Cruisin' Girl!

We had my 12 month appointment today with the doctor. She said that I am right on track! My tubes looked great and my ears looked perfect. I was a brave girl and got 3 shots today. I cried and made sure that the nurse knew that I wasn't very happy about it but I settled down pretty quickly. We were given the ok to start whole milk. I think Mommy and Daddy said that they are going to finish off my formula that they have and then make the switch. Here are my 12 month stats: Weight: 22 lbs 10 oz (76%), Height: 29 1/2 inches tall (64%), Head Circumference: 18 1/8 inches (82%).

Check me out! I am cruisin'. After only 3 days I am much more steady on my feet! I don't sit still for more than a few seconds, I've got places to go! It is so much fun, I love this walking business.

Enjoy my video!

Love,
Addison

"That's One Small Step for [Wo]Man, One Giant Leap for Mom and Dad..."

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a good week and are enjoying your weekend. Just for fun, and to commemorate the Apollo moon landing I thought I'd post a small video of me taking my first steps. Well, and I am turning one you know so I have to act like a big girl now...

I guess we have some sort of small birthday celebration on tap for Saturday.

Love, Addison.

It's Been Awhile!

Cheesey Smile!

Happy 4th of July! We went to a baby shower and had a neighborhood party at our house. I didn't stay awake for fireworks this year. Mom and Dad said maybe next year.

Here I am trying out my new swimming pool! I was a big fan or splashing in the water from outside the pool and I like looking at it but I was NOT happy about getting in! I do like my swimsuit though.

A couple weekends ago Auntie Lori, Mackenzie and Grandma Betty came to visit. We went to Underwater Adventure. I really liked looking at all of the fish! Here are Daddy and I at Underwater Adventure. We also celebrated my birthday a little early.

These are the party favors I'm taking to daycare on Friday when I celebrate my birthday there. Boy, they look fun! Auntie Molly had some when we were in Highmore and they blew BIG bubbles. I can't wait!

Mommy and Daddy keep telling me that they can't believe that I am going to be 1 year old on Saturday! We are having a birthday BBQ, I can't wait to eat some cake. I'm sure there will be many pictures to come!

Love,
Addison

All Good from the ENT!

Hi Everyone!

Daddy and I went to the ENT this morning for my 3 week post-op check-up. The news was good! My hearing tested better than it did the last time I was there and the doctor said that there was no fluid on my ears and that all looked perfect with my tubes!

It has been awhile since I last updated. We have been busy! We spent 4 days in Highmore, SD celebrating my great grandma Ruth's 90th birthday with all of the Lusk family. I met a bunch of new people, went to my first parade and had fun hanging out with all of Grandpa Lusk's relatives. I wasn't a big fan of sleeping in the hotel room though. Mommy and Daddy were very tired.

After we got back I got pink eye and then I gave it to Mommy. We are both doing better now after a week of eye drops. This past weekend Mommy and Daddy did some work in the yard. Our neighbors were getting rid of their mulch so Mommy and Daddy took about 2/3 of it for our flower beds. We had a BBQ on Monday night at the Rovn's house. The Holts were in town from Kansas City. That was fun to play with Davis and Maren.

I'm busy talking and moving all over. I've learned to say Da Da and Ma Ma. I also learned how to shake my head "No." Whenever Mommy or Daddy tell me "no" I shake my head. They seem to think it is pretty funny. I've also started standing up without holding onto anything!

We have been working on getting me to fall asleep by myself in my crib. I really like when Mommy and Daddy rock me to sleep but they keep telling me that I'm a big girl now and that I can do it myself. I haven't been very happy with this idea but I'm learning to accept it. The first couple nights I let them know I wasn't happy about their idea for about 45 minutes-1 hour but now I only cry for a minute or two. I figure it's not worth the energy since they aren't going to come in and pick me up anyway but I like to let them know that I still like the old way of falling asleep better.

I'll post some more pictures soon! We are all looking forward to the long weekend and a BBQ with the neighbors on the 4th of July!

Love,
Addison