Indian Rocks Beach & Sponge Docks

We made it! Maddie's first plane trip was a success, though she got a bit squirmy towards the end. We didn't get many pictures, so here's the best one (of Maddie, that is. NOT a good picture of mommy.)

Pappy brought over dinner last night and got to read Maddie a bedtime story, give her a bottle, and put her to bed. Maddie couldn't get enough of Pappy!

Today we went to Tarpon Springs to visit the Sponge Docks. We stopped at an aquarium where Maddie saw turtles, sting ray, snakes, lobster, and even got to touch an alligator!

This afternoon we played at the beach in front of our condo. Maddie didn't care much for the sand at first, until she figured out she COULD walk on it. Then, the fun began!

She even found some shells. She holds a BIG shell here, though it's just a part of it since it was broken.

Bedtime routine

Maddie caught a cold late last week (first time, we can't complain!) and daddy caught one this week. Mommy and Sarah aren't sure who was more difficult to take care of!

Here's some bedtime routine pics...

We brush our teeth...


Then head back to our bedroom, taking a second to look downstairs...


Check me out, my heart belongs to candy!


I was sick, but now I'm ALL better.


We're heading to Florida to see Pappy on Saturday, so we'll post some pictures next week!

Miller, really?

With all daddy's home brew, this just doesn't seem right...

Three Lakes, New Year's, More Walking!

Snow bunnies...

Swinging up in Three Lakes...
Amanda, Jason, baby Gia, and Maddie...
A special message to all her fans...

Christmas

New sled from Santa. Daddy had to try it out inside first. And then we went outside.

Opening presents at Grandma & Grandpa's.
The ladies.
Makin' cookies - and taking a bath immediately after.

Snow Baby!

Maddie and Sarah came outside yesterday to help mommy shovel the driveway. They even made a little snowman!

Thanksgiving, Lake Geneva, Walking

Uncle Jeremy and cousin Eva at Grandma and Grandpa's house watching TV.
Weekend in Lake Geneva. Great Grandma (Gg) with all the great grandchildren on Mommy's side.Six teeth and counting!
Cookie Monster - Maddie always picks him up by the eyeballs.
Look at that big present!First Steps and bubble play.