Zoo fun!

So we have been wanting to take Madison to the Calgary zoo for a while and we finally got a day to do it. We all had so much fun and the weather was great and it wasn't to busy. Madison really had a good time and really seemed to enjoy all the plants!!

Madison getting her picture done in the kanagroo pouch.

Madison and her new baby tiger.

Madison and daddy.

She was such a good girl!!

Happy Father's Day

Madison is so lucky to have such a wonderful dad like Andrew. He is so loving and patient with her. I love to sit back and watch the 2 of them play together...it melts my heart. When it was time to go back to work we decided that we weren't going to send Madison to daycare and that Andrew would help watch her. I feel so good leaving the house in the morning and knowing that she is in such good hands. Thank-you so much for everything you do. Even though Andrew did have to work Sunday and wasn't able to sleep in he did get to spend a few hours with his baby girl. We love you!

I also wanted to say Happy Father's day to my wonderful dad. He has always been there for me and supported everything I have done. He is so good with Madison and would do anything for us. We love you Poppy!!

We are very lucky to have both set of parents a phone call away. And there have been times when I have called Andrew's dad over to help with something. Thanks for everything. We love you grandpa!!

All Done!!

So as you may remember we did the hardwood flooring and decided to paint. And its finally finished!!! The couch came in, have a new area rug and got some new accessories. Its still a work in process and I would say its about 75% done! It feels like after 2 years of living in the house its finally mine with my own personal touches to it. When we moved in there was 2 black "leather" couches upstairs and we had them included so we didn't have to buy any. It was nice at first but after a while it just didn't feel like mine.

This is the "nook".....a silly space above the closet in the front entrance. Andrew had decided that Spiderman and Superman belonged up there. Not anymore!!!!

Another view from the side....Mya getting the in on the picture! Also got some new curtins, hard to see from picture but they have flowers on them.

Another view of my new couch which is so comfy. My new lamb which was found at Winners....my favorite store. Pretty much everything was bought there for such good prices!!!

New Friends

Babies last get together at train station.

After having Madison a few friends told me to join the baby steps program. We would try and get together every few weeks with a different mom hosting the get togethers. I am so glad that we did cause we have meet some really great people and hopefully made lifelong friendships. The babies birthdays range from May to August so we decided to have one big birthday bash for them all. Each baby got there own gift to open and a cupcake (made by me!!) and a cluster of ballons with a toy attached.The birthday bash was so much fun and I am happy that it went well. It has been wonderful to spend the year with these wonderful moms and watch each baby grow. I hope that we can continue our get togethers and hopefully next year celebrate there 2nd birthdays!! Over the last year our group has grown adding new people all the time, we were very lucky to get in with such wonderful ladies.

The babies 1st halloween. Madison, Taya, Lily, Nolan and Rhett

Another get together....seconds later Madison had a breakdown. Coltin, Lily, Gabby, Laken, Madison, Taya and Nolan

Hanging out on the couch....Vanessa was trying to entertain them. Rhett, Taya, Nolan, Laken, Gabby, Marisol, Lily(hiding behind Madison) and Madison.

The babies 1st birthday...trying to get a picture before things got messy. Lily, Julianna, Ashlynn, Madison, Nolan, Laken, Taya (poor girl didn't want her picture taken!) and Gabby

One Year Gone

Madison's 1st Birthday cake!! So cute!!

So its been a while since I last posted and I have so much to say but not sure what to say! Madison's 1st birthday has come and gone:( I can't believe that she is 1...where did the time go? So much has happened in the year and she has changed so much. I am wanting to push pause and slow things down and watch her grow, because before we know it we well be celebrating her 2nd birthday!!

My sister Miranda and her husband Darren said they would host her birthday party. What a wonderful job they did and we are so thankful to have them in our lives. I wanted to say thanks to the both of them and someday we well pay you back by hosting a birthday party for one of your kids!! Its so nice to get together with friends and family to celebrate happy times and make memories....sadly I didn't take any pictures but hope to get some from my brother. I would also like to thank everyone for coming to her parties and the wonderful gifts. We may be opening a small toy and clothing store and renting things out!! JOKES!!!!

Madison's ladybug cookies!

Madison playing with her new walker/stroller from Mommy and Daddy!


Happy 1st Birthday Madison
We love you!!