April, Visit from Grandpa and Grandma Walker

We had lots of fun with Grandpa and Grandma Walker. It only took about 5 minutes for Addison to warm up to Granpa playing peek a boo, and she had lots of fun with them during there stay.

We traveled all over Virginia visiting and seeing places. I am sooooo glad Addison is so good in the car. But she has started her tantrum stage which can be a little embarassing in public, good thing she's so cute.

Of course all the things that could go wrong had to go wrong when my parents were in town. Our car with 230,000 miles was stollen, I know what were they thinking. RJ said a BMW was parked just across the street. Unfortunately, we got it back a week later and I was much more upset seeing it after, than I was just having it stollen. The pictures don't give you the full effect of how slobby these people really were. Oh, and our washer broke when mom was here, luckily we have great neighbors that helped us with that. The joys of trials in our lives.

Addison's first Easter Egg Hunt. And she did really well, which surprised me. She is growing up so fast, and she just gets more and more fun. We are so blessed!

12-14 months

I know, I know, it has been forever. Please forgive my laziness. Well this is what daddy taught Addison. RJ was watching a game on TV with Addison, and he got really excited and started hitting the ground and grunting in excitement. Well the next day Addison started doing the same grunting move as daddy (as seen in the picture) And now she does it whenever she is really excited about something. She is such a daddy's girl.

She may be a Daddy's girl, but she is all GIRL. She loves her baby. And she won't leave the house without it. She will give the baby hugs and kisses and pat its back.

I got lots of comments on her "rainbow" bows. Addison hates getting her hair done, but for some reason she likes having the bows in her hair. If she sees one on the counter she will get it and try to put it in herself or bring it to me for me to put in. Silly girl.

December

Gizmo took a nap in an interesting position, funny boy.
Santa's helper

One of Addison's Christmas dresses, pretty girl.

RJ surprised us, by deciding to go home to Idaho for Christmas, we are really excited to see the family, and hopefully snow

Thanksgiving

Daddy and Addison Thanksgiving Day. We celebrated Thanksgiving with some friends in Pennsylvania. The drive up took us twice as long because everyone was driving for the holidays, but we had lots of fun and ate way too much.
Addison, 11 months old. Sunday afternoon. Addison loves hugging her stuffed animals and baby doll. And she copies mommy and pats them on the back, it is so sweet.

Joelle's first pie for Thanksgiving. I was pretty proud! hee hee

Addison took her first steps at 11 months old. RJ was even there for the special event. We were both a little over the top with claps and cheers, what can I say, we are parents.

9-11 mo.

(11 mo.) We went to Maymont this week to see the fall colors. It was a beautiful chilly day. We went to the aquarium, Addison liked watching the fish, and we saw the black bears.

I was a fun day in the sun.

(11 mo.) Today with Daddy after school.

(10 mo.) Halloween; RJ and I were in charge of the ward Halloween Party. Addison was a chilly pepper, Thanks Aunt Rachel for the costume.

(9 mo.) Addison growling in this picture. She does that a lot, and it is so funny.



I know I know it has been a while. Addison is such a sweet heart it is hard to pull myself away to update my blog. hee hee

8 months old

"Ta Da" Addison put on a show for her Daddy this morning before church. It was RJ's idea to take pictures. I love how crazy he is about his little girl, and Addison has her Daddy wrapped around her little finger.
What a sweet face
Daddy and Addison
Mommy and Addison
Addison has been crawling like crazy. She doesn't seem to want to walk yet, she gets around very well on her hands and knees, and she pulls herself up on anything she can get her hands on. She loves to crawl after Gizmo, and she loves to be chased around by mommy. When Daddy comes home from school he is always delighted to hear her squeal and crawl up to him to put her arms out for him to pick her up, it's adorable.

July; Idaho Trip

Grandma Willmore with Addison and Brendon.
Grandma Walker with Addison.

Well, I know it has been a long time, sorry I have been so lazy about our blog. This is clear back from July, our trip to Idaho. We had a great time visiting families, Addison finally got use to new people by the time we had to leave. Crazy momma's girl!

Mo. 7, Baby Mozart

We turned on Baby Mozart for Addison this week. She really liked it, she just stared at the TV, but she had to sit on Mommy's or Daddy's lap, but it was fun to watch her reaction.
Addison loves to stand on her feet, and she is really good now at pulling herself up. She is turning into a big girl too fast!!!

Be sure to check out RJ's video of Addison below.

We are heading out west in a few days so I thought I would post a Grandparent "Teaser". Sorry the video quality is poor. For some reason the camcorder wasn't focusing today. Enjoy. RJ

4th of July!

