Madison loves when we read books to her.
I think she loves “reading” the books to her self even more! :)
You can often find her sitting on the floor (surrounded by her dolls) reading a book.
She flips the pages and points to objects in the books all the while laughing and reading to her small audience.
So cute!
Looking for the perfect book to read.
Whew! I’m worn out after reading all of those books.
Time for bed!
Madison loves this little guy … and when she hears his voice on the tv she almost always stops what she is doing (this includes crying) to stop and watch him.
I’ve thought about how handy it would be to have him come live with us on Madison’s cranky days. :)
Wonder how a cartoon moose would feel about that!?! More importantly, I wonder how the guy who does the voiceovers would feel about living with us. Better talk to my husband about that one! haha
I call this the Moose A. Moose trance.
…. because it is time for Teddy Bear Wrestling!!
Yea!!
I’m so excited!!!
Before the fun can begin I have to do my stretches! :)
Ok, Teddy – you’re going down!!
This is a bear that Jason bought for me when we were dating many years ago. I brought it out a few days ago and since then, Madison has had quite the time crawling on top of the bear and throwing him around. It’s been hilarious for us to watch her have such a great time.
I received this quiz in an email but decided to post it on my blog instead. If you repost this on your blog, please link back – I’d love to get to know a little about you too.
1. Wrapping paper of Gift Bags?
Both. I really enjoy wrapping gifts, but there are times when only a gift bag will do.
2. Real Tree or Artificial?
I’d like to have a real tree – but the idea of vacuuming needles until the next Christmas is not appealing. So, instead we opt for the artificial tree.
3. When do you put up the tree?
I put our tree(s) up the day after Thanksgiving.
4.When do you take the tree down?
I take our tree(s) down the week after New Years. I love how warm and cozy my house looks during the holidays – I almost hate to take them down.
5. Do you like eggnog?
Yes, but only the non-alcoholic kind.
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
To be honest, I really don’t remember one specific gift that I loved the most. I loved my Rainbow Brite. The year all the cousins received a Cabbage Patch doll was pretty memorable as well.
7. Do you have a nativity scene?
Yes.
8. Hardest person to buy for?
No one really. A list is wonderful, but if I don’t have one – I can usually do pretty good based on how well I know the person.
9. Easiest person to buy for?
Madison. Basically because I want to get her everything I see!
10.Worst Christmas gift ever received?
I’m sure I received some pretty horrible gifts from some ex-boyfriends – but other than that, I really cannot think of a gift that I didn’t love.
11. Mail or email Christmas cards?
I used to be really good about mailing out Christmas cards, but I’ve fallen woefully behind on this. There is still time this year – maybe I’ll send some out.
12. Favorite Christmas movie?
Christmas Vacation is probably my favorite – but I think it’s because it is the one Christmas movie I’ve seen so many times. I actually enjoy almost all Christmas movies.
**I’m cheating here** Some of my other favorites are: It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th Street, Christmas in Connecticut, Elf and Christmas with the Kranks.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Not early enough … ever.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
No! But, I have been the recipient of such.
What gave it away? – Substantial dust on the item and it had obviously been used before it was given to me.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
I will just cover all the bases here … everything!
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree?
Currently I have lights on my tree that rotate between clear and colored on the same strand. I love how it looks.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
O’ Holy Night
18.Travel at Christmas or stay home?
As the song goes - “There’s no place like home for the holidays … “
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Well sure:
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blitzen
Rudolph
20. Angel or Star on the tree top?
Neither.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Both.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Never feeling like there is enough time to truly enough the season before it is over.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
Several ornaments on my tree hold meaning to me, so I do not feel I can say I have just one favorite.
I love how a tree decorated in red and gold looks. So classic!
Madison took her first steps on November 19th. Since then, she has spent most of her time taking a few wobbly steps and crawling. Over the past couple of days she has grown more confident and began walking a few feet before falling down.
Last night she was really moving all over the place. I brought out the camera and was able to capture her walking across the room, holding a bunny in her hand nonetheless. This was the first time that she walked that far and with such confidence. I'm so happy I was able to capture it on video. Moments like this are too precious to miss.
She has never let us help her learn to walk. She's too independent for help. :)
She has taught herself to walk - and frankly we feel she has done a pretty darn good job.
Just today she was walking while carrying a teddy bear that is easily two times her size. Looks like our once timid little baby is starting to become a brave toddler.
We are really enjoying this time with her. It seems she is doing something new everyday. She is busy making all kinds of silly noises. She sounds adorable when she says, 'hi'. She has said Momma, Daddy, baby and what we think was what, apple and bubble. It is a lot of fun watching her vocabularly expand. We can't wait until there are more real words ... but in the meantime, the babbling is too fun to skip.
{Be sure to hit pause on the player to the left so you can hear the video.}
These pictures of Madison playing in the bathtub made me smile and made me remember how blessed I have been in my life. There is always something to smile about. There is always something to be grateful for. There are always new reasons to find joy in the midst of the everyday struggles that life can bring.
These pictures of our daughter bring me joy – I hope you have something or someone in your life the does the same for you.
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