3 Months!!!

It's hard to believe it has been three months since Gotcha Day. It feels as if Addison has always been a part of our family. I was looking back at pictures from that day, and can't believe how far she has come, and how much she has changed. When we first got her, she could sit only with pillows propped behind her, could barely crawl, and couldn't stand. She couldn't hold her own bottle, and we are pretty sure she had never had any type of food in her mouth before. She was very much like an infant, and the poor girl was petrified of her new family. Today she can sit, crawl, pull herself up to standing, walk with help, and climb up the stairs! She will eat any and all kinds of food, hold her own bottle, and is starting to feed herself. She can say Mama, Dada, Baba and Ha (hot). She can sign "more", "all done", "shoes" (thats my girl!), and "potty"!! She will give kisses if she is in the mood, and she absolutely adores her big brother and sister. I have felt for so many years that someone was missing from our family, and now it feels like that hole has been filled, and I know why we felt that way.....we were just waiting for our precious Addie! We continue to give thanks to God every day for this Awesome (Addison) Blessing (Grace).

Then.......(November 20, 2006) Today........(February 20, 2007)

"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift"

Happy Valentine's Day

What kid doesn't love remotes?!

Thanks for coming to visit, Miss Erin!

A Valentines kiss for Alyssa!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Lots of Pictures!

Aren't they cute?!

Addison's cousins on Daddy's side. And yep, that's Riley changing a diaper!!

Addison's dedication on Sunday. It was so nice to have Grandpa Miller and Grandma Nancy, and our special friends the VanDeWerken's and the Eade's there. They all drove through a lot of snow to be there with us!

Riley is a die-hard, he even skis in our backyard. Addison is gearing up, she'll be a ski bunny with Alyssa very soon! Loving the snow!

Guess who discovered the TP this week?! (I guess it's time to babyproof!)

Happy New Year!

It has already been a busy 2007, and Addison keeps us moving all day long! Here are a few pictures of what's been going on at the Carlson house....

Grandma and Grandpa Carlson came to visit for New Year's weekend!

Now that Addison is eating real food, she is starting to get a little belly on her, and some cute little thighs, too!

And today, Addison discovered herself in the mirror. We get kisses very rarely from miss Addie, but she didn't hesitate to give herself a kiss!! Is that cute, or what??

We are leaving on friday to go to New York to celebrate the life of Addison's Great Grandpa Carlson. He passed away this past Saturday. He has left behind a great legacy of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Though he didn't get a chance to meet his newest great-grandchild, he leaves an imprint on her life as we will teach her about Jesus, just as he taught his kids, and they taught their kids. We are so thankful that our Hope is eternal, and we look forward to seeing him again in Heaven!

Merry Christmas!!

We had such a fun Christmas this year, and loved having so many of our family come to visit! Thought I would post some pictures of Addison being loved by her family!

Addison "helped" mommy wrap presents! And then she opened her first present!

Playing and dancing with Grandpa Miller!

Addison is our best gift ever! (along with Alyssa and Riley, of course.)(and thanks for the pj's Auntie Kate!!)

Cousins....

And more cousins......

Addison loved Maggies new baby doll!

Sweet Baby!

Merry Christmas from the Carlson's!

First Haircut!

Just thought I'd post a few fun pictures. Addison had her first haircut this week thanks to Miss Janine. We love miss Janine, and she even comes to our house to cut our hair!!

This is after the snow storm we had the week we got home from China.

This is right after finishing a HOT bottle, see how rosy her cheeks get?

Does this look like trouble or what??

And, Addison met her first future boyfriend today - Aidan!! Aidan and Addison were supposed to be dedicated together at church tomorrow, but we decided Addison isn't quite ready to be handed off to a stranger yet (Pastor Dale). We're hoping for January!! (and yes, Aidan's just a little younger!)

The funny faces of Addison!

Oh, does this little girl make us laugh!! She is so funny, and is really becoming such a funny personality. She makes this hilarious face that we call "sour face". She started out only giving this face to Russ, but now she gives it to anyone who will laugh at her, including people in restaurants!

On a quick serious note, we did find the cause of her high fevers. She has had a pretty bad bladder infection. The dr. is a little concerned about her kidneys, so she will be undergoing a little more testing (hopefully on an outpatient basis), to make sure everything is ok. We appreciate your prayers as we await insurance approval, etc.

Pictures!! Addison with her Aunt Lisa, and already posing for the camera!

The first picture, Addison is kissing (or eating) her new China Dora doll, (thanks Zack and Cindy!) The second picture is for you Erin, Addison loved the paper you sent (we loved the gift!!)

And the infamous "Sour Face"!! How could you not love that face?!