Relaxing in the Tub

Mmmmmmmmm good.
She loves using her hands.

Madison now sits up in her bath. She seems to enjoy it these days.

Almost

Pretty soon she will be big enough to enjoy her jumper.

Sacked Out

If only she would do this at 8 pm.

My Dingy

Today I lost my Dingy. My very dear friend Kristen lost her battle. She gave up one hell of a fight and for that I am proud of her. She is loved by so many including me. My heart goes out to her family. She has this spirit that will never be forgotten. Those of you who knew her know what I am referring to. She was always fun to be with and very happy. When in her presence you could feel the joy that radiated from her being. I will miss her so. God please take care of her. I love you Kristen. You will be missed.

For Daddy

Daddy loves Madi's pouty face.
Check out the lip.

Madison's Journey's

This morning Madison rolled for the very first time in her crib. Mommy watched it from the video monitor. I thought she was stuck at first and Dave went to get her she rolled back over. It is amazing how she is growing up so fast. Tonight I will try and get pictures of her rolling.

Yesterday, we went visiting in Ipswich. (I forgot the camera, silly)Madison visited her cousins Caragh, Reilly and Cassidy. She also asked Auntie Kelli to be her godmother and she happily said yes. We will need to visit again next week because Madi will be able to meet her cousin Katie B who will be visiting from Virginia. Kate just finished her sophomore year at Lee university in Tennessee. It seems like just yesterday she was Madison's age. I am so proud of her. This summer Katie and Megann will be visiting at different times. We love them, both and Madi cannot wait to meet them.

We also saw Auntie Pat and Nancy. We stopped by Nancy's house for a quick visit. Madison slept while I visited. It was great to see you both. We love you both.

Madison's Room

Scarily Madison is getting so big. For the past two nights she has slept in her crib in her room all by herself. She has done so well. I love my video monitor. I can watch her every move. Now that she is in the big bed as we call it she moves around a lot more. This morning she was sideways and it looks like she is trying to roll over. Well I see her moving about so I best go get her.

Heavenly Gift

Thank you Betty, Barry, Carleen and Adam.

Congratulations Carleen and Adam on their recent addition.

Madison received this very special gift from the Ewing family who were Dave's neighbors in Essex where he grew up. The blanket you see Madison and Dave swaddled in was made by Madison's grandmother Kathleen for Carleen when she was born. Betty saved the blanket and gave it to Carleen who just had her third baby. Congratulations again Carleen and Adam. Carleen decided to pass it along to Madison as a keepsake made by her grandmother.

Thank you, XOXOXOXO

Madison was named after both her grandmothers. Dave's mom's name is Kathleen and my mom's name is Kathy. She is honored by sharing her grandmothers name and love.

Happy Birthday Auntie Kerrie

Happy 30th Birthday Auntie Kerrie.

We love you.

These were taken yesterday at Auntie Kerrie's and Uncle Doug's house where we celebrated Kerrie's 30th birthday. We also asked Uncle Doug to be Madison's godfather and he said yes. Thank you Uncle Doug, we love you too.
Madison and her great grandfather Eugene (Pop).
She is very fortunate to have 3 great grandparents around.
She has good genes.

Madi and her great grandmother Muriel (Nana).

Nana K

Nana came to visit and help Mommy out by watching Madison.

Thank you Nana.

Madi was happy to see you.

Madi's Flower Friend

Madison loves her flower friends.

She just stares at them smiling and laughing.

She really likes it when they sing to her.

Miss Independence (wannabe anyway)

Madison is trying to sit up like a big girl. She loves sitting up. Unfortunately she has also taken a liking to the plasma too.

Poor Madi just doesn't know how to stay up for long.
She is saying uh oh now what????????

Well I guess I just better relax and enjoy the ride. Sooner or later Mom will stop laughing at me and prop me back up.

She is also trying to hold her bottle. She actually was holding it on her own and feeding herself but the flash hit her eyes and she dropped it and I had to help her out. Soon she'll be crawling, oh boy it is all happening too fast.

Congratulations!!!

Congrats to Auntie Darlene for passing her state exam yesterday. We are very proud of you.

Enjoying the Sunshine

Madison loves being outside. She needs some shades because the sun is a little too much.
All the outdoor air put Madi to sleep in her pack.

I hope Madi doesn't have my widow's peak. Yuck!

Yeah, the pack fits Daddy so he can now carry Madi in it.

Tucker (yes, he squats to pee).

Jackson, at least one of my boys lifts their legs.

I know I am a little picture crazy!!!!!!!!

Today Dave laid the wires for the electric fence. I wonder when he finishes installing it if these two will be as happy. During the good weather this past week they discovered the swamp. They came home and I found 8 ticks and I know there was more. Thank heavens for Biospot. I can't handle that many ticks ever again.

Daddy's Big Girl

Here she is back to the book. She just cannot keep her tongue in her mouth. She thinks she is so funny. Once we do it to her she laughs and then she just will not keep her tongue inside.

Unfortunately, she was enthralled with the FW Webb logo. She is so funny she just stares and focuses when she sees something interesting to her.

Daddy decided to read Madison a book.

Daddy has the weekend off again. Madison was showing off by sitting up on her own and laughing at Daddy.

Facial Expressions

Madison is so funny. She makes the funniest facial expressions. I stick my tongue out at her and she laughs. She has decided to stick her tongue out back at me. I better watch what I do. She is a copycat and thinks that it is funny.

Madi and Auntie Julie

Auntie Julie feeding Madi.
Auntie Julie and Steve came to visit us and meet Madison. It was so nice to see them again. We really need to get together more often.
Daddy dressed Madison for her company. Polo, who would have guessed?

Playtime

Madison is enjoying her gym. She even tried grabbing the toys. Her hands are starting to work.

Big Mits Too!!!

As you can see Madison also has large hands with long fingers. She is very funny right now. She has discovered her hands. She moves and her fingers and is realizing that she is doing it. She stares at her hands and coos. She flexes her fingers like she is waving.

Love this face!!!!!!!