Addison Pratt

2008-01-29T19:08:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures
that we had taken on
Saturday 1/26/08

2008-01-27T18:09:00.000-08:00

Some silly pictures of Tyler, Ellie,

and Addy...Enjoy!!!

Cute

Playing in the cottage.

Two little monkeys jumping on the bed!!!
(luckily nobody fell off and hurt their head)

Addy looking for Ty...

2008-01-27T17:54:00.000-08:00

Christmas at Gram and Papa's
house. 12/27/08

Finally a good picture of all three of them...
Tyler, Ellie, and Addy all sat still long enough
for us to take This shot...yippee.

Addy and Uncle Chris

More dress-up...

Addy played dress-up while we prepared
for Christmas dinner at Gram and Papa's house.

So beautiful...we're probably a little partial though:)

2008-01-27T17:19:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS MORNING 2007

We had to wake Addy up to show her what

Santa had brought.

Addy found her cottage, and was very excited.

Addy playing inside her cottage.

It seemed that Addy's favorite present

was her new trike.

Addy preparing for her first ride...

Bye, Bye

Addy opening up a present with her Dadda.

Bath time...

After opening presents and eating a good

breakfast Addy took a bath with her new

Elmo bubbles...talk about funny!!!

Do I have something on my head?

2008-01-27T16:36:00.000-08:00

Play time...12/21/07
Today we met Jane at the mall, here are some pictures
of Addy playing in the play area.

Addy and Lydia in the tub 12/4/07

Lydia seemed to really like being in the tub

with Addy!!

Addy getting water poured over her head,

seems kinda mean, but she really likes it!

Addy kept showing us Lydia's toes.

Christmas tree farm 12/4/08

Addy had a great time at the tree farm

there were donkeys, horses, bunnies, and

even tractors.

Hmmm...which tree should we get dadda?

Family pic...

Kind of a strange picture but also kind of cool.

Addy was a little affraid of the Donkey but

he was actually really friendly.

Here is Addy saying hi to the bunnies.

After we brought our tree home we had to

do some trimming so Joel kept Addy busy by

letting her try on his diving gear.

Here is Addy with the hood on...pretty cute.

Addy also played a little ball while

she waited for us to bring in the tree.

2008-01-27T16:29:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving 2007

Addy, Momma, and Dadda.

Addy and Momma getting a bottle ready for
Lydia. Addy loves to help out especially if
there is a baby involved.

Lydia after here bottle.

2008-01-27T16:26:00.000-08:00

Dress-up

2008-01-27T16:17:00.002-08:00

Addy and Bridget "playing" dress-up

Doesn't Bridget look pretty...hopefuly Matt doesn't
see this before April.

Addy even got to try on a couple of dresses, which
is definitely one of her favorite pass times, usually
she is dressing up like Aurora or Cinderella though.

2008-01-27T16:08:00.000-08:00

Here is a great picture of Addy!
We were on our way to Sequim when
we happened to get this snapshot...so silly:)

2008-01-27T15:56:00.000-08:00

HALLOWEEN 2OO7
Here are a couple of quick shots of both Addy and Lydia...

Addy "trick or treating" at her Great Grandma's (GG's) house.

Uncle Jason and Lydia on Halloween Night.

2007-10-28T09:51:00.000-07:00

10-23-07 Addy, Bridget, Lydia, and Angela carved some pumkins tonight,
enjoy the pictures.

2007-10-28T09:48:00.000-07:00

10-07
Addy and Uncle Jason playing the piano just after Addy got out of the bath.

2007-10-28T09:35:00.000-07:00

10-5-07 Royal Victoria 8k
We stayed in a great hotel right on the harbor, it seemed like it was a little farther from downtown then where we normally stay but it may be worth the walk to stay there again. Addy loved the pool and we spent hours swimming and playing. We walked to town several times and went to Craigdorrach Castle which overlooked Victoria, it was beautiful. Angela,Maris,and Chris ran in the Royal Victoria 8K on Sunday before rushing to get to the ferry in Sidney.

2007-10-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

10-2-07 Addy loves this Dora book, she reads it nearly everytime we get in the car.

2007-10-28T09:28:00.000-07:00

9-18-07 Happy Birthday Aunt Bridget!!!

Addy loves it when people sing Happy Birthday.

2007-10-28T09:14:00.000-07:00

9-14-07

Today we took Addy to the Seattle Aquarium, she loved it all from the tide pools where she got to touch a sea anemone to seeing the seals and otters under water. It was a lot of fun we will definitely go back there.

2007-10-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

9-07 Here are some cute Pictures of Addy on Papa Ken's new tractor.