New bow and outfit from Grandma Walker. Pretty in Blue.
Watching the Fire Works. Addison fell asleep before they started,

but she woke up to watch them, and seemed to really enjoy them.

Joelle, Maria, and Addison playing games before the fire works. It was cute Addison was giving hugs to Maria, and Maria was pushing her away. Too cute.

Sunday Afternoon in our July colors.

She's Perfect!

Grandma Walker sent this outfit, because every time she asks how Addison is, I tell her, "she's perfect." Addison has been a perfect and sweet little baby. I just can't get enough of her.
Learning to use a sippy cup.
Addison is Climbing up on anything at her level trying to stand. She is now crawling machine!!!
Addison has been sitting up so well I finally took out the infant hammock. She is such a big girl, I hate watching her grow up, I wish I could keep her an infant forever, but I know each stage of her life will be a new adventure.

FIRST TEETH

Addison got her first two teeth on Monday this week. She has been very grumpy, and now we know why. She is also very close to crawling. She tries more on her feet than on her knees, but she will soon get a hang of it.
RJ and Gizmo playing WII. RJ has definitely been enjoying his summer break!!!
Addison's Sunday Outfit. The Bishop commented on her hair bow which made mommy very proud. Thanks Aunt Rachel for showing me how to make them.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

Addison's first time swimming. You can see how happy she is. hee hee. But now she loves going swimming. She prefers to be in mommy's arms and not in the floating flower, but we will keep working on it.
Uncle Gary and Aunt Ardith came to Richmond to help my cousin Jill and her family move back to Idaho, they have been here doing Dental school; lucky they are all done. I thought I would get some pictures to make Grandpa Walker jealous that his brother got to hold Addison. Happy Father's Day both you Grandpa's.
This was my present from RJ for our anniversary and Mother's Day.
Addison's first taste of carrots, she made the funniest faces, and a big mess.

Rollin'

A quick video for your viewing pleasure.

Now 5 Months Old/ HAPPY GRANDMOTHERS DAY!

Sleepy Time!!! Addison has ended up in funny positions while sleeping all week long. I don't know how she can sleep sometimes.

Addison turned 5 Months old on the 10th. We bought a jumper, but she doesn't know how to use it yet, but I hope she likes it.

Daddy had his first alone time with Addison, and mommy had her first time away from Addison. I played at a wedding this week with a violinist and cellist. Between travel, setting up, and playing I was away from Addison for 4 1/2 hours. Poor Daddy, he didn't get much studying done.

And we just want to say HAPPY GRANDMOTHERS DAY! TO: Grandma Walker, Grandma Willmore, Great- Grandma Bean, Great- Grandma Jo, and Great- Grandma Walker! We love and miss you all very much.

Week 21, Getting BIG!

I found Addison Wrapped up in her blankets the other morning, and she had untied a ribbon from the crib bumper, and was sucking on it. I guess it is time to take down the bumper.
When I am cleaning or cooking Addison likes her car seat the best, and can usually keep happy in it for a few minutes. Now she occupies her time in it sliding her way out of it. It is so funny watching her scoot her bum to the end.
I decided it was time to box up Addison's outfits that she doesn't fit into anymore. This is the one that she wore home from the hospital. It was big on her that first time she wore it, now look at it. It is amazing how fast baby's grow. It really makes mommy sad!

Kings Dominion

Saturday was the first time that we got to go to Kings Dominion. We got Season tickets to the theme Park, which RJ will enjoy more than me, because I sat with Addison most of the time. The weather was nice and warm and it was a beautiful day to go. Unfortunately I forgot our camera, and we had some good missed photo shots.
The first of the week was all rain. I have never seen so much rain at one time. I just poured for three days straight. I saw a four car pile-up, and an envoy stuck in its driveway because of the downpour, and our backyard looked like a river. WOW!

BYU-I BIB

Addison got a Birth present from BYU-I. A little baby bib, and they want pictures of the "future BYU-Idaho students for the BYU-Idaho Baby (BIB) wall in the Alumni and Friends Center." I am not saying Addison will go to BYU-I, but I thought it would be fun to send a picture for the wall. I can't decide on one, so any help would be great. The other pics are under the (BYU-I, GIZMO) file.

Pigtails

Addison's first pigtails. Grandma Willmore sent Addison this cute summer outfit. RJ said he wished he could wear this same outfit to stay cool in our humid heat.

Sunday Afternoon, 4 Months Old

Addison has so many fun cute dresses for Sunday, she grows out of them too fast, and only gets to wear them one or two times. Good we have a camera to take pitures of all the adorable outfits.