Merry Christmas!

Talking

We finally captured Madeleine saying our favorite word ~ Yes. she can't say the "y" sound, so she repeats the 's' sound at the beginning at the end, and of course, doubles it, so YES comes out as "seh-seh"
she also says "more" & does the signs for 'more' (we're baiting her with raspberries, which she loves)
good times ;>

Aunt Wendy visits again =)

and arrives just in time for dinnertime fun! ;>



Madeleine still LOVES all dogs ~ we met a boy at the park with his new puppy; he was happy to show him to Madeleine








and the swing, loves the swing :)






and of course, LOVES the merry-go-round!


thank goodness we had the rain outfit from Mimi as it started to sprinkle, but Someone wasn't quite ready to go yet... ;>

and back to the park! :P










Unfortunately, didn't get any pictures of Madeleine's absolute favorite thing (that we did with Aunt Wendy): BIKE RIDING!!!

Trips to the Zoo

We're certainly getting our money's worth of Sean, Kristin, Libby, & Charlie's Christmas present from last year ~ our Family Zoo Membership! =)
Madeleine LOVES the petting zoo part (as well as looking at all the other animals, too)!










LOL ~ she also loves the gift shop!!!

giving Bear a kiss

Playground

Here we are at the playground a block from our house...
Playing in the sand area (with her toys from Mexico. :)






Still loves the swings =)


(here she is signing for 'more' swing)



making a friend


finding pine cones




Madeleine LOVES the merry-go-round (and much to her mother's dismay, has taken to being an ultimate risk-taker lately by STANDING UP while on it...)