Raspberry Kisses

Tonight at dinner Maddie started blowing raspberry kisses. It was so funny! I quickly grabbed the video camera to capture the moment. I had a hard time focusing the camera because I was laughing!

Itsy Bitsy Tiny Weeny Yellow Poka Dot Bikini

I just could not resist this cute little bathing suit. We went to Lake Oconee Memorial Day weekend to see Nanny & Poppy. We had a blast. Maddie played on the man made beach in the sand until it started raining.


Here is a slide show of our fun at the lake!

I have been putting Maddie in the "crawling position." After a minute or so she pulls her legs out from under her & she bottoms out. She is staying up longer & longer.

Maddie reaching for her Poppy to pick her up.

Maddie snuggling with Nanny before bedtime.

Our "Model" Baby

This is Maddie in her new buggy car. She loves to be pushed around the neighborhood & the house in it. So when I titled this blog our model baby I meant it literally. Maddie is now a professional model! She got into the biz about two weeks ago. Kris & I were on our way to our favorite Mexican restaurant when we stopped into a store next door. The lady that worked there also works part-time for a modeling Agency. She took one look at Maddie & went crazy. She said that she was so beautiful & that I had to submit her picture to become one of their clients. So the next day I returned to her shop with pictures of Maddie. She said that we'd probably hear something soon. Well we did! Yesterday morning Maddie's agency called & Macy's wanted her for a photo shoot for this morning. I was so bummed when I realized that I could not go because I had to work...so Kris took her. When she arrived to the photo shoot, she went straight to the hair & make-up room. They sat her down next to a Brazilian model who was on last month's cover of Vogue magazine. With her heavy accent she complimented Kris on what a beautiful baby he had. The hairstylist then took out a massive hairbrush & brushed Maddie's little tuft of hair as the Brazilian model was getting her hair done. Next came the shoot. The photographer & others said that she was amazing. They said they got the shot. She was modeling a red & white sun dress. The picture is going to be in the AJC in June!!! Needless to say....we are proud parents.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's out there. No one can ever know how it feels to truly be a mother until they are one. It's a love that can't be put into words. You realize that before your child, your life was empty & incomplete. When Maddie giggles it brings tears of joy to me. When she kisses my cheek, my heart skips a beat. When her face lights up with joy, I melt. I am the luckiest mom ever. Being a mom is truly a gift from God!

Fixing up the yard

Here is our new yard. We worked really hard throughout the week planting & replanting. It's hard when you have a baby. Maddie would only stay out on the porch in her bouncer for so long. Kris is very proud of "his yard."

Today the River Green pool opened up. We took Maddie after her 2½ hour nap. We all had a great time. Despite the cold water, Maddie loved it. She sat in the water for the longest time playing with her toys. After swimming, we got out of the water & sun bathed. I bought a sun dome for Maddie. She sat in there & played with some of her toys. When we first arrived we were the only ones there. Then 3 o'clock came. It was as though the school bus let out at the pool. There must have been 40 kids there by the time that we left. Below is a slide show of just a few of the pictures that I took!

9 Months Old!

Maddie is now 9 months old! We went to see Dr. Vickie yestorday & Maddie is weighing in at 18 lbs. 7 ounces. & 27¼ inches long. Both Kris & I were shocked since we thought she atleast weighed 20 lbs. She is in the 50th percentile for her head, weight, & height. Our baby is just perfect! She still doesn't have any teeth, however Dr. Vickie said that she is starting to feel them. They are on the way! She is still not crawling but we think that it will happen within the next couple of months.