Sleeping Baby

Yes, I do sleep. I just don't sleep when and where the other members of my family prefer. Honestly, I think Mommy enjoys our cuddle time. She does grumble something about me being a bed hog or a starfish. She says vacations are nice as we get to share a king, at least a queen, apparently they are much bigger beds than our tiny twin. I still like to nurse 3-4 times a night. I know I am 10 months old, but I also know that a girl's gotta eat and I am too busy playing all day. Well, I do somehow find time to eat every 3-4 four hours during the day too. Hmmm now that you put it that way... I don't really have any excuse for night feeding except, well, the best reason... because I want to!!

And well, during the day I think naps should be taken in the arms of someone who loves me. So, you might be beginning to understand just why this blog has been so neglected!

My most embarrassing photo is when I fell asleep standing up in my crib. It was a moment of weakness. I used to actually sleep some in my crib, but I've mostly given that up. I mean that's a lonely place to sleep.

Love you Mommy, Baby Scarlett

Favorite Summer Pictures

We had a fun and busy summer. I took dance classes and swimming lessons. I played lots of dress up and had lots of friends over to swim. On August 21 I decided I didn't need my floaties in the pool any more. On August 25 I swam down to the bottom of the pool to rescue my Princess dive sticks. I am a real swimmer now. Here are some of our favorite summer pictures.

See us playing dress up with our Lexa

See me dressed for Cow Appreciation Day

See us dressed to go to the Aquarium

See me headin' to a picnic at Twelve Oaks

What weeds? I see only flowers.

See me dressed like a swimming baby chick!

Love you, Scarlett and Addyson

Dance Rectial- June 4, 2011

Addyson's first dance recital. She had two performances in a beautiful red costume. Her ballet song was "Believe" from Barbie's movie and her tap song was "We Belong Together" from Toy Story 3. She had such a special night. Grammy came for the event. Olivia was in the performance too. She wore a blue costume.

As soon as Addyson saw the stage the day of her rehersal, she said, "I want to do that".

Love, Baby Scarlett

Scarlett Smiles

She loves being carried by Daddy

She knows she's looking cute dressed like Minnie!

Well, Scarlett seems to be very curious about the camera. She typically has a very "presidential" expression. Here are a few precious smiles!

She really liked playing with Matt and Vi.

Love you, Big Sister Addyson

Walt Disney World- Scarlett's First Trip- May 20, 2011

So I took Scarlett to the Magic kingdom and introduced her around. She slept through most of her introductions. Guess I'll just have to take her again really soon! Afterall, I'm a great tour guide. This was my 5th trip to Walt Disney World. I wore my Rapunzel dress and Scarlett wore Minnie Mouse. I even rode Roller Coasters this time: Big Thunder and Splash Mountains! They were new and a little scary. Not sure if I will do them next trip or not! I do love the teacups though!

Scarlett was sacked out when we walked in the park. It is a Dougherty Daughter tradition as I did the same thing. I went when the first time when I was 6 months old. Baby Scarlett was 7 months old this trip. We got some classic family favorites: all infront of the castle, Dougherty baby with Mickey's nose, Dougherty baby with White Rabbit's glasses and Dougherty baby sleeping in her stroller! ;-) Scroll back to see those same shots of me!

Getting my autograph book signed is BY FAR my favorite thing!

Love you, Addyson, Dougherty Coorespondent

FL- May 12-21, 2011

We went to see Nanny and Pop for a Nash family reunion. We met cousins I never knew we had. I just love going to the beach. It was Baby Scarlett's first trip. I found lots of seashells! Baby Scarlett didn't get in the sand or water much. She has very special baby skin.

We walked to a favorite ice cream shop conveninetly located at the end of Nanny and Pop's street. I got the cutest and yummiest Dora Ice Cream Pop!

Scarlett flew even a kite with Daddy. We also swam in Nanny and Pop's Pool. The very coolest part was seeing the Space Shuttle Launch from the beach! WOW! It was the second to the last launch ever.

Love you, Big Girl Addyson, Dougherty Coorespondent

Wow! Catching Up! August 24, 2011

Um, so we've had a busy 6 months! Baby Scarlett is now 10 months old. She still wakes up in the night and sleeps with Mommy. Whoops. That was never the plan... guess being a mommy is all about flexibility?

So Scarlett's update- She sat up in March at 5 months and crawled in April at 6 months and pulling up in May at 7 months. She got two teeth in May while visiting Nanny and Pop in FL. She took her first step on Saturday, August 6 and is now taking three steps on her own and walking across the room holding just one of Mommy or Daddy's hands. I still love her very much and am excited to share SOME of my toys with her.

So my update- Well, I'm "almost 5". Mommy says I am actually just almost 4 and a half. I prefer saying almost 5. Hehe. I started PreK at Parish Episcopal School yesterday and it was so fun. I went to my 23rd state this summer... ALASKA on the Mickey Boat.

See some recent pictures! These are all from April when Scarlett was 6 months old and I was 4 years and one month. The outside photos are from the Dallas Arboretum. A family favorite spot!

Love you!

Big Girl Addyson reporting for the Dougherty family!