Saturday, December 18, 2010

A Dogs Life....

Here's Josie...she was our first baby, the spoiled only child. Then one day Madeline came along...now she can't have anything for herself. She just got a new dog bed as an early Christmas present. She loves her new bed but guess who likes the dog bed too????

That's right, poor Josie now has to share her new bed with Madeline who thinks it's the coolest thing ever.

Josie sticking her tongue out for the camera...

Ol' Josie has the best manners though. She gracefully shares the bed with Madeline...

And puts up with the hugs and constant attention of a 2 year old.

I think Josie needs a vacation...

We love you Josie!

Meanwhile, Madeline loves Josie's bed....

Who knew a new dog bed could be so exciting???



Friday, December 17, 2010

Holiday Express Train Day!

Madeline, my mom, and I recently went to see the Holiday Express train with our playgroup. It was our second year to see the train. We made a day of it and saw the train, then went to lunch, and did a little shopping and playing.

We even got to see Santa!

Madeline was so comfortable with him this year - a total change from last year!

One of the Christmas trees on the Holiday Express train.

Another Christmas display.

Me & Mads outside the train.

What a cute train!

After the Holiday Express train we had lunch at the Crayola Cafe. Mads had fun coloring.

Waving at the camera...

My mom, Madeline, and I at lunch.

Mads being silly with a strawberry slice on her face. I was so proud of her though - she ate her whole hot dog and alot of her fruit!

After lunch we played at Santa's Christmas Crayola Land.

Going down the slide.

Playing...

And more playing...





Saturday, December 4, 2010

Breakfast with Santa 2010

This is our second year going to Breakfast with Santa with our friends Ewa and Lukas. And I'm happy to announce that Madeline sat on Santa's lap this year. Last year she wouldn't get near him!

We had a hard time getting the kids to look at the camera. They were too interested in the Christmas tree and the poinsettias. This photo was the best we could get - of course Madeline had her eyes shut!

Checking everything out...

Madeline by the tree.

Ripping leaves off the poinsettias. That's my girl...

More checking out poinsettias. Who knew they were so exciting...

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Madeline's Christmas Photos 2010

My sweet little princess got her Christmas portraits taken at Portrait Innovations for the second time recently (last year we went to get them taken but Madeline wouldn't cooperate so we had to leave without taking any pics). I can't believe that this is her 3rd Christmas with us! Boy does time fly...













Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Jumping in the Leaves

It was a nice fall day today so Madeline and I had a little outdoor playtime in the leaves. It was her first time getting to jump in the leaves and she had a blast!

She's all smiles!

My happy girl.

She enjoyed burying herself in the leaves.

Even our family dog Josie got into the action...

Madeline decided to rake some leaves too.

Action photo - she was really going at it!

Hmmm, this is harder than I thought!

I added this one because I love this cute shirt I found at Target for $5.00!