Maddie and Daddy

Brandon was extra tired and not feeling well. So Maddie wore her Candy Striper outfit to cheer him up and take care of him.

Maddie loves tummy time with Dad!

Hanging out with Dad watching some football. Please notice the maschievous grin on Maddies face. She just left Brandon a message on his shirt about how she felt about watching football (the spit up stain on his chest) She prefers watching the Soap channel with me :)

A few Maddie Firsts

First time in my bouncey seat and actually enjoying it

First time in my sleep sak!! I love it.

My first time to wear shorts

My first time to wear shoes

Happy Birthday Aunt Jeannie!!

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to my Aunt Jeannie!!

Maddie is 5 Weeks Old

Maddie made a friend today. She was laying down at the dr. and was having a great conversation with her dress. A few bubbles, a few coos, and a few reaching out to touch her new friend made for a very cute moment that didn't last to long since her new friend didn't respond back.

1 month check up!!

Today Maddie and I went to her 1 month check up. Yeah!! Maddie is growing. She was born:

Weight: 8 lbs 1 oz

Length: 20.5 inches long

Head Circumference: 13 inches

Now she is

Weight: 10 lbs

Length: 22.2 inches long

Head Circumference: 14 1/2 cm head

She was such a good baby today. After I took all her clothes off and they weighed her, she happily just layed on the table waiting for the doctor. She is starting to be very alert and follow us with her eyes. She can open and close her hands around things, and she is sleeping through the night with 1-2 feedings. We are on our way to a sleepful night!!

Here is a movie of Maddie at the dr. office:

A Maddie Milestone

Today for the first time Maddie layed on the floor for 45 min and didn't even cry. She was very happy and alert. YEAH!! for the big girl milestone. It may have helped that she had Atticus hanging out with her.

Car Seat Buddies

Paradise!!

Atticus and Maddie

Today we went over to John Jr.'s house and Maddie and Atticus got to play (lay) together.

Maddie 4 weeks old.

Today was as incredible day. Brandon and I thought that we maybe had someone else's baby for the day. Maddie did great. She didn't cry when she was being past around from person to person. She went right to bed after she ate. She didn't do her usual "cry and hold me until I fall asleep then when you put me down I will wake up and cry until you hold again" routine. She even slept in the same room with Atticus and Max while they were napping. We are so proud of her. Our little Monster is growing up.

The Kids

Max and his ball and doggy

Bradley had fun throwing the frisby

Lainey

Conley

Johnny, Bradley, Aly, Maddie and Brandon had fun investigating a big hole in the backyard.

Aly and Maddie

Maddie got to spend time with her Cousin Aly. She loved being held by Aly. I know Maddie can't wait until she can play with Aly. They will have so much fun.

The Newest babies!!

Jeannie, Maddie, and Atticus. Atticus and Maddie are only 3 months apart.

Francie and Atticus

Jeannie and Maddie

The Gangs All Here

All the Cousins (except for Lainey and Conley-they were napping)

Kids from left to right:
Maddie, Johnny who is holding John Stanley, Max, Aly who is holding Atticus, Bradley

Maddie is 3 weeks Old

It's exhausting being cute!!

My First Bath

Today Maddie's belly button stump feel off, so we could give her an actual bath. She did great!! She liked being in the water. She didn't cry until we took her out, but once Brandon wrapped her in her towel and held her she was happy again. She sure loves her Daddy!!

Monday, September 17, 2007 Two Weeks Old

Today Maddie is 2 weeks old. She loved having her hair fixed today!!

Brandon and I think we may have a genious on our hands. The other day he and I were watch TV and we heard this noise coming from the baby monitor. We listened for a while and turns out the noise was Maddie clapping. Must be all the Baby Einstein CD's she listens too. They are making her super smart.

Then the next day, I was in the other room when I heard her crying. It was time for her to eat so, I went in our bed room to get her. When I reached into her bassenett I saw that she had her pacifier. I had not given it to her. It had been at the opposite end of the bassenett that she was facing. I was so excited. I coudn't belive that she had spun around found her pacifier and put it in her mouth then spun back to the way she had been laying. I was so excited telling her how smart she was and dancing around with her cheering, when Brandon busted out laughing. He was sleeping in our bed when she had started crying, so he had given her the pacifier then just layed there watching me as I reacted to her being so smart. It was pretty funny. He got me good.

Maddie got to meet Granny and Gramps

Granny and Gramps came for a visit. Maddie loves looking at Grannys necklace.

(Francie's Parents)

The Raglands Came for a Visit

On Saturday, September 15, Uncle John, Aunt Deborah, and Cousins Laniey and John Stanley came to meet Maddie. She had so much fun. She can't wait until she is old enough to play with them. (Francie's brother and his family)

Grandma and Peepaw came to visit

My Grandma and PeePaw came for a visit.

(Brandon's mom and dad) They have more pictures on their camera, so I will get those from them and post more Grandma, PeePaw and Maddie photos later.

Maddie's other Favorite Place to Be...

Tummy time with her Daddy.