Eight is Great!

Madison and her 8 month update. We can't believe she was 8 months on the 11th of February. Madison is definitely exploring and understanding the world around her more each day. Madison even has started having some separation/stranger anxiety. Madison loves to babble all day long. Madison is still not crawling, but she gets up on all fours and bounces, rocks, and scoots her knees up. Madison does roll over a ton and can get around to things she wants by doing so. Madison enjoys standing up while holding on to the couch and loves walking around with our help. Madison still loves when we sing to her and also enjoys when we read to her. One of Madison's favorite songs is Popcorn Popping. Madison is so fun and gives us lots of smiles and is a happy healthy baby.

Madison our sweet happy eight month old.

Madison lookin' pretty all ready to go to church.

Madison is always putting whatever she can in her mouth.

Madison had a visit from her birth mom the other day. We all had a nice time.

Madison opening her gifts from Erin.

Madison with her birth mom Erin and mom. It was great to see them. We are so very grateful for adoption and our wonderful birth mom.

Madison's eight month comparison to her teddy bear.

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

Beautiful Blue Eyes!

Some fun pictures of cute Madison at eight months.

These wings belong on Madison's teddy bear. They were a little tight, but she looked cute.

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.