09.30.09 - Back-focused cutie

A point-and-shoot's minimum focal length isn't quite a short as my Nikons but the result here is the same: stinkin' cute!

09.29.09 - My three best girls

My three best girls spend some quality time together.

09.28.09 - Peas and carrots

Maddie's lovin' people food ... especially peas and carrots! We'll see if that lasts into her toddler and adolescent years.

09.27.09 - That's more like it

After yesterday's rough housing photo, I thought I'd share this nice moment between sisters when Harley interrupted Maddie's nine-month photo shoot. Unfortunately, we didn't get much in the way of photos as Maddie wasn't having any of it!

09.26.09 - Tackle!

No dogs (or Maddies) were harmed in the making of this photo.

09.25.09 - Nanny!

Nan and Pop came over tonight to finish up a game of dominoes that we started several weeks ago. Maddie sat in her high chair where Nan played peek-a-boo with her between rounds.

09.24.09 - Let me outta here!

Maddie turned nine months old today so we bought her an age-appropriate gift: a baby gate!

09.23.09 - Nine month checkup

Maddie had her nine-month checkup today. The doctor said we're doing a great job with her as she's about where she should be at 12 months. She's eating well, sleeping regularly, crawling, sitting and starting to get into everything. If she has any faults, it's with keeping her socks on.

09.22.09 - A new toy

We went to Babies R Us last night to use a special coupon we received in the mail. Angie had been eyeing this for Maddie and thought about getting it for a Christmas or birthday gift. But, she's been pulling herself up on the sofas, the TV stand and in her crib for the past few days so we went ahead and sprung for it now. It has a computer, phone, flip book and keyboard. She likes it but spent most of her time tonight pushing the stool around in the kitchen.

09.21.09 - Blueberry pancakes

We have breakfast for dinner usually once a week. Tonight we made Mickey Mouse shaped blueberry pancakes. The Mickey Mouse part didn't turn out so good but the blueberry part sure did! Maddie liked 'em!