Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Madison's first word was "hi". Then I think it was Daddy. Once she got Daddy, she didn't stop, she said it ALL the time. She would throw in a "mama" once in a while, usually when she was really upset and when she was crying. Next was "bye". Pretty soon, "mama" disappeared for some reason. She NEVER said it! She ALWAYS said daddy and even knew what it meant. We think she even would say "Hi Dad".
Well now she FINALLY says "mom", "mama", and "ma" A LOT . . . like all the time! I can't describe the feeling when she looks up at me and says it! It just fills me with joy and melts my heart! It was a LONG wait!
3.7.10
Ouch!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Madison had been pretty cranky lately. We found out one reason was because of a ear infection. We also wondered if her molars were coming in because Matt thought he saw something in her mouth that looked like a tooth coming through and I did too. Well when we took her to daycare for a day, our daycare provider Kelly confirmed it, yup she had some molars coming in! (Kelly can spot new teeth coming in a mile away, I don't know how she does it, but she does.)
We felt better knowing the reason for her crankiness and started to make sure she was getting regular doses of Motrin. We were also relieved because we were worried that Madison was starting her terrible twos at one! Whew!
Madison had been pretty cranky lately. We found out one reason was because of a ear infection. We also wondered if her molars were coming in because Matt thought he saw something in her mouth that looked like a tooth coming through and I did too. Well when we took her to daycare for a day, our daycare provider Kelly confirmed it, yup she had some molars coming in! (Kelly can spot new teeth coming in a mile away, I don't know how she does it, but she does.)
We felt better knowing the reason for her crankiness and started to make sure she was getting regular doses of Motrin. We were also relieved because we were worried that Madison was starting her terrible twos at one! Whew!
Hi Ho Hi Ho. . It's Back to Work He Go
Monday, June 28, 2010
After months of therapy and a lot of hard work, Matt was finally released from therapy and allowed to go back to work. This was good news for both of us. He will still be going to therapy once a week per recommendation from his therapist and doctor. It's been a long recovery, but Matt's worked hard and went from crutches to walking.
After months of therapy and a lot of hard work, Matt was finally released from therapy and allowed to go back to work. This was good news for both of us. He will still be going to therapy once a week per recommendation from his therapist and doctor. It's been a long recovery, but Matt's worked hard and went from crutches to walking.
2.7.10
Meeting Charlie
Saturday, June 26, 2010
It was the day before Charlie's baptism, and we were FINALLY going to meet him! The plan was to leave Saturday morning and head over to mom and dads where Matt, Melissa, and Charlie were staying for the weekend. Unfortunately that plan was a little delayed because they got to mom and dad's very late and were not ready for company until later. Another reason the visit was delayed was because we decided to take Madison to the doctor, and it's a good thing we did because she had a full blown ear infection.
We finally got to mom and dad's house around noon, and I was able to get my hands on my new nephew, and give Melissa a congratulatory hug. Matt was golfing with a friend, so I wasn't able to see him until the next day. We spent some time holding Charlie before I got started with his 6 week pictures. I spent quite some time photographing him between meal and cuddle breaks, and before we knew it, it was time for Melissa and Charlie to leave to meet Matt at a friend's house.
The next day we went to Charlie's baptism in East Lansing, then went to mom and dad's house for the party. Towards the end of the party, while Megan was holding Charlie, Madison decided she wanted to take a bit of a closer look. She was trying to get into Madison's lap, so we put her up there and she decided she wanted to take a look and chill out. It was really funny because she doesn't sit in anyone's lap for too long anymore, but she stayed in Megan's lap for a while. I don't know what she was thinking of Charlie, she would kind of glance at him, but almost acted like he was a doll.
It was a nice weekend and it was wonderful to be able to meet little Charlie!
It was the day before Charlie's baptism, and we were FINALLY going to meet him! The plan was to leave Saturday morning and head over to mom and dads where Matt, Melissa, and Charlie were staying for the weekend. Unfortunately that plan was a little delayed because they got to mom and dad's very late and were not ready for company until later. Another reason the visit was delayed was because we decided to take Madison to the doctor, and it's a good thing we did because she had a full blown ear infection.
We finally got to mom and dad's house around noon, and I was able to get my hands on my new nephew, and give Melissa a congratulatory hug. Matt was golfing with a friend, so I wasn't able to see him until the next day. We spent some time holding Charlie before I got started with his 6 week pictures. I spent quite some time photographing him between meal and cuddle breaks, and before we knew it, it was time for Melissa and Charlie to leave to meet Matt at a friend's house.
The next day we went to Charlie's baptism in East Lansing, then went to mom and dad's house for the party. Towards the end of the party, while Megan was holding Charlie, Madison decided she wanted to take a bit of a closer look. She was trying to get into Madison's lap, so we put her up there and she decided she wanted to take a look and chill out. It was really funny because she doesn't sit in anyone's lap for too long anymore, but she stayed in Megan's lap for a while. I don't know what she was thinking of Charlie, she would kind of glance at him, but almost acted like he was a doll.
