Finally, it broke!

Addi's fever never got above 101 today! I think it finally broke. I know the doc didn't seem concerned with 104.5 but that is kind of scary two days in a row! She didn't eat anything all day and didn't want any liquids (pus covered throat but not strep). She is showing signs of dehydration (no tears when she cries and no wet diapers since 7am) so I made an appointment for the morning and am feeding her pedialyte with a dropper - she took a couple of tsp. She did take a couple of oz of formula right before she went to bed so maybe we will get a wet diaper. She also ate a few bites of dinner. I tried everything all day - all her favorites plus popsicles, smoothies, broth - she just didn't want anything. Hopefully, she will be fine by the morning and we can cancel her appointment.

Lots more changes almost overnight!

Addi's babbling is starting to sound like actual conversations and if we pay close enough attention, we are starting to be able to tell what Addi is trying to say. For example, "i-e oggie" when she points and waves at Dylan, means "hi doggie" -- "ba" when she is playing with a ball, well it means "ball" She is starting to say "hi" and waving to everyone and is becoming even more interactive. When someone closes the door, the water does down the tub drain, or Scott leaves for work she waves and says "i-e" again -- "bye" and "hi" are the same right now.
We were playing with her baby doll the other day, and I asked her to give the baby a kiss. She gave the doll a slobbery kiss and then blew it a kiss. Then I did it and she pushed the doll away. I guess next time, I will have to give her kisses before I give the doll kisses. She blew my parents a kiss via Skype the other day as well and waved bye to them when they waved to her. Her head shaking is actually starting to mean "no" instead of just random head shaking and at night after reading books, she only wants to rock for a minute or so then she points to her bed and squirms if you try to keep snuggling her. She still likes to snuggle though...just not at bed time when she has the bed in sight.

Although we are still eating most of our fruits and veggies in puree form (otherwise she doesn't eat enough of them), she is eating a lot of finger foods. Avocado, bananas, and cheese are her favorites! When she won't eat anything else, I can give her a slice of avocado. She enjoys grilled cheese sandwiches, pieces of cheese, and cottage cheese. She likes yogurt but really only the plain kind with fruit added too it. I've tried buying the Yo Baby and Gerber yogurt and she won't eat them. She doesn't really like juice or drinkable yogurt right now either. She loves her whole wheat kiddo cheese puffs and Goldfish -I'm telling you she LOVES cheese. She likes blueberries, cherries, and strawberries but cantaloupe and watermelon she turns her nose up at (I'm going to keep trying though because sometimes it take 7-10 times). She likes chewing on cucumbers, apples, and pears. She eats whole peas at day care but won't eat them here.

She's stood on her own for a few seconds but keeps losing her nerve and falling. She is cruising all around the furniture though. She loves to share things with everyone, but after sharing she likes it if you give it back to her. So she will share with you and then look at you waiting for you to share back with her.

Here are a couple of pictures...

 

Eating a cucumber at a picnic

 

Getting into the wine - it's a little early for that, Addi!

 

Enjoying a summer day at Brandy's party

Happy Father's Day!

We had a wonderful Father's Day weekend with a lot of quality time as a family. Aside from lots of playing and snuggling, Addi and I took Scott to St. Mark's for a view of the river and fresh seafood. Addi kept waving at the boats driving by and kept reaching for the water. Addi, Dylan, and I also cooked Scott a yummy dinner of porkchops, macaroni and cheese (with homemade cheese sauce), lima beans, and applesauce. Scott is such an amazing father and partner in being Addi's parent. I couldn't do it without him.

Here is a picture of Addi and her Daddy at St. Mark's.

11 months

Addi is almost 1 year old. Honestly, I can't believe it! She is so awesome! Here are a few pictures from the last couple of days. She cut her 6th tooth last weekend while we were in SC.

Scott is coming home! He is out of DC and is training this week and maybe next but we are so excited that he will be working close to home!!!

SC May 22-June 6

We spent 2.5 weeks in SC visiting with family and friends. We started out our trip with a party for my Aunt Judy who is getting remarried in just a month! It was great seeing all of the family at the party and of course the food was fantastic. Addi was still feeling a bit sick from the sinus infection so she was a bit cranky but by Sunday she seemed to be feeling better.

 

Addi and Monica at the party

We spent that weekend at Marie and Ricky's house with Derrick and Elise and of course Marie and Ricky. It was so great having all of us in one house. Elise and Addi had so much fun playing! By the end of the weekend, Addi was trying to take back the toys from Elise and at one point she was chasing after Elise. It was so adorable!

