Mother's Day!

My first Mother's Day! Addison has been an "awesome" (meaning of her name) addition to our lives. I didn't know what to expect about motherhood, but you can't describe it. Children are certainly a gift from God and He has truly blessed our lives with our precious daughter. I am so thankful for every moment I spend with her. Jeremiah and I both continue to learn from her daily and are so amuzed by her emerging personality or better stated, attitude. She has become quite outspoken about her feelings and dislikes! She is a little dramatic, which is very entertaining. We're headed to the zoo for the first time today! Jeremiah and I are both excited to see how Addie reacts. She is so nosy and observant that we think she is going to love it. Hopefully I'll get some good pictures to post!

Trip to Cookeville

Jeremiah, Addison, and I drove to Cookeville today to visit Ginny and Max(Addie's Great-Grandparents). We also saw Great Uncle Steve and Avery as well as Sophie, the puppy. Addie loved Sophie and I think Sophie enjoyed Addie despite the tugs, pulls, screams of excitement, and chasing! Sophie just sat and looked at Addie while Addie attempted to reach out with both arms as if to hug her and squeal with delight! Of course we were all entertained by this for quite awhile! Addison also just reached the 9 month mark and we were turned loose to let her try "whatever we eat" according to the doctor and despite the fact she still doesn't have any teeth! (One is breaking through, but not quite there yet!) The doctor said "lasagna, pizza, whatever you're having!" So, today Addie ate grapes, lasagna, and watermelon without any trouble. She is also starting to try to take a few steps. She will stand unassisted and braved a step while at Ginny's, but quickly crashed. I don't think it will be long before she is steadier and going everywhere....I already miss the days she stayed in one place!

First Easter

Addison enjoyed her Easter guests and her Easter basket. Aunt Molly and Gabe came into town to watch Addie for a couple of days and she loved all of the attention she received from them. She quickly learned that everything was about Addie. Grandma Doose made her Easter dress and gave her the flower headbands. They are a little over the top on the girlie side for me, but I think she's pretty cute with them on! Grandma and Grandpa Doose also gave her this cute little bikini which Dad is not so sure about...he feels it's a little revealing as well as he's not sure Addie's belly or thighs fit the bikini mold! Uncle Jason was in town as well and friends Casie and Abbe came over. Addie became fascinated with bubbles and Casie taught her to give "high 5's." Grandma and Grandpa Wakefield and Aunt Ashley were unable to make it on Easter, but we celebrated with them later in the week. I have a cute video of that visit, but unfortunately I am still having technical difficulties loading that onto the blog!

Easter Egg Hunt

Our church had an Easter egg hunt the Saturday before Easter. We didn't find any eggs and it was cold and muddy, but it was fun to watch Addie study everything so closely.

Uncle Justin Visits!

Uncle Justin surprised us with a visit from California before Easter and we took Addie to the park!

OUTSIDE!!

We had a warm and sunny day this week right before the rain and snow came! Addie and I took advantage of it and played in the yard! We're anxious for warmer weather so we can play outside more.

So Sweet!

Jeremiah and I thought Addison looked precious Sunday for church so I wanted to share this picture with everyone. She has discovered standing and loves it. She looks for anything to grab onto and pull herself up. Actually, she gets pretty mad if you don't help her stand. She might just skip crawling and go straight to walking because right now she is only interested in standing. It's funny to watch her as she braves standing while just holding on with one hand so that she can reach out for something. She hasn't mastered that yet so she crashes and Mom and Dad laugh!