Happy 7 Months Madelyn!!!

11-4-13 who is sick and still looks this happy?!  Madelyn had her first "sick visit," at the doctor and was later diagnosed with croup on top of a bad sinus infection and the beginning of an ear infection!  Working at a doctors office I have seen adults who are worse patients than this when they are sick!  She was a star patient!

Caught on her tummy; we put Madelyn to sleep on her back, and she immediately rolls to her side, snuggles there for awhile and then ends up on her belly.

11-5-13 Happy 7 months baby girl!  As I say every month that passes, your daddy and I love you so much and we are so happy and lucky to have you in our lives, every day is a new adventure!  Here are some things about you at 7 months:
*You still love music, you love to sway back and fourth, we have been told by the teachers at your daycare that you immediately start dancing when they sing or put a song on!
*You babble a LOT, your favorite phrase right now is Bababababa
*You get into crawling "position," sit there, ready to go, and then decide you don't want to; you are way more interested in standing.
*You have 2 bottom teeth, they cause a lot of drool, but you are a trooper and smile through the discomfort.
*You have BEAUTIFUL hair!!!! We have been asked by many people if we trim your hair, we do not, it just has grown in that perfect.
*You have started to enjoy your "alone time," on a few occasions you have woken up, and we can see you on the monitor just babbling to yourself in your crib.
*You are still very observant and love to watch and learn new things.  A cashier admiring your beauty at Kroger told us that observant babies end up very smart.  If this is true you will be a genius.  You love to watch Daddy shave his beard, Izzie play with the rope, and Mommy blow dry her hair; you raise your eyebrows like you are in deep thought when you watch us do these daily tasks.

Our little over achiever.  Daddy says you are like an ant; did you know ants can lift 50 times their body weight!?  You are strong like that!

Here you are hanging out with Mommy and Izzie, watching Mommy cook and trying to get Izzie to play with you!

Photo shoot with Daddy!

What big beautiful eyes, you are such a sweet girl

You got to enjoy a beautiful Michigan fall and play in the leaves before Daddy worked so hard picking them all up!

Practicing good oral hygiene here you are brushing your teeth for the first time!  Mommy and Daddy helped you brush the bottom two teeth you have and you did a great job brushing your gums! 

"Mommy is a good cook!"

Story time with Mommy

Someone special got a surprise visit from her Daddy for lunch at daycare!  She obviously could not have been happier to see him; she bragged to all of her friends that her Daddy came to see her for lunch :)

Sneaky girl...Mommy set you here for just a minute and the next thing I know you're sneaking in your toy box!

11-16-13 March-ish Mammas had a play date at your house Madelyn!  We were so excited to host the get together and you were thrilled to have friends over.  You shared all of your toys and were a wonderful hostess!

October 19, 2013 - October 31, 2013

Open up wide Madelyn!  The list has grown, you LOVE bananas, squash, turnips and mango!  You make a funny face when we give you apples...you smack and pucker your lips...must be sweet for you!

Madelyn loves to enjoy a good book!

"Take my picture Mom!! I got all dressed up and did my hair!"

Baseball video games with Daddy until he can teach her the real thing!  "Hit a home run Daddy!"

Bath time is still a very happy time we enjoy as a family, Madelyn still loves having her hair washed; she sits up well in her tub and likes to splash the water with her hands and feet!

Bubble head

Exploring the sippy cup...With a little help she got a few sips, but pretty much just enjoyed chewing on the top.

Date night for Mommy and Daddy!  Madelyn had a fun night with her babysitter while Eric and I enjoyed a night out with friends....we also had the best costumes...of course.

My little laundry buddy

Snuggled up for a fall walk

Halloween at school!  Madelyn got all dressed up for a photo shoot to surprise Mom and Dad with some pictures!  Madelyn and her best friend even wore the same Halloween tutu to school and got a picture!

10-27-13 Halloween Bday dinner for Aunt Kara!  Look at the handsome cowboy with his little ladybug!

"Tyler let me fix your hat."

Madelyn: "Hey Evan, doesn't Tyler look goofy dressed as a chef!?"  

Evan: "Haha, yes Madelyn he sure does!"

Madelyn held Tylers hand to make him feel more comfortable for pictures.

Aunt Katie!!!  The Halloween Panda came for a visit!!! :)

10-31-13 Celebrating Halloween with a good Halloween book, and playing blocks with Daddy, the perfect night!

                                       

Happy 6 months Madelyn! October 2013

 These big beautiful brown eyes are constantly looking around and helping Madelyn learn new things.

 Playing dress up with Mommy, Madelyn likes trying on her cute new outfits and posing for the camera!

Happy 6 months sweet baby girl, there have been so many enjoyable moments, and a lot of learning, both for you and also for your Daddy and me!

There is that tongue!  Every month the chalkboard moves further and further way from Madelyn...this is because Madelyn insists on grabbing it to chew on and erase!

Here are some photos from Madelyns 6 month photo session with Aunt Katie!!  It's so hard to pick a favorite, or even a few favorites because they're all so great and Madelyn looks so sweet in every picture that we have :)

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Our happy converse family

Behind the scenes shots are the best!

Standing by the wagon is fun...but chewing on the wagon is even better!!

Laughing with Grandpa Dan

 Super cool chick all ready to take a nice walk with her shades on!

Madelyn had a great time riding in the shopping cart for the first time!!! She loved being out of her carrier and exploring Kroger.

10/7/13 - 6 Month appointment!  Once again, Madelyn is doing great!  26.25 inches, and 17lbs 12.5oz!   The scale shows 17lbs 13oz...but that's only because Madelyn insisted Sophie the giraffe stay on the scale with her.

Madelyn you are such a good eater!  This time with you is so special to Daddy and me; we love to watch you enjoy (and sometimes not enjoy) new fruits and veggies!

 Fun fall walks with Izzie

 All ready for your first Halloween in your Halloween tutu looking cute as always :)

 "This looks like a fun toy...."

 "Oh yea, fun toy...it's even more fun to just chew on!"  Everything is still going in your mouth Madelyn, but we have incorporated lots of new toys into playtime working on your motor skills.  You love any toy with lights and sounds! 

 Daddy's favorite Tiger's fan!  Madelyn has supported the Tigers all season, and she is really pulling for them to win the Stanley Cup!

....Just seeing if you were paying attention there, we know it's the World Series!

 It's very hard to take natural, spur of the moment action shots with this little one.  Madelyn you are always SO aware of what is going on, you always give Mommy a great camera smile.

"Tiger's are #1!"