She's just so cute

I had to post this.

The downside of rolling is getting stuck. This is Madi stuck under the couch because she rolled under it and then continued to wiggle until she was far enough under that she couldn't just roll out. She yelled and cried until I came, but when I saw her I started laughing really hard which made her laugh...so I thought I'd run for the camera while she wasn't upset.


Maybe that was the last straw for Madi because as of today I think we can officialy call her squirming "crawling". Before today she could do one mean beached whale impression, she could scootch on her bum, rotate in circles on her belly, and push herself backwards, but there was no forward progression. But today she figured it out. I set her on the floor in the middle of her bedroom while I was organizing her clothes. Somehow I was pretty focused and didn't notice what she was doing. All of a sudden I felt a tug on my sock. Madi had made if half way across the room - FORWARD.

The following is a video of Madi crawling...mostly for my own record and I'm sure Grandma will want to see it. No big thrill there so don't feel like you have to watch it. But, if you do, be sure to mute it. I hate hearing myself on camera...sorry, I kept talking.




Her form isn't great, but surprisingly she doesn't have any rugburns on her face (yet!). It's funny to watch because every movement is a struggle and she just grunts all along the way.

For those of you who were diappointed because you saw there was a video and then found it wasn't worth watching, here is one that is worth watching. No explaination needed. Just watch it.

Family Friendly Pole Dancing


How's that for a random post. Hope you enjoyed.

If you ever run out of crackers...

I found a great alternative. Maybe not if you are looking to put it in your soup, or serve it on a platter with cheese. But, if you are just looking for baby snacks, I've found your solution.

Since Madi has been sick she hasn't wanted to eat solid food. She hardly touches her Cheerios and even her favorite, string cheese is less desirable. So, I thought I'd try something new. (Well, that and I didn't want to open a pack of crackers just to watch them go stale if she didn't like them.)

At first she seemed to think I was going to take it back.
She was very protective of her new love.


Then she figured out it was tasty.


Yeah. Real tasty.


This is all that was left.

I think it is a new favorite. (As of Sunday.) Well, it was a new favorite until I shared my grilled cheese sandwich with her at lunch Monday. Now she down right refuses baby food. Hopefully she'll go back to eating it when she is healthy again...but I won't hold my breath.

Oh, and happiness! After the Grilled Cheese success on Monday I made another one Tuesday night and fed some to her before bed to see if it would keep her full longer. She slept from 10 to 5!!!! She hasn't done that in a LONG time! I hope this is the start of something wonderful.

Anyone have suggestions of what I can feed her that is mushy enough for a bottom teeth only baby? I gave her a little Mac n Cheese but she gagged on the noodles. I would love some other suggestions.

Mom was right...Madi wants big girl food.

Utah Part 2

Last weekend we got to go to Utah again, this time for Kaili's blessing. We had a wonderful time seeing family and visiting a few friends. Unfortunately, we weren't able visit the friends with young babies and Madi couldn't play with Kaili because Madi is a germ bug again...but spring is coming and hopefully health too.

Utah Picture highlights:

* Seeing precious Kaili

Kaili is growing like a weed...she's so adorable!

*Piggy back ride with Grampa Skeen

Cutest smiles and laughter ever!

*Finally seeing Grandma J again


*Swimming at Lehi Legacy Center with the fam.

Goggles are Madi's favorite thing to chew on

*Being together



Highlights we enjoyed without the camera:
* Dinner and fun with the Gleason family (the great people that lived upstairs and rented to us in Provo) and the Waltons (our good friends who moved into the apartment)
* Time with the Munz' and Adams' (Kevin's old friends and Kristen's newer friends)
* Seeing Grandma Dora again
* Big treat to see Aunt Judy, Rachel and Alex again

We had a great trip. Everytime we are in Utah it makes us miss the fun times we had while living there with so many great people and awesome friends. It also makes me realize how much more time we should have spent with family while we were there. Me missed out on some really great times by never venturing towards Salt Lake where the family is. Hopefully Kevin will get into Pharm school there and we can repent and enjoy family. We love you guys!

Now it's back to real life and time for me to get ready for work.

Just Because

Just because...

...We think she is so cute.


...Madi took her first self portrait.


...She loves going to work with Mommy via bike trailer AND we are too excited for spring.



...She's a spazz with a lot of enthusiasm at dinner time.



(This next one is gross...you can skip it)
...we're so glad she isn't sick anymore and diarrhea is temporary!


...Everyone deserves to be happy like Madi


...if that last one didn't make you smile, we'll try one more time.


...Grandma wants to see these little teeth


Just because is an improvement over Update, right?