Sweet Lucy...and Madeline, too.

Turkey's.

Madeline eats turkey, but she doesn't like being next to the bird I guess. This year's Thanksgiving was spent at our house. Grandma and Grandpa Maslow came over with the turkey and fixings while we simply provided the grandchildren and the wine. Well, I did manage to put together a green bean casserole and scalloped corn. Looking at these photos, it's hard to believe this was Madeline's 3rd Thanksgiving....my how she's grown!

Snow days.

Madeline's first winter where she can actually play in the snow and understand it...sort of? She's a little unsure of walking in, on, or through it....but evidently she enjoys shoveling it :-) And after a warm bath she enjoys snuggling her sister.

Lucy turns one month old!

On November 1, Lucy reached her first milestone.

Bub-BYE!

Madeline started early pre-school recently. With a one month old requiring mom's undivided attention throughout the day, we could tell that Madeline was getting bored. There are only so many times you can watch "Nemo" in a day. During her time at home, Madeline has also become proficient in puzzle mastery and learning her ABC's. We felt a change of scenery - at least two days a week - would give her an opportunity to meet new people and play, especially as the weather turns cold and requires more indoor time. Besides, it will allow mom an opportunity to relax - maybe.

Today, Daddy was home from work and was able to see Madeline off to school. He did make sure to tell Madeline that boyfriends are not allowed for a very long time.

L&M

Papa (Baba) was in town last night, Madeline was so excited to show off her new big girl bed and potty....and of course her "baby" sister. He got these shots of them and so here they are to share with you. So very sweet.

Happy Halloween!

This Halloween Madeline did not dress up. Instead she wore her "Boo" jammies and cat ears and passed out candy to all the trick or treaters who came to our door. For those of you who don't know, "boo's" are all things Halloween to Madeline from the pumpkins to spiders to witches to ghosts.

We managed to get this cute shot right before the festivities began.

Madeline's First Haircut.

Despite the look of terror on her face, the experience was actually quite good. Kid's Hair knows what they're doing. After much consideration I decided it was time for Madeline to have her hair trimmed for the first time. They took off about an inch, making her hair all nice and even in the back. It looks like a really sweet bob. The french braid was super sweet too! Then it came to be bathtime and out it came. Maybe she'll let me try to put another braid in tomorrow? We'll have to see if she has the patience again.

Sisters.

Welcome Lucy Elizabeth!

We welcomed Lucy into the world on Friday, October 1st at 7:29am. She weighed 7lbs and 14oz, 20.5 inches long. She's perfect in every way.
It's two weeks later and life with two remains an adjustment but Lucy is such a good baby-waking mainly to eat and to look around for a little while. Big sister Madeline adores her "baby". No shortage of kisses and hugs and high fives for her! Mom is recovering much better this time around. And dad, well, I think he's doing okay too.

More photos will be posted soon.

Pregnancy update

Going into the 38th week. Is it over yet? Nope. At my appointment last week, doctor said I'm 2 centimeters dialated. But....I'm not having any contractions. I'm growing more uncomfortable by the day....I'm ready to meet this little babe! Come out come out where ever you are! You can see by the new photo posted on the right that I am WAY pregnant now. Good grief.

The last few weeks of summer....

Madeline at the zoo on her birthday, August 20th.
Madeline's "Little Mermaid" birthday party, August 21st.
Madeline's trip to the State Fair, September 3rd.