Life at home

 

So, I'm realizing now more then ever my life and this blog for that matter are increasingly boring. Clearly my day revolves around Maddie and her schedule. Therefore I live the life of a 7 month old. Although I love my role as mommy and wouldn't trade it for the world, I'm ready to admit I need help. What do moms do with their days...weekends...? Both with and without your kids. I need ideas!Help...

Dont worry we are still here

.....just buried under a little snow. Scan down to catch up on the last few months.

A few Christmas memories

Christmas in no particular order.

Thanks Mom

These are two of my favorite pictures. My mom's unwavering love is what gets me through the day. Thank you for being the best mom and friend I could ever imagine. I'm so glad Maddie and I have you as a mom, grandma, friend and example. Thank you - We Love you.

Gnarly

Brad had surgery on his knee, and is making a full recovery.

Guess who's 6 months old...

 

I cant believe Maddie is already 6 months old. Where does the time go? I cant help thinking about all the things she has accomplished in the last few months - I feel like a total slacker in comparison. :)
In 6 months Maddie has...
Grown 8 inches
Gained 9 pounds
She has finally grown enough hair to wear a bow - yes!!
learned to smile and giggle
lick her lips (one of my favorites)
She loves to wave her arms and legs back and forth like a little swimming frog
Stand, while holding mommy or daddy's hand
Has grown two bottom teeth - currently working on her two top teeth.
She has learned to sit and play all by herself
She can crawl very well backwards ( we are still working on going forward)
She can talk in sentences (only she understands). But Mommy and Daddy pretend to understand every word.
And nothing makes her happier then being sung to. Her favorite song...the ABC's ( Its true she loves it)

Thanksgivng in CA

Maddie took it upon herself to pack all her favorite toys for her first trip to CA. We had a great time with the Hope family. Maddie played with her cousins Ryan and Megan and met her uncle Mike for the first time. We had a great time being together as a big family.