12.27.11 - Baby Jesus

Maddie's favorite outdoor Christmas decorations are nativity scenes. She excitedly points them out when we're driving. Lisa, our day care provider, has one in her front yard. This morning, as we dropped her off, Maddie asked me if I'd take a photo of her with Baby Jesus. I didn't have a camera with me at the time but I was sure to bring one when I picked her up.

11.10.10 - Cheese

We asked to see Maddie's "big smile" tonight at dinner. She gave it to us ... while saying "cheese!"

Saying what??!!!

Where on earth did she learn that, I wondered. Certainly not from any of us around here. Then it dawned on us - Lisa takes a lot of photos at daycare. Well, we couldn't keep her from learning to say cheese but at least, so far, we've kept her from McDonald's. I don't think we have to worry about Lisa doing that. Now, Nan on the other hand ...

08.24.10 - Another milestone

Maddie is 20 months old today. Today also marks the one-year anniversary that Maddie has been going to daycare at Lisa's house. One year ago, Angie had to hold on to her so she wouldn't fall over. Today she had to hold on to her so she wouldn't run away!

08.24.09 - Glimpse into the future

While many doting parents were dropping their kids off for the first day of school this week, today was Maddie's first day at her new daycare. Staying true to the "first day portrait" rule, Angie helps Maddie pose as we made our way into Lisa's house this morning. Maddie didn't miss a beat. She ate well and slept well on the first day of her new environment. But thinking about all those first-day-of-school parents made me think that in just five short years, we'll be doing this all over again.

And I have no doubt that it will go fast. Maddie's eight months old today. ... Already???