Adalie is getting better and better at standing. She cruises along anything she can grab and has taken some more steps (with help). On the first night they were here we did some early birthday presents. They gave Addi some blocks which she loves to dump out and chew on :-) The hit of the evening was something called a bug jug. It has four different bugs in it that Addi can pull out and of course, chew on! She loves it. Nana also made Adalie a card (which she laminated so Addi wouldn't ruin it by chewing on it...so smart). Fun was had by all! Thanks for the great visit.

Happy early birthday Adalie
(The card from Nana)

Opening blocks

Opening the beach towel and fun jungle bib

Papa is very excited :-)

Yay bugs!!!!

Bugs are no problem for explorer Addi.

First first birthday

Because we were able to celebrate Adalie's first birthday with Warren and Lindsay this weekend, we thought it only appropriate that we have the classic messy cake. The problem is that Adalie is not a messy eater. She doesn't put things in her hair...most of the time. So, when we gave her this amazing cream filled cupcake from sweet life, she just licked it. Once she realized that it tasted amazing, she grabbed it and went to town. She never did get very messy; just messy enough for some good pictures. Actually, by the end, she was most focused on the frosting that got all over her hands. She kept holding up her pointer finger, looking at it and laughing. She's such a goof. I tried posting a video, but it was too big. I'll try again later.

"Oooh, what is this delicious treat?"

"First, I will lick it."

"Hmmmm"

"What if I squish this?"

"Hey Papa, give that back"

"Yay"

"Big Bite"

"Cake is awesome!"

Bathtime

After all of that birthday fun, it was definitely time for a bath. Adalie has, up until now, taken a bath in a baby tub. Seeing as she is so good at sitting up and seeing as how I didn't want her floating around in a little tub with all of that cake, she had her first bath in the big bath. She loved it and had a great time playing in all of that space. She's such a happy girl and loves to splash. Mama got pretty wet.

Little Baby in big tub!

Look at those two top teeth!

Oh dear...'nuf said :-)

Adalie is now almost a year old (11 months)! We can hardly believe how quickly this time has gone. It's hard to take the time to blog these days, but these pictures are just too good to pass up. She is still so very delightful. Hopefully, I'll get a few videos posted today too. (If not, then you'll know that Addi woke up from her nap :-)

Papa (Sandy) entertains Addi after dinner.
Silly Papa.

What a goofy girl...I wonder where she gets that?

What's over there?!

Getting s l e e p y.

"Mom, I think I want that."

"Mom, Yeah, I do, give it to me please."

"Ok, I'll just reach it on my own."

"M O M!!!!!"