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!!

Five.

Today is the last day Maddy will be five. In the blink of an eye... she will be turning six.

Twas the Night Before

Twas the night before Halloween, when all through Lucille

Not a creature was stirring, not even Reed's car wheel;

the candy was waiting beside the front door,

In hopes the neighborhood children would take it before we had more;

Maddy and Reed were nestled all snuggled in their beds;

while visions of the Switch Witch danced in their heads;

and mama asleep too, and their dad snoring away;

we all settled in for a special birthday,

Pumpkins with Papa

Mornings at Our House

Wake up!!

Each day I am more amazed by Maddy's speech and use of language. She has come such a long way. I have always known she was funny, but with her ever-expanding vocabulary I have learned she is a riot.

Yesterday morning:

Maddy, wake up for school!
Oh Maddy, time to get up!

Maddy: "Mom, mom... I have a little game for you... Here look... Rub my back, and I will sleep."

He is 10 Months... Tomorrow!

Ray and I sat for a while on this one. We had a tough time coming up with Reeds dislikes. He is such a happy boy, we had to really think. But he DEFINITELY does not like it when his sister is eating without him.

Happy 10 Months my sweet, surprise baby. I can't imagine not having you as our beautiful addition. You bring smiles, laughter, and lots of spit up. I couldn't imagine it any other way.