Loves to Swim!!

She loves swimming. This was a few weeks ago when we went over to Uncle Tim and Aunt Karah's house for a family get together. She was kicking, laughing, and eating the water. She had so much fun.

After swimming in her ducky towel.

Playing in her floaty

Sweet Family

Before swimming in her new suit!

Busy!!!

We have been so busy!

This past weekend was the annual end of the year dance recital. Jeff brought Madelynn to the last show, and she LOVED it! She was smiling, waving her arms, and having a great time. The next day was the banquet for the performing company girls. She had a great time playing with the girls, and I had a good opportunity to dress her up!

Jeff and I at the Banquet

Madelynn playing with Jillian and Alyssa

Family!


After the recital was over on the edge of the stage.

Playing on stage...getting ready for her debut in approx 3 years.

8 Months Already?

I know its really cliche' to say that I "can't believe she is already 8 months old"...but I really can't believe it. I feel really sad everytime I think about it, but have to remind myself of blessed we are and how fun she is becoming. Even if she isn't a tiny baby anymore... She can say "dada" now really clearly, and I am pretty sure I have heard a few "mamas" but it could have been "baba"...not sure. She is starting to reach out for me when I come to pick her up, and anytime I come in the room she gets SOOO excited. It is so sweet. She is so incredibly happy (almost) all of the time, and she is so much fun. Here are a few pictures from lately.

Check out these teeth! TWO!!

She was playing on her mat and she rolled over here. I found her halfway into the pink play yard pulling toys out for herself to play with. Too cute!

Okay, so this is obviously not Madelynn. BUT it is a baby goat. When we went over to Jeff's Grandma's on Sunday, one of my inlaws' goats had had babies and they had one there with them. They said that the mom had forgotten about it, and so they had to feed it once an hour...it was so cute and tiny. I loved it. It was about 5 hours old.

Playing and looking SO big.



She was playing in her room while I was putting clothes away in her closet. I turned around to find her almost completely underneath her bed. She came out a little when I ran to get the camera, but it is still funny.

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all of the wonderful Mothers in my life.

My Grandmothers- such caring and sweet women. I love them dearly.

My sister- Such an amazing mom to FIVE amazing kids. They are very lucky to have such a caring and loving mom.

My mother in law- She was so welcoming to me, and has always made me feel like a part of the family. Such a wonderful person.

Most of all to my mommy. There are not words to describe how amazing my mom is. I am so thankful for her every day. I am so blessed.

Thank You!

Thank you Mema and Pepa for the Bread Maker! I was really excited to use it- so today I made Buttermilk Bread. I read in the directions that you should always use bread flour, but I used All-Purpose like the recipe called for and it turned out really short. It still tasted good, and I am excited to try again with bread flour! Thanks!

Also- Today is Mema's birthday! Happy Birthday Mema! Hopefully we will get to come back and see you soon.

Check me Out!!

Her tooth is finally visable enough to catch in pictures. Too cute!

Look at the top of her head-- a curl!

Sitting up playing. Such a big girl. She still prefers playing on her tummy and usually ends up there after a few minutes. Its usually because she finds something else further away she would prefer to have.

Easter

We had a wonderful Easter! We went and spent time with both families. First we went and ate a yummy lunch at my family's and had a Egg Hunt in the back yard with the kids. Then we went to Jeff's family and spent time with them. We were not hungry when we got there, but the food was great left over for dinner! Madelynn had a great time being played with and held.

For records purposes--(I am not caught up in my Scrapbooking).

Madelynn cut her first tooth last week- we noticed it on Thursday April 1st. It is barely through the gums, but it is there and I was really excited. I will post a picture as soon as it is through enough to really tell.

She can sit up by herself for long periods of time now. I still need to keep something around her, as she will topple without warning. She definitely has more of an interest now in sitting. I think she has realized she can see better. She is a professional roller; she can get anything she wants by rolling strategically.

Food is still a big hit. Lately, carrots (mixed with Applesauce) was yummy, and Applesauce by itself was even better!

We went to the doctor on Thursday to try and get something done once and for all about her eczema. She had been on the expensive formula for 2 weeks and I didn't see any difference. The dr gave her a prescription for "dermasmooth" and I could see a difference within a day or so. Amazing! Hopefully it will keep improving more and more each day.

Enjoy the pictures!!

Playing Xylophone with Dad

Swinging with Nana and Uncle Mark while the kids had an Egg Hunt
Playing in the FUN NEW TOY Grandma got at her house for me to play in

Yes...I had to put the bunny ears on.