June 13, 2004
Eighteen months
Hello everyone! It's hard to believe that Madeline is now over 18 months old. She is becoming a very independent and strong-willed child who knows the value of a well-timed tantrum. In actuality, she is a truly wonderful child who continues to bring us joy and happiness each and every day. She loves chatting on the phone, but there has to be someone on the line. If daddy gives her his cell phone, she always remembers to check and turn it on before talking. Lisa is now off for the summer, so they are looking forward to lots of fun in the pool or at the park. Maddie recognizes most everything we say to her (whether she chooses to acknowledge is another story), and she can say quite a number of words - some in German, some in English.
Here's Maddie jamming out to her two favorite songs - Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealin'" and the B-52s' "Love Shack". She knows how to shake her booty!
Here are a few pictures from Easter. Unfortunately, Maddie got sick that morning and didn't get to go to church or Easter dinner.
"There are eggs in my chair!!"
"It puts the eggs in the basket..."
Off to find the next one...
Reviewing the day's haul...
Maddie's new sandbox. It is at waist height so she doesn't have to get in, and holds water on the other side for variety.
Grandma and Grandpa Bergmann celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Mother's Day. Here they are with all their children and grandchildren.
Maddie with Grandma and Grandpa.
Enjoying a lazy morning on the porch. I think there are going to be lots of these this summer!
Playing with the hose.
Lisa and Bailey enjoy a nice summer day.
Potting flowers...
Bailey enjoys the day.
Curling up on the sofa at the end of another big day...
Breakfast on the front porch.
Sie schlaeft.