Amusing Grandmom ~ has food in both hands, but doesn't want to let it go, so Madeleine figures out an alternate plan...
(love the Dad face at the end!)
At the aquarium ~ however, i think Madeleine is more interested in the other people... :P
Shoulder Shrug! (and typical stumbling around with things in both hands & mouth)
Being gentle with Big Sister Bobby & Walking
Walking with her Favorite Things: shiny beads & my lip gloss(!)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Grandma & Granddad Sharkey visit =)
We didn't have many projects to do this time, so we all got to do some fun, touristy things. =)
Top of Twin Peaks for a view of downtown
Checking out a new park area by the bay (& practicing WALKING!!!)
Exploring Pacifica, a little town ~10 min from SF
Relaxing with Grandmom
Bill did a lot of babysitting while I ran 'errands' (getting a haircut for the first time in 2 years, etc) AND at night, so Sharkey & I got to have a 'date night'! So the next morning, after Granddad's sleepover, Madeleine took Bill around, showing him what she loves.
Playing at the park with Granddad
Taking Granddad to swim 'class' with Daddy
Thank you, Grandmom & Granddad, for visiting!!! =)
Top of Twin Peaks for a view of downtown
Checking out a new park area by the bay (& practicing WALKING!!!)
Exploring Pacifica, a little town ~10 min from SF
Relaxing with Grandmom
Bill did a lot of babysitting while I ran 'errands' (getting a haircut for the first time in 2 years, etc) AND at night, so Sharkey & I got to have a 'date night'! So the next morning, after Granddad's sleepover, Madeleine took Bill around, showing him what she loves.
Playing at the park with Granddad
Taking Granddad to swim 'class' with Daddy
Thank you, Grandmom & Granddad, for visiting!!! =)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Follow-up GI visit
went REALLY WELL!!!! =)
At 16 1/2 months, Madeleine is almost 22 pounds, and 29 inches. Dr Mian was quite excited about her growth; Madeleine is not only back on the growth charts, but measuring ~50th percentile!!!
In other news, Madeleine is doing really well. Very happy still. =) WALKING up a storm (thanks to Grandma & Grandad Sharkey who really cracked the walking whip when they visited a few weeks ago!)!
She's still not talking much ~ will say DaDa (of course) and BobBobBob, she seems to be starting on Doggie...
However, Madeleine will nod her head yes when asked a question, and will raise her hand at other times (i.e. Who is glad Daddy is home?). Too cute! will try to get it on video...
She also shrugs her shoulders ~ didn't realize we did that much, but we must! Funny what they pick up!
As far as motor skills go, Madeleine is on a kick of putting small toys into baskets/boxes and carrying or pushing them around.
She loves books, especially ones that flip to show something underneath or tactile books. I'll put some in her crib, and she'll happily 'read' in the morning while I take a quick shower. Let's hope this isn't just a phase!!!
We've been pretty busy as Madeleine seems to get pretty bored (read: Fussy!) if we hang around the house too much. So we've been checking out new things around town (an interesting singing toddler class ~ didn't realize the ADULTS would be required to dance... needless to say, i don't think we'll be attending THAT one too much. :P
She's still enjoying her baby swimming 'lessons' on Friday & Saturday (more like supervised splashing around, but they love it).
We've been making it to her weekly play group more, which has been fun for both of us. ;> It's really neat to see all the kiddos growing up!
Of course, we've been going to the zoo as well. They have a great children's area with goats (who MUST be tranqued ~ they're TOO laid back!) and sheep and ducks...
Good Times!
Hope you all out there are well. :)
At 16 1/2 months, Madeleine is almost 22 pounds, and 29 inches. Dr Mian was quite excited about her growth; Madeleine is not only back on the growth charts, but measuring ~50th percentile!!!
In other news, Madeleine is doing really well. Very happy still. =) WALKING up a storm (thanks to Grandma & Grandad Sharkey who really cracked the walking whip when they visited a few weeks ago!)!
She's still not talking much ~ will say DaDa (of course) and BobBobBob, she seems to be starting on Doggie...
However, Madeleine will nod her head yes when asked a question, and will raise her hand at other times (i.e. Who is glad Daddy is home?). Too cute! will try to get it on video...
