Madison has an announcement!

AHEM...quiet down in the back!! :)






Maddie is 'pleased' to announce she is going to be a big sister in January. Actually, we're not too sure how exactly she feels about the whole thing. Everytime I ask her if she wants a little brother or a little sister, she responds "sister" and everytime I ask her if she wants a baby boy or a baby girl, she always says "girl". And according to the doctor, she is NOT getting a baby sister ;). In actuality, I'm sure it will be an adjustment for all, but I think she will be a good helper and a great big sister. She loves taking care of her "babies" and her favorite thing to do is push her stroller...see below!






And an added bonus, we are clearly in need of another baby around here...cuz this one is almost grown up :). She sings her ABCs! Well, some takes are better than others but this is the take we captured on film. ;)

I guess that works too??

Maddie loves popsicles. Trouble is, she hasn't really mastered holding them upright for some reason. No matter how often we show her how to hold the stick the correct way, she either flips it upside down or puts it on her tray to eat. Oh well, I guess she got the job done either way!

Maddie vs. the Sprinkler - Round 2

The last time Maddie met this particular adversary, the sprinkler was definitely the victor ;) (see post about 10 down). Here is Round 2:

Keeping her distance.


Getting closer.


CLOSER!


Maybe stepping over it will be okay?


Hey, this is actually kinda fun!


Not sure about getting sprayed in the face...


Okay, I officially like the sprinkler!


Drying off with Daddy!


Just because she's so freakin' cute!

Vintage Maddie

Since I've been lagging so much on new pics and videos lately, I thought I should post some oldie but goodies. These may be my all-time fave videos of her. She loves that dang dog (he's been a lot of trouble but it's been fun to see them become best friends). This was just about one year ago today. And no babies or animals were hurt in the filming of these videos. :)

White babies can't jump

She loves to show us how HIGH she can jump. Only problem is, I don't think she's ever actually gotten both feet off the ground :). She is awfully proud of her "hops." And she usually says "JUMP!" when she's doing it.

"Wonder Pets, Wonder Pets! We're on our way...

to help a baby squirrel and save the day!" Sadly, Jon and I both have the ever-so-catchy theme song to the lamest kids show ever running through our heads on a daily basis. Maddie loves Wonder Pets and has started singing parts of the song too. Unfortunately, the 'takes' before getting out the camera were much better but you get the idea. :)

Everyone's entitled

to be grumpy sometime. Especially when it's early in the morning and you have a camera in your face. Not sure if that warrants hitting the camera though...