Santa Barbara Zoo

On Sunday, after the reunion festivities were over, we decided to take Addison to the Santa Barbara Zoo. I have many fond memories of visiting the SB Zoo as a kid. Addison loved it to say the least. She really loved tracking the animals. Can't wait until she's a bit older and we can take her to the San Diego Zoo!

Mommy & Addison getting ready to explore

The Pink Flamingos...she really liked these guys

Checking out the Flamingos

The Gibson Monkeys. They were making lots of noise.

Cute Tortoises

Toucan

Hanging with Daddy

Cousin Jake feeding a Giraffe

Our Little Monkey (she even made her monkey face for us!)

Family Reunion

This past weekend we went out to beautiful Santa Barbara for the McLarty Family Reunion (Karl's Dad's Mom is a McLarty). We had fun catching up with realitives that we haven't seen in a long time, and every one seemed to really enjoy meeting Miss Addison!

L: Aunt Leona, Cousin Laura, Aunt Becca, Grandma Whitnall, Addison and Karl

L: Uncle Jeff, Aunt Tria and our nephew Jake

L: Cousin Elette, Cousin Robin & her husband David

Miss Addison playing before dinner

A very tired Mommy & Addison

L: Cousin Don, Cousin Corlin, Cousin Doug and Grandma & Grandpa Whitnall

L: Aunt Isabel and Aunt Leona

Headed to the Beach

Tomorrow we're headed to Santa Barbara for the weekend for a family reunion! While I'm looking forward to getting out of Bakersfield for the weekend, I am loathing the job of packing for a 5 month old. It's not as easy as it was when we flew back east when she was 3 weeks old! This trip requires a little more clothing, a pack & play, toys, etc.

I think the Tahoe will be a little over-packed, but better safe than sorry, right?!Anyway, I hope to have lots of pictures to share. We haven't gotten together with his Dad's side of the family in about 5 years.

The beach awaits....

5 months {a recap}

Addison's appointment went very well yesterday! She's now weighing in at 18lbs 6oz and measuring 26 3/4" long! We're in the 95th percentile for everything! Sheesh!

We've started introducing solid foods a few weeks ago and so far we are a big fan of carrots. We really dislike peas (I don't blame her) and we will tolerate sweet potatoes. We're holding off on introducing fruit until we get the veggies down. I'm pretty positive that she'll gobble that stuff down and won't bother with the veggies anymore...so I'm trying to avoid that!

She can pretty much sit up on her own now, but tends to fall over when she gets really excited and her legs start going. We have also discovered our voice and our high pitch range. That girl can give Mariah Carey a run for her money!

We're enjoying every minute with our little miracle and can't believe how fast it's all going by!

5 Months

Happy 5 Months to our precious little one!

It's hard to believe that we've come this far. It seems like just yesterday I was learning how to be a Mommy and take care of our special arrival!

Here's a few pictures that I snapped. I'll post later with some of our milestones and our current stats. Call me a bad Mom, but I scheduled her Dr appointment for today without thinking. So, shots and all of that fun stuff are on the menu for today!

Hiccups are Funny

Apparently Addison thinks the hiccups are pretty darn funny. I had gotten them, and to our suprise she busted up laughing. I grabbed the camera, faked the hiccups and got the same response. The lighting isn't all that great, but it's the sound of the giggling that we were after. =o)

Look Ma, No Hands!

Addison has been practicing her sitting up skills. She's getting pretty good at it!



PS - This was my first attempt at video editing, so sorry if it seems cheezy!

A Chat with the Princess

It's been a while...

Sorry it's been a while since I've posted. My laptop has been getting re-vamped for about the past 2 weeks, so I haven't had a way to download pictures/movies from our camera. I am still without my beloved, but I have stolen Karl's laptop and installed some software on it, so now I can share again!

Anyway, here are a few pics that I snapped the other night. Lots of updates coming soon!

Battle of the Bulge

So, I want to lose some weight. I've lost the baby weight, but I am so unsatisfied with the current state that my body resides in. So I felt that if I actually posted about it, then I could be held accountable. Lame, I know, but I have to do it!

I was browsing some blogs and came across this....I found it quite humorous and motivating all at the same time!

Your weight loss =
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony

Shots - Round 2

Addison had a Dr. appointment on the 8th (yeah, I'm a bit behind on the updating), and her stats were 16.5lbs & 25 3/4" long. She also got her second round of shots, and I didn't cry this time! =o) We're doing a delayed vaccination schedule, so she only gets 2 at a time...that results in a non-cranky baby which is really nice.

We're also working on our first tooth or two. I don't know if both are going to appear, but we see 2 little white nubs on her bottom gums. Why must this kid insist on being head of the curve on everything?! It's like she's in a hurry to grow up! =o)

Lil Steam Roller

Addison now rolls! Back to front, and more impressive at this stage...back to front! =o) Here's a little video that we took on July 11th. She's got it down pact now, but it was fun watching her learn.

Goldfinger

Addison discovered her nostrils this past weekend and it was caught on camera. I think it's the perfect picture for a greeting card! =o)

Swimming with Daddy

We spent more time at Greg & Anaya's yesterday eating leftovers from the 4th, and hanging in the pool.

Addison got some good pool time with Daddy, and then was pooped out and fell asleep on Mommy!

All American Girl

Addison's first 4th of July was a low key one. We just went over to Greg & Anaya's house for a BBQ with friends & some pool time.

Addison loved the fireworks, or should I say the ones that she was awake for anyway.

I forgot to bring the camera with us, so there are no pool or fireworks pictures. Bad Mommy! I did however remember to take some pictures of her in her cute 4th of July outfit! =o)

Busy Sunday

This past Sunday Addie was the girl on the go.

We lounged around the house for a while, while Daddy did some yard work:


Then we went over to Greg & Anaya's for a BBQ Lunch and some pool time:







And then off to Daddy's softball game:



We ended our day with a gourmet dinner at IHOP with good friends. =o)

Exersaucin'

Today, we put Addison in her fancy-schamcy Exersaucer that Great Grandma Hower (aka Gigi) got for her. She had a blast, but I think she'll like it even more once she can better reach the toys.

{edited} Pretty in Blue

Jumping Monkey

We introduced Addison to the Jumperoo last week and she LOVED it! I took video of it, but for some reason it turned out really grainy when I uploaded it.

Here it is, but I'm trying to find another site to host it on where it will be clearer.

Outdoor Living

For the past few weeks, Karl has been busy working hard on getting the backyard ready for some summer lounging.

A week ago he and a few friends poured a new cement patio, put up a new gazebo, and for my birthday he bought me a patio set.

I can't wait to spend many summer nights hanging out in our new spot! You did such a great job honey!