FIVE

Five years ago today, my sweet Madison was born. I remember being so nervous for that day to come and not really knowing what to expect. As just a refresher on her birth, I was in labor for 11 hours. 3 of those hours were spent pushing with no avail. Finally after her heart rate dropping and not coming back up, we opted for a c-section. She came out not crying and was taken away quickly to check her out.(not to mention a nasty cone head!) It was an hour before I saw her, and it was the longest hour I can remember! She was a beautiful baby, with lots of hair! She was also deemed the loudest baby in the nursery...go figure!



She grew into a sweetheart! Always willing to help, very determined and SMART! She made being a first time mom an easy task for me.


Madison is not shy...ever... and is quick to make new friends. She has been such a blessing in our home. She knows how to get what she wants from Grandpa and Grandma (and Daddy) and loves her family so much! She is the best big sister to Cayden, and he adores her. She is always willing to help with him, and usually doesn't complain. I love to watch as my first baby learns to ride a 2-wheeler, get ready for Kindergarten, and play outside. Happy birthday to my sweet girl!

She's a big girl now!

I know, I know, she is almost 5...(May 31st), but I still think of Madison as my baby girl! For a few days she has been asking us to take off her training wheels on her bike. I figured if she was asking then she was more than ready. Well after an hour on Saturday and a practice run today, she was up and going! It was not even an issue for her. She just took off down the driveway, and Chris had to run to keep up with her. I am so proud of her! What a big girl!!!

Madison and her teacher! What a good daddy!

She's a pro already!

Here's a quick video of her riding her bike!

Way to go Maddie! I am so proud of you!

He loves him some dirt...

I went over to my sister-in-laws Friday to see her new carpet, and I kid you not for 30 seconds, I turned my back just in time for Cayden to crawl right over to the dirt and take a big handful! That kid is so stinkin' fast, I can't keep up. Luckily Jenn took his picture so we could have a good laugh after. He didn't mind that dirt at all!

Teaching him young...

We are teaching Cayden to cook and do dishes at a young age! He loves to play with Maddie's old, shake it to hard and it falls over, plastic kitchen set! He mainly pulls all the food out, which I think I put back at least 5 times a day, but it keeps him happy! He will be a great husband one day if he keeps this up!

My babys first REAL haircut

Cayden got his first real haircut last night! I have trimmed around his ears and neck a few times, but last night he got a real haircut. The back got cut short, and he now has a cute little fohawk. He was pretty good. He sat on my lap and I had to hold his head still because he kept trying to look at the scissors. Thanks again Kortni for making my baby boy look so grown up!

Before

During

After

He looks so big now! He is growing up for sure! What a cute boy!!!

Dinner

So I have been having a really hard time thinking of new things for dinner! I do have picky eaters at my house, so it seems like we eat the same things all the time! I made Apricot chicken for dinner tonight, and it was a hit! I had to post a picture because it looked(and tasted) delicious!!!

Summer...

Summer.... we can't wait for you to get here!!!

 

Maddie and her BFF Koda