7 Splendid Months

Madison is almost 8 months, but I am finally posting some pictures of her at 7 months. Madison is getting so big. At 7 months Madison was about 14lbs 4oz. Madison is a very happy baby. These days Madison loves to walk while we hold onto her hands. Madison is getting really good at putting her feet one in front of the other. Madison still loves when we sing to her. Madison also enjoys being in her little walker which she can only move backwards in. Madison is not crawling yet, but when she is on her tummy she scoots backwards. For now we are content that Madison is not very mobile because before we know it she will be into everything.

Madison loves to play and bounce in her exersaucer.

Madison's 7 month teddy bear comparison.

Madison's 7 month comparison to Mat's hand.

Madison making funny faces.

A few more cute pictures of Madison at 7 months.

Our adorable Madison!

Surprise!!!

Today is my fabulous Mat's 30th Birthday. I had a surprise party for him on the 16th. Long story short, Mat was definitely surprised. I am glad that the surprise did not get ruined. We had a great turn out, good food, and some yummy chocolate cake for dessert. It was a fun night. Here are some pictures of our fam and friends.

My cute birthday boy is such a wonderful hubby. Mat is an amazing person and I am lucky to have him in my life. Happy 30th Birthday Mat!

Christmas Celebrations

We celebrated Christmas Eve at my Mom's house. We had a wonderful dinner of flank steak. It was very tender and so good. We then read the story of the Magi, played chimes, read Christ's birth story in Luke, and then we watched some old home videos. We had some good laughs.

My sister Kami, brother Steve, and brother Craig with Madison looking at funny videos on the internet.

Mat, Payton, and my Step-dad. Having fun with the ipad.

Tender!

So cute!

All of us on Christmas Eve. I love that Madison has her head on Mat's arm.

The three of us on Christmas Eve.

We always play the chimes. The first song is always shaky, but we get better with each song.

Christmas morning at our home.

Our "little" stockings.

Christmas morning in front of the tree. Mat looks really tired, but Madison still looks adorable.

Madison and her new coat that her daddy picked out.

Some new jammies for Madison.

Mat opening up some of his gifts.

We stopped by Mom's for breakfast and then watched a movie on Christmas morning. Madison is starring at Emma because she was upset. So funny.

Then we went to Mat's Mom's for some yummy tex-mix and gifts.

Madison looks like she is about to dive into her gift.

Madison loving sucking on the tissue paper.

Madison then sucking on her new teddy bear.

Us with Mat's Mom and Step-dad.

Then we went to Mat's brother Bob's for a yummy dinner of ham and potatoes. It was delicious.

Mat's dad and Step-mom.

Josh and Melissa opening up a gift.

Madison looking at her new little doggie toy. Madison loves it because it makes noise and has lights.

Madison starring at her present from Grandpa and Grandma.

Madison playing with the ribbon of course and her cousin Sydney.

We had a wonderful Christmas. We enjoyed spending time with family and also reflecting upon our Savior and his birth. Holidays always come and go so fast.

Winter Wedding

My brother Eric got married in the Salt Lake Temple on the 18th of December. We definitely had a busy weekend filled with lots of laughter, family, photo's, and fun. My brother found someone who is perfect for him and we are happy that he found Ruth. Eric and Ruth are very much in love and so happy. Congrats to them! Enjoy the fabulous photo's from the wedding, luncheon, and reception. 

Eric and Ruth on their wedding day looking beautiful and very happy.

Some of the fam waiting around for pictures at the temple.

My cute hubby and me.

Sister Sister.

My little bro and I waiting around.

My brother Craig and I.

Kami, Steven, and I looking pretty (trying to anyway).

All my siblings and I except for my brother Eric.

Eric and Ruth with my Mom and Step-Dad.

Our fam outside the Salt Lake Temple.

Eric and Ruth at the luncheon. The luncheon was at a church in South Jordan. The delicious food was catered by my Uncle Siegfried.

Some of the fam at the luncheon. The tables look great. My Mom did a great job with them.

More of the gang at the luncheon.

More fam from the luncheon.

My dapper husband and I at the luncheon.

The Reception. Madison all dressed up. Looking as cute as ever.

Grandma (my mom) and Emma.

Two cousins looking very adorable in their brown dresses. Emma did not want to smile for the picture, but she is still so cute. They both have pretty blue eyes.

Madison being a good little sitter.

Emma walking. It was fun to see her walk.

All the kids looking so very good.

Cute picture of me and my sister. Normally my sister is not taller than me, but she was wearing high heels.

Madison eating her yummy dress.

I thought Madison was really cute in this picture and so I wanted to post it even though my eyes are half closed, but that is nothing new for me. I am always blinking in pictures.

My oldest brother Ryan's cute little family.

My second oldest brother Craig and his adorable fam.

The bride and groom looking nice.

All of the fam at the wonderful reception.

Just the three of us.

Congrats Eric and Ruth!