It was a nice weekend and it was wonderful to be able to meet little Charlie!
Sleepy Girl
Friday, June 25, 2010
"Gwen, grab the camera and come here!" Matt yelled at me from downstairs. "What?" I was busy upstairs trying to clean Madison's room before she took her nap. Well when I came downstairs I realized I needed to clean a little quicker because Madison was TIRED. So tired she was falling asleep in her high chair while eating. What was extra cute about it was that she was falling asleep and had her eyes closed, but when she saw that I had the camera, she put a big smile on her face, but then she would fall back asleep. So funny!
"Gwen, grab the camera and come here!" Matt yelled at me from downstairs. "What?" I was busy upstairs trying to clean Madison's room before she took her nap. Well when I came downstairs I realized I needed to clean a little quicker because Madison was TIRED. So tired she was falling asleep in her high chair while eating. What was extra cute about it was that she was falling asleep and had her eyes closed, but when she saw that I had the camera, she put a big smile on her face, but then she would fall back asleep. So funny!
Girls Day at the Lake
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Summer was in full swing and Jodi and I decided it was time for a day at the lake! Luckily Troy's parents had an open door policy for Jodi at their cottage on Derby Lake. We decided to head up to spend a Thursday at the lake. We brought the girls along and Jodi's sister Tina came and brought her girls also. It took a while for us to get on the road and get going, so by the time we got there it was time for Madison to eat and take nap. When she got up, I put her new swimsuit on and put her in the water. As usual she loved the water. Shortly after we packed up and headed home. We had a great day soaking up some sun!
Summer was in full swing and Jodi and I decided it was time for a day at the lake! Luckily Troy's parents had an open door policy for Jodi at their cottage on Derby Lake. We decided to head up to spend a Thursday at the lake. We brought the girls along and Jodi's sister Tina came and brought her girls also. It took a while for us to get on the road and get going, so by the time we got there it was time for Madison to eat and take nap. When she got up, I put her new swimsuit on and put her in the water. As usual she loved the water. Shortly after we packed up and headed home. We had a great day soaking up some sun!
Father's Day 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
This was Matt's second Father's Day. The first part of the day was heading home from Mackinac Island. Of course we had to drive through Mt. Pleasant and I suggested that we stop at Pixie so Matt could get some Coney Dogs. (Bonus points for wife!) After Pixie we were almost to Matt's mom's house, which meant we were getting close to seeing Madison!
When we got to Matt's mom's house, Madison was sleeping, and we couldn't wait to wake her up, but wanted to let her sleep for a little longer. After what seemed like FOREVER, we woke Madison up. Matt and I were both thrilled to see her and hold her again.
We stayed and visited with Penny and Perry for a little while, then went down to Grandma and Grandpa Sawyer's house because Grandpa was home for the weekend. Grandma wanted me to take a picture of Grandpa, Penny, Matt and Madison. We visited a little bit and soon it wast time to head to my parent's house for a Father's Day cook-out, but before we did that we stopped at Matt's dad's grave to wish him a Happy Father's Day.
We had a nice time at my parent's house celebrating Father's Day. When we were leaving, I realized that I never took a picture of Matt and Madison together. Unfortunately, we were on our way out the door and she was already in her pajamas, but we snapped a few pictures anyway. I even got a picture with my dad in it.
Happy Father's Day Matt. You are a wonderful father.
This was Matt's second Father's Day. The first part of the day was heading home from Mackinac Island. Of course we had to drive through Mt. Pleasant and I suggested that we stop at Pixie so Matt could get some Coney Dogs. (Bonus points for wife!) After Pixie we were almost to Matt's mom's house, which meant we were getting close to seeing Madison!
When we got to Matt's mom's house, Madison was sleeping, and we couldn't wait to wake her up, but wanted to let her sleep for a little longer. After what seemed like FOREVER, we woke Madison up. Matt and I were both thrilled to see her and hold her again.
We stayed and visited with Penny and Perry for a little while, then went down to Grandma and Grandpa Sawyer's house because Grandpa was home for the weekend. Grandma wanted me to take a picture of Grandpa, Penny, Matt and Madison. We visited a little bit and soon it wast time to head to my parent's house for a Father's Day cook-out, but before we did that we stopped at Matt's dad's grave to wish him a Happy Father's Day.
We had a nice time at my parent's house celebrating Father's Day. When we were leaving, I realized that I never took a picture of Matt and Madison together. Unfortunately, we were on our way out the door and she was already in her pajamas, but we snapped a few pictures anyway. I even got a picture with my dad in it.
Happy Father's Day Matt. You are a wonderful father.
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