Still here!

Yes, we are still here. The hard drive on my laptop crashed so the posts have been few and far between. My brother has promised to try to have my computer up and running before the end of the weekend so I hope to be back to posting in no time at all. I know I have tons of catching up to do.

At eleven months old, Addison is one funny little girl. I could post for hours, but I will save the details for later posts. I will tell you that she has a few new "tricks" these days.

1. She has learned how to shake her head no when she doesn't like something. Usually, she does this when she is finished eating. It's pretty funny.

2. She has learned how to blow kisses. It is the sweetest thing EVER!

3. She has figured out how to get her legs underneath her, weasel her way out of the straps and try to STAND UP while riding in the grocery cart. She has also figured out how to do this in restaurant high chairs. Not a good thing. We will be working on this one.

4. She has learned how to climb the entire flight of stairs at our house. We were standing around at the bottom of the steps talking to some friends of ours that were in town for the weekend, and we weren't really paying that much attention to her. All of the sudden, we realized that Addison was cruising right up the steps behind our friend's daughter, Anslie (who is 3 1/2). I followed her up to the top, brought her down and watched her go up again. And again. And again. She was having a blast. Looks like the baby gates will be moving to the top of our priority list this weekend.

5. She isn't walking just yet, but she is so close. In the past few days, I have noticed her standing on her own for longer periods of time. She is still a little hesitant to let go of what she is holding on to, but I think she will be walking in no time at all.

6. Her new favorite "word" is something that resembles "hey." She says it over and over and seems to crack herself by saying it. Sometimes the "hey" follows a wave, but other times, she seems to say it for no reason at all (other than to hear herself talk).

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Safe travels to all of you!