Family Times and the Cottage

Our first weekend of June we returned to Chatham and saw alot of the family for our cousin Jamie Lynn's Jamie's baby shower. Yep another babe in the family and one around the corner after that with Jamie's brother Chris and his wife; Allison. So many new 2nd cousins for Addy to play with and enjoy. It was a wonderful sunny day and we got out there playing some games and enjoying the day. Addy snuggled in with the family and got in her much needed cuddles and attention. She really knows how to smile/pout and reel them in. Hee hee, wonder who she got that from, I think definitely daddy????

Addison definitely has caught the attention of her dog; Fergus. He just adores her. He is always checking up on her and making sure we are treating her okay, and welcomes her with a big kiss everytime she gets to dog level. I definitely have no qualms about leaving her around the boys, they are so caring and protective of her. Here is a typical play day for Addy on the floor with enjoying her toys and Fergus always close by. He actually thinks that she is starting playing with him now, since she holds up her toys and shakes them. He thinks she is shaking them for him to get him, lso he will bark and get down in a prance stance to get them. That of course scares the daylights out of her and her eyes get wide as saucers and she jumps right out of her swing, quite comical. Patience Fergus the days will come when she won't leave you alone and you will be looking at me saying; "mom get this kid off of me"!!!!

The weekend of the 13th we finally got up to the cottage to enjoy some nice weather with friends. Addy has spent a few nights there but this was the first where she could really hang outside and take in the sights with the sunny weather. She experienced her first big campfire and was very intrigued by the smell, smoke and flames. I think something she will really enjoy in the years to come!! Sunday was warm and beautiful and we were able to sprawl Addy out on the big blanket in the shade, where she kicked and played for a few hours, enjoying the fresh air. We really lucked out obtaining this property and are so thankful that we will have this little getaway for Addy to enjoy as she grows.

The following weekend was Greg's First Father's Day and we spent it relaxing around the cottage and taking in some local sights. Happy Father's Day Daddy!! Thank you for being such a wonderful husband and father to our little girl. She is very lucky to have you in her life to guide her and protect her and just make her know that she is one special little girl! We love you.

Finally we as parents were brave enough to take the big step this weekend and move Addy from our room to her much needed "Big Girl Bed" in her OWN ROOM. The poor thing was busting out the seams of her bassinet and was working on flattening the top of her head from it being pushed all the way to the top. Addy did absolutely wonderful, and slept like a dream. Mommy had the hard time!! I just was so worried to move her away from me, but I am getting better with the idea of it each day. Just so hard to let that little thing out of my sight, how am I ever going to return back to work. Addy you have come such a long way kiddo from your first days in the NICU. First we could only look at you, then touch you gently through the armholes, then kangaroo you and then cuddle you in our arms. Those days are a but a memory of a life that is truly so special each day.