The Gile Family News

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Warning This Blog Contains MANY Pictures!

Mother's Day Weekend

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Grandma read Addy the very same Curious little kitten book that she read to all of her babies!

Grandpa spent as much time as he could with Addy!

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We took Addy to Build-A-Bear for her 18 month Birthday!

She made a princess bear. She got to choose the animal, the outfit and everything - such a big girl!

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We opened presents on Mother's Day and Grandma very much liked hers!

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Here are some more Mother's Day pictures!

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We had a photo op outside Grandma's house!

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Mother's Day Dinner at Houlihan's with Granny!

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Our overnight stay in Schaumburg to go swimming!

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Our trip to Atlanta to visit Uncle Matt, Aunt Andrea and cousins Alex & Katie!

We had so much fun! The kids loved Addy and she loved them too!

Tickle Tickle Addy's feet!

Alex bought this book for Addy and read it to her!

Alex and Katie both enjoyed pushing Addy in her stroller!

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We visited the Georgia Aquarium!
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Katie pushing up Addy's glasses, again! ~*~ Alex caught sleeping upside down!

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Fun times at the outlet mall!

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Lego madness!

Pipe cleaner fun!

I LOVE origami!

Magnetic Doll Fun!

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Trip to Mall of America in Minneapolis!

Home again!

Friday, May 8, 2009

"Breaking" News

This just in... Addy got her first tooth!

Addison Mackenzie Gile

Such a precious little girl!

Addy & Mama love to swim.

Swimming swimming!

Mama & Addy's Foot Photos!

Mommy & Addy at Uncommon Ground

Uncle Matthew before the Race to Wrigley!

Mommy & Addy before the Race to Wrigley!

Uncle Matthew & Addy

Uncle Kevin & Addy

Grandpa Wally & Addy playing on the floor

Mama & Addy smiling!

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Hi there! It's me Addy, I know my Mommy hasn't written in a while so she's asked me and Mama to give everyone an update.

I've been doing very well the past couple of months since my shunt surgery. I've been getting taller but I lost one pound after being in the hospital and haven't been able to gain it back yet. My mom's were concerned since my reflux has been really acting up lately so they took me to a GI specialist yesterday.

Dr. Bass was really nice. He sat and talked with us for quite a while and asked our opinions. He said I am undernourished. My moms felt pretty badly about that but I am just happy they trusted their judgement and brought me to see him!

Now I am going to have a continuous feed running all evening for about 10-12 hours and three smaller feeds during the day. I started it last night and only threw up one time this morning but I really think it was because of allergies! He also started me on an over the counter medicine called Miralax so that I don't have to work so hard to poop! (I know, I know... TMI!)

Hmmm.... what else has been going on in my life? Well, I've been couped up indoors all Winter so I definitely had cabin fever and am so excited it is finally Spring! I've spent time outside with my Auntie and also have taken some walks with my Mama. I've also tagged along on a couple of my mom's date nights to Borders where my Mama read me bunches of books while my Mommy read her magazines.

Oh yeah, how could I forget! My Mommy turned 30 on March 27th! She really had a rough time with it, she tells me it is because 40 is next. I gave her a gift anyway.... Auntie Shelly helped me come up with the idea! I painted Mommy a picture!

Yes, I painted my first picture for my Mommy's present. Auntie took lots of pictures of me and framed them as a keepsake. My Mommy said it was the best present she's ever received! I am so proud of myself!

My Mama & Auntie surprised her with 30 guitar lawn ornaments!

My family and friends walked in the Chicago and Janesville March for Babies walks in April. Thank you to everyone for their support, we've raised $12,119 so far! Donations can be accepted until the end of this month if you are still interested.

Here are some pictures from the walks...

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