Stairs

Maddie has learned to go up the stairs. I really don't know where she learned it except she tries to climb on everything. In the last couple of days we have had to watch her closely...she just goes over and starts climbing. John and I had bought a baby gate last week-it's up now. It just amazes me all the things she tries and figures out. She definitely will try everything at least once.

Brrrr...it's cold outside

It's cold, windy, and wet here today. It has been in the low 40s all day today. I know everyone in Michigan doesn't think that 40 is really cold when you probably have snow but it's cold for us in San Antonio. Grammy bought Maddie a hat yesterday when they went shopping...good thing as we needed it all day today.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a good Thanksgiving with the Steakley's and both Grandmas. John fried a turkey and everyone else helped with the sides. I worked most of the day...it was nice to come home to a great meal.

Everyone left to go back to Michigan today. We enjoyed their visit. We just wished we all lived closer as it will be summer before we all get together again.

Maddie ready for dinner. She tried everything that we had to eat.
Thanksgiving outfit.

Maddie with cousin Jimmy. Maddie loved to touch Jimmy's head...he didn't always appreciate it but was a good sport.

Maddie and cousin Shelby. They had fun playing together. Maddie was definitely interested in what Shelby was doing.

Sea World...again

We took Grandma, Aunt Stacey, Shelby, & Jimmy to Sea World today. We saw the Shamu show and the dolphin show. Shelby got to ride some fun rides. It was a nice day out as it is supposed to get colder later this week.

Now that Maddie is on the move we were able to play in the little kids part of the park. Maddie loved it. I can't wait til next year when she is bigger and we can explore more.

Excitement after seeing all the fun blocks to play on.

Pictures with the Steakley's

Grandma Bernal, Aunt Stacey, Shelby and Jimmy are here visiting us. I decided that we should get one more cousin picture taken since it will be next summer before we all get together again. So Friday we took the kids for pictures...they did great and we got some fun pictures.

Maddie standing...I think her record is 7 or 8 steps in a row now!!

As you can tell from the pictures, she loves to clap her hands. So in all of her pictures she is playing with her hands.

Baby Steps

Just yesterday Maddie started taking little steps all by herself!!! John had been working with her before he left Saturday for the latest road trip. All of a sudden yesterday morning she took 3 steps on her own in the kitchen. The video is from this morning...the most steps we have taken.

Maroon and Gold

Central Michigan University outfit for Daddy (and Gary & Ron)

Go Chippewas!!!
You can't tell but the bear has a Ferris State T-shirt...for Mommy and Kim.


Kinda weird but the colleges John and I graduated from both have maroon and gold as their school colors. Uncle Gary, Aunt Kim, and Makenzie sent Maddie the Central shirt and socks (and even included a matching bow!!!) along with the Ferris bear. Thanks guys...Maddie plays with the bear daily. We appreciate the fun stuff since we can't really go visit the universities.

The One Time You Forget to Close the Door

Swinging

Maddie went swinging at the park for the first time--she loved it.

10 Months Old

Maddie turned 10 months old yesterday. It's hard to believe we are in double digits. In just 2 short months it will be birthday time. Still no walking...she can stand up and bounce on her toes but won't take a step.
She has started discovering her bows much to my dismay. But how can I say no to that cute face? She definitely knows when to turn on the charm.

One last action shot. Maddie is looking more like a toddler every day. She is liking regular food more than baby food and wants to taste what you are eating.