02.22.12 - Mike Shepherd's kid

Maddie found a map of the zoo in the parking lot there today. She planned what she wanted to see while we waiting for Angie to renew our membership. Upon seeing this photo, Angie remarked, "Yep, she's Mike Shepherd's kid." Lately Maddie's been fascinated with "going a different way" home from daycare and she is curious about street names. If you ask her, she can tell you we live on "Bella Bista." :)

02.16.12 - "No, no, no, no"

We had a picnic lunch at the zoo today. Maddie picked a spot near the American Farm. We figured we were far enough away from the geese that we'd be left alone. Two bites into my sandwich, this peacock waltzes up like he owns the joint. (I guess he does more than we do!) So I spent a half hour pacing between it and the family so they could eat. After Maddie was done, she came over to relieve me.


Maddie is as big as an emperor penguin. One day you're bringing home a baby girl, the next thing you know she's three years old!

02.12.12 - "Dad, I'm done with pictures."

Harley cuddled up next to Maddie at story time tonight. That's never happened before. She left the room as soon as we were done reading stories but for a few moments she just laid there as if it were her normal routine. Maddie didn't mind although at one point she did tell me, "Dad, I'm done with pictures." I like this moment, though. I wonder what she's thinking about.