Papers to grade + research + report cards = a lack luster blog entry

Ok..this week's entry is going to be short and sweet because things are beginning to get a bit crazy around here. This weekend we ran many errands that needed to be completed in Bloomington. Addy was quite the well-behaved shopper and is beginning to love her rides in shopping carts! We managed to find time to stop for lunch at Culver's so Addy could eat and enjoy the great aquarium they have in the dining area. I have included a few pics of her checking out the fish. On Sunday we did a lot of work around the house. I graded papers, started on report cards, and did a few hours of research for my paper for my grad class. In between chores we got lots of Addy time in. She has become a super-crawler in a matter of a week. She is getting into anything and everything and had started to pull up on furniture and anything else that will support her. Today while I was folding laundry she pulled herself up on the laundry basket and then tried to dive in...head first. I know that I really encouraged Addy to be mobile and couldn't wait for her to crawl.....wow....I really didn't know just what we were in for!

Adalyn's personality is shining through more and more everyday. She loves to point out things and get excited about them. She has started to pay more attention to books..which makes her mommy very excited! Every day with her is a new adventure and we are really enjoying being her mommy and daddy. Derek is going to be traveling a lot over the next few weeks and I am going to start getting really busy with school and my grad class. Even though our schedules will be hectic we will always be looking forward to Addy time! She certainly helps us keep everything into perspective!

I have posted a few pictures of Addy and the fish below. If I have time this week I will post additional pics! Happy Fall!!