Happy First Birthday Addison!!

Test drive....we are having Addison decide which car is best for us!
Playing outside with daddy and Wally! It's getting chilly here!
Opening Nanny's birthday gift! A gorgeous outfit from the Wooden Soldier!
"Addie's friend" and daddy at the State Fair!
Mommy and Addie at the State Fair!
Kindermusik class in the park with friends!
Addie's beautiful August hat from Opa!!!

Our sweet little girl is one year old today!! We can't even believe that it has been an entire year since we were in Labor and Delivery awaiting her arrival! What a wonderful year it has been! Another beautiful day......high in the low 70s and sunny, just like last year!!! We couldn't have asked for a more energetic, beautiful and loving little girl! This morning we celebrated by taking Addison out to breakfast and to the playground. We just watched her special tribute on Kare 11 News......so adorable!! (got it on video to save for years to come). Tonight we will do presents and cake! This coming Saturday is Addison's first birthday party-a luau! We are so excited!!

The past week has been a bit hectic with Addie coming down with a terrible virus on Thursday evening (Noah and I left the Vikings game after one possession as Addie had a fever of nearly 104...scary!). The virus came on strong and lasted throughout the entire holiday weekend. She had high fevers, diarrhea, a rash, increased irritability and a lot of sleepless nights! Our poor baby girl! We are not back 100%, but well on the uphill now....just needing a little extra sleep and cuddle time still. Daddy and I are attempting to recover from our sleep-deprivation as well.

We did find a little time to look at cars (new car coming soon to the Parker household, yea!!!), enjoy the state fair for a brief visit (Addie got to see pigs, cows, horses and sheep...she also got to taste a small sliver of pork chop, cheese curd and milkshake..yummy!), and quickly attend a housewarming party (Addie was pretty tired during this!).

Enjoy the pics from the last week or so......and more to come very soon of the birthday celebration and party this weekend!!! :-)