Bigger Every Day!!

Wow! It's amazing how fast they start being kids and not babies! Now that Madeline is getting some teeth (6 mos late, no problem!), she's looking like a "big girl". This picture was before church a few Sundays ago. Isn't that outfit adorable?
One of her favorite toys - the remote. Only to be topped by a real phone or a plastic bowl and spoon. Why do I buy real toys when she likes these best?
When she's in the mood, she has the cutest grin!

This is our friend Ayla. She's super cute and likes pacifiers. Madeline returned the favor Ellen did for her at this age by putting the pacifier in and out of Ayla's mouth. Ayla seemed OK with it and liked the attention. I did have to watch to make sure Madeline didn't put it in her mouth, too. She loves "binkies"! Madeline met Ben and Sophie recently but wasn't really interested in them. I'll get some pictures when they interact more.

Sophie and Ben!!

They're here!!! Sophie and Ben came Friday morning at 8:42 and 8:44 respectively. Check out Andrew and Ellen's blog on the right to get details and lots of good pics. Sorry I haven't updated sooner but Pablo's been really good about updating their blog.
Jennifer and the twins are coming home today (Monday) and should be ready for visitors soon. We're so excited!!

Halloween

Ok, so Madeline LOVES dressing up . When I put her in front of the mirror she started running around the house like crazy!! I had to take a picture on the go and she really wanted her water. She's a fairy. We went to our neighborhood block party (it was very fun) and she kept trying to get in the middle of the big kids playing ball.
We went to the Pumpkin Patch and tried to take pictures. They had a great time but the pictures..... oh, well, they're cute anyway.

I cut Madeline's hair this morning - I did great! I just sat her on the counter (Maritza held her), gave her a piece of candy (yes, the wrapper was still on it), and cut it. I do hire out but only for removing scraggly ends.

Still Catching Up

Yes, I know you are awaiting Halloween pics, and I did take some. But they are not downloaded yet so here are more pics from Sept/Oct.


Here we are eating cake a ice cream for Pablo's B-day. Well, everyone but Madeline, she got a bowl with a spoon. She thought stilling on the towels and using big girl stuff was great. Everyone was coordinated. Ellen - pink bowl, spoon, and cup. Andrew - green b,s,c. Madeline - purple b,s,c. Isn't that cute?! (It was also easier for me to keep up with who's was who's.)

After cake and ice cream, Ellen took Madeline on a walk to help burn off the calories.

Thank you Shikha for the beautiful dress! She looks so cute!

Madeline was hiding under Daddy's piano. She thought that was sooooo neat.