My Sweet Addison

Since I am using my blog like a scrapbook and a journal, this is my moment to reflect back over the past nine months as I started my journey of motherhood. It is hard to believe that my sweet Addison is almost a year, and that she has accomplished so many milestones. She started life at 7 lbs. 2 ounces, and is now 16 lbs. 6 ounces, she is talking up a storm and has now learned to say "da-da". She knows a lot of signs like bath, water, eat, more, dog, bird, banana, juice, milk, all done, flower, sleep, cat, and ball. One of her favorite games to play is the chasing game, this is how we play...mommy or daddy will hold Addison while the other parent runs, jumps, or skips behind while smiling really big as we go around and around the small island in our kitchen. Addison laughs and laughs so hard some times that she has a hard time catching her breath, which in turn leads to the entire family rolling around on the floor with laughter. When she snuggles with me my heart just melts, and I can't help but give her a big squeeze back.

Now I have to share a story about Addison from this past Sunday. Jacob and I spoke in Sacrament Meeting, and in order to not distract from the meeting with snacks and toys and wiggles, we decided to sit on the front row instead of on the stand. When it was my time to give my talk, Addison watched me walk up to the podeum, and then proceeded to cheer me on with happy squeels and tons of clapping. I couldn't help but smile at her, and neither could the congregation. It was so nice to have a personal cheerleader cheering me on during my talk to calm my nerves. Addison has been such a blessing and a joy to have in my life, and I love her so much, and can't imagine what life was like without her.

I love you Addi girl!