22 Months Old and in Our Arms for 5 Months..........

Time has flown by. It is hard to believe that Madison was placed in my arms just 5 short months ago. There are times that it feels like yesterday, but mostly it just feels like she has always been a part of our lives. It certainly changes the flow of the family to have a toddler. Sometimes I just shake my head and am amazed at how much things have changed since Elisha was a toddler. Madison is sick right now. We had a call from daycare and then a trip to the doctor. Madison has Strep Throat. Aw the joys of daycare. Madison will also begin therapy with First Steps next week. She is starting to walk everywhere, but there is concern about the strength of her joints and muscles. She will also be taking Speech Therapy. She say about 8 - 10 words, but her speech level is about at the level of a 9 month old. We are happy that there are programs like First Steps and Madison will be running and talking non-stop before we know it!!!

Daddy's Little Girl

In The Mirror

Madison Loves her Mammaw

Enjoying Summer.....

I dont get a lot of time to update this site. Since Madison is now in daycare, there is little free time in the evening. So, I will update with some recent photos of Madison.

Madison Loves Her Pappaw!

Playing With Jake!

Walking To Becca!

Growing and Enjoying Life!

Camping and Wish Quilt
Madison went on her first camping trip and loved it. She did really well without the comforts of home. She enjoyed meeting more aunts, uncles and cousins. She played with her cousin Joshua, who is 13 days younger than Madison. Madison is not as advanced as Joshua yet. But she is certainly getting there. Madison says about five words now, eats most food offered, except cold food, and is getting close to walking.

Enjoying a nap with Daddy during the camping trip.

Playing with her cousin Joshua.

During the wait for Madison, other families waiting for their daughters participated in a ritual called the "One Hundred Wishes Quilt." Each person exchanges a quilt square, a wish and a post card of where they are from. A wonderful friend, Cathy, took all of the squares and made Madisons' quilt. I received the quilt this week. The quilt is absolutely fantastic and will be a wonderful heirloom for Madison to hand down to her daugher one day. Cathy, thank you for putting so much time and love into Madisons' quilt. I never expected it to be so beautiful.

Madison admiring her quilt.

Madison and her quilt.

Donna and Madison with her quilt.