sUmMeR 2oo9

The summer has started with a bang...Maddie went to her first birthday party for her cousin Tyler, zoo trips, Greenfield Village, the park, walks and just enjoying the weather. Maddie is growing up so fast...I definitely have to remind myself often that she is only two! We are amazed daily of what a little sponge she is.

MaDdIe Is MoViNg To TeXaS...

Every day is a new adventure...especially with a 2-year-old. We have quickly realized that Maddie has learned the art of sarcasm and quick comebacks. The other evening, Maddie was jumping on the bed when I asked her to stop...here is the rest of the conversation
Me, "Maddie stop jumping on the bed." Maddie while wagging her finger, "I am going to Texas!" Chuck, "Who is in Texas?" Maddie very angrily, "Sandy is in Texas!"
Sandy would be Sponge Bob's squirrel friend who IS from Texas.

eAsTeR 2oo9

Maddie enjoyed seeing the Easter Bunny (even though it doesn't appear so). She got some new things for her Bitty Baby, colored Easter eggs and hunted down her basket. Now we are ready for warm weather (consecutive days of warm weather)!!

dAnCiNg QuEeN

Maddie has decided that she wants to be a dancer...I guess numerous dance parties and watching Aunt Emily dance can do that to a girl. She brought out her little "boombox" and put on a show for me today. After each song she would bow, say "thank you" and then go "off stage." Only to return when the next song started. The image of her in the tutu and necklaces reminds me of the Material Girl herself, Madonna.

SaTuRdAy In ThE pArK...

Just swinging her life away...

jUmPiNg FoR jOy

Maddie is a ham and knows what to do in front of the camera.

wHeRe Is SpRiNg?!

Maddie is getting restless...we are over the snow and cold!! Maddie painted birdhouses in search of some sign of spring.