December 2010

Well Christmas has finally come and gone and what a busy time we have had! To kick off the holiday spirit we had our first snow fall and Madelyn seemed to be pretty interested in the snow outside the window

Our neighbors came over for a little Christmas cookie baking one day. Of course Madelyn helped along side were her friends Carsyn and Gracie


The following week we worked on our Christmas card picture but unfortunately the takes weren't exactly what I hoped for.


Matthew's Marine buddy came into town and not only did Madelyn make 2 new friends but so did her brother and sister.

Meet Guiness (tan and black) and Murphy aka "shmurf"

They treated Madelyn as well as Roxie does. It was very different for me to look down and normally see this

to seeing this

But I think for the most part Madelyn enjoyed her uncle dan and his kids


A few days before Chirstmas we had a string of lights go out on our tree so Madelyn helped me by putting a new strand up. (I wish this would have happened when I was trying to get a Christmas card photo)




Then it was finally Christmas! Thankfully Madelyn was able to get a good nap in between houses because she seemed to be in great spirits both Christmas Eve and Christmas day


(yes those are Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer slippers on her)
It wasnt until we got to Grandpa Jim's where it was getting to be past bedtime and Grandpa Jim decided that he wanted to throw a fit along side Madelyn (he he)


But as Christmas day was starting to end she got into her jammies and decided to lay down with her uncle Nic

Until her Aunt Erika interupted... (totally kidding Erika but Madelyn's face is priceless)


Id say after all of the running around, weather, and lack of sleep this past month we had a fantastic time these last 26 days. Only two more Christmas celebrations to go and that will be the end of Christmas 2010 for us.

Thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts and well wishes this holiday season (even those that we were not able to see). From our family of five to yours we wish you a safe and happy new year.

Daddy taught Madelyn a new trick to drive Mommy nuts with

I try so hard not to laugh when she does this but sometimes you just cant help yourself!



Other things that we giggle at include



Mind you, we are not letting her drink her bath water. The angle of the camera just makes it look as though we are.



Last but not least!!!! Not that this has anything to do with this entry but, I am so proud of my daughter! I introduced her to Mickey Mouse this was the reaction that I got

She is most definetly my kid!

Just to name a few.....

Just a few of my favorite faces Madelyn makes


The "My belly is full"


The "What is she doing" (which comes quite often when Roxie is around)


The "Hanging out"


The "This is fun!/Giggle"

Then...This face breaks my heart but it comes in slow motion and you can't help to giggle


The "Im upset"

The New Kids On The Block

Well we really got very lucky. There are now 4 new kids on the block. Madelyn is 4 1/2 months, Gracie, our neighbors new little girl, is only 2 weeks old, Steel our good friend Josh and Tish's little boy is just about 3 months old, and Carsyn (Gracie's big brother)is now 1. Two boys and two girls....we are truely blessed.

Here are a few pictures of Maddy and the boys this past weekend

Steel and Madelyn

Carsyn and Madelyn

I know its been a while since I last updated but with the holiday and such its been nothing but running around seeing family and doing a little Chirstmas shopping as well. I will promise more new posts will be coming soon since there are a few stories I must share!