The Walker Family: August comes to a close...

Patrick and I still consider ourselves "newbies" in this parenting journey, but one thing we know to be true is that time goes by quickly. Adeline at almost 3 years old is Miss Personality Plus. We joke that if she was a bbq sauce, she'd be "sweet and sassy." We think though that she is most certainly more sweet than sassy. Recently I asked her, "Are you spunky?" to which she responded, "No, I'm Addie!" :) As all parents consider their children smart and exceptional in every way, we are no different. Addie certainly exceeds our expectations in many ways, and we continue to marvel at the joy that she is to us.

This summer was a summer of transition for Miss Addie. Late spring, she became a big sister. She loves Charlie to pieces. We often find her nose touching his, and her curly locks draped down over Charlie's face. She just wants to be near him...all the time. I can't blame her, Charlie is quite adorable.

A month after Charlie was born, she transitioned into a "big girl" bed. This couldn't have gone smoother. Her bed had been ready for a couple of months before she began sleeping in it. I may even have a little bed envy....What girl wouldn't want to sleep in a bed with pink sheets and a polka dot duvet? It is as girly and cozy as can be! Then in early July, Adeline was potty trained! All this to say, she is no longer a baby but a toddler....a big girl...a big sister. Quite a summer for her... We certainly love that Adeline!

Charlie is just over 3 months, and we can't imagine life without him. It seems like he was just born yesterday. Yet it feels like he's always been a part of our family. He smiles so big, literally from ear to ear. An adorable dimple on his right cheek pops out when he grins. He coos and goos and drools, he squeals with delight. He is a happy little guy.

Adeline happened to catch some of the US gymnastics competition recently on TV. With her interest in somersaults, she took a liking to watching the gymnasts do their routines. After taking notice of the girls' attire, Addie asks, "Can I put on my swimsuit too?" So funny...

Hanging out with daddy while he takes a break from mowing the lawn...

Addie likes to follow Patrick around when he's doing lawn work. She's found a comfy spot to sit and blow her bubbles.

This picture wouldn't make me laugh so much if it wasn't the end of August and 90 degrees here on that day...just having fun playing in her SNOWPANTS!