Christmas Pictures

We had our pictures done for Christmas and unfortunately, in the loud open room we were in, Madeline had a hard time focusing on the photographer. I think we only caught a couple smiles, but there are still some pretty fun pictures.

9 Month Update

Madeline had her 9 month check up last week and she is still the picture of perfect health. She is in the 90th percentile for height and 65th percentile for weight. She got her first tooth (technically in her 10th month) and it was followed by her 2nd tooth - bottom center. She was obsessed with her tongue and sticking it out and making noises with it this month. She is standing quite a bit with the help of a sturdy object and has started getting up on all fours and rocking back and forth.

Nacho Libre Mask - pre-Halloween

Madeline tries to feed herself

Madeline and Daddy on the balcony

Madeline on Halloween (she didn't get to eat any candy)

Madeline on playdate with friend Holden

Madeline hanging around on the couch (she had her arm over the end and her leg propped up on the pillow) 

Madeline & Daddy before Xmas Pictures

 Madeline's 9 Month Pictures

8 Months

This has been a fun month for us. Madeline has started being able to pick up and feed herself small pieces of food. She doesn't have any teeth yet, and I am in no hurry for them! She rolls herself all around the house and I think she will be crawling very soon. Madeline is very affectionate and now gives her mom and dad slobbery kisses and hugs.

Bathtime - Madeline loves splashing in her big duck!

Mealtimes are always fun, especially when they are messy!

Mommy and baby on the porch.

Silly little girl likes sticking her legs out of the crib.

Madeline loves the swings!

She isn't quite as fond of the slide.

Madeline and daddy getting ready to slide.

Check out her cute boots - they're John Deere!

Look at all that hair!

Fun in the pumpkin patch!

My pumpkin in a sea of pumpkins.

Mmmmm, tasty!

Mommy and baby in the pumpkin patch.

Fun on the swings - Madeline giggles the whole time!

Fun day at the park.

Mom trying to get all artsy with the camera. :-)

Eight months old!

Madeline always finds the tags - the favorite part of all her toys!

7 Months

Madeline has been busy this month. We went to visit our good friends in Indianapolis and she did great on the plane. She loved playing with their little girl Reagan and would squeal with delight when she saw her. She has eaten her way through every new flavor of baby food available at the store and she does well with everything except bananas (just like her mama). She even likes eating herbs from our garden. Jef has started making her baby food at home as well. She has started playing with drinking out of a sippy cup, but prefers drinking from regular cups (with help of course). Madeline is sitting up without support and picking up heavier toys with no problem. She is truly a delight and has added so much happiness to our lives. I look forward to every morning, getting to go into her room and see the big smile on her face.

(We had to get a shot of her in her snowsuit since she will probably outgrow it before winter.)