Cute as a Mouse

Ok, so we are a little late in posting these pictures from Halloween, but they are sooo cute I couldn't resist. Thanks to Grandma Pell for all of her hard work in making Addison's costume.

Here we are getting ready to go. Grandpa and Grandma Pell and Uncle Dan and Aunt Kristin all came over to help me get ready.

All ready to go, but no candy yet!!!

One very happy looking group of trick or treaters. Can't you see the excitement on their faces. We spent the night with the Bareman's, trick or treating around the neighborhood.

Here are a few pictures, the day before Halloween at Grandpa and Grandma Plakmeyers.

All Grown Up!!!!

Ok........ so maybe she is not all grown up but is beginning to in our eyes! I just had to add this picture to show you how she is looking more and more like her mother! Ok, well maybe not yet but she sure is cute! and she can finally wear a bow in her hair as long as the wind does not blow it out:)

Life is flying by and I am trying to get caught up on the blogging world. Addison has no interest in crawling especially when she can scream loud enough for her parents to come and get her when she wants to be moved. BUT she really would like to walk so maybe we will just skip the crawling and go right to the walking! We are loving the fall weather and hope that it sticks around for a little longer!

Post Family Farm

Well I am a little behind but better late than never right:) Here are some pictures of our visit to Post Family Farm with the Bareman's. Addison enjoyed her day with Kaden and their parents couldn't believe how busy the farm was. The weather was beautiful and we were able to go on a hay ride, pick a pumpkin and even buy some donuts and cider which is always the best.

Addison is so excited to be at the farm. I tried to get her to smile, but she was more interested in the goats!

Here is Addison and Kaden with their mommies! Addison was more interested in the hay in the wagon and smiling for a picture.

Addison was searching for the perfect pumpkin and finally found it. I am sure that it might be almost as big as her:) But she loved standing next to it which is her favorite past time now a days!

Of course a family picture is always neccesary! I think we even got a smile for this one.

Addison and Kaden holding hands not even controlled by their mommies!
We had a great day and hopefully will enjoy many more days together!

Fall has arrived!

So my favorite time of the year has arrived. The weather is changing and Addison is experiencing many of her firsts. It is so great to watch her grow and change. She is able to be on all four and rock back and forth but hates to be on her stomach so after about 2 minutes of that rolls over to her back. We think she might just walk before she crawls. My brother and his girl friend were up from Chicago this weekend! It was so great to see them and while they were here they picked pumpkins and carved them and Addison was very interested in them. Here is some pics of her checking them out.

My little girl is growing up so fast.....

Addison was with my parents this past Saturday while we were at youth group and she was taking some pictures of her in the flowers for the last time this summer. She sure is going to miss them. She is fascinated with them. While looking at the pictures, I was amazed at how old she looked. It just reminded me to cherish each day because it just goes to fast. I am back at work part time and Addison is doing very well. I on the other hand am adjusting:)

6 months old!!!

Addison turned 6 months old today! It's hard to believe, but we are certainly enjoying every minute of it!




We aren't quite sure were she gets her blues eyes from, but they sure are beautiful.

Over the past 6 months, Addison has really developed a love for flowers. We think that Grandpa Plakmeyer had something to do with it.

Grandpa and Grandma Pell took her to the fair last week. She loved the animals, especially the goats.

Grandpa also showed me all of the farm equipment. Don't worry Grandpa, I know exactly where we are going!!!

As you can see, Addison has figured out how to sit up all by herself. However, it appears that she still has a couple of years to go before she will be able to drive Daddy's four wheeler. For those of you who are worried that she might fall off, if you look closely, Daddy has everything under control.

Cottage Adventures

This past week we headed up to Pentwater for our annual stay at Scott's grandparents cottage. We were all a bit nervous, as this was really our first vacation away from home since having Addison.


Here is a picture of our little girl ready to go!!!

Playing in the pool with Auntie Kristin and my tug boat!

The weather was beautiful and we were able to enjoy many beautiful sunsets. Grandpa/Dad even caught a bass of the Seadoo!

Addison had developed an infatuation with driving the boat, fortunately her arms weren't quite long enough to reach.

Uncle Dan, Aunt Kristin were also at the cottage. All in all, we had a great time, despite the fact the Addison was up from 1:45am to 4:45am the first night to we stayed. However, she adjusted and everyone was able to enjoy the rest of the week.