Thursday, April 30, 2009

Flower Girl Madelyn

Our friends Jen Hartman and Chris Kerwood got married April 11. We were honored that they asked Madelyn to be their flower girl.
Madelyn got her hair put in sponge rollers for the big day. If all else fails, Madelyn could go as an old lady for Halloween.
She even got her toenails painted for the first time!
We attempted to lay her down early enough to get a good two hour nap before the wedding, but she didn't go along with our plan. She finally fell asleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed and got about a half-hour nap before we had to go to the church.
Whoops--maybe we should have done a practice run with the sponge rollers! Help--Daddy get a glass of water and let's see if we can make it look pretty.
Good thing she's two and there wasn't a mirror in the room or she would have been in tears!
We made the hair look good and now getting the dress on
The ring bearer (Titus Porter) kissing the flower girl. This occurred all night long. At one point Madelyn decided she had enough and after he kissed her she wiped off the kisses and stomped off the dance floor with her arms crossed over her chest.
Madelyn and her Daddy
Titus and Madelyn dancing together
They were pretty stinken cute!
Look at the way he's looking at her--that's it, we are starting to look for a house with a basement so that we can lock her up!
Dance, Dance, Dance
Madelyn found the air vents on the dance floor and had a ball running between the two and having the air blow her dress up. She was freezing to the touch but was having way to much fun to stop. Everyone was entertained!
Our own little Marilyn Monroe! At one point her dress flew so high you could see her panties, but we didn't have the camera in hand at the moment.
Madelyn showed Brenda and Allison how to have a good time
Dancing with Titus again
Dancing with Treece
Dancing while all the groomsmen did their dance
Dancing with a bridesmaid
Dancing with the groom Chris during the dollar dance
Madelyn even danced with boys younger than her
Joining everyone and dancing to the Shout song
Michael, Melinda and Xavier dancing
The entire Marks Family dancing together. Madelyn loved dancing with everyone except Mom and Dad.

Ava's Birthday Party

Madelyn's friend Ava celebrated her third birthday with a Thomas Party. It's was lots of fun with so many activities and things to do. Madelyn had so much fun and eventually told Daddy she was ready to go home and go to bed (something we seldom hear).
Taking a ride on the train. See ya later Dad!
Blowing on a party blower
The birthday girl Ava and Madelyn playing at the bubble station.
Chalking it up
Painting--this was probably Madelyn's favorite activity at the party. Several days later we went shopping at the mall and saw the Easter Bunny from a distance and then Madelyn informed her Daddy that "Easter Bunny bring me paints." Luckily the Easter Bunny came through and brought her some paints.
Playing with Play-Doh for the first time. She seemed to enjoy it but hasn't asked for any since.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

7 weeks old!

Melinda loves her new camera even though she hasn't really figured out how to use it. On Sunday March 22 she got down and took some pictures of Xavier since he's already 7 weeks old.
What a cute little boy!!!
A little smile. He gives such big smiles but it seems like we can't ever get them on camera.
So handsome in his little outfit

morning cuddle time

Both kids got to cuddle with Daddy one Saturday morning. Madelyn was giving Xavier lots of kisses on his hand. Wylee had to join in on the kissing fun

Madelyn loves berries

Yummy berries turn my mouth, tongue and fingers red Looks like I got into mom's lipstick

Playmat time

Madelyn loves to lay down with Xavier on his play mat and watch the star play music and light up.

cute pictures

Strike a pose Smiling at Daddy
Madelyn helps feed her little brother
Big stretch!
Madelyn's hair is long enough to do "real" pig tails
Smiley
Asleep with arms out straight
Cuddling up with a blanket