First Thanksgiving!!!

Madison had her first Thanksgiving yesterday! We gathered at my parents house for dinner with Matt's family, Matthew's family and Tara's family. Total there were 23 people! We had tons of food and a lot of fun. The day started out with watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at home. I have a small (okay big) obsession with the Radio City Rockettes. I think they are amazing!! Madison was very impressed with them as well! I am hoping to pass this obsession on to my daughter and future generations :) We had a great time with all our family and friends and we are excited for the rest of the holiday season. My parents, Jessica, Matthew, Tara, Travis and I went shopping this morning at 4am! Matt was the only smart one and stayed at home sleeping with the baby. We completed our shopping extravaganza right as the sun was coming up. Let me just say that you would never think we were in a economic crisis judging by today's crowds! It is the third year we have gone out for early Black Friday shopping and it is so much fun! If you haven't done it try it next year! The above picture was taken yesterday on our first Thanksgiving together!

Sitting pretty!

We have been working on Madison's ability to sit up! She is getting stronger and doing very well. She has no idea what to think of the whole thing though. I don't think she understands just how it works, but she is catching on quick!

Its' been awhile

I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile, life got a little busy for a couple of weeks. I have been studying for my teacher test which I took on Saturday. It was an all day process consisting of two tests. My brain felt like it was going to explode afterwards. It was easily the hardest tests I have ever taken. I won't find out the results for another month which is really hard because I am not very patient. In other news Madison is getting very big! She is fitting into actual newborn outfits, not just onesies! I am very excited about this change because know that it is starting to get colder she can actually fit into the cute winter stuff that so many people have bought her. She is sleeping great through the night only getting up once to eat and then going right back to sleep. We are so proud and so thankful! The picture above shows Madison wearing one of her newborn outfits. My Aunt Cheryl bought it for her and Madison loves it! Thanks Aunt Cheryl!

How cute is she!!!!

So Madison has definitely found her smile and it's soooooo cute!!!! I took this picture yesterday to send to my friend Jana who lives in Illinois. She has a little girl name Delaney who 8 months old and soooo cute. Madison is excited to meet Delaney that's why she is smiling so big.

Pumpkin carving

So this past Saturday my brother got us all together at my parents house to carve pumpkins. When Travis was little he loved to carve pumpkins and I am glad to see that he hasn't lost his love for it! Some of us carved ours free-hand while some of us used a template...cheaters! Everyone had a great time, including Madison!

7lbs.13oz...

AND 21 inches long!!! Madison went to the doctor today for her two month check-up. She is gaining weight and growing big and strong. The doctor noticed that Madison turns her head to the left naturally. She said this could be an indicator that she will be a "lefty". Matt's mom Robin is a lefty so that would make sense. She did great today and was very popular in the office, lots of people came into the room to see the "cute baby". I'm so proud!

Lunch date

Today Madison and I met with some very good friends of ours Anja, Ryan and their son Declan. Declan is four months old only two months older than Madi!! His parents are hoping he will become a professional football player with his size!! The two babies were very well behaved and had great table manners (Madi slept most the time :)) We had a great time seeing each other and exchanging baby stories!!