2007-10-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

8-07 Whale watching trip

This was a really fun day we saw one grey whale after traveling for hours. Enjoy the pictures!!!

2007-10-27T17:26:00.000-07:00

8-07 We had a great time at the fair today although Addy is a little young for the rides she did get to watch Tyler and Ellie enjoy them. Addy really liked the petting zoo where she got really close to hold a chic, which scared her, she seemed much more comfortable with the calf.

2007-10-27T17:19:00.000-07:00

7-17-07 Addy's first camping trip was a success. We spent the weekend in Newhallem for a mushball turnoument which was a load of fun. The weather could have been better but luckily we were able to borrow Chris and Maris' camper...it worked great.

2007-10-27T17:01:00.000-07:00

One Year Photos 7-07
Here are some pictures we had taken of Addy.

2007-10-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

7-14-07 Addy's 1st Birthday!!!
Addy had a great first birthday filled with family, friends, and, of course, new toys!!! It was great to see everyone and spend the day together. We can't beleive she is a year old already!!!

2007-10-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

7-6-07 Addy and Angela traved to Pt. Townsend and Sequim for a couple days. The weather was great they spent some time on the beautiful sandy beach in PT, Addy loved hanging out with Tyler and Ellie when they got to Sequim.

2007-07-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

Today we spent a few hours at Larrabee
State Park. Joel, Chris, Maris, Tyler, and
Ellie repelled on the rock face right on the
beach and then we all spent time playing in
the sand looking for itty bitty crabs and
sea shells.

Enjoy the new pictures...

Addy had a great time looking for shells that
she could show us and surprisingly put in her
mouth.

Tyler looking for crabs.

"On belay, Daddy"

"Oooh mud" We had lots of fun turning over
rocks and looking for creatures.

Nice work dad...you make it look so easy!

Maris repelling at Larrabee State Park.

Tyler and Chris on their way down the cliff.

Ellie on her first repel ever...great job!

2007-07-01T21:25:00.000-07:00

It's fun hanging out at home, Addy makes
everyday a party...unless she is teething,
sick, or cranky:). Addy is very silly and
loves to laugh. Check out these pics...

There's that silly grin again.

Addy doesn't really walk she runs...everywhere.

Peek-a-boo I see you. check out the shiner!!!

Cute cheesy smile Addy!!

Joel and Addy dancing in the kitchen.

2007-07-01T17:25:00.000-07:00

Fun in the backyard on a hot sunny day in
early June, one of the few around here,
Ellie and Addy had a great time playing in
the sprinkler and the little pool. Addy gets
around so well now that Joel and I have to
take turns on Addy duty!!!

Ellie in the pool, wow it was a hot weekend.

Addy playing in the backyard with her cousin
Ellie

Addy is always tempted by stairs so that keeps
us on our toes!!! But what a cute pose!!!

2007-07-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

Ocean shores was a lot of fun we spent
some time on the beach, played a couple
rounds of putt putt golf, drove the bumper
boats, and ate at the Irish Pub. Addy also
started walking this weekend and I am sure
that will bring us some new adventures
and her a couple of bruises.

Tyler and Ellie sun bathing on the Washington
Coast!!!

Addy crashed after a long day at the beach.

Joel lining up his put...he still missed.

Addy gazing out at the ocean.

2007-07-01T16:20:00.000-07:00

Addy playing at the beach in Ocean Shores on
Memorial Day weekend.

Addy tracks.

Mommy and Addy at the beach.

Bumper boats are a blast!!!

Ready set go

Up up and away

That was so fun...lets do it again!!!

More beach time

2007-07-01T16:00:00.000-07:00

Addy and her cousin Ellie...trying to pose for a

picture, they are a couple of silly girls!!!

Watching Bubba play in the backyard...wishing

she could join him.

Mother's Day weekend, taking the ferry to Sequim

so Daddy could go on a fishing trip.

Joel on a fishing charter out of Neah Bay.

2007-04-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!
Here are some updated Addy pictures.
Addison has continued to be such sweet baby. Her personality really shines through in these pictures.
She has been growing like a weed and is healthy and happy!
She is now standing on her own and is trying so hard to walk...she just cant quite articulate the whole taking steps thing :)
Sorry I didnt put up more today but I only had a few minutes.

Joel, Angela, and Addison

The first time Addy stood up on her own!!

2006-12-19T08:52:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays Everyone!

It has been a while since our last posting and we apologize so much for that!
So much has happened since October...
Addison's adoption was finalized, it was one of the happiest days of our lives.
She has been growing like a weed and her sweet little personality is really showing. She has been such a little joy during the holidays.

Please enjoy the pictures and have a very Merry Christmas!

Love,
Joel, Angela and Addy

Is that not the cutest little face?

Joel, Angela, Addy and the Judge that Finalized the adoption

Auntie Bridget after the adoption proceedings

Maddy and Kristen from Antioch Adoptions. Our awesome caseworkers!

Addy's first baby food!

Addy hangin with her favorite cousins...Tyler and Ellie

Addy and Ellie sharing some tub time

Addy's first snow

Addy picking out her first Christmas Tree

Looks like the yuppy Griswold's get a Christmas tree.

Grandma Debbie got her the cutest little outfit.

Addy and Grandpa Mike (Big Pappa) hangin out.

2006-10-03T19:10:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

We went and had some family pictures taken.

Addy has been doing great and as you can see she is just such a happy little girl!

We hope everyone enjoys these!

Joel, Angela, and Addison

2006-09-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

Addison and Daddy having a VERY deep conversation.

I think we were talking about college. :)

Then Addy started telling him a joke.

Then came the punchline...she sure does crack herself up!

Addy's First Hike to Fragrance Lake

Addy taking a little break on the hike to Fragrance Lake.

We still arent sure what she was pointing at but whatever it was...it was funny!

Addy and her friend Macee check out the cool waterfall.

Cousin Tyler helping with keeping Addy entertained at bathtime. She loves visiting Sequim!

More of those priceless smiles!!

2006-08-19T22:52:00.000-07:00

Addison had a BIG day today! We went up to visit Chris, Maris, Tyler, Ellie, Rick, Ruth, Rich, and Scarlett up by Mount Baker to hang out and visit and ended up going up to Mount Baker. Once we got there we decided that we just had to go for a hike. Addy handled it like a pro.

Mount Baker

Mount Shuksan

Tyler with a skinned up knee

That is one happy baby!

Tyler and Addy spending some quality time together.

Someone looks a little sleepy

Dad, Mom, and Addy in front of Mount Shuksan

Chris and Maris in front of Mount Shuksan

Chris, Maris and the Kids

Mommy and Addy. I think she is trying to fly!!!!

The Thinking Man....

Karen in front of Mount Shuksan

Mommy, Maris, and Addy sitting by a mountain pond

2006-08-13T20:53:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Addy sure has grown up a lot in the last few weeks. Her personality is really starting to come through.

She has been such a wonderful baby. She has learned how to smile (without having gas) and how to giggle.

She took her first ferry ride on a weeklong trip to Sequim to see Aunt Maris, Uncle Chris, Tyler, and Ellie and all of our friends on the Peninsula. Top that off with 4 family reunions in 2 weeks and she has had a VERY full few weeks.

Here are some pics for everyone

Addy and Mommy

The smile is priceless but you should have heard the giggling!

I am SOOOOOO Strong!! Look at those guns!!

I think we were laughing harder than she was!

2006-07-22T16:17:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of posts the last few days. We have been enjoying time with Addy and family members.
We brought Baby Addison home on Monday July 17th to quite a homecoming. Friends and family came by to welcome her to the family.

She has been such a good baby. Angela and I have been completely spoiled. Only up a few times at night and she seldom gets fussy. People are starting to say that we arent real parents because it's just been such an easy week. :)

She has been out to dinner twice, been to a softball game, been shopping, and that is just her FIRST week.

Addison coming home for the first time.

Auntie Bridget and Addison

Great Grandpa Jack and Addy

Grandma Laura, Cousin Ellie, and Aunt Maris with Addy

Daddy, Great Grandpa Jack, and Great Grandma Peggy

Uncle Jason and Aunt Heather

Great Aunt Tammy

Addy with Great Grandma Bess

Addy just being cute

Cuddled up with Mommy

Not really loving her first bath

2006-07-16T22:58:00.000-07:00

I have NEVER seen such a cute yawn :)

Well, tomorrow is the magic day! Angela and I will be meeting with Maddy Day from Antioch Adoptions and our attorney Mark Demaray at Snohomish County District Court to file custody papers.
I think Addison is getting cuter by the minute. She is such a beatuiful child and such a gift from God.

Grandma Debbie holding Addy

2006-07-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

Addison Doreen Marie Pratt was born July 14th, 2006 at 12:51pm at Island Hospital.
She weighs 7lbs 12oz and is 20.7" long.
She is a happy, healthy, beautiful baby girl.
Angela was lucky enough to be in the room for the birth. It was very cool that she was able to share such a special time with our birth mother, Janie.
We are sorry that we cannot have any visitors right now but I hope everyone understands our situation.
We should be coming home Monday, July 17th. Until then, here are some pictures to tide everyone over :)