madison - 9 months

Madison is 9 months old and on the go! She hasn't quite figured out how to get around on her knees, but she has learned how to "army crawl" in order to get to her desired location. Madison has always been a snuggler and a hugger, but now she is giving kisses...big, open-mouthed, slobbery kisses that we love!! A couple of weeks ago, Madison started clapping her hands all on her own, and we think she has waved to us a time or two. At least we think she is waving. When we wave at her, she holds her hand straight up into the air as if she is waiting for someone to give her a high-five. She smiles really big and squeals when we acknowledge her accomplishment. This month Madison signed "all done" for the first time, and she almost has the sign for "more" figured out. We have enjoyed watching Madison's little personality develop and see who it is that God has created her to be.

joyful

curious

tiny toes feeling the grass for the first time

she still has those long, beautiful eyelashes

loves bath time

a day full of LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

Hearts, sugar, hugs, kisses, and lots of LOVE!!

madison reading her card from nani and papa

goodies from nani and papa...puffs for madison and a red, heart-shaped purse for audrey

audrey eating breakfast on her heart-shaped plate and heart place mat

making heart-shaped sugar cookies with mommy

audrey rolling out the dough with her very own rolling pin

hearts, hearts, and more hearts

daddy's valentines surprised him at work with lunch from in-n-out

after naps the girls decorated the cookies....well, audrey decorated...

...madison was a great supervisor!

happy first valentine's day, madison!

we love you so much, sweet valentine

our two valentines

treats from mommy and daddy

this girl loves her some puffs!!

a girl can never have enough purple sunglasses

happy birthday, mommy

There couldn't have been a better way to spend my special day...

...a picnic at the park with my girls...

...and my man...

...feeding the ducks with Audrey...

...a bbq and cupcakes at my parents' house with family...

...lots of kisses and hugs from sweet little ones!!!

happy birthday, daddy

Last weekend was Aaron's birthday. He thought he was going to China Peak to snowboard for the first part of the day, all by himself. That morning, the girls and I surprised him and told him that we would be going with him. He was really excited and couldn't wait to spend the day with his girls...

daddy and his girls

Madison was really excited about her first trip to the snow!

mommy's little snow bunny

daddy's future snowboarder

taking it all in

woo-hoo! cold on the booty!

Audrey continuously ate the snow, just like last year.

chillin'

napping on mommy

special treat for daddy

madison's special treat

After a full day of snowboarding and skiing, we returned home for warm showers and comfy clothes. We ordered pizza for dinner and had brownies and ice cream for dessert. Of course, we ended the day with singing, "Happy Birthday" to a wonderful man, a loving daddy, and an amazing husband. We love you so much, Aaron Love!!

ski day

The same day that we went to China Peak to celebrate Aaron's birthday, we happened to run into some very dear friends of ours, the Smittcamps. They were there with family, enjoying a full day of skiing. Even their daughter, Aubrey Rose(Audrey is only 4 months older than Aubrey), was skiing that day...for the first time! It was so fun watching Aubrey fly down the bunny hill! She was awesome!! And even though Aaron and I had talked about possibly getting Audrey on skis that day, we had no idea that she would actually be given that opportunity...

ski bunnies

After we watched Aubrey tear it up on her skis, Audrey was really wanting to try it herself. Aubrey Rose was so kind to take her skis off and give Audrey a turn. How sweet is that? I love this picture of two amazing daddys with their adorable little girls.

Audrey and Aubrey Rose hydrating before the run...a must every time the girls rode the "magic carpet".

Audrey on skis for the first time ever!!!

Daddy teaching Audrey how to ski!

Here she comes! She was absolutely fearless...the faster the better!!

After a couple times of going down the bunny hill while holding onto a ski pole, Aaron felt like Audrey was ready to try it on her own. So, with Aaron running by her side, Audrey went down the bunny hill all by herself. She LOVED it!!! Needless to say, she did not want to return the skis back to Aubrey Rose. Thank you, Smittcamps, for your selfless generosity and for a memorable day with wonderful friends. We love you all so much!!

Audrey was exhausted and fell asleep almost immediately after we left the parking lot. Just before she fell asleep we were talking about how much fun we had had that day. Audrey told us that she wanted to ski again really soon. She also mentioned that she would like us to get her some princess skis. Aaron seems to think that paint and a few stickers will do the trick. : )