First Beach Trip

We went down last weekend to Sarasota Florida for my cousin Mary's wedding. Accompanying us were 16 other Schaefer's on the plane. Adele had fun playing peek a boo with everyone over the seats. After a yummy brunch at Aunt Boo's we headed out to her first Red Sox (spring training) game. She wasn't a fan of the hot sun, but we were able to sit right up front in the shade for a couple of innings thanks to the nice ushers. She also got three autographs on her jersey, not bad for a first timer. Then that afternoon she had a blast playing in the pool with everyone. Much bigger than a bathtub! Hit the party scene that night for Tapas and Sangria and everyone loved the baby sitting at the bar. The next morning we went to the beach! She didn't mind walking on the sand, but it was a constant battle to keep her from pouring it in her mouth. Had fun playing in the water with Dave, but again, didn't like the heat, so didn't spend a whole lot of time there, which was good, since I had already turned into a lobster. Rested up that afternoon and then headed to the wedding. It was beautiful and Adele loved walking and crawling over the big lawn and trying to pick all the grass and eat it. Monday we visited the Ringling Brother Museum and enjoyed walking around the gorgeous grounds there. Tuesday we came back. So busy 4 days, but a great time!

8 Months

Now that I'm almost 9 Months old, its time for my 8 month update. I continue to grow like a weed, but more upward than outward now. Still like trying new foods, and I've gotten much better at picking up food with my fingers. I'm working on my second tooth, so sleep has been hit or miss this week. Still not crawling yet but SOOO close. I can push up in crawling position and rock and back and forth, but no forward momentum yet. Still like to stand a lot and this weekend, pulled up by herself onto ottoman multiple times. So its still up in the air which will come first walking or crawling. Love to tell stories and favorite words are ba, ba; and today was working on da da.

Baby's First Christmas

Adele enjoyed her first Christmas. Didn't quite understand what was going on, but did like eating the bows and playing with new toys. The week before Christmas, Dave surprised me by taking her to see Santa and get her picture taken. Then Santa gave me a picture of it Christmas morning. Dave said she did great and was one of the few not to cry. She loved petting his beard and white fur cuffs. Christmas Eve we went over to Drew and Kristin's for dinner and then went to Christmas Eve mass that I was singing in choir with. Adele did great and played the first part, and slept the second. So many people to see and play with. We had a beautiful white Christmas to wake up to the next morning. It was the first time in a long time we had gotten to sleep in our own beds Christmas Eve. We enjoyed our family time together and then went to Mom and Dad's to celebrate some more with family. Adele got a lot more presents, as first grandchildren do, including a scoot toy and a red wagon, which she enjoyed riding around the house in. We can't wait till the weather gets warmer to take it outside. I think her favorite toy has been Violet, the leapster dog, who sings and talks with her, and is programmed to say her name and favorite food/color/animal. Here are just a few of the pics from that weekend.

7 Months

Adele will be turning 7 months old this week. My baby is growing up fast, like they all do. She sits up really well and is starting to like to stand and hold onto things. With mom and dad's help, she walks all around the house. Still hates to be on her stomach and has yet to master rolling back over to her back from her stomach. But is starting to prop up on arms and scoot the butt up, so crawling may happen soon. She is eating all sorts of new foods, and is not nearly as messy as she used to be, except when she tries to "help" feed herself. Only food she hasn't liked is avocados. Still no teeth yet, but she likes to chew on everything in site. Sleep is still hit or miss. Is no longer eating during the night. Some nights she'll sleep till 5-6 am, other nights she's up multiple times at night. Hopefully by 8 months some of that will change.... Getting ready for Christmas. Likes looking at the Christmas lights and watching our Rudolph sing and dance (again, until she tries to eat him). Here's a few photo's from our home Christmas photo shoot.

Thanksgiving

Adele made her second plane trip of her short life and flew to Boston for Thanksgiving with the Wilson's and the Tomaino's. Did okay on the plane, but didn't sleep as well as did when she was 6 wks old. We had a great time visiting all the friends and family, and of course, eating all of Terri's amazing cooking. As usual, we left with a souvenir (the Franklin 5, lbs that is). Adele decided she didn't like sleeping in a different bed, so the night before Thanksgiving decided to wake up every 1/2 hr or so, making for some tired parents the next day. Didn't bother her much though, and played with LOTs of cousins the next day. Cousin Izzy gave me all sorts of bracelets and necklaces to wear which I think will continue happening for years to come! Pictures to come when I get them from Grandma!

St. Louis Weekend

This past weekend we went to St. Louis to visit friends. Dad got to hang out with Tom E Friday night while Mom and I hung out with Leah and the Hollidays. The next morning we got to take a backstage tour of Busch Stadium courtesy of one of Adam's coworker's whose husband is their head athletic trainer. Saturday night we had dinner with the Holliday's and then the boys watched the kiddos while the girls headed to the wine bar! I had a good time playing with the boys but they are a lot bigger than me! Thomas especially likes me and follows his "dell" around and even helped put me to sleep. -adele

Fall Fun

Here are some cute pics from playing out in the leaves in the backyard. She liked playing with them, but of course, immediately tried putting them in her mouth. She had a great time on her first Halloween as well, as was an adorable penguin, with a hat made by her grandma Terri.