Grammy Sittee & Jiddee Visit

This past Friday I woke up to a wonderful surprise, my mom and dad were in my kitchen! They had it all planned out with Cole and decided to drop in for a surprise for my birthday. What a great time we had. Of course, they loved playing with Maddie and she loved it too. Grammy Sittee & Jiddee came with tons of fun toys for Maddie to play with. My dad bought this hilarious "mambo monkey" spinning toy ~that she just loves for some reason (See the picture below). Kinda funny to watch her b/c the toy is a bit silly! Maddie also got a new swing for outside, which she LOVES!(can't you tell?!?) It is going to be nice to put her in there and let her enjoy the outdoors. Except this week is a bit chilly here in SC, hopefully the weather man is right and it will be back in the 70's this weekend. Oh and how can I forget all the adorable clothes that everyone gets her, she is quite the fashion model. Here are some pictures from the weekend. Hope y'all enjoy! Oh by the way... the last picture is Maddie not believing that she is 8 months old already!!!

For an update, Maddie is almost ready to actually start moving forward on her knees. She gets there and is so ready, takes one attempt to push her arm forward and then falls. So I know it won't be long now until she is mobile :) She is also wanting to pull up on everything. We had to lower the crib bed from the middle section to the last b/c when we walked back into her room last night, she was standing up holding onto the rails smiling away... ahhh!!! So watch out.. here comes Maddie.

Grammy Sittee & Jiddee saying bye - bye to Maddie
Maddie outside enjoying the sun with her new hat from Jiddee :)
Just relaxing on Sunday afternoon
Check out those bellies
Grammy & I go for a stroll
This is my boyfriend Beckett.. he tastes good!
This monkey thing is hilarious!
Hey, I am 8 months old!!!

ALERT!!!.... Hot Babe loose at the beach!

This past weekend Auntie Erin, Uncle Roland and cousin Belgie came to visit us. We had such a great time. We took the puppies to the beach as well as our beach babe :) The sand and water was enjoyed by all. Maddie had no fear of the sand and tackled it as soon as we got there. She immediately wanted to taste it and enjoyed it so much she smeared all over her face and clothes, not to mention mom~ ofcourse.I think that her cousin Addison taught her all the tricks for beach adventures. She out the picture of Addison last year (a couple months older but still eating the sand!)

Auntie E and I before the beach
Uncle Ro -Ro "Gramps" makes me laugh!

Belge's first visit to the beach~
Addison at 11 months - enjoying the yummy sand (last year)
She did so great at all the restaurants we went to. All we needed was her sippy cup and her fruit sticks and she was good to go. She loved playing with Auntie E and Uncle Ro -Ro, or should I call him "Gramps." Funny story we were out to eat one night and the lady behind us asked how old his granddaughter was, and he gave them a laugh and went along with the idea of a 35 year old grandpa! :) haha~ He has a pretty young cute wife I might add.

Cousin Richard and Treyton came for a quick visit to say hello too--



Maddie and her daddy like to play dress up - doesn't she look like a pretty princess with her crown, cape and wand ?!? I wonder what she will be for Halloween ( I might have to help with that costume!) haha
Maddie was sad to see everyone go as she looks forward and cannot wait for her next visitors to come to Charleston (she loves showing them around all her favorite spots!)

I almost forgot but here are more pictures from way back, (sorry a little out of order) It was a special request to see more pics-- so here ya go!

Maddie at 7 weeks- bundled up after her bath
A proud Grandma "Nana" with our newborn~

Maddie in her jumper, I would highly suggest every parent to have one of these! (Nov 2007)
Uncle Clay makes me smile

You forget how little and helpless they are! Aww... how times flies. Maddie at 4 days old. Pops, Aunt Mary Kyle, & Daddy with little Madeline Kate.

Yes, Finally I am Getting to Update! ~Christmas & 2008

Well -
Here we are February and I am just now getting a chance to get some pictures and updates on here. Maddie has kept us busy. We had a great time over Christmas break visiting family and going out west to ski Lake Tahoe. What a trip! Maddie did great - she loved the snow and all the family to play with her.

Jiddee, Grammy Sittee & Maddie (grandparents)
My Cousin Addison and Me (twins!)
I Love Presents!!!
Ready for the bobsledding team


She is now 7 1/2 months old. Where does the time go?!? She is sitting up perfectly and now trying to crawl. She gets herself to all fours and then doesn't quite know what to do next. She holds that position for a few minutes and then gets frustrated and tired and plops down to her belly once more. She has been such a joy for Cole and I, we are truly blessed with a little angel.

~Now what?~

A day at the beach~
Drinking from my Sippy Cup!
Daddy and the Kids :)


I almost forgot to mention that she loves the puppies so much. We go for a walk everyday (if not 2 a day) and she tries to hold their leashes and definitely pulls their hair. Tucker doesn't mind so much - but Savannah is a grouchy girl and gets up and moves away. At any rate Maddie thinks it is hilarious!
Maddie felt pretty special on Valentine's Day when her sweet daddy bought her 2 dozen beautiful calla lillies! Geez, have I been pushed aside ( just kidding ~) Okay, that is all for now... more to come later on. Enjoy the pictures!