North on 45

This weekend we packed up the minivan & headed to Grapevine to visit the Harris family. 

Addison sleeps so much, that the 4 hr drive wasn’t so bad.

Our nieces and nephew were so excited to meet Addison.

Kaylee (6) held her like she’d been doing it for years while Tristan (4) couldn’t get enough of Addi’s toes. So cute! Kenlee (8mths) shared her toys, outfits & even her feet with Baby Addi. 

We managed to snap some family photos before losing complete control.

While Ben entertained the kids, we got carried away playing dress up with Addison. 

I know. I swore that I would never be that mom & here I am taking picture after picture. 

Thank goodness for digital technology.

We also had breakfast with our friends, the Smallwoods and Cox’s. Cal & Sarah find out next month if they’re having a boy or a girl (yeah!) Here’s a picture of Rusty & Whitney’s family. Paxton & Mackey are so cute! Here are some great glamour shots.

Sugar & Spice and everything nice

To avoid the overpriced, over-commercialized chaos of Valentine’s Day, we always celebrate a night early. This year was no exception. We made good of Grammy & Grandpa’s offer to babysit lil’ Addi & enjoyed a full night out on the town. Okay, so it was 2 hrs at The Cheesecake Factory. Close enough. 

After only 7 weeks, it actually felt odd to ask the hostess for a table for 2, like we had arrived empty handed. It’s funny how quickly you can adjust to parenting. Even though our world has changed in a million and one ways, somehow it feels as if this is how it’s supposed to be. Like our lives hadn’t begun until now. 

As we finished both of our cheesecakes (that’s right. we split an appetizer & a meal for the sole purpose of getting 2 desserts), we realized that we had managed to carry on an hour-long conversation without discussing feeding times and dirty diapers. Like we hadn’t missed a beat. It was an official date and we loved it. The highlight of the night, however, was reclaiming little Addison from the grandparents! Happy Valentine’s Day!

The Daily Grind

So I’ve finally got Addison on somewhat of a schedule. I'm reading BabyWise & think I have it all figured out. Most of the time Addi goes with the flow, just to humor me, but we all know that she really runs the show.

In determination to lose those extra few pounds, we begin each morning with a walk (or 2) around the block. Today was chilly (71 degrees), so Addison is sporting her favorite pink beanie. My borrowed car-seat (thanks Cathy!), is blue, so Addison's usually immersed in a sea of pink, just to make sure there is no confusion among the neighbors. The rest of the day may go to pot, but our morning walk is a daily must.

Sweet Indulgences

Can you think of a better combination? Tonight, we spent the evening indulging in my favorites. 

Here Addison is with all of the Smallwoods. Cal & Sarah and Cotton & Meridith.  Addi is the one who doesn’t have blond hair. We began the night enjoying some chips, salsa & lots of queso at Lupe Tortilla. Addison witnessed her first heroic act as Merideth put the smack down on smoking on the patio. Addi's little lungs are forever grateful!  You’re awesome Meridith! We then made our way over to the Chocolate Bar to enjoy a mountain of chocolate cake!

West Side Story

Addison made it to her first musical, West Side Story. Houston Christian High School put on a great production at the Berry Center. Despite Ben’s disappointment that JLo’s West Side Story remix was not part of the line up, we had a great time singing along with the Jets and Sharks. Of course, Addi could relate best with “I feel pretty”.  We even got our picture taken with Mrs. Paxton, the production choreographer. She did a superb job orchestrating all of the dance numbers! Addi wore her pink ballerina socks just for the occasion!