Family Reunion and Summer Days

Addy and I took the opportunity and seized a nice day to go up to the cottage to do some much needed work there. Addy is such a relaxed and good, little girl. She layed back and hung out in her stroller while I managed to accomplish alot outside cleaning up the yard and planting some new flowers we had purchased. We took a quick break inside and Addy sported this cute little smile for me, I just had to take a picture. It's like she knows just how darn cute she is, look at those rosy cheeks you could just eat them.

A trip to London last week started off our kick off meeting for the second annual fundraiser for the St. Josephs' NICU unit and families. I was asked to join the committee by a fellow preemie mom who started this fundraiser last year and I am so pleased to be a part of it. The committee tossed around some great ideas and we can't wait to get started. Stay tuned for the details. Being in London also gave me the opportunity to stop off at my new fav store "Once Upon a Child". A great second hand store where you can find all kinds of deals on used goodies and clothing. I immediately spotted a jumparoo that looked brand new and I jumped at the chance to buy it. Turns out it was a great purchase; as Addy's just loves it. Her first step inside and her eyes popped wide open she couldn't believe what this toy had to offer. She really has not mastered the art of jumping up and down in it quite yet, but I am sure that it won't be long around the corner.


On June 26th our cousin Mike and his girlfriend; Becky made it down for their first visit with little Addy since she came into the world. It was wonderful to see them and kicked back and had a nice relaxing night at the Stanbra cottage. The next day we packed up and we were off to Chatham for a family reunion with the LEE side of the family. It was a beautiful, hot, sunny day and Addy got her first swim in a Sandra and Jorge's pool. I had purchased a great Little Tikes Cozy Coupe floatie on Kijiji that was going to be perfect for Addy's first adventure into the water. Addison did absolutely wonderful and was a like a little fish in the water. She began kicking her little toes and feet like she knew just what she was supposed to do. She didn't make it to far, hasn't quite go the dog paddle thing down yet, but she loved it. She layed back and let me push her around like she was a little queen in her car floatie. If this was any indication I don't believe we will have any worries that Addison will be afraid of the water.


The following day we returned to the cottage for a much needed rest day after all that we have had going on and for all that we have coming up in the future. Summer time always seems to be such a busy time of year for us, but we enjoy it so much we don't complain. Addison and her dad sat back on the couch for some R and R and some good father and daughter cuddles. I just love capturing moments like these between the two of them, when they don't know I am looking. Addison definitely loves her daddy and cuddles up to him whenever she can get a chance, such special moments to see.


Addison continues to do really well these days, and we continue to see changes in her daily. She really is starting to be such a personality. We continue with our weekly appointments for Physio and Occupational therapy in hopes to help Addison continue to get stronger and utilize her muscles for those everyday activities, such as sitting up, rolling over and reaching for her toes. She still gets "taped" as we call it every week with a Kinseo muscular tape that looks like big bandaids across her tummy and back. This tape helps to keep her muscles in a contracted position, so Addison learns the feeling of the muscle working and will learn to do this on her own. She continues to make more and more noises each week, which is just music to our ears at this stage of the game, keep those vocal chords working kiddo. We are not sure if she is starting to teeth yet, or just enjoying the new found thing between fingers and objects to the mouth. Addison got a hold of this cold, wet washcloth and she soaked not only herself but daddy too!!! The days of staying clean and dry are officially over.