Pigtail Princess

Addison is finally allowing us to put rubberbands or barettes in her hair without ripping them out immediately. How cute is she in pigtails? This is the first time she left them alone and actually realized there was something different about herself - she checked herself out in the mirror for about 10 minutes and loved what she saw! She really looks like a little girl now vs. a baby. Kind of sad, but at least we have another on the way to fill the void. ;)

The only way Addison holds still while getting her diaper changed is if we sing to her the whole time. Usually it's some version of "wheels on the bus" except she dictates what's on the bus (always animals and Elmo) and then we all make the noises. I tried to catch one session on film below. Enjoy!

How cute!

Checking herself out - looking good!

Happy Valentine's Day

I hope the video clip below is viewable - not sure what's going on with the uploading process lately, but it's been taking longer and they don't always get posted completely. Maybe I have overloaded this blog with video clips! Nothing too exciting to report, just in awe of Addison growing and changing every day, turning into quite a funny character. She's now singing her "ABC's" and saying "OKAY!" a LOT! We had a baby shower for Natalie on Saturday - a few pictures are posted below.

Getting bigger...25 weeks

A few pictures from Natalie's shower

The cake matched the invitations

My co-host Mara

1,2,3......

Addison's been practicing her counting and can get to 10 by herself! She's really difficult to capture on video these days, as she always wants to grab the camera. I have a weak attempt posted below...you can hear a few numbers, but it isn't the most indicative snapshot of her talents. :)

Baby Barat #2 is doing well, moving alot. This is me at about 24 weeks below. Only about 3 more months to go, and so much to do still!

Clowning around in Daddy's reading glasses - scary picture!

Fruit fiend