Getting Chilly Outside

Daddy helping Madeleine get ready for school. The weather is getting colder, so she has to wear shoes and a jacket every day. Tomorrow is her first "picture day" at school; what to wear? I think I have an idea....stay tuned.

Swinging in the Park

On a recent picnic in Eden Park, Madeleine got to try out the swing set for the first time!

Madeleine Goes Groceryin'

Hmm, what shall we have for dinner?

iPhotomania!

Charlie and I recently got iPhones, which are great for taking pictures on the fly.

As you can see, we've got Serious Madeleine, Made-Rambo-with-a-measuring-cup, and Madeleine-stein!

Souvenir Bear

Since Daddy kept promising her she was "gonna go see Smokey da Bear," we had to buy her one of the little guys. She likes to chew on his hat brim.

Roundup of the Past Few Months

I know, I know...I haven't been as good about updating pictures and whatnot as I've promised. I'm only able to do so tonight because Madeleine wore herself out early and is already snoozing. But that doesn't mean we haven't been taking as many pictures as ever! I've tried to hit some of the highlights of the past few months here.

This picture was from a trip to the Smoky Mountains.

We kind of look Photoshopped into the picture.

With Daddy in the cabin.

Enjoying a lovely pool day. She looks like a little old lady, huh.

Trying to stand up in her crib; quite proud of herself!

Flashback

I couldn't resist putting this picture up; wow, I was big!

First Word Alert

Madeleine has been babbling up a storm these days and, although it pains me to say it, it is official: her first real word was "Dada." Of course, Charlie's thrilled! Doesn't surprise me, though, she loves her Daddy. It really is the cutest thing, but hopefully "Mama" is not far behind....

At seven months old, Madeleine is really growing and doing new tricks daily. She isn't quite crawling yet, but she can push up on her arms and scoot backwards and sideways very well. She also loves to give big, wet sloppy kisses (and pinch people's noses...hard!). She's also just begun acting "shy," where if someone smiles at her, she'll smile back but then hide her face in my shoulder. As soon as she thinks you're not looking, she peeks back out. Such a character, with her tiny budding personality.