Easter Fun...

Well, