The things you say.....

I just have to start writing down each day the funny ,and many times amazing, things you say.
Just so I will always remember.
This morning, you told me that Olivia was the "best kitty ever".
I asked you if you would go on the potty and you said "Never" (but in your pirate voice, like Captain Hook, more like Nev-ah!)

When You Give A Duck An Egg...

We recently took the "If You Give A Mouse" books out from the library, some of Mommy's alltime favorites.  They remind me of student teaching in the Kindergarten class.
You have LOVED them.
At least twice a day we have to read both- "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie",
and your favorite "If You Take A Mouse to the Movies".
Something about the mouse going to a movie really cracks you up.

Well, tonight YOU read both of these books to me- WORD FOR WORD!
Talk about an impressive memory. It was adorable and so incredibly rewarding to hear you read these stories to me. I will never forget the experience, your sweet little voice
and the animation and excitement on your face.

You then told me to hold the book in my left hand, and showed me which one was left
and then told me which one was the right hand.
I told you "you must be a genius Madison"
"And I know you didn't get it from me,
and Daddy might be clever but I don't think he's a genius".
Your response was: "Daddy is a genie, rub his belly and get wishes!"

You then made up your own story, telling me that....
"If You Give A Duck An Egg,
He Will Want Cheese!"
Too funny, munchkin. We will have to finish and publish that one.

Gymnastics Award Night!

Tonight you had your first awards night for Gymnastics.
You just began taking gymnastics a few months ago, and it is amazing what a natural you are!
You love to roll, hang on the bars, climb onto the horse, walk the balance beam and most of
all- JUMP! ( which is no surprise to us).
Typically when it isn't your turn, you can be found with a yellow hula-hoop,
jumping on the trampoline,
or climbing the pirate ship. AHOY! you always say!

But tonight, you heard it was a show, and boy did you put on one!
You were focused, so excited and did nothing but show off your moves.

Of course you said "I do it myself".

You jumped around, clapping and yelling "YAY!" and did a lot of "Ta-Da's".

All by myself again!

Thanks Mrs. P!

You received a medal, for your first year of gynmastics and two

ribbons for your forward roll and for using the balance beam unassisted!

You were so proud of yourself and we are so incredibly proud of you.
We are so lucky to call you our daughter and it is wonderful to see you so happy.
Love you.

The next day, after you played in your pool, you got warmed up with a hoodie on. And your medal too!

You just didn't want to take it off, and wore it around all day.

Mommy thinks you looked like a little Olympian, ready for your TV interview.

Happy 1st Birthday Abby!

Abby is one!
We had a great time celebrating with her today. She even

posed for a few pictures, with a little help from a yummy bone.

Happy Birthday to You! Maddie did a great job

of singing Happy Birthday to Abby all day long!

Yumm-o! An iced birthday bone.

Who needs cake??

The birthday girl.

Maddie and Abby. Two years old and one year old.

Kisses! Love You Abby!

Winter Fun 2011

This winter we had a LOT of snow. Maddie got to try out her new sled, had snow as a tasty, icy snack and we went sledding with some great friends- Jaime, Cal and Evan!

"One More Hug For Madison"

Mommy found the cutest new story for you, and we already love reading it.

Madison is an adorable little mouse who just wants one more thing before bed.

"Time for Bed, Madison" called mommy.

But Madison isn't ready to go to sleep and asks for her favorite toy.

Then, she wants her blanket.

And a cup of milk.

And a hat.

And one more hug- except now Mommy fell asleep first! (sound familiar??)

--I LOVE YOU MY LITTLE MADDIE MOUSE--

Love, Mommy

Our Little Gymnast!

Maddie's 1st Day of Gymnastics!! We were so excited. Maddie fought me, but I finally got her hair up and a cutie-pa-tootie leotard on. Once she was there, she loved it! She held on to her yellow duckie, but had a blast rolling, running to the horse, hanging on the parallel bars, jumping (of course!) and swinging on the rings. She even found a couple of hand weights and started getting a work-out!

It's My Turn Next!

On the run!

Here I Go!

I am a pro at this! I hang on the furniture

at home all the time!!

Maddie & Natalie just hanging out.

I need to get up there again.

Whee!

I love to jump!

Hey, let's step it up. Let's work out!!

I'm not really sure about this.

Never mind, piece of cake.

Ta-Da!!!!!!!

Oopsie-Daisy! I LOVE this!