The last weekend in February, we took a trip to Palm Bay to visit Grandma and Grandpa Berger and the rest of Alex's family and some friends on that side of the state. Addy did great in the car and slept the entire 2.5 hour trip, so it's good to know we'll be able to make that trip so that Grandpa Berger can see his favorite grandchild (you know its true!)!

Addy got to meet her aunts, uncles, cousins, and boys to whom she has already been betrothed. Here she is with Aunt Valerie and cousin Amelia. Amelia, who initially was told (for giggles) to call my baby "ugly," fell in love with Addy upon seeing her and wanted to hold her and kiss her. The Berger kids also call Addy "Cortana" after some character in their favorite video game, Halo. They decided before Addy was born that Cortana should be her name, so when they called her that in conversation, it was no surprise and we knew to whom they were referring.
Here she is with cousin Alex. I am glad he likes her, considering it took him years to warm up to me.


Here is Addy with our good friend, Stephanie Paxton, who made the adorable tutu she is wearing in this picture. Stephanie's sister and our other good friend, Heather Menzie, made the sweet headband. Both Heather and Stephanie have made sure that Addy is beautifully accessorized, and have contributed much to the decoration of Addy's nursery (pictures to come).


Addy had a bath with Grandma Berger in the kitchen sink. Apparently, lots of other babies have been bathed in this sink. Grandma Berger very sweetly took care of Addy, although it was not easy for her to be bent over the sink.

Here is Addy, with her adoring and doting Grandpa Berger. The trip was worth it, if only to witness moments like this.


We had moments that were not so awesome, such as the several incredible, disgusting diaper blowouts, including the one below, which was by far, the most incredible. This weekend we learned not to wait to change this girl's diaper.

We are lucky to have Alex's family and some friends so close, though we could stand to see more of them on this side of the state! We are looking forward to Addy meeting her Grandpa Wilson and more of my family come April!