Happy Birthday Addison!

Today is Addison's first birthday. One year ago today at 9:11pm Addison was born! I can't believe that a year has gone by and am so thankful for this most wonderful gift that God has given us. Addison has taught us both so much.

First thing this morning

 At her 1-year check-up Addison had gained back most of the weight she just lost because of the throat virus. She weighs 18lbs 5oz (10th percentile), and she is 28.5inches long (25th percentile). Our ped was happy that she is still gaining and that she looks so good. She told us to finish out the formula and switch to whole milk and to switch from a bottle to a cup. She said that normally she recommends that you quit the bottle cold turkey but that if Addison won't drink from the cup she worries she will lose weight if we quit cold turkey. So we are going to do things one step at a time and just keep trying the cup. We will probably try to quit in the morning and see how things go. One bottle at a time. She likes to chew on it and prefers a cup without a lid but that just won't do all the time.  We've gotten several different types so hopefully one will work. Yesterday, Addison did a new sign (the frog sign) and she is trying to say more words. She is standing on her own but still hasn't taken that first step.

We had a birthday dinner today and Addison opened some of her presents. She enjoyed her very own cake but didn't really get into it as much as we expected. It was kind of late and she didn't really eat any of it either. We will save it and at least give her a treat later. Mom said that I didn't really get into the whole "smash your face in the cake" thing either.

 We gave her a spoon and it still didn't help. She didn't even do the mustache...we did!

 

After a while she was like seriously, I don't want this cake! (It was good cake too!)

Addi was quite worn out...

What a wonderful day.

I took some video today and will put something together soon to share.

Take me out to the ballgame

I went to Atlanta Saturday to meet with with my aunts (Judy, Liz, Anita), mom, and sister for a bachelorette party for my Aunt Judy. We had a blast! We went to a Braves vs. Tigers game and our group was split half and half as fans. Although it was a fantastic game (seriously the 9th inning was so intense!!!) the Tigers lost :( We were in the shade which was a relief considering it was still so hot! After the game we grabbed dinner and drinks at Azio Cafe and Bar (a wonderful italian restaurant). Afterward we went back to the hotel for girl talk and present opening. Fun times! Here are some of the pictures...

Updates

Just got back from the pediatrician's office to make sure Addi wasn't dehydrated and he said to keep trying pedialyte or watered down Gatorade and to put her on both Motrin and Tylenol at the same time so that her throat won't hurt so much that she won't drink anything. Her throat isn't worse, which is what he expected but it's still pretty nasty. She lost some weight (went from 18.6 to 17.13) but he thinks that she will get thirsty and drink enough to be okay and told us to bring her back it she doesn't throughout the day. He showed me a couple of tricks to get some fluids in her. He was glad we brought her in and assured me that I'm not a paranoid worry-wort and that without both pain meds she probably would have become dehydrated.

On another more happy note, Addi's birthday invitations just came in!

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!!!