Horses Horses Horses Horses

Even though I am not at all into the Western look, I couldn't resist letting Nana buy this little outfit for Addie with a horse on the front of it. Maybe it's just me being homesick for good ole' Texas, but it had appeal. There were some cute crib boots (no, I'm not referring to gangsta-wear) that matched the outfit that I may have to buy when they go on sale cause I'm not sure about the ballet slipper socks w/ the cowgirl theme.
I've decided that there is an upside to the fact that Addie spits up half of every meal she eats...she gets to wear lots of cute outfits in one day. The downside is that my one tolerable outfit is really gross by the end of the day. Four days till we land in Houston! Whoop! Oh, and Emily - this title was for YOU. :)  

Cool Drool

It's sunny today, but so darn cold we're still hanging inside. I don't have anything that needs to be done out, so I see no reason in braving the weather.
Check out the cool drool/spit up here. It looks like one long string coming out of Addie's mouth. It doesn't even phase her though, she just keeps on watching Einstein. Anthony says it looks like Adam Sandler on "Big Daddy" when she does this. He can't wait to teach her to hang her drool to the ground. He's teasing of course...I think? She's been a little fussy lately, so there's been a lot of Einstein. It keeps her happy for short spurts and gives me a break from her sensitivity!
I snapped this quick shot of Simon while I was photoing Addie cause he was whining non-stop. His little life has changed so much since Addie arrived. Here he is, just inches away from some coveted sunshine. I would let him bask in it by the window, but the other day I caught him chewing on the corner of the 2nd, yes 2nd, rug we've had here. He ruined 3 of the 4 corners of the last one, plus it was around for potty training so I thought it would be nice to have a fresh one for Addie. I'm still mad about it, so he's in the dog house until further notice.
 

Weighty Matters

Okay, so we had the big 4 month appointment today with Miss Adeline. She weighs in at a hearty 17.23 lbs. Just slightly OFF THE CHARTS. Craziness. If this doesn't give me toned arms, nothing will. Thankfully, some of that weight is actually being put into height and her head, but still... I'm regretting that we haven't already done Christmas pictures. I'm not sure that the cute outfit Granny bought her will fit. :( She handled her shots quite gracefully and the visit was not too bad.

On a lighter, more cynical note...as I was driving home, listening to the "All Christmas Music" station as I do this time of year a song came on with "Christmas in Iowa, No Place I'd Rather Be" as the chorus. I was dumbfounded. I mean...who thinks that?? And, how small is their target market?? I am really amazed that this song ever made it past a high school Christmas play. Uggh.

Behind Shot

I couldn't resist taking this picture cause she's so stinking cute from behind. Love that diaper bum. Her head looks so big and heavy here compared to her body. That must be hard work! 

Baby it's Cold Outside

We are staying in today while the temperature drops for the next 12 hours thanks to a cold front coming in from Canada. By tomorrow morning the temperature is expected to be between 10 and 20 degrees below zero with a wind chill. Yipes. That is in Fahrenheit folks. We have to be out in it all day tomorrow, which I am not looking forward to. I better find my gloves!

I like propping Addie up on this pillow every now and then to see how well she can sit up. She's slowly improving. She couldn't take her eyes off of the Baby Einstein video long enough to smile for me. Sometimes she'll actually try to look around me when I get in her way. She's way to young for that.

Hope all my TEXAN pals are enjoying their warm cozy lives while I inhale soup and hot chocolate for the next 3 days! 

Teapot

Adeline's favorite song is "I'm a Little Teapot." Anthony got her started on this and sometimes there is nothing else that will make her smile. It's so weird. Here they are making a handle with one arm and the spout with the other. Sometimes when I'm feeding her cereal she gets a little fussy...but it's nothing that a little teapot can't fix. With that in mind, I have to say that the song is way to short to be very useful!
We had a GREAT relaxing weekend with Anthony at home for Sunday finally. It was so nice. Now with him working days again, today feels pretty normal, aside from the crazy cold temperature outside. We'll just have to deal with that.