Happy Holidays!!

We've had a few busy weeks here (as I'm sure everyone has)...

Madeline went for her one year check up on the 15th. She's now 29-1/2 inches tall and weighs 26 pounds. The doctor said that she's doing well. Matt and I are just glad that she has now reached the age and weight requirement so we could turn her carseat around to face forward. I'm sure Maddie would rather look out the front window than stare at the backseat.

She is saying more words as well. She's gotten "uh oh" down to a science. She will drop something and say "uh oh." It's the cutest. She says mama, dada, and "buh bye." She says it in the sweetest voice. She also waves hello and good bye which is really cute.

Christmas morning was spent with Grandma Peggy and Aunt Lauren at our house. Madeline must have been a good girl this year because Santa really spoiled her (so did Mommy and Daddy). She didn't seem interested in the gifts, but she loved the ribbon! She played with the ribbon more than the toys. She loves putting things on her head and shoulders, so she wrapped herself up in ribbon whenever she had the chance.

The afternoon was spent with the Amicos/Brummels. Maddie had fun playing with Francesca and Vincent and loved playing around the Christmas tree.

We hope everyone had a great Christmas and wish you all have a wonderful New Year!

Here are some pictures from Christmas...

Grandma Peggy bought Madeline a new chair...she loves it!

Madeline and Mommy at Nickey & John's

Happy Birthday to Madeline!!

We cannot believe that Madeline is now a year old. Where did the time go?!? She's been walking for almost 2 months now and has begun jogging through the house. She's talking all the time and we wake up to the little songs she sings when she gets up.

Madeline's birthday was Friday and her party was Saturday. We had quite a turnout!! We were so happy that so many of you were able to come and celebrate her birthday with us. Thank you to the grandmas and aunts who helped us set up and clean up for the party!

Considering Madeline only had a 20 minute nap that day, she did surprisingly well with the number of people who attended. We also found out that she loves balloons! She still has a few at the house that she plays with. Most of the toys she received are now set up and being played with. We need to buy a bigger house!

There were so many cute pictures from the day, I couldn't post them all. Here are some of my favorites:

Madeline and her cousin Hannah

Happy Thanksgiving!

Of course, this Happy Thanksgiving is a little late...we had a very busy week! We went to our cousin Nickey & John's for Thanksgiving and had a small celebration. Aunt Lauren flew in from Washington DC this year, and it's been awhile since she's seen Madeline.

Madeline still doesn't like solid meat, but she sure loved the mashed potatoes! She had cranberry sauce for the first time and didn't seem to mind them. She also tried pumpkin pie and shared a piece with me.

Here are a few pictures from the past few weeks...it's been awhile since I've posted any.

She loves this blanket her great grandma knitted for her...

She is definitely an animal lover!