Chatty Cathy

As of late, Addison has really taken a strong interest in phones. She will put anything that she can up to her ear and pretend. TV Remotes, Shoes (Get Smart), Paper, etc....it's all fair game. It's quite comical. It's also so neat to see her starting to mimic things we do (time to stop goofing off because we're getting into dangerous territory).

I'm a big hand talker, and I never realized how much I did that until lately. Addison has now started using her hands when she talks (or rambles...oh if I could only understand what dopabealerhaschuifhk meant!). It's the cutest thing ever to watch, and I'm working on getting back to taking videos & pictures. I've really been slacking and for that I do sincerely apologize.

The other day she snatched my iPhone and started chatting away. Notice the body language and "hand talking." I think we are headed for a world full of trouble....

PS - Please don't think this child is deprived of phones...she has PLENTY! She has my old iPhone, an old Razr that Grandpa gave her, a toy flip phone, and Elmo Phone and the new school/old school Fisher-Price phone. We don't need any more! LOL

It's been a while..

Sorry I've fallen off of the face of the earth with my blogging. I've been pretty busy as of late and have tons of pictures to offload from my camera, so I promise there will be lots of new stuff soon!
In the meantime, here are some recent pictures that I have taken with my phone...

At the Condors Game

Testing out her new Splash Mat
Watching Yo Gabba Gabba with Daddy

Playing in the Sprinkler

...the girl LOVES water!

Please help if you can!

Okay, I know you're probably sick of hearing me talk about the March for Babies...but I really need your help! I'm soooooo close to my goal and just need a few more donations. If you can spare anything...$5, $10, etc. please help!

http://www.marchforbabies.com/kwhitnall

March for Babies

On April 7th, 2009 the "Mama Blogging World" was hit with a tragedy. Sweet little 17-month old Madeline Alice Spohr was taken from this world unexpectedly.

I had already signed on to participate in the March for Babies long before this occurred, but now this event has much more meaning. I'm now marching in honor of Madeline. She was born 11 weeks premature and battled the respiratory complications that often go hand-in-hand with her situation. To find out more about Madeline, go to Remember Maddie.

I'm asking you to please sponsor me in the March for Babies. Anything you can spare is most appreciated! You can donate here, or by clicking on the March for Babies icon on the right.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and hope that one day all babies will be born healthy!

Easter Tease

We had a fantastic day filled with family and friends and a full post will be forthcoming as soon as I get some spare time.


In the meantime, here is a picture of Miss Addison in her Easter dress...that didn't get worn for very long!

Father & Daughter

Now & Then

Cupcake Mania

We had Addison's Birthday Party at my Mom's house on Sunday. It went pretty well considering that it was insanely windy and we packed 25+ people into my Mom's house. Addison wasn't feeling 100% due to the fact that she got a 30 minute nap and was/is teething, but started to warm up towards the end. She got lots of neat presents & didn't want to eat her cake...go figure!

The Birthday Girl showing off her rolls...love 'em!

Eating her special Mac & Cheese Lunch

Time for Cake!

The Obnoxious Birthday Hat

Why is everyone looking at me?

It's fun to poke at

Presents! Yay!

Loving on Mommy's vintage Strawberry Shortcake & Rainbow Brite dolls

Happy Birthday!

On the night of Addison's actual birthday, we did a small little celebration and cupcakes. She loved her pink princess cupcake! We had a sugared up little one who ran in circles until 9:30pm!

Good Morning Sunshine!

Not too sure about this cupcake business...

Happy 1st Birthday!

Happy 1st Birthday to our sweet Addison!

The journey thus far has been amazing one and we can't wait to see what the future brings! It's hard to believe that it's already been a year! We love you more than you'll ever know!

All our Love,
Mama & Dada

(Sorry about the poor picture quality, but I snapped these with my iPhone as we were leaving this morning)

Erin go braugh

Happy St. Patrick's Day from our little Irish Princess!

The Park with Dallas

We are having an early Spring here in Bakersfield...it was 81* today! We decided to hit up another park and we took Dallas (our Lab) along with us! Addison is definitely an outdoorsy girl! She loves being outside, picking up sticks & leaves and swinging on the swings!

Saturday at Riverwalk Park

This afternoon we decided to head over to the newest park in Bakersfield, and boy was it booming! We also met up with our friend Candice & her son, William. The kids had a great time, and Addison was keeping her Daddy on his toes! The girl is on the move!

The Sickly One

Last night Addison started running a 101* fever, by morning time it was 102.5*. We went to the Dr and it turns out that our poor love bug has an ear infection & a cold. She's been pretty miserable and has been doing a lot of sleeping. Hopefully she'll be able to kick it soon and be back to her spunky-self!

On our way home from the Dr

Houston, we have WALKER!

It's been in the works now for a while, but Addison has finally mastered the art of walking! Watch out world 'cuz here she comes!

11 months

Wow! I can't believe that we are a month away from Addie's 1st Birthday! Where did time go?!
She's weighing in at 26lbs 6oz; and measuring 31 1/2" tall! We've got a big girl on our hands, that's for sure!

As of Monday, she's really started walking. We are taking lots & lots of steps on our own! I know it'll be just a blink in time before she's off and running like a champ. It's amazing how a little helpless baby can turn into a little person in just a matter of months!

The birthday party planning is in full effect...mark your calendars for Sunday, March 22nd! Invites will be coming soon!

Happy 11 Month Birthday, my sweet baby girl!