Turkey, Silly Outfits & Cousins

Pizza with Family

Photo credits go to Jake :)

Reed made sure no one left him out of the pizza party.

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Birthday Party Prep Begins!

Things I find on Maddy's Phone....

Just got strange.

UNH Date Night

Ray and I went on a date night last week and had so much fun!

Hmmm... Regression?

If she starts asking for pacifiers I'm intervening! :)

11 Months!

He is just sunshine.

Accomplishment

When Maddy first started academic based tasks or lessons I saw her struggle. I saw her try to remember what was said to her, or try to translate the solution a task was asking of her. She tried, and continues to try. She tries harder when she just doesn't get something. She tries even more when she doesn't understand. She doesn't get frustrated and say forget it. Or throw the paper away and say not today. I am so proud of her for her effort, and the spirit she puts into learning.

Baby it's Cold Outside...

Perfect for our new warm coat from Nana

Skills

Reed is sharpening his Chess playing skills. Just wait.

Santa?!?

While explaining the deer hit and run of Friday night to Nana and Papa, Maddy overheard and had only one question...

WAS SANTA THERE!?!?!?

Damien

We discovered something funny about our little chunk-a-monk Reed. We discovered that he loves Damien Rice's music. Well, not just any Damien Rice song, but only his newest release... You know, because Reed is only into "current hits".

We discovered this by accident at first. The kids were yelling and Ray put on his favorite song in hopes of either drowning out the little munchkins, or singing them to sleep. But what he learned was that it made Reed happy. So naturally when the song was over he tried other songs... But nope. Only the current hit. 

Now in our house whenever Reed is angry, we rush to YouTube. And you can find Reed clapping and bebopping to this face:

Move over Barney. Take a seat Wiggles... Damien is in town.

Dresses from Auntie

Such a Big Girl

Madelyn now gets her hair washed at the sink when she gets haircuts.

And takes selfies with her brother

But she'll always be my little girl in heels.

Papa Draws-things I find on Maddy's Phone

Birthday Ghouls

Maddy's special day was so much fun. First and foremost I was informed that since now she is six she would like to be referred to as Madelyn. So, Madelyn's special day was great. At school she got to join in a Halloween parade, and wear the special Birthday hat. She also got to go to the doctors and get... A flu shot! Who lucks out like that?!?

When she got home she was treated with huge Frozen balloons (which to my dismay she replied... "That's cool.") and a host of Maddy approved candies that were a hit. We didn't have enough time to get belly aches though becuase we were off to Trick or Treat with the Moore's. Which was followed by great presents and ice cream! What a day.... And that was just Friday!

Glass Doors

Never stay clean at Papa and Nana's

Birthday PJs From Nana

Halloween, Birthdays, and Everything in Between

Queen Elsa and Mr. Skeleton

Try as we might... We just couldn't get everyone to look at the camera at the same time.

Nope, still not looking.

Even worse...

Almost.

Maddy's birthday was filled with love from all of her special people. She was celebrated, loved, and sung to. From Mimi's American Doll. To Nana and Papa's FROZEN cake! and absolutely beautiful clothes and really cool Frozen winter gear, to Grandma and Grandpa's special card with money for shopping, all the cards from aunts, uncles, friends, and family. She is so loved. And I am so grateful and lucky.

After a perfect celebration with Nana and Papa on Saturday Maddy asked if we could go to the mall, and with her money from Grandma and Grandpa build a bear. So in the rain/wintry mix we built an Elsa bear! Reed was excited. (This is a picture MADDY snapped.)

The next morning. Too much frosting!!