She also shrugs her shoulders ~ didn't realize we did that much, but we must! Funny what they pick up!
As far as motor skills go, Madeleine is on a kick of putting small toys into baskets/boxes and carrying or pushing them around.
She loves books, especially ones that flip to show something underneath or tactile books. I'll put some in her crib, and she'll happily 'read' in the morning while I take a quick shower. Let's hope this isn't just a phase!!!
We've been pretty busy as Madeleine seems to get pretty bored (read: Fussy!) if we hang around the house too much. So we've been checking out new things around town (an interesting singing toddler class ~ didn't realize the ADULTS would be required to dance... needless to say, i don't think we'll be attending THAT one too much. :P
She's still enjoying her baby swimming 'lessons' on Friday & Saturday (more like supervised splashing around, but they love it).
We've been making it to her weekly play group more, which has been fun for both of us. ;> It's really neat to see all the kiddos growing up!
Of course, we've been going to the zoo as well. They have a great children's area with goats (who MUST be tranqued ~ they're TOO laid back!) and sheep and ducks...
Good Times!
Hope you all out there are well. :)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
East Coast Trip (Part II)
We've been quite busy lately ~ going to Gymboree, the Zoo, Play group, swimming... and Madeleine is WALKING!!! (but i'm getting ahead of myself).
Here are pictures from the second part of our East Coast Trip (back in June!!)
Let's start in Ellicottville at my mom & Rich's house (aka Mimi & PopPop ~ we went there after staying with my dad in Olean).
Madeleine LOVED the pony my mom found at the Auction!!! It's legs make it go up & down while it rolls along.
(It was like Christmas morning: no one could get dressed before the fun began! ;)
a video:
(and as you can see, Madeleine still loves dogs ~ she'll point them out & make her excited sound whenever she sees one. :)
Playing with all the Treasures Mimi collects & brings out!!! =)
The perfect instrument for babies!!
Daddy joins his girls!!! =)
... first stop, the Auction!
Having fun with our auction purchase!!
Showing Sharkey the pony!
Madeleine's turn to push the pony!
This made the whole trip worthwhile to Sharkey! :P
Playing at the airport!
good thing, too, b/c we were on the 1.5 hour Buffalo to Atlanta flight for 5.5 hours!!! (due to 'weather' in Atlanta) AND wound up hunting for a hotel in Atlanta from 2 - 4am b/c our flight to San Francisco left without us!!! now that was fun. (actually, miss maddie was the best traveller of the 3 of us!) ah, never a dull moment! :P
but despite all that, the trip was DEFINITELY worth it!
Thank you, mom & Rich, for a wonderful visit!!!! =) (hopefully we'll see you in san francisco soon! :)
Here are pictures from the second part of our East Coast Trip (back in June!!)
Let's start in Ellicottville at my mom & Rich's house (aka Mimi & PopPop ~ we went there after staying with my dad in Olean).
Madeleine LOVED the pony my mom found at the Auction!!! It's legs make it go up & down while it rolls along.
(It was like Christmas morning: no one could get dressed before the fun began! ;)
a video:
(and as you can see, Madeleine still loves dogs ~ she'll point them out & make her excited sound whenever she sees one. :)
Playing with all the Treasures Mimi collects & brings out!!! =)
The perfect instrument for babies!!
Daddy joins his girls!!! =)
... first stop, the Auction!
Having fun with our auction purchase!!
Showing Sharkey the pony!
Madeleine's turn to push the pony!
This made the whole trip worthwhile to Sharkey! :P
Playing at the airport!
good thing, too, b/c we were on the 1.5 hour Buffalo to Atlanta flight for 5.5 hours!!! (due to 'weather' in Atlanta) AND wound up hunting for a hotel in Atlanta from 2 - 4am b/c our flight to San Francisco left without us!!! now that was fun. (actually, miss maddie was the best traveller of the 3 of us!) ah, never a dull moment! :P
but despite all that, the trip was DEFINITELY worth it!
Thank you, mom & Rich, for a wonderful visit!!!! =) (hopefully we'll see you in san francisco soon! :)
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