Happy 1st Birthday Madison!

Happy Birthday little Maddi-cakes!

You joined our family just one year ago and raced into this world and you are still going at 120%. You are always on the go, don't want to miss a thing, and you are now officially a toddler - toddling around on your 1st birthday. Well just like your delivery & entrance to this world went by in the blink of an eye so has your first year.The most exciting part of getting gifts are the boxes they are in. One of our greatest gifts from God was you little Madi.Big Sister Lexi likes to be just like her little sister. Sisters are also one of the greatest gifts in life.This little girl knows how to tear into her cake - you must have been watching daddy eat this past year.

you are walking short distances on your own
can say mama, da, daddy, nigh-nigh (night, night)
have 4 bottom teeth and 1 top tooth with another top tooth poking thru
drink 3 - 6 oz. bottles a day
wear size 3 diapers
are done with baby food
love mac'n'cheese, hotdogs, strawberries, bananas, grapes, ham, cheese
love to play with drink coasters, anything your sister has, balloons, blocks, stacking cups
likes to dance to music, snuggle with mommy, give daddy kisses
you absolutely adore your big sister and cry if she is not with you when you go to bed
you make mommy & daddy smile more than 1,000 times a day

First Day of School

Today, begins a new year at Shepherd of the Desert Preschool. Hard to believe she is in the oldest class at the school. It seems like just yesterday we were picking out a place to begin her school experience. She has grown so much physically, academically, spiritually, and socially. We can only wait to see how much she grows and learns this year with Mrs. O & Miss Shirley. This year the school changed to a new location so they rolled out the red carpet for the first day!Alexis and Sophie (a friend she has had since she was 1 month old)

California Vacation

We've been over in California this last week. It was great to escape the heat - everyday we enjoyed the beautiful outdoor weather. It was Madison's 1st vacation and overall, she was a pretty good traveler. These are some of our favorite moments and photos from the trip.
Getting ready to head out of town - this little girl is excited to go to Disneyland.
Sunday night we took the girls to Balboa Island Park. Madison quickly pointed out the carousel to us first thing when we got there.Look at that smile - having a good time so far.This princess chose to ride the little pony on the carousel.
Monday, we visited Newport Beach. The girls had a blast at the beach.Alexis' one wish was that she would find a starfish on the beach and her wish came true.Madison really liked the water and the sand. A look of surprise as the water touches her back.
On Tuesday, we headed over to Disneyland!Our first line of the day - Peter Pan! Our first ride was Snow White - but thankfully there was no line, which means no photo op :(Daddy & MadiOne of daddy's favorite rides "the tea cups" - apparently not one of Madi's favorites.having fun looking for Nemo in the submarineAlexis participated in the Royal Coronation with Snow White
Madison got her first set of Mickey Ears!
Wednesday, another busy day at California Adventure.Tow-Mater and Lightning McQueen posed with usMater and LexiMadi dancing to the Disney Junior showMommy and her girls in front of the Mickey Ferris wheelFamily photo with GoofyMommy and Lexi braved the rapids ride.A guppy kiss for flounderMadison takes her rides very seriously. And if she wasn't holding on, she was fascinated with the seat belts.
Thursday, one last day at the parks.We were greeted by Mickey first thing when we walked in the park!
to infinitely and beyondFriday was our last day and it was a day of relaxation. We took the girls to see some tide pools at Little Corona del Mar. Can't believe this little sweet pea is about to be one!Lexi loves finding and collecting sea shells.

New Photos

Check out these cute baby faces here:
http://lunahorwitzphotography.blogspot.com/2011/06/madison-r.html

Memorial Day Fun

Two Proud American Sweethearts (Lexi is going thru a cheesy smile phase)and maybe future Miss Americas!?!?!?

Who needs Disneyland when you can take your kids to Babies'*'Us and give them a ride in the Mickey car for $.50 and they have a blast?A BIG thank you to all the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday for our freedom!

Do we look like sisters???

besides wearing the same outfit, do you see any similarities??Here are some facts about the two girls:
They are both the same age (only a few days difference).
Madison is about 1.5-2 lbs. heavier and 1 inch shorter than Alexis was at this age. I find this interesting because to me by looking at the pictures Alexis looks larger (she wins the prize for biggest sweet cheeks!)

I love my girls, I love this age, and I love the outfit! Sweet, sweet memories! :)

Ready, Set, Go . . .

get as many eggs as you can find and put in your basket. The girls attended the 3rd Annual NICU Easter Egg Hunt today. Madison wasn't too sure about the whole thing but big sister Lexi was there to help her fill her basket with eggs (and eat her chocolate)!

filling her basketgetting some eggs for MadiMadison found some eggs in the baby areabig hugs for the Easter Bunnyboth girls are happy to get hugs from the Easter BunnyIt was a great day at the park and a great way to kick off the 2011 Spring/Easter season!