Happy Easter!

 

Happy Birthday Madeline!

One year ago: 

And Today: 

Dear Madeline,
It is hard to believe that it has been one year since you entered our family. We could not have been more blessed. You are an amazing little girl who makes us so incredibly happy. Here is a little bit about your first year:
1. You are super laid back, however you let us know immediately if you want something!  You adapt to any situation very easily.
2. You are an excellent sleeper and have always been.
3. Your favorite foods are fruits, especially blueberries and bananas.  You will eat just about anything and don't seem picky at all.  Your newest favorite food is a squeezable pouch.
4. Your favorite activity is to chase Carlisle, Mommy, and Raleigh around the house.
5. You are a super fast crawler and love to cruise around the furniture.  You started to crawl around 8 months and have been hard to catch since then.
6. You want to walk but are nervous to let go of our hands. You push your toys around the house, and can walk holding onto one hand, but you are not quite ready to take off.  You will stand by yourself.
7. You love to play with your brother's toys.
8. You love to play on your brother's bed and throw yourself backwards into the pillow.  You also like to jump and hold onto his bed rail.
9. You like to talk. The words we can make out are:  mama; dadda, uh oh and hi.
10. You love to clap and wave bye bye.
11. You have stayed pretty healthy this first year- other than a string of ear infections (which resulted in tubes).
12. You love your bath and especially love trying to drink the water.
13. You are currently obsessed with Raleigh's food and water dish, the refrigerator, and the cabinet doors.
14. You hate to wear shoes.
15. You no longer like to sit still to get your diaper changed or get dressed.
16. You love to toss your food to Raleigh.
17. You love mom's necklaces.
18. You have had your 2 bottom teeth for months.  Your 2 top teeth just poked through this morning!

19.  You love to ride in shopping buggy.
20. You love to pull hair, especially Daddy's, Carlisle's and Raleigh's
21. You are very quick with a smile.
22. You are not a great napper at school, but sleep great at home.
23.  You have just discovered how great a sippy cup can be.
24.  You love to give big hugs and love for people to carry you!
25. You are quite the dancer.  When music comes on, you rock back and forth, dancing and clapping.

You are such a sweet girl. We have enjoyed each and every minute of your first year.   We can't wait to watch you continue to grow, change and amaze us.   We love you so very much and thank God every day for you.

Love,

Mom and Dad