Playing with Cousins

Juliana and Connor came to our house while their mom was getting ready for school.  It was so much fun to see them interact. Don't miss the videos of Madelyn pushing Juliana on the bike (yes, Madelyn pushing Juliana not the other way around). It's so funny.

Connor and Madelyn on the tire swing.

Madelyn pushing Juliana (look at that smile!)

Turning around. Watch out Connor.

Opps ran into Aunt Beth. Oh well! Let's keep going.

Brian's Triathlon

Brian did great on his triathlon that he ran August 5th. And Madelyn did a great job cheering him on. She LOVED it when he came by on the swim and run and gave her a high five. Her face was ecstatic.

Holding the sign we made to cheer him on.

Done swimming on to biking!

Done biking on to running!

Almost done running! Saying hi as he makes it to the finish line.

Madelyn was more interested in eating the food than smiling.

Family Photo! Good job Daddy!

Madelyn's Professional Photos Slideshow

My good friend, Becca, came all the way from OHIO to take Madelyn's first birthday photos. We loved the photos. The best part about it was that Madelyn didn't think it was a photo shoot because she just played with grass, sticks and birthday cake. Enjoy.

Our Engineer!

Madelyn gets into a lot of things now. Here are some fun ones!

She loves her animals and is getting better at being gentle while petting them.

She is OBSESSED with shoes and tries to put them on if they are a little big for her!

Trying to wear Mommy's slippers

We taped my sandals to her shoes because she INSISTED on wearing them.

On her own, she crawled up and starting helping empty the dishwasher!

Getting the last of the utensils way far in the back.

I got it!

These two girls want to go outside!

Yes, she can reach the handle!

Ready! Set! Go!

Madelyn is obsessed with these cars. She loves to watch them go and even tries to wind them up herself.  Unfortunately, after she winds them up, she picks them up and then sets them down so they don't go. Oh well.  It was a hot day so Madelyn is stripped down. You can tell her cheeks are pink.  No smiles; she is very determined in these photos.

Children's Museum Playdate

We had a play date at the Dupage Children's Museum. Madelyn and friends had a great time!

Tommy, Ava and Madelyn banging on the fun drum

Eliza here and ready to bang!

Best Buds: Ava and Madelyn

Madelyn was ready to drink the water

Madelyn and Mom

Madelyn (soaking wet), Tommy & Ava

1st Year Stats & Graphs

I forgot to post Madelyn's 1 year doctor stats. I don't play attention to these graphs really but they are interesting to see.  I stole them off Madelyn's medical records site.

Doctor Apt Stats (new format for easier comparison)