Back to....

work for Tim & me and to my mom's for Addy. 

While I would like to say the transition was easy for all three of us, it wasn't.  Addy didn't want to take naps for her poor grandma and I was too exhausted at the end of the week to do anything but sleep, much less blog.  I love teaching, so don't get me wrong, it is just easier to not work. I am sorry you haven't seen any pictures or videos, or even read any updates, but hopefully as our routine settles in, I will be able to keep up with writing.  So for now, "hi" and hope you are doing well!

6 Month Stats

Adelyn Kay visited her pediatrician with her daddy today for her 6 month shots and check-up.  She is doing really well and progressing exactly as she should (even though I am always worried she isn't).  She is still a little chunker although she is now only in the 90th percentile for weight, instead of 95th percentile, while weighing 18 lbs 13 ozs.  She is also 26 3/4ths inches. 

Happy belated 6 month birthday baby girl!!  Your daddy & I are so proud of you!

On the road again....

This past weekend I had a bachelorette party to attend in Stinson Beach (just north of San Francisco).  Rather than me flying/driving by myself, we decided to take another family road trip.  So, Tim, Addy, & myself took to the road last week and started our trip with a visit to Sacramento. 

We ate some yummy burgers in Davis, while Addy had some yummy bananas.

                         

I even got to do a little shopping and buy little one some shades:

We were also able to have a dinner in Sacramento with most of our friends from the area.   Thanks everyone who were able to make it!  And then to hang out at Kevin & Christine's new house.

Tim cuddled with their cat, even though he is allergic:

And Addy watched a movie with her Aunt Christine (please ignore the crummy coloring, it was taken with my phone's camera/flash):

Then, I was off to Stinson Beach for the bachelorette party.  Us girls had a great time talking, drinking wine, walking on the beach, playing games and other "girl" stuff. :-)
Sunset the last night:

While I was at the party, Tim ventured down to Pacifica to visit his parents, sister, and grandparents.  Tim's mom, Grandma Carol, was able to send me some pictures, so here are some to enjoy.
Addy and her Auntie Colleen:

Addy loves her great-grandparents!

Tim and his mom & sister:

And Addy loves grabbing everything...even men's goatees.  This just happens to be her Grandpa Dennis'.

Then Addy & Tim went to Rohnert Park to visit our friend, Shad (who is married to my friend, Kelly) for some boy bonding.  On Sunday, Tim was able to make a quick trip down to Novato to pick me up and we headed to Coalinga to spend the night.  To treat ourselves and toast to the end of the summer and another successful road trip, we had Harris Ranch for dinner.  Delicious. Then back home yesterday.

So, 1500 miles later we are back home until October.  We are so lucky we have a little one that doesn't mind driving or the car.  Addy slept most of the way.  She did try to throw a mini tantrum when we put her back in her carseat on the way home, but it didn't last long.  :-)  We hope you all have been able to enjoy the end of the summer as much as we have.  For as crazy as it has been, I am still sad to see the days of taking naps with my little one end. Back to school we go.....

Spontaneous Laughing

Addy has becoming quite the little giggler.  She is quick to laugh if we tickle her or are playing around but she hasn't really just started laughing on her own without somehow being stimulated .  This evening Addy was super fussing and to calm her down she sat down with me on the couch.  The dogs, like always, brought their toy over and Addy just started busting up with laughter.  It surprised me at first and then I realized she was laughing on her own!  I got a little video with my phone.  I was trying to video tape Addy, play with the dogs, and video, so it isn't the best video but you can most definitely hear Addy laughing. :-) Enjoy.

Rubber Ducky

Addy is getting a little big for her little sink bath.  To avoid having to take a bath with Addy every night to ensure she would be safe in the big bathtub, we bought her a ducky bath that goes into the bathtub.  We tried it out last night.  When I first put Addy in she screamed, but after she calmed down, she seemed to really like it.

It is bigger than her blue bathtub and soft around the edges, so if she decides to not sit and lounge instead, she can comfortably and without bumping her head.  Yeah for the rubber ducky bath!

Beach Time

I have been wanting to go to the beach ALL summer long, but for some reason I haven't gone.  That is until I had a good reason: to visit with Tish, Claire, & Karen (one of my college roommates, her daughter, & her mom).  We were able to meet up two days and had a great time enjoying the sun, the water, and good company.
Tish's mom owns a fancy camera (one that I would love to own!) and let us take some pictures of Addy at the beach. 

Addy wasn't sure about the sand, but did like putting her feet into the surf. :-)

 She also took a good nap the first day.

And beautiful Claire had a great time too!

Thank you Tish, Karen, & Claire for visiting!  And Liz, it was great to see you too!

Where's my baby?

Addy has started playing her own version of peek-a-boo.  At first I would cover her face and ask "where's my baby?" and she would uncover herself.  Now she actually covers her own face and pulls it down.  She was entertaining my mom and I at BJs, so please ignore my obnoxious voice and the poor quality of this video: