where does time go?

so, addison is already 7 1/2 weeks old, and growing like a weed. Seriously! we knew she was going to be a chunk, cause both brock and i were, but i didn't think she would be so big already. i am not sure how much she weighs, but we did put her on the scale with me and according to our scale, she weighs about 12 or 13 pounds already. she doesn't go to the doctor until the 3rd of august, so i am anxious to see how much she really weighs. in the last couple of weeks, she has found her hands to be great sucking toys, and is constantly got them in her mouth. she tries to shove the whole fist in and ends up gagging herself. in the last week, she has learned how to make bubbles with her drool, so she is always slobbery. she has also found her tongue, so when she smiles at you, she has to stick her tongue out too. she will even copy me and brock when we stick out our tongues. a week ago from yesterday, we were sitting in church, and addison started pooping, but we were singing, so it covered up the loud noise, until we ended the song and the pastor started praying......addison let out a HUGE fart, and these little kids in front of us turned around and stared at me, so i know that everyone heard. HOW EMBARRASING!!!!!! anyway, it was pretty funny. she is such a joy to watch everyday as she discovers new things. i cannot wait for all the things that are to come. she is such a blessing. brock is such a great daddy- i love to watch him with addison. i hope you are all enjoying the pictures of our little girl. there will be tons more as we can't help taking them.

this is our strong little girl...she can hold her head up so good
addison is getting some belly time

she is playing with some toys (ok, i had to put the rings in her hands, and it is just a reflex that makes her hold onto them, but she had fun)

this picture makes me laugh....she has one eye half open....she is watching to make sure we are still there.
this little dress is from grandpa kevin, she looks so cute in it

this is one of my favorite pictures of my baby

just hanging out with daddy

little chunk!


talking with daddy
hanging out with daddy
talking to daddy again
we are all talked out

Just a few more of our cutie

The last couple of weeks Addison has found her hands and really likes to suck on them.

Summer Fun

Beach party in the living room. we just had to try her swimsuit on her. isn't she so cute!!!

She is wondering what we are doing to her. she probably thinks we are crazy!

getting our feet wet

this hat is so stinkin cute on our little angel. it makes me laugh everytime it is on her.

hangin out with mom and dad outside

just hanging out with mom and dad

relaxing in my chair....but not for long, cause i can't keep myself entertained for too long. i like to be held, so any minute now i will start screaming

i am so cute and full of smiles when mommy and daddy talk to me

i am laying on mommy's tummy and i am so strong

here i am again, across mommy's tummy looking at daddy. look at me hold my head up all by myself

This one if for you Aunti Melissa. This is from aunt melissa, and it says "if you think I am cute, you should see my aunt" (all of addison's aunts liked this present)


giving mommy kisses, or the other way around


i am just sooooo stinkin' cute


this is a picture taken on july 1st, addison is 1 month old here


addison smiles like crazy, but everytime we get the camera out, she has no more, so we have to be tricky. daddy captured this one while mommy was entertaining her

Starting a New chapter in our lives

Well, I have accepted the job in Billings, and I start September 10th. that seems like a while off yet, but not really when there are 100 things you have to do between now and then. I am very excited and yet nervous about having a "real" job and wondering if I will do a good job, and also not too sure about leaving Addison with a stranger while I am at work. I have a job, which is great, but we don't have a place to live yet. I haven't taken my licensure exam yet, which needs to be taken and passed before I can start work. We have a house to pack and a million other things which all seem impossible to accomplish in the short amount of time we have. So, needless to say, if we get everything done in time, it will be a miracle! :) I believe that this is a true test of my ability to trust God and trust that He will take care of everything. He has taken care of us thus far and I know that He does a much better job than I could ever do, but sometimes it seems so impossible for things to get done and all I do is stress and worry, when I really need to lay it all down at the Lord's feet and let Him be in control. I am learning that I continually have to lay things at His feet, because I try to do things on my own, and just get all worked up about things. So, we are going to be a lot closer to home in a few short months, and we can't wait. On a much lighter note, we are doing good. Addison is growing bigger everyday. She loves making noises....we like to talk to each other. We are starting to see a little bit more of her personality. I believe she is going to be very strong-willed....I have no idea where she gets that from. :) ( me of course). she is such a joy, and even when things seem to be stressful, all I have to do is look at my little angel ,and I can't help but smile and be so overjoyed with this little miracle I have been blessed with!

a few picts for you black & white lovers

our little beach babe

addison is ready to hit the beach
not quite sure what she thinks of the shades


Next time we will have to put her swimsuit on too! thanks grandma elise for the cool shades

Our Sleeping Beauty

"i sure love my mommy"
"i've had such a rough day"
"i'm so exhausted"
"finally some sleep"

Daddy, Mommy, and Addison

daddy making addison smile
mommy and addison resting

Kirschenmanns

grandma elise and addison

uncle jordan and addison