 

Grandmomma and her two grandbabies

Paul, Jesse and their kids were down from Ohio while we were in SC so  Addi got to play with Landon and CJ. CJ is Elise's age so she is 4 months older than Addi. It was so cute - she was hugging Addi (or putting her in a head lock) - either way it was cute!

 Addi and CJ

Addi also played with Dana again. He kept following her going, "baby" and looked for her when she left the room. Addi and I spent the entire day with Lindsey and Dana.

Addi and Dana playing on Dana's Rody

 

Dana giving Addi hugs. He had already planted one on her lips so she was a bit skeptical :)

We spent a day on the lake. Addi didn't like her life-jacket (can you blame her! But she had to wear one on the boat) but didn't seem to mind the ear plugs (maybe because they are bright orange?!?). She loved kicking in the water. She loved the pool as well.

 

"The Lifejacket"

 Looking out over the boat. She is definitely a water baby!

All the girls in the water - gotta love my "boat" hair!

Addi and Aunt Michelle in mom's friend's pool. Addi liked the car floatie.

While in SC, Addi fell in love with one of Michelle's dogs, Digger. She would laugh and laugh at him! We headed to Charleston the last weekend we were in town to hang out at Michelle and Charles' house. They had a cookout Friday night, and we got to see Derrick and Elise again. We went to my friend Sara's wedding Saturday night and Michelle kept Addi overnight. She said they had a blast! The wedding was beautiful. We had a nice time catching up with everyone. I am really glad that we were able to go and celebrate and meet Sara's husband, Marcus.

 

Addi, Digger, and the sea turtle at Aunt Michelle's house

Elise and Addi looking at the dogs

Addi and Elise

 It's times like this when I wish I had a fancy digital SLR

Addi and her new shoes. Please take note of the toys in the background...they are from the 60s-70s! My aunt brought them over from my grandparent's house from when my Uncle was little. 

 The wedding: Catey, Lindsey, Sara, Jana, and me - a high school reunion!

St. George Island Pictures

We went to St. George Island the second week of May, and I am just now getting around to uploading the pictures. This is the third year we've been to St. George with our group of friends. Emma flew in from Texas, Kristen and Colin came in from Alabama, Natalie, Mike, Brandy, Dan, Scott, Addi, and I came in from Tallahassee. Addi had a wonderful time although she didn't sleep that well...little did we know she was cutting her 5th tooth. The weather was wonderful! The water felt great. Addi didn't really like the waves and tried to eat the sand a few times. Her eyes were really irritated after the first day so we brought out the kiddie pool filled with fresh water and she had a blast!

 

One morning Addi and I sat on the beach and watched the sun rise. We were alone except for the people walking their dogs and the birds. 

Addi just played in her PJs. The first picture and this picture were taken just minutes apart.

 

We've learned that Addi and Scott have the same hair...especially when it gets wet. It just curls right up!

Addi loved playing with the water, sand, and beach toys.

Another morning looking out at the beach.

An explosion of communication!

In the last couple of weeks we have had an explosion of non-verbal communication. Addi has started to make the connection between more objects and what they do - she puts the phone to her ear and yesterday she picked up someone's hat and put it on her head (well, she tried). She signed doggie last week and has been doing it consistently. She also signed duck and phone. She is pointing more often when she wants things or she is noticing things (e.g. pointing at her puffs).

We are in SC this week and next. We had a wonderful time in St. George Island with our friends and I will post pictures soon. This week Addi has gotten to spend time with lots of family and friends and she has played with several babies and toddlers as well. She spent the entire weekend with her cousin Elise.

She has also gotten a new tooth and I have a feeling many more are about to make an appearance. She is feeling much better (we were dealing with a virus and sinus infection last week), and she is really enjoying her time at home. My aunts, parents, sister, and other family are helping watch her so I can get my work done while in SC. We've tried some new food as well - so far she does not like pasta  but she does like tomatoes in sauce, kibbee, and strawberries (she only had a taste of each but liked them all). I also found out that there is canned pumpkin in a store nearby so we are stocking up! I have been looking at home for months with no success.


I've taken a lot of pictures and will post them soon. I don't have Internet on my computer while at home so I am having to use mom's.

Scott should be coming home soon! He was told he will be starting  new position in the next couple of weeks and he wont be travelling nearly as often!!! We are so excited - he has been traveling for 3 years.