Pic of the Week - Birthday Boy

Dear Madeline,

Today is November 16th, which means it's Daddy's birthday! I'm sure I will get some great shots of you and Daddy later today or tomorrow when we go out to celebrate. But to honor his special day I wanted to post one of my favorite, original pictures of the two of you. This was one of the very first times Daddy got to hold you and it was instantly apparent how much he adored you! This picture just warms my heart every time I look at it - even more so in black and white.

Daddy & his girl

If only I could explain to you just how much your Daddy (and I) love you; but it's indescribable.  My favorite part of our day is when Daddy comes home from work and the smiles I get to see light up both his face and yours. The smiles scream "I love and missed you" without any words even being spoken.

I always knew he would make a great Daddy based on how I saw him treat your cousins, but his love and care for you goes far behind what I could have imagined. I know from experience there is a bond between Daddy and his little girl that is so precious and I love watching that amazing bond form between you two!

Love you XOXO

Mommy

Pic of the Week - Giggles

Dear Maddie,

Yesterday you turned 8 months old!

Standing tall

As you can see in the picture above, you are now able to stand alone (while leaning against something of course)! While this is not the "Pic of the Week", Mommy just had to show off your latest accomplishment.

This week is actually another video clip, and it's from the Daddy Cam! In this video you are watching one of your Baby Einstein videos and you always seem to laugh at this same part. You just love the little puppets in the videos. The video you are watching is one of a horse puppet eating the top of a flower.

It amazes me that at just 8 months old you have already developed a sense of humor and know when something is supposed to be funny. As you can tell, your smile and giggles are just so infectious. Seeing them and hearing you just makes Daddy and I light up all over. I'm so happy that Daddy was able to capture this on video so we can share it with everyone.

Love you so so much!!!

Mommy

Pic of the Week - Dancin' Maddie

Dear Maddie,

This week you've started something new...you love to "dance" in your high chair. It was by far the funniest thing we've seen you do so far and I'm so glad we've been able to capture a couple videos of it to share! Enjoy!

Maddie dancing via Daddy Cam

Dance Maddie Dance

Love you always!
Mommy<3

Pic of the Week - Our Girls

Dear Maddie,

This week (which by the way you turned 7 months old!!) the Pic of the Week is another from the DaddyCam. It is a picture of you and your best bud!

Our Girls...Maddie & Belle

You absolutely LOVE Belle!! Even though, as everyone knows, she is a bit crazy and has more energy than any of us know what to do with, you just adore her. I think you could spend hours just watching her. And when we do get these rare instances where she is relaxed and laying down, you just love to sit next to her and pet her and pull on her ears and lips. She, in return, loves you. Not only does she let you pull at her whenever you want, she loves to come and give you kisses, especially when you're sitting in your high chair. She even tends to get upset when you are crying. I have a good feeling you two are going to have a lifetime of fun together!

Loves,

Mommy!

Pic of the Week - Daddy Cam

Dear Maddie,

So I FINALLY got a hold of your Daddy's phone and was able to upload the hundreds of pictures he's been hiding on there. So this week I've decided to do a little "flash back" and show off some of your pics from what I call the Daddy Cam! Enjoy!

First Days

One Month

Two Months

Three Months

Four Months

Five Months

Six Months

One thing's for sure...Daddy loves his little girl :)

Love you!

Mommy!

Pic of the Week - Daddy's Day

Dear Mads,

Sunday was Father's Day - your Daddy's first Father's Day. Unfortunately, I had to work the weekend so we weren't able to do anything too exciting. We gave Daddy his gift first thing in the morning (some golf stuff and a canvas picture of US Cellular Field for the man cave) and then you were able to spend some quality time with him during the day and that evening. Here's a pic of the two of you enjoying his day!

Happy Father's Day Daddy!

Love you Baby Girl,

Mommy!