WOW

Mr. Wyatt Owen Ward was born early in the morning on July 17th, 2010 to Sam and Crislyn Ward! Crislyn has been one of my best friends for over 20 YEARS and Hank and I couldn't be happier for them! We were so thankful that we were able to meet that little guy before we left for Minnesota. (He was born the morning we left for vacation which is why I'm a little late on this post...) He is handsome and absolutely perfect! I have literally gone through almost every phase of life with Crislyn by my side and it brings such joy and amazement to my heart that we both now have children. Addie and Wyatt are destined to be great friends! Crislyn and Sam are incredible parents already (the lack of sleep hasn't even phased them). It will be so fun to watch that little guy grow up!

Momma Crislyn and Wyatt


Addie and Wyatt

Friends

6 mo pictures

We were so excited when Uncle Randy agreed to take Addie's 6 month pictures in Minnesota! We just love these pics!

6 mo info:
weight: 17lb 8oz (75%)
height: 26" (50%)

Addie is now eating carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, bananas, and she does not like squash. We try a new food about once a week or so. She is loving her solids and has little interest in her bottle. She has been learning to use a sippy cup with some help. She threw her first official fit the other day when I took the sippy cup away. And what did this first time mommy do? Well, i promptly returned it to her, of course! oops! :)

Who wants to go ta.... Minnesota?

We just got back from our annual Minnesota trip and couldn't be missing it more! We spent two full weeks of bliss on Lake Vermillion. This was Addie's first official road trip and she did GREAT! We drove 16 hours in two days and Addie handled it like a champ. (Just FYI, we used a "the First Years" car bottle warmer and it worked like a charm) She took lots of naps and I sat in the back and played with her a lot. When we finally arrived in Minnesota the temperature was an amazingly wonderful 72 degrees! It even got down into the 60's at some point. We love going to Minnesota b/c we do a lot of relaxing, fishing and eating. This year was especially fun b/c Addie was with us. I felt like she reached a lot of milestones in Minnesota, which makes for great memories. We fed her solids (and by solids I mean something besides cereal) for the first time, she mastered sitting up, and she turned SIX MONTHS OLD! Addie also had her first boat ride (which she loved), her first dip in the lake (which she loved) and her first sip of water from a glass (which she loved). Her Uncle Andy got to spend some time with us in Minnesota too - Addie adores him! Hank and I also got to go on a date night while we were there and Grandma Teresa did most of Addie's morning feedings for me so that I could sleep in (thank you!!!) I also toted my bike and Henry's bike up this year and we got to do some riding. Hank, as usual, did not shave the entire trip and I caught the biggest fish this year (a 30" Northern - it was scarrrry). Also, Addie's great Uncle Randy took her 6 month pictures while we were there and they are incredible! I will post those soon.

The beginning of our road trip! (We actually bought this Minnesota T-shirt when we were there last year and I was preggers....we didn't know we were having a girl yet, so we bought something gender neutral that our little one could wear when we went this year)

Addie eating sweet potatoes for the first time. She actually loved them.

Addie in Lake Vermillion. I was very surprised how much she loved the water - it was pretty cold!

Addie at the Wilderness Club

Addie snuggled up with her daddy. I love that little face. And yes, it was THAT chilly!

Naked baby loving the lake!