The Handley Family: Weekly Update

Addie's Weekly Photo, Week of November 18, 2011 (80 Weeks):

This week was pretty productive. They finished installing our carpeting, and Daddy's pool table was assembled. Daddy had a test to take in New Orleans, so we took a little vacation and road-tripped with him to give ourselves a little break. We really only spent one day in New Orleans because we had arrived so late Wednesday night. Thursday, we took Addie to the Aquarium. Unfortunately my camera died before we arrived, but daddy was able to get a picture or two on his phone. We cut our trip short to get back home and get more things done at the house.

Addie's Weekly Milestones:

Reading Books- We were able to get Addison's room set up on Monday. We don't have wall hangings up yet but all of her furniture is in place. I put all of her books on her glider/rocker in her room so that we could keep our nightly routine of reading books before bed. This week, Addison's favorite thing seemed to be just sitting on her rocker by herself and "reading" books to herself. I swear she could sit in there for hours just looking at all of her books. The kitchen is just right across from her room, so I can listen to her. It's so cute hearing Addie "talk" and make noises at certain pictures when she flips through the pages.
One thing we noticed this week is that we can ask Addison where certain characters are (Mickey, ball, shoes) and she will point to them in each of her books! So stinkin smart!! :)

Smarty-Pants- Addison has figured out how to unlock our iPhones. We used to let her hold our phones in the store or in the car, but we started noticing that she was somehow calling people! Finally we saw her slide her finger across the bottom of the screen and unlock it on her own! Needless to say, we are going to have to put passwords on the phones if we don't want her calling some other country!! LOL

Folding Arms- Addison started something new this week and I'm not sure where she learned it.... When she's annoyed or mad about something, she will fold her arms and make a mad face!! The first time she did it, I laughed (I don't think she appreciated it).

Hugs and Kisses - Addison has always been a snuggler. If we ever ask her for a hug or kiss, she's right there in our arms. When she gives daddy hugs/kisses, daddy will say "awwww, sweet baby". Lately, she has been carrying around her FredBird stuffed animal (St Louis Cardinals Mascot). She gives him hugs and kisses all day long. I will look over at her and she will be laying her head down on him on the floor and she will say "awww baby". I made the connection that she was trying to say what daddy says "aww sweet baby". Makes me smile! :)

Baby #2 Update:

Active Baby- Now that things have settled down a bit, I've been able to focus a little more on the pregnancy. Cooper is a VERY active baby already. One thing I've noticed most is that he is most active at night. Along with his added movement comes a little less sleep though. It seems like right around 10 or 11pm, he wants to play. Cooper's late night playing keeps mommy up for quite a while at night, but it's worth it and puts a smile on my face every evening.

More pictures from the week:

Ready for her favorite time of day "RIDE"!!