Doggie Hugs

I was uploading photos and videos all weekend. I added some to the Shutterfly site, and have a bunch more to upload- will try this week. So check back in a day or two.

Here's a video to tide you over, too funny!! Maddyn loves giving Ry hugs--- they have so much fun!!

Busy Busy Busy

So sorry it's been so long since the last update. I'm hoping to give lots of updates over the next few weeks. We have so many fun things to catch up on.

Lots of get togethers with friends and family. I will try to upload photos to the Shutterfly account this weekend. We did visit the easter Bunny, and just like with Santa and the Bunny last year- she freaked out. It was hilarious!

Maddyn is talking up a storm. She repeats EVERYTHING you say (even words she shouldn't (hide)). We're probably well over 50 words now. She even said "Buh by mommy" to me on the phone this week when I was in CA. It was so cute. She turned 15 months on Wednesday and we have our 15 month check up tomorrow.

Other than that, it has been busy- I'm working like crazy so it's been tough to catch up. Will write more soon!

Too funny not to share!!

Maddyn's new favorite song is "All the Single Ladies" by Beyonce. Of course, we make it more G-rated and call it "All the Single Babies" lol

Here is some video. It's hilarious!!! Little "B" we call her now.. you will laugh. Be prepared.
More videos/photos to come soon!

Some videos from January

Some videos from January... Now that I've figured out how to upload photos, I'll try to go back and grab some good older photos and throw them on here too!

Warning, I suck at videotaping and the mic is right by my mouth. So turn the volume low enough to where you can still hear Maddyn at the minimum- cuz my voice is really loud (Imagine that ;) So sorry!!

Playing in her tunnel with Rylee:

Trying to say Rylee again:

Hugfest:

Maddyn Sledding:

Ry being psycho in the snow:

Maddyn dancing. I didn't get a great video- I need to. But she is a crazy happy dancer. LOVES it. She bounces up and down and all over. I grabbed my video camera at the end when she got tired, next time I'll have to grab it right away!

Maddyn likes to fake nap. You lay out a blanket and tell her it's naptime and she lies down for a few seconds and pretends to sleep. It's pretty cute:

I'm a little behind...

So much to share!! I'll start with a talking update. January was a breakout month for Maddyn, as she started speaking her first words!! We are now up to 11 words- it's crazy how it's coming along.

Her first word was Rylee. I had to laugh!! She cracks me up, and she loves saying it. It started more like "Ry-wee" but has progressed better. Other words we've logged:

-Rylee

-hi

-bye

-ball

-daddy

-uh-oh (This one is SO cute, b/c she pauses b/t uh and oh and drags out the oh)

-wow

-no (this one is not so cute)

-mine

-mommy

-more

Jared is a little bummed that she's having a hard time with his name. So Dave has been trying to get her to say "dum dum" as a substitute. It's getting ugly, lol!!!

We got Maddyn's flower girl dress for the wedding. It's super cute. It's the one on the left below, but it will be white, with a navy sash and a big navy bow on back. So cute!

I uploaded all kids of snow photos from January to the Shutterfly album, take a look. Dad came up with Grandpa's snowmobile and we took Maddyn out. It was super fun, she loved her sled. Here's one of my favorite photos from the day:

I've also uploaded loads and loads of videos. I promised Aunt J I'd try to upload some, so I'll close this post out and try to start another post with just videos! Enjoy!!!

1st Brrr-thday Party

It was 'snow' much fun! I've finally posted Maddyn's first brrr-thday party photos on the Shutterfly Album! I highly recommend doing a Winter One-derland theme if you have a winter baby. There are so many easy and cheap ideas, and everyone really seemed to enjoy my little quips. In short, here's how the party played out:

Winter “One”derland Theme:

Again, all of the photos are on the Shutterfly site.

Thanks to everyone who came, we had so much fun and hope you did too!

1 Year Stats

I'm uploading loads and loads of photos now- so expect to see the Birthday photos by tomorrow!!

In the meantime, we had Maddyn's 1 year doctor's appointment. Her 1 year stats are below. She's continuing to prove to her mommy that she is more like daddy every day- nice and tall :) But her weight is tapering off a little for now too.

Height: 32.25 in (99th percentile)
Weight: 24lb 10 oz (90th percentile)

Her 12 month growth photo and some of her 1 year Pro Pics: (The rest are on the Shutterfly Album).


I've also posted photos from Thanksgiving, Christmas, and December (just random ones).