Rae meets Chase

Addison's friend, Raegan, and her momma (also known as my friend, Abby) came over for a visit (and to bring dinner and gifts....gosh, we are SO spoiled!) the other day.

It wasn't all that long ago when these little girls were babies. Actually, it seems like yesterday we were welcoming Miss Raegan into this world. But now they're big girls, at least compared to the littlest munchkin, whom neither of them wanted anything to do with at the time of this picture!



You wouldn't know that there is a 9 month age difference here. They have such a good time together!

Matt and Steph

Chase had more visitors this weekend. Our friends, Matt and Stephanie, came to check out our little man. They planned to come to the hospital the day after he was born, just at the time that the nurses recommended we put a restriction on visitors because of the issue with Chase's blood sugar levels. We're glad they were finally able to meet our guy! Matt's a natural. He'll be a great Daddy one day!

And speaking of guys. There is another special someone in our house who doesn't seem to be getting the attention that he once got. I promised him I would post his picture today to make sure our readers haven't forgotten about him!

Kate and Anfinny

Two of Addison's favorite people on this earth came to visit today. Kate and Anthony (Anfinny) brought Addison bubbles and stickers so she wouldn't feel left out as they swooned over her new baby brother. It's absolutely wonderful that people have included Addison so much these past few weeks. I think it's really contributed to her being so welcoming toward Chase.

Addison also had her nails painted again while they were here (she is now addicted) and all I can tell you is that this happened while Kate, Chase and I were hanging out downstairs, oblivious to what was happening. Last I checked, Wrigley didn't know how to do a manicure and I don't think Dustin even knows how to open a bottle of polish. Hmmmm, I wonder who this leaves? :)

Playgroup friends

Today, Chase met his first fellow playgrouper (other than his big sister), Abby. Abby is one of Addison's best friends and will be starting at the same preschool next year! Abby and her momma, Liz, came to visit us and brought along a wonderful lasagna dinner and super cute outfits for Chase. Thanks, gals. :)

Addison and Abby are in quite the lopsided playgroup - 9 girls and 1 boy. Well, there is actually another little baby boy who comes once in a while with his mom and sister. Once we add Chase and two other baby boys (one due any day now and one in April) into the mix, playgroup will even out a little. It's definitely the season of boys in my mom's club.

Tara

Chase is a popular little guy. He constantly has people who want to come see him. Tara was our most recent visitor. Chase was alert almost the entire time and couldn't take his eyes off Tara. I think he has his first crush. :)

One of our favorite visitors

A few weeks ago, one of our favorite visitors of all time (my bf, Emily) came to visit. Our main activities when she visits are 1) shopping and 2) playing with Addison. Whenever Emily comes to town, my absolutely wonderful husband spends time with Addison while we are out hitting the stores.

This is apparently what happens while I am gone. Dustin is obviously proud of his parenting techniques as he photographs the evidence. :)





Addison LOVES her "Aunt" Emily. Just like every other visit, we had to have a little photo shoot before Emily headed off for the airport.

Thanks to Dustin's teachings, Addison kept hugging Emily and saying "don't go" in the sweetest little voice that would have made it hard for anyone to leave!

Miss you Kye Kye

Kye Kye, I miss you already. Thanks for visiting! Mommy says we're coming to see you and Ben soon. I can't wait!

One of my favorite visitors ever!

Mommy's best friend, Emily, came to visit us over the weekend from Chicago. It was a fun weekend, as it usually is when we're with Aunt Emmy. I was already in bed when Emily got to our house so I missed out on what the adults apparently do for fun when I'm asleep. Drinking wine and cuddling with Toby the big bear. Wild times.

I was so happy to see Emily when I woke up Saturday morning. Why would I be so excited, you ask? Because Mommy and Emily always spend a lot of their time together shopping and what girl doesn't like to shop? I knew I was in for a weekend of fun!

All dressed up and excited to go shopping with the girls.

What happens after a few hours of shopping with the two of them.

Did I mention that I usually make out on the deal when Emily is in town? She bought me the cutest new dress from her and Mommy's most favorite store ever...yup, you guessed it, I am now an Anthropologie baby! So, Mommy snapped some pictures of us together and wanted to post practically every one just a couple because she thought they were so darn cute. Thanks, Aunt Emmy. You are the best and I love my dress!

P.S. Who turned on the wind effect in that last pic? :)