Hi there! Daddy's been busy working and trying to keep up with Maddie, so I'm sorry you haven't heard from us all summer. Madeline is doing great. She is almost walking independently, and all she wants to do is toddle around the house holding your hand for balance.
She's a very happy girl, and loves to spend time playing with the dog, playing with pots in the kitchen, or quietly "reading" a book with Mom or Dad.
Madeline in June with one of her many cute hats!
Still cute...
In her crib, she would peek under the padding to see what was happening in the world.
At the arboretum in August.
Swinging with Lisa at the park near our home.
Playing with Bailey at the park.
Hi Bailey!!
At a dog parade waiting for Bailey!
We went to the State Fair in late August. Here they are at the Pig Barn!
I think the Fair was just too much excitement!
Linus in Lederhosen!!
Playing cards with the cool cousins up at the ranch!
So many toys, so few watches...
Dinner: 1 Madeline: 0
Let the toddling begin!!
Playing (teasing) with Bailey through the patio door.
For Halloween, Maddie dressed up as a bug.
Mmmm - Candy!
More candy - why won't Mommy let me eat it????
Maybe if I just sneak a piece while she's not looking...
I was starting to think this bug never crawled on 4 legs!!
Maddie with the pumpkin she grew in Lisa's garden.
Maddie in her winter snowsuit.
Still toddling...
What delightful photos of your sweet daughter! Is that a purple snowsuit she is wearing? Just carrying on Grandma Roling's tradition... Enjoy the holidays! We remember how much you always liked Thanksgiving, Eric. Take care!
Its about time we got some new pictures! Now you'll have to add another with her new hat and baby mittens to match her new snowsuit. Promise?
Madeline: You are too cute! Can't wait to hug you this weekend. Love your purple snowsuit, too! All Grandma wants for Christmas (besides hugs from all 5 of you grandkids) is a DSL line so she can download all these cute pictures of her favorite, darling Minnesota granddaughter! Hugs from Iowa, Grandma R.
Had to add a PS: you all forgot to tell me that Madeline's halloween costume was a PURPLE bug!!! (I'm on my 5th attempt to download and the PURPLE bug just appeared!) She is just too cute! Hugs from Iowa, Grandma R.
Maddie, you are soooo cute! I love the first one in your pink hat....You look sooo much like your mommy! You're a lucky girl...to get to go to so many fun places, and to grow your very own pumpkin! You'll be walking on your own too soon and mom and dad will be wishing you still were crawling!
Tamara, Pete and Zac
What a great album... I am going to have to learn how to do something similar... It was a hit to look through all the great pictures... Maddie you are photogenic like your mother! What a doll! Can't wait to see you again and watch you dazzle me with your walking! Keep growing! Peace - KIM
Beautiful photos. I could hear your smiles! Thanks for sharing. I, also, saw the pepsi bottle in one of the celebrations.
Blessings,
Maurita
Maddie is so cute and she is growing up so fast! These pictures are wonderful! I can't believe that she is almost walking now.
It was great to see all three of you at chruch last weekend when I was in town.
We'll be back for Christmas and I can't wait to see Maddie in her Christmas outfit!
Debbie, Matt, Alaura, Christa and Nick
How fun! What a sweetheart!