A Sunday Swim

Today we had some of our good friends over for a little pizza and swimming. With all of our busy schedules it sure is hard to find a time when everyone can get together sometimes! I know most of you are really after the pictures more than anything, so I'll just cut to the chase.

It's SO tough to get all of them to look at the camera together!!!!

Ben Shaub, Kate and Devin Shanks, and Matt hanging outside enjoying our wonderful weather :)

Congrats, Matt!

This afternoon Matt had his promotion ceremony. He is now a First Lieutenant. Way to go Matt!!







Yesterday, his office threw a party and surprised him with his picture on a cake. Too funny!



And for a little bit of Madilyn updating:
She is now practically running through the house, and loving every second of it! We're having so much fun watching her grow up and explore. Her hair is growing more and more and there is finally enough to do something with!





We also picked up a fun little blow up pool and some toys today. We'll fill it up and take it out tomorrow. She was having so much fun in it today (dry, in the living room) I had to snap a picture.

Our Photo Gallery Is Up!

All the pictures from our photo session on the 15th are now up for viewing. For anyone interested you can order prints right off the site by clicking the add to cart button as the slide show goes along.

I'd really love some input on which prints you all think are best, so please, please leave some comments and let me know your thoughts! I think she did a wonderful job and we're really going to have a tough time choosing!

-Visit www.lizziekimball.com

-Enter the site

-Click the Client section in the bottom menu bar

-Enter password: mm09

Thanks!

Pool Time Playdate!

Yesterday Madilyn and I headed over to Tara and Eva's home for a terrific playdate. Madilyn, Eva, and Madeline are all very close in age and it is so much fun watching them grow up together! As you can see, it is pretty tough to get all of the babies to look at the camera at the same time. Madilyn and Eva have very similar swimsuits as well. Madi is in the flowers, Eva is in butterflies.

Little Miss Diva herself!

Playing Catch up

The past two weeks have been nothing shy of crazy, but here is a little slideshow to show you what we've been up to! Enjoy :)

Photos!

First, sorry about the lack of updating! Things have been out of control crazy these past few weeks. I promise I'll get caught up on all the missed posts soon.

Yesterday we met with Lizzie Kimball, a local photographer. We were looking to have her do Madilyn's 1 year portraits as well as capture some family shots. The full selection will be up in a week or two, but she posted a sneak preview on her blog. Check it out!!!

Family Cuddle Time

Where does the time go?

Okay, if you're looking for updates on Madilyn, this isn't the post to find them. This one is about my sister, Brianna.


Seems like yesterday we were little kids running around and playing tricks on one another. Growing up we certainly had our fair share of fights, but we were still pretty good friends.

After I moved out, Brianna and I became much closer. Our friendship and bond has continued to grow with every passing year. Soon, she'll be graduating from high school (May 16th!). I can't believe my baby sister is soon going to be a college freshman!

Anyway, my mom sent me a few photos of her right before her senior prom, which was last night, and I just wanted to share. This is my favorite. The gentleman is her boyfriend, Marco. I think she is absolutely beautiful and I'm so proud of her!

Afternoon in Bricktown

On Monday, we had to travel up to OKC for Madilyn's follow-up appointment with the GI specialist at Children's Hospital. Luckily, the doctor feels the issues Madilyn has had with the bananas is something she will outgrow. She told us to hold off another year or so, and see how she tolerates them around age two. What great news!

Since Matt's parents and sister has to fly back to Phoenix the same day, the came along to Madi's appointment with us before we all went out for luch and took a little stroll around Bricktown :)

Madi is all ready to go!


A quick picture with Daddy:


Enjoying Bricktown...it was so nice out!

Happy Birthday Madilyn!!!

Our sweet baby girl turned one year old today! Please enjoy the pictures as we walk you through our very special day :)

Our morning started with now new blocks from Mommy and Daddy! It was lots of fun to knock over the block towers that Daddy was building!

After a good birthday breakfast, it was time for more gifts! Madilyn pushed them over to Daddy so he could help her :)

She was very curious about the new lawn mover and anxious to play!

It was a huge hit!

Next up were Grandma and Papa Merritt and Aunt Melody. What fun!

Madilyn is sitting with Daddy patiently waiting for her friend Isabella to arrive.

The cake!

"Happy Birthday to you...."

Mommy and Daddy love you very much princess!

After cake, we thought we would try to get some updated pictures of the girls. It was tough! Isabella really wanted to crawl and scoot away...Madilyn was too interested in the television to move!

Oh Daddy...

I've been having lots of fun getting into trouble while you've been away! I learned how to pull myself all the way up the entertainment center. Pushing all the buttons is really fun too!!!