Addison's First Christmas!

Can you find the best present under the tree? What a blessed little girl on this Christmas day and what a blessing she is to us. Christ is the greatest gift of all and He has blessed us with our precious Addison.

All the fun gifts from Auntie Deena- Julian the dog, Brio sorting blocks box, Catherine the caterpillar book and wood fruit and half dozen eggs for playing kitchen with Mommy.

Thanks Auntie D! (click play button)

Wow Mommy, my very own doll pram to push my dolls around with and learn to walk behind. Thank you Mi-Mi and Pee Paw!

Taking a break from all the presents and going for a ride in my doll pram.

Checking out the dragon from my castle set from Mi-Mi and Pee Paw.

Showing a little Addie-tude while opening one of many presents.

Trying out one of my toys with the little chompers to see if it passes slobber control.

My beautiful ladybug costume complete with wings, antennae and a wand from Grandma and Grandpa Steveson.

Cuddling up with Mommy on my first Christmas day!

Cuddling up with Daddy on Christmas!


Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Schriks for the fun discovery table.


Yeah, I'm listening.

Okay, so how does this thing work exactly?

Daddy, what are you doing under here?

I Love Music!

Addison is now big enough to sit at the piano mostly by herself. She loves striking the keys. Even her hand position is pristine for someone so young. No, Mommy is not becoming "stage Mom", just enjoying watching her learn and explore new and wonderful things. She is a little sponge taking it all in one day at a time.

See my lovely hands at work on Mommy's piano...this by the way was shortly before she began trying to eat the piano! Also, I must mention this beautiful "recital" dress is from Grandpa Dave and Grandma Kathy Steveson! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!

Fun pretty princess dress!

Sleepy princess...zzz!

32 Weeks Old!

Today I am 32 weeks old and am giggling more than ever! Mommy and Daddy try to catch me on video but they are going to have to be more sneaky about it because I stop giggling and take interest in the camera.

Mommy thinks this is her favorite purchase for me to date. Everyone has been so generous with things for me, but Mommy bought this Buggy Bagg (name of company) for me. I am so big that I can sit up in the cart and high chairs now and am too rambunctious to ride in the cart in my car seat, so this is the clean and comfy solution. It has fabric hooks for toys, compartments on the back for diapers and snacks and even a built in pillow if Mommy shops long enough for me to fall asleep :) It rolls up quickly and zips shut into a bag- kind of looks like a sleeping bag when wrapped up. I love this new outlook on shopping! Thanks Mommy!

All I Want for Christmas

My first Christmas is just a couple of weeks away so I thought I would post a quick message for Christmas. Christmas is about celebrating our Lord Jesus' birth and the joy and promise He brought to earth so many thousands of years ago that still rings true today! Let's make this year more about Him and less about the gifts, toys and things that cloud our view of what really matters and gives us all the chance to live forever with Him. We could never outgive our Father God and could never give others what He has given to us.

What life means to me right now at 7 months old is waking up in a clean, warm crib and laughing to find a few minutes later Mommy or Daddy standing watch at my door. My smile broadens and a quick laugh exudes to then be in their arms. Can life be like this forever? Mommy and Daddy say, "Yes, Addison! For when Jesus came to earth for us He promised He would never leave us or forsake us, and we could always be wrapped in His arms of love if we let Him. I love you all and wish you the merriest time of year that hopefully lasts all year long!

Many have asked what I want for my first Christmas and I have a wish list at www.moolka.com under the e-mail address: klschriks@yahoo.com and am opening a savings account for college that you could contribute to if you'd like.

Catching Up!

This post holds lots of fun pictures of the past few weeks. Mommy says she sorry for the delay, but she has been focused on transitioning from full time work at the hospital to working from home and getting me into a good routine. She has succeeded as I take naps at 10 and 2 and am in bed by 8 and wake around 6 or 7am! Have fun enjoying life in Addie's world!

31 Weeks Old!

Eating solid foods has been going well and this was my first taste of 'nanas (bananas) which I fed myself very well, thank you! I'm eating lots of interesting and yummy things like rutabagas, sweet potatoes, peas, chicken, pears, plums, yogurt and more. I'm enjoying this new world of tastes and love my highchair which the sweet Brunk family gave me.

30 Weeks Old!

Having fun and making funny faces with Unca' CJ! What fun to have so many people playing with me, "Ma-Ma & Da-Da when can I have a brother or sister?" Mommy says maybe next year:)

Sneak Peek!

On November 15th I had my 6 month photos taken. This is just one of many and it was fun seeing our friend Sheila again! If you want to see a few more sneak peeks check out her blog at www.sheilayphoto.com and visit her blog. Sorry we have been so busy and haven't posted. Mommy is going to work to catch up next week after the Thanksgiving holiday. We love you and hope you are enjoying friends and family this holiday season.

29 Weeks Old!

Little grinner playing on the floor at the cabin in Tennessee. We spent Thanksgiving week with Mi-Mi, Pee Paw, Uncle Josh and Rhonda and Uncle CJ in a lovely log cabin. Here I am in my Little Turkey outfit from Auntie Deena looking oh so cute. I love sitting up and scooting around on my belly, but have no interest in crawling yet.

28 Weeks Old!

Looking cute as Christmas- as Daddy would say- in my jacket and hat from Grammy Pammy and Grandpa Schriks. It is very cold here this week and I'm all bundled up for a walk.

27 Weeks Old!

Visiting Dr. Nelson for my 6 month check-up! I'm a great little sitter now and weighed in at 14 lbs. 10 oz. and 26.5 inches long! Dr. Nelson says I look great and am doing quite well. I started eating carrots this week and Mommy is adding a new vegetable each day!

26 Weeks Old!

More Pictures from my visit to Indiana

Grand-Paul and me

Cousin Aiden and I

Us again sitting in Great-Grandma Schriks' chair.

The big girl sitting all alone captivated by baby Aiden.

The Cousins- Lydia, Addison and Aiden

With Great-Grandma Schriks. Thanks Grams for hosting the family reunion!

Mommy, Daddy and baby bee!

Baby Bee Addison and Chile Pepper Aiden for Halloween. We didn't trick or treat though...too little for candy.

Brother and Sister with their little peanuts.

More pics of the cousins

My First Halloween!

I'm a busy little bee sitting in Great-Grandma Schriks' antique chair! We traveled to Indiana this week to visit my grandparents, aunts, uncles and lots of cousins! Enjoy the fun photos from Schriks Family Day and our visit to Chicago.

Daddy with his sisters Deena and Emily. No they did not call each other before to coordinate outfits, I guess siblings just think alike!

Me with Grammy Pammy out at Aunt Emily's work- Abuelo's. We had lots of fun and yummy food.

Giving love to my Auntie Deena and Emily. We had so much fun and I can't wait till they come for a visit!

Me with Grammy Pammy and Cousin Aiden. Mommy says it's hard to believe I was that small just 4 1/2 short months ago!