3.18.2009

Madison's First Birthday....a little late

Madison turned 1 on Feb. 25!! Haha...life has been crazy busy over here, more on that later. Back to Madison...

She started taking her first steps a week before her birthday. Chad and I were actually out of town in Houston, so we missed it. I pretended that when I saw them it was the first time! She still is not walking much, just taking a few steps. She still isn't really talking either, at least that we can understand. She is a much quieter kid than Camryn. Her pediatrician said we want a few words by 15 months, so we need to start working on it! She loves to read books and sing songs. Her favorite book right now is brown bear brown bear. She doesn't have a favorite song, she loves them all. She is very happy and easy going until she is tired and hungry. She has just recently developed a little attitude. She will throw anything in sight when she is mad. She even hits herself out of frustration. She loves anything that Camryn has or is doing, which of course leads to a fight. She is learning to push Camryn back and stand her ground, which I am actually proud of!! Since the weather is getting nice, she has learned that she loves being outside. She will go to the back door and cry. A few times I have opened the door to let the dogs out and she has started screaming from across the room. At the time it was raining so I had to let her scream! She loves to eat. She prefers meat and no veggies! We are off the bottle and formula. She is still our little trouble maker. Anything that she should not be doing, she loves to do! We can't take our eyes off of her. She weighs 20 pounds and is 28.3 inches. She is 25-50% for both.
She loved her birthday party. Here are some good pics...








1.25.2009

My BABY is 11 months old today

Oh my, this blog is hard to write. I can not believe that my little baby is almost one. I have no idea where the year has gone. I feel like it is all a blur. If anyone finds the secret to freezing time, please let me know! I don't want my kids to grow any more.

My sweet sweet Madison. You have become a totally different baby over the last 2 months. Up until recently, you were quiet and slept all the time. You still love your sleep, but you have started fighting it a little more. You would much rather be playing. You have started standing up on your own. You still have to be close to something just in case. I love seeing your face light up when you are proud of yourself. You love to crawl back to yours and Camryn's room to play all by yourself. You are so independent. You have started babbling a lot more this month. It is pretty darn cute. You also wave and point, although your wave is really just holding out your hand. You also love to give high fives. You are only eating table food now, no more yucky baby food! You are down to two bottles and one sippy cup of formula. Pretty soon you will be moving on to all sippy cups and big girl milk! You love to dance to music and clap your hands. My favorite part of all, is how much you love your big sister. You both play so well together. I love watching my two little girls interact. It is by far the best part of being a mother! I love you so much sweet little Madi. I could not imagine my life without you!








1.11.2009

CAMRYN IS 3 TODAY!!




My sweet little girl turns 3 today. I can not wrap my mind around how fast the time has past. When she was born, everyone told me it would go by too fast. You don't truly understand that until it happens. It makes me tear up to think about her turning 3 already...don't even get me started on my baby turning 1 next month!
Oh sweet Camryn...you are the most amazing little girl ever! I could not have asked for a better personality. You are bossy, sassy, sweet, cuddly, and smiley! You are my little rock star! You love to be my little helper in everything. You love to help cook, clean, take care of Madison, and the dogs. You love your dance class and your new school you just started (a new post on that to come)! You are the smartest little girl I know! You are my little miss attitude, which isn't always fun but it is pretty cute! I love how you can be so mean and bossy one minute, then climb up in my lap and tell me how much you love the next minute! I could not imagine my life without your laughter and smiles! I love you so much my little princess!

1.10.2009

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY


5 years ago today, I married my high school sweetheart! What an amazing 5 years it has been. I couldn't ask for a better husband and father. Thank you Chad for the best five years of my life. I look forward to many, many more wonderful years to come!