Fun Weekend with Friends

We went and saw our friends in Houston this weekend. Madeline had so much fun with Alexander. He loved pushing her and she loved being pushed! Especially on a truck. My daughter really likes trucks. Go figure.They bounced on the trampoline together. (Yes, there is a safety net.) No amount a bumping or falling bothered these two!
Here we are at Pump It Up for Cade's b-day party. Can you believe all these kids sat there so good. Well, most of them..... In her defense, she's one of the youngest there and her boyfriend keeps checking her out and patting her back. I do have pics of her sitting but I thought this was funnier!
Here she is with Daddy crawling through the maze.
Just cute and saying "cheese"! Love the hair!
I found out this is a fancy trick that goes on while I'm at work and the dishes are getting unloaded. I'm not sure the dishwasher was built for climbing.
Madeline screamed to wear my T-shirt so we put it on her. She had this serious "I am important" look the entire time she wore it.

December Highlights

Madeline wanted to taste some of the BEST apples ever!! John special ordered Honey Crisp apples for us. They last about 4 months in the fridge and are awesome!! I know, your thinking "it's an apple" but these are special. They are the crispest, sweetest apples and I'm addicted to them. I don't really like apples usually but I won't say no to these. Anyway, Madeline was carefully monitored so she wouldn't choke but she is a fan now, too.

Here she is with her fancy new play kitchen. She loves it and loves to share it. Andrew and Ellen taught her how to cook babies in the oven. I guess as long as they don't try it with a real baby......
Finally! A picture with her aunt! Aunt Jennifer is usually busy with her gang but we were able to get one Christmas picture with them together.
Madeline was somewhat indifferent to Santa Claus. She wasn't scared but didn't really care. Thanks for the dress, Ellen!

Ellen and Andrew came to the office today and were perfect!!!! We brushed their teeth with the special "race car" toothbrush, crunched off a little tartar (just a little bit - Mom and Dad are doing a good job brushing!), flossed, and flourided their teeth! They did everything the 10 year olds do - good job guys! I'm so proud!

Hudson did great, too! He even played with the "water gun"!