A Wonderful Week of Firsts

Last week was a wonderful week of firsts for Addison. On Monday August 9 Addison had her four month appointment and although she didn't feel the greatest from her shots (you can see how tired she looks in the following pictures), the doctor gave us the ok to let her try some rice cereal. It was a success and she LOVES it now. On Monday she went in the following stages:

What is this?

Hmmm... I think I like this.

GIVE ME MORE!

I LOVE this stuff!

After eating, she decided to do some standing... Look how big she's getting!
She is standing next to the ottoman with just a little help from Grandma Vest.

Addison's second "first" last week was on Friday August 13th when she went camping for the first time. Chris and I decided to buy a travel trailer for racing, camping, etc. and I think all three of us are thrilled with our purchase! (Sorry we didn't take any pictures of the interior, or very many pictures at all... we were too busy relaxing!)



Her last "first" of last week was her first trip to the Iowa State Fair! No summer would be complete with out a day at the Iowa State Fair. Since it was cooler on Sunday we decided we would take Addi.

Sneaking a peak at the butter cow

Casting our "kernel" for Governor

Our future doctor

Great Grandma Knepper's Birthday

On Saturday August 7th, we went home for Great Grandma Knepper's Birthday. We drove back to Dyersville on Saturday morning. After spending a couple hours at Grandpa and Grandma Knepper's house, we went up to Uncle Jamie and Aunt Sarah's house for supper and fun! Below are some pictures stolen from Kim's Facebook (thanks Kim!)...

Enjoying a bottle with Aunt Katie!

Cousins (more like sisters...)

Cousins (future best buds...)

Addison talking to her buddy Ian

Imma Gonna Eat Your Finger!

Well it has been a while since I have written anything on here. With Addison, Lora, work and drag racing life has been very busy this summer. I cannot believe how fast my little girl is growing. She is starting to reach for things and is tracking everything that walks in front of her. She is my little bundle of joy and she means the world to me. I am starting to see a little bit of Lora and I in Addison. The way Addison scowls almost saying "what are looking at?" She also cannot take naps for fear of missing out on something or when she just talks and talks and talks about nothing at all. There are a few pictures below from the last couple of weeks. Oh and by the way she knows she is cute and how to use it already.

This picture is of Addison and I on the couch. She is starting to get some teeth so she wants to chew on my hand.



This picture is of Addison playing in her farm. She loves to bounce and I hope to get some video posted soon of her bouncing around.



Now onto the summer of racing. It has been a difficult summer of racing, but as my wife says "practice make perfect." I am sure we will get the car figured out and I will get my job figured out behind the wheel.

My best friend!

Four years ago today, I married my best friend. Over the last four years we have definitely tested our love for each other. We have supported each other through good times and bad, pushed each other to reach for the stars, and we learn more about each other every day. Today I love my best friend more than I ever have before and hope to be able to spend many more years together!

Our not so little, little girl!

I can't believe how old Addison is already! Time sure does fly. Here are the pictures Chris and I took of her on her 3 month birthday on July 6th. (yeah I know I'm slow, I'm still using the newborn excuse.)

Our Little Noise Maker

Grandma Knepper is here this week babysitting. The last few trips she has made, she has been trying to get Addison to hum while she tapped her lips so she could make funny noises. Tonight while I was holding her, she finally started making the noises back. We all laughed so hard at her doing this, we thought we would share.



This past weekend, we also went away for our Anniversary and our birthdays. We were going to go by ourselves, but Chris was gone all week on business and after numerous flight delays and cancellations, he just missed Addison and wanted to spend some time with her. We decided to take her with us and we had a wonderful time! Here are pictures of her first time swimming!

Not sure I like this!

OK maybe its not TOO bad...

I think I like this! It's like a giant bathtub!

Independence Day

Addison spent the first part of her first 4th of July weekend (Friday and Saturday) at Eddyville Raceway Park. Uncle Joe came up from Oklahoma, Grandma and Grandpa Knepper came down and of course Grandma and Grandpa Vest were there as well! We had a great weekend and Daddy did a great job until one of the cables came loose on his battery and it wouldn't start right before race time!




On Sunday we did a little shopping and Uncle Joe made us sushi! All in all it was a good weekend that went way too fast!



Oh and how can I forget! Addison has started rolling over! She did it her first time the 27th of June. I happened to get it on camera - unfortunately it wasn't on video so you'll have to trust me that the blur is her rolling over. I also included a new picture of her on her tummy, she is so beautiful.






Here is a video of Chris racing over the weekend. Also a video of Addison rolling over.