weighing in...

Madeline had her 2 month check-up yesterday and she weighed in at, 13 pounds 4 ounces!! Yes, she is a big girl she is in the 97% for all 2 month old babies, and I must say she is right where Nathan, Kayla, and Emily were at 2 months old. She was given 3 shots and was not happy about it at all. She had a small temperature and was very fussy all day yesterday and part of this morning. Her thighs are still a little sore, but she is in a much better mood. Madeline is a sweet little one with her 3 chins and rolly polly legs. I just love my chubby babies!!

Baby Talk...

Madeline has found her voice and enjoys a good "converstion"... She has even shared a few words of wisdom with Nathan...

a doll...

While shopping at Bed Bath and Beyond the other day two elderly ladies were taken by Emily and just kept saying that she looked just like a doll, "she should be under some one's Christmas tree". It was just too sweet they want to touch her and hold her, but she was having none of it!!

Maddie

Madeline is more and more alert. She will smile at anyone that comes close enough for her to figure out what you are and she will try to talk to you, lots of cooing. She is getting BIG and I am anxious to get to the Dr next week to see what she is weighing in at. Anyway, here are a few pics of her. The picture of her feet is for you Shannon, enjoy!

Gram and Pop

Gram and Pop Cook were here fro a quick visit and to to be here to help celebrate Madeline's baptism. They arrived on Friday around 4PM and after fighting traffic we made it safely home. The kids were excited to see them and had a great time playing. It was a nice visit and we all survived even with no AC (or electricity for that matter). Saturday we went to CiCi'sfor the pizza buffet, where Nathan discovered the joy of dessert pizza. Then it was time for the daily trip to the grocery store for ice and whatever you wanted for dinner. We found as parking space and all went in but me and Maddie as it was her lunch time. The store was packed with people and everyone had their 1-6 bags of ice to take home and "refrigerate" their food. I was told there was little to no meat and there was only one option for Mayonnaise. I thought it was because of people buying things to restock their refrigerators, but later found out that the store was running on a generator and that is why they had limited amounts of refrigerated/frozen foods. Upon returning home Emily took her nap and afterwards the kids played in the water to cool off. Sunday was spent hanging around the house and trying to stay cool. Madeline was baptised at 2:30 in the afternoon and we went to eat afterwards. This was a great break from the heat of our home. After the baptism and a late lunch we came back to the house for cake and to play outside. Monday morning we sat on the front porch and stayed cool. The hummingbirds kept us entertained all weekend as they would chase each other around the house and try to dive bomb any other hummingbird that would try to drink from "their" feeder. It was a fun weekend, just sorry it was so short!!

Baptism

Amidst everything going on here in Houston post hurricane Ike, Madeline Grace was baptised on Sunday, September 21st. Mom and Dad were able to fly down and join us in this special day. We are thankful to have Jennifer and Scott as her godparents. It was a nice baptism and we are happy to welcome Madeline into God's family.

Emily...

During the baptism Emily sang songs from the hymnal to Gram and Pop...

After the baptism we came home for cake. Well, Emily ate the cake and fed the ants. She had cake everywhere, so I took her to the faucet and tried to wash just her hands and face, but she had other plans...