Capturing the Moment with my Monkey

My husband always gives me a hard time because when I take pictures, I don't just take one or two of the same thing, I take about 30 or 40! My response to him is always the same, "I'm capturing the moment"...I guess sometimes I just REALLY capture it. I think every picture captures a different expression and really shows a child's growth and personality. I know he likes to tease me about it, but when I finally download the pictures and see what I've "captured", I usually love what I see. It amazes me at how different the same baby can look in just a matter of seconds. So the other day, Addie and I were capturing the moment...and I sure am I glad we did because while looking through these pictures I feel so blessed to have such a beautiful and healthy baby girl! I love you monkey!

Possibly one of my absolute favorites

Classic Addie with her hands...it's so her

She loves to pucker her lips

Catching up...if that's possible! (Part 1)

Playing catch up...that seems to be the story of our lives these days. Whether it's work, cleaning, running errands, updating the blog, or playing with the kids, there is never a dull moment and few moments to stop and just catch your breath! So unfortunately the blog has definitely been neglected these past few months so I thought I'd throw several, okay, a lot, of pictures together in these next two posts to see what we've been up to and how much these two kiddos have grown.

Addie is 4 months now and 12 whole pounds! She may be small, but she is quite the talker and loud when she really gets going. The apple doesn't fall from the tree with this little lady! Maddux is talking more and more every day and his vocabulary is forever expanding. Most days I'm in awe of what comes out of his mouth...not always a good awe, but nevertheless, in awe! :) Both kiddos are having a blast so far this summer and Matt and I are loving every minute with them!

Our first trip to the Children's Museum

In pure heaven...he LOVES tractors

Rocking out with the "band" at the Children's Museum

He's such a hugger!

His face says it all...he was not a fan!

"Blanket party"...whenever Addie is on the floor...her big brother has to be right by her

Snuggle time with Aunt Sam

Blanket Party with Papa

The day of the Indy 500 we had a Stealth Bomber fly over our house several times and Maddux became it's number #1 fan. He struggled saying it at first, so he referred to it as the "f-f-f-farmer", but now he can pronounce it much better...but I have to admit, "f-f-f-farmer" was pretty stinkin' cute!

Enjoying some dinner on the deck

Bath time and a very happy baby!

The three Kettlebar men

4 months

A face of pure innocence

WOW...can we say bedhead?

Addie's first experience with cereal! She did very well the first time and has struggled a bit since...but she's getting the hang of it

And of course, Maddux couldn't miss one second of it

Tummy time

Hollywood bound!

Some day he'll figure out they go the other way!

Catching up...if that's possible! (Part 2)

...still catching up....

3 months and very alert

Maddux loves "helping" daddy with the yard work!

He loves to wrestle and tackle

His car he made at school to celebrate the Indy 500

Brotherly-sisterly love - even though Addie looks petrified

Maddux loved the "pober bear"

His favorite part of the zoo was touching the shark...he still talks about it today

Intense Elmo time--there is no interrupting Elmo's World

Finally...I think we are all caught up for now. Hopefully it won't be so long next time!