Sunday, January 31, 2010

Christmas

What a difference a year makes! Last Christmas we had an 8 week old little baby and this year we had big girl! Time sure flies!!

Christmas was a blast! Santa came a few days early because he heard we were going to be away from our house at Christmas. That morning we felt like our own parents did back when we were little..."Wait, get the camera ready before she comes down to see her gifts!" It's like I've always heard, just getting to see her face light up at the sight of something new and fun is priceless. :)

Her "big gift" was a slide!

(and there were some other fun things too!)



We were fortunate to spend the week from Christmas to New Year's down in Birmingham with our families. What a wonderful time we had catching up with everyone!
Here are some Christmas highlights...

Santa rode on the firetruck through the neighborhood!

Just two months prior, Madelyn wasn't into opening gifts at her party. But she sure was at Christmas!





"If I get close enough, I'll figure out what it is!"




"Ok, who are you?!"


"You want me to sit here for a picture?!"


If this year was so much fun, I can't imagine what next year will bring!

New Year

I don't ever proclaim to have a New Year's Resolution.
BUT in my mind I come up with what would be my resolution...if I had one.



So here is what is NOT my New Year's Resolution:
I will keep our blog updated by blogging more often.



Considering that today is the last day of January, I'd say that resolution is already out the window!


But that wasn't my New Year's Resolution to begin with!
I don't ever proclaim to have a New Year's Resolution. :)

Monday, December 21, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Baby It's Cold Outside

It has been cold here so far this month! On the really cold days we stay inside looking at the Christmas "chee," listening to Christmas music, reading books, and playing with toys. When it "warms up" (to the 40s!) we bundle up and go for a walk/ride in her red car!
(This is one of my favorite pics!!)


The predictions are for a cold winter here, so it looks like we'll be stuck inside for a while. To all of you creative people out there....what are some good indoor activities for a one year old??! I would love to hear from you! :)

Hope you're staying warm as you enjoy this Christmas season!