12 weeks of Addison!

We had some wonderful visitors at the hospital and had a great time getting to know our daughter but couldn't wait to get home from the hospital. Here we are leaving the hospital!
Here is little Addison in the bouncy chair a couple of days after we brought her home. Isn't she so small?
I was home for the first eight weeks and loved every minute. It was so wonderful to devote time and energy to our newborn. We had so much help and support rom friends, family, Mom and Dad Welstad have been so wonderful as well as our siblings. My sister comes down from Newberg and watches her two days a week and Lesley comes and visits often.
We were also blessed to have people bring us wonderful meals. It was so nice not to worry about cooking. Thanks to Tiffany and Deana for organizing the meals!
Kyle is such a wonderful Father! He loves his Addison so much! He is so good and patient with her. Her loves to dress her, sing her songs and smile at her.
Here are a couple of my favorite pictures of the last few weeks.
She is always moving! It is hard to get a picture of her being still!

We LOVE cuddling together! Addison is a real sweet cuddle bug! One of her favorite things is to nestle in on someone's shoulder! Oh there is just nothing better...
One month old with the teddy bear picture.

She is such a pretty girl! She has a cute round belly. Can you see it?
Tummy time! She is really strong and holds her head up so well.
We had her baby dedication on the 11th of October. It was really special for Kyle and I and our family.
Two months old!
She was a little lamb for Halloween. This is at our church's Fall Fun Fest.
Our beautiful girl in her church clothes!
She loves to smile! We love watching this amazing little person develop a personality and learn about the world around her. Each day is such a gift and we are so blessed!

Our daughter, Addison Grace

Ok.. I know this is 12 weeks overdue but I had saved this draft and kept intending to add it and finally just decided to post it.


This is Miss Addison Grace the day we left the hospital one week ago. Kyle and I purchased that outfit a year ago and it fit her perfectly. We bought it because it says "Little Sweetie." Kyle and I call each other "sweeetie" and we new we would be calling her out little sweetie. She looked so cute in it!
The labor and delivery process was pretty amazing. My water broke after our dr's apt on Thursday the 20th. I was at work and Kyle was at youth camp for the day. I called him then he came home and off to the hospital we went! It took a long time to progress but we filled the hours will music, watching Friends episodes and I was able to get into the jacuzzi tub (which was really helpful). My sister, Michelle and Kyle's sister, Lesley came to be a part of the birth process. It was wonderful to have them with us. They ended up leaving at 12:00 am cuz it was taking so long.
This is one of my favorite pictures from the labor. The girls are massaging my feet. Aren't they great?

Our wonderful Addison Grace was born at 6:30 am. She weighed 6 lbs and 10 oz and was 19 inches long. Pretty small and SO beautiful!


Here is our first family photo. We just can't believe how much we love her!

More to come of the past two months I promise!

Week 40 Update!

Hi everyone!
I am one day past our due date but feeling pretty good! We are both really excited to get to meet her and begin this transition in life! I have been going for about two walks a day and cleaning like crazy! Hopefully those things will get labor going. Today Kyle cleaned out the garage! It looks amazing! Thanks hon! You are incredible! I scrubbed and cleaned out the fridge, swept and mopped the hardwood floors, dusted the house and did laundry. Wheww! I was tired after that but the house looks great! Now to try and keep it that way for at least a day or two.
We have been able to visit with family, spend time together as a couple and also get some good rest in the last couple of days! Kyle and I went to see a movie last night and we really enjoyed our time together.
A couple family members are taking bets on when Addison will arrive. Some say Monday some say Tuesday and one even says Wednesday... who knows? She will come when she is ready to come! I am just excited to meet my daughter!
Here I am one day after the due date!

We will keep everyone posted as to when we go into labor and when she is born. We would appreciate continued prayers as we get ready for this new change in life. Thank you all and God Bless!

Week 38!

Hooray! We have made it to week 38! Two weeks until the due date. It is now a waiting game until we go into labor. Kyle and I go from moments of pure joy, excitement and anticipation to moments of nervousness and a sense of apprehension. We are sure this is normal for all first time parents. The feeling of one season ending and another beginning is very heavy on us at this point.

Dr. said on Friday that everything is looking good! Hopefully we will deliver on time! Please pray for us as we head into these last to weeks and get ready for labor, delivery and bringing our little girl home! Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive to us in many ways these last couple of months!

Week 37

We have about three weeks to go until the arrival of baby Addison! We will keep everyone updated as the due date gets closer!

Favorite Craving!

For those of you who know me well know that I am a HUGE fan of Ice cream! Since being pregnant I have LOVED taking advantage of it. I think I have had a small scoop almost every night!
I do love all types of ice cream but what I have craved the most since being pregnant is vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit. Every time I am at a store to buy raspberries or blueberries I can't bring myself to buy them because they are SO expensive..... but guess what? Today a sweet older lady at our church called and said that she had some fruit for us. I was even more excited to find out that it was FRESH from her garden raspberries and blueberries!
So I had to take a picture of my favorite craving so far! I REALLY enjoyed it!

Baby showers

We have been blessed with two baby showers! One that the church family put on for us and another that my sister hosted. I felt so loved by both of the groups and we received some really wonderful gifts.
At the church shower we had yummy white cake with strawberry creme filling and chocolate frosting! They were so sweet and decorated with pink and brown. I was overwhelmed by how generous all the ladies were. One of the ladies even brought roses from her garden and let me keep them for my office. They smelled so wonderful.
Here is a picture of the cake and one of my sister-in-law Lesley and I at the church shower.


My sister's shower was full of friends and family. It was really special. Michelle had the great idea to have the guest decorate white onesie's with fabric paint. Now we have about 12 uniquely designed onesie's for Addison to wear!



The food was super yummy! There was cheese and crackers, fruit, bruschetta and strawberry shortcake. I stuffed myself!
Here is the food spread.

We played a couple of cute games that Shelly had planned and then dove into the gifts! Again I was so blown away by how generous everyone was. Our little Addison is going to be so well dressed and taken care of!
Here is Michelle and I!


Some of my special girlfriends came and it was so good to see them! I am the first in our group to be pregnant and it has been fun to have them so excited for me. Here is Sarah, Terra, Maia and me!


It has been such a special time preparing for baby Addison! Kyle and I feel so loved by all the friends and family who have blessed us with gifts, time and wonderful words of advice and encouragement!