Trip to Indy!! :-)

We just returned to Minneapolis after a wonderful week in Indy visiting family! Addison's highlights of the trip include: flying on an airplane for her 3rd round trip; treking to southern Indiana to shop the outlets and have lunch with Courtney and her two girls, Molly and Gabby; visiting the Indianapolis Children's Museum with mommy and daddy; spending lots of fun playtime with Opa and Jojo (giggling, playing boo!, patting Opa's head); harassing Lager just like Wally (he was a trooper and took it well); playing at Nanny's house with her dancing chicken and bunny; sitting outside and feeling the grass; eating out at restaurants with the entire family-dinners and brunch; bathing in a "pioneer tub"-silver bathtub; attending the Decorator's Show House with mommy, Jojo and Nanny; enjoying brunch out with mommy, grandma, and great-grandma (and daddy and Opa) for Mother's Day; having dinner at Nanny's with the extended family for Mother's Day; enjoying some nice walks/runs with the family!

Addison is now 8 months old! She has two teeth...both on the bottom; although the upper teeth appear to be approaching the surface as well). She is still not crawling, but gets in to four point regularly and rocks back and forth, and backwards. She also scoots all over the floor and in circles reaching for toys from her belly. Just a couple days ago she started exploring the thought of pulling to stand...she has been reaching up to ottomans and tables, but isn't quite able to complete this task on her own. She is very pleased when we help her though! Today she lifted herself up on her feet leaning over her music table and lunged forward on to her belly....poor girl! Each day is full of exploration and learning! Addison is wearing all 9 month clothes now.....and feeling heavier each day (quite a load now!) We have started some additional finger foods (in addition to her long-time favorite now, the mum-mum teething biscuits)! We have tried scrambled egg yolk, banana and melon pieces! With a little help, she is enjoying this new form of eating in addition to her boring puree blends.

Daddy, Addie and my parents treated me to a wonderful 1st mother's day.......and two amazing gifts!! My parents are paying for a professional house clean and Noah is signing Addie and I up for music class this summer!! So excited about both!

What a great trip to Indy......we loved it!!! :-)

Enjoy pics from the last week!