This past weekend we woke up to this smiling little face and decided to head up to the cottage to get some much needed time together just hangin and relaxin. We packed up the boys, some stuff and Addy and took the long drive (10 minutes) to our little 
paradise in the dunes called "La Buena Vida". Addy settles right in up there, like she knows it is her second home. Thanks to some wonderful hand me downs from cousin Sidney and friends, we have doubles of things so we dont have to travel very heavy when we head up there. Addy took in some sun, hanging with her toys at the front window, while we enjoyed a nice breakfast watching the birds at the feeder. It really is so relaxing and fun up there, we feel like we our miles away and just shut our minds off. We got together with some of our great neighbours; Sandy and Jack and had a great visit.
Addison is really getting to be such a big girl and trying to become a little bit more independant each day. Lately she has been trying to hold on to her bottle all by herself, which she does well for about 1 sec, but this is 1 sec longer than yesterday. Soon enough kiddo don't rush yourself. It is amazing to see her develop a little bit more each day/week with the new things she does. It is hard to keep stock of it all, but we are trying to document it as well as we can.
On Sunday we hit the road and had a big day attending the Kylies Kause Walk Fundraiser held annually in Wyoming, ON for the St. Joseph's NICU Unit. This fundraiser is put together by parents; Steve and Lisa McGrail in memory of their angel Kylie, and funds go to support the NICU Unit to purchase the much needed Giraffe Isolets that Addison spent her first month and half in! (www.kylieskause.com) We had a wonderful day walking with some old friends and new friends we have met through our NICU travels; Laurel and Matt Lunnen and their 25 weeker Story. Alot of people showed up for the event and the event successfully raised $40,000 this year. What a great success. Before the walk kicked off they invited all preemie unit graduates to attend to the front and they snapped a picture of all us together. 
What a great photo and to believe that so many other families have progressed through this same journey is truly amazing. Thanks Lisa and Steve for all your dedication and hard work, it truly is selfless to do what you do. Kylies life and your strength is an inspiration to us all to be better people, and bless you for your support to the NICU that helped begin our little girl's journey into the world.
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