June Fun

The month of June completely flew by and we had so much fun!  I always wish I had taken more pictures...but I'm glad I got a few of my sweet girls!  They are growing up so so fast and I am LOVING this summer with them.  We are swimming tons, playing with friends, eating, learning to crawl, spending time with family, and just relaxing!  Sophia started swim lessons this month and after a rough start I am happy to say she is loving it now! 

Big news for us, we took away Sophia's pacifier this month.  She traded it in for a new baby and we told her the paci was going to Baby Winnie (the Nezda's new baby) and she seemed pretty pleased with that explanation.  After worrying about this for months, I'm glad we have finally done it, and she did great! 

In other news, Sophia is wonderful with Baby Addison.  She is such a good big sister and calls her "my Addison".  She loves to help change her, feed her, hold her (even though she does not sit still long), and best of all she has started playing with her.  She has to be reminded to share toys and not steal the toys Addison is playing with, but she is getting better.  And of course, Addison just adores Sophia.  It makes me so happy to see the friendship that is growing between these sisters.

Eating at Gloria's on the patio!

Having lunch at the mall!

She has gotten so brave in the water this year!

My little fish :)

Splash park fun!

Happy Father's Day to a wonderful daddy!!

Fun at the park with Jules!

My big girl!!

She loves to line all of her babies up on the floor or on the couch to go shopping or eat or watch a show.  She takes care of them and feeds them and wraps them up in blankets and it is so cute to watch.  The purse around her neck is what I don't understand!

Abby wants to play too!

Fun in the pool with Grandma and Grandpa!

Our family!  We have 2 frowning kids but at least we got the picture :)

Little diva...high heels and sunglasses.  She walked around like this for days. 

First swim lesson!

Playing on the new swing set at Nana and Pops house.

Happy girl!

Daddy with his baby!

Happy Independence Day!

It was another "first" holiday for sweet Addison!  We had a fun time celebrating the 4th of July...lots of family, swimming and food!!

9 Months!

Our sweet girl is 9 months old!  She has become a very busy little girl these days!  She can now army crawl and really works hard to move.  She gets pretty frustrated when she cannot get to where she wants to go.  I am pretty sure she will begin crawling/cruising very soon.  Addison still adores her big sister and if Sophia is on the floor playing with her she is happy as can be and would stay down there for hours.  She is still an incredibly smiley, happy and sweet baby and we just love this girl to pieces!   Addison had her 9 month appointment this week and here are her stats:

• weight: 21 pounds 13 ounces (90%)
• height: 28 inches 3/4 (85%)
• head: 17.5 inches (60%)

What else she has been up to:

• 3 - 8 ounce bottles a day; 3 solid meals a day and 1 snack
• Sleeps 11-12 hours at night (about 8pm - 8am) with 2 naps per day
• Size 4 diapers and size 18 month clothes!
• Started army crawling.  She still gets all over the place by scooting, rolling and can now crawl forward!
• She is still very vocal.  Says mamama, dadadada and bababaa.
• She can hold her own bottle now.
• Loves water - both bath time and swimming pool!

 

Fun swinging at Nana and Pops house!

Do I have something on my face?

Cutie in her swimsuit!

Sisters at Costco.

First time in a restaurant high chair.

With daddy on Father's day!

May Fun!

We've had fun this month!  The weather has been so nice, so we've had lots of outside time.  We took a long weekend down to Austin and San Antonio for Memorial Day weekend and enjoyed visiting with our parents.  It was a fun start to the summer and we are looking forward to June and July!!

 Playing with Grandma in Austin.

 Happy Memorial Day!

 Sophia and Addison love playing together!  Sophia likes to "show Addison how to play".

 She is getting closer and closer to crawling. Abby is not sure if she is ready to be run over by 2 kids!

 We had a fun lunch outside!

 We have had a lot of park time with the beautiful weather.

 Addison loves swinging!

 My girls!

 Fun day at the Arboretum!

 Sophia did a lot of running.

 

 While Addison relaxed :)  She is pretty ready for a nap right here.

I think she chased birds for close to an hour.

Sophia's Last Day of Preschool

Sophia had her last day of Preschool in the 18-24 month class on May 29th!  We loved her teachers and her school so much, and will miss it this summer.  Next year I will be sure to take a "First Day of School" picture so that we can compare!!  Here is a picture of her last September just to show how much taller she has gotten.  I need to remind her to stop growing up so fast!

8 Months!

Our sweet Addison is 8 months old!  To say time is going by quickly is an understatement...it is even worse this time around since I have two kids to chase around.  We don't have an appt this month so I don't know her height or weight.  I think she is about 20 pounds.  A lot has happened with Addison this month!

• She became a sitter this month!
• She is quite a mover and can get all over the room by rolling and scooting but cannot crawl yet.  At the very end this month I noticed she was lifting her belly up and getting on all fours, so she is getting a little closer.  I can't believe she is almost mobile!!
• Takes 4 bottles a day (transitioned to formula towards the end of this month) and 3 solid meals a day.  We have introduced puffs, Gerber cookies and yogurt melts and mum mums.  She does okay but not great.  Still not quite ready for table foods.
• She got her first 2 bottom teeth at the beginning of this month...right about the same time.  It was a rough week but we are back to being a happy girl!
• She has become extremely vocal the last month.  Loves to scream and hear herself talk. 
• Wears size 3 diapers and size 12 month clothes.
• She started sleeping through the night towards the middle of this month!!  Hallelujah!  She normally goes down between 8:15/8:30 and wakes up between 7:30/8am.  She also takes a short morning nap, long afternoon nap, and sometimes a short nap around 7pm after dinner.
• She is our happy girl...she is generally just very happy and smiley.  She loves to play on the floor with her toys and still likes playing in her bouncer and exersaucer.  She has the sweetest laugh.  
• Whenever she sees her daddy walk through the door her face lights up...it is precious!  She pretty much smiles at him throughout dinner.
• Addison no longer likes to have her diaper changed...boo! 

Here are a few pictures from this month!

You can see her two bottom teeth here.

 

Sittin' pretty :)

Exploring!

Happy girl!

Addison loves playing with her sister!

Sweet Addison, we always talk about how you are such a good baby.  We feel so lucky to have you in our lives.  You are so loved!!