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

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!

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

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

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 :)