Where did April go?

I blinked and then it was May!!  I can't believe how fast April has gone by!  So much has happened in April and in just one month, Addi went from inch-worming her way across the floor to crawling and pulling herself to a standing position.  She has also developed quite the personality and is quickly learning the word "NO".  Addi gets into EVERYTHING she isn't supposed to and has learned to tantrum when things get taken away from her or when she gets scolded.  She charges around the house with a fearless attitude and Addi's babysitter has told us that we won't have to worry about her on the playground.  Addi is the only girl at the sitter and at just 9 months old has learned to beat up on the boys.  She is a very happy baby though and is always babbling and giggling to herself when playing.  We have also learned that she is VERY ticklish and daddy loves to tickle her.  She is so much fun and it is so amazing just how much of a personality she has developed and how quickly she learns new things!

 Playing bubbles with Tutu

Addi loves looking at herself in the mirror

 But she also loves cuddling with daddy on the couch

We set up a bookshelf for Addi and she always goes into her room and pulls almost all the books off the shelf and leaves them all over the room.  One morning she pulled one of my favorites off the shelf - Pat the Bunny!

 We try to get together with the Suzukis often and one afternoon we all went on a picnic at Liliuokalani Park

This is the face I get when I pick Addi up from the sitter and it seriously makes my day! 

Addi loves playing with hats!

 This was one of the first nights Addi stood on her own.



For some reason this is what Addi's mood is like right before she goes to bed.  I have to resist the temptation to keep her up with me all night because she's always so happy. 

One of the highlights of April was Addi's first parade!  We spent the day watching the Merrie Monarch parade and were blessed by beautiful weather. 

 Watching the Merrie Monarch parade.

 My mom's friend Joy came to visit from Portland for the Merrie Monarch festivities.

After the parade because it was such a hot day, we spent some time in the wading pool at home.  This was Addi's first time in a pool and she loved the water.   

Every Sunday we go to church then go to Papa Correa's house for breakfast where Addi gets to spend time with Aunty Mary. 

 Playing with blocks!



Another highlight in March was that Uncle Ryan came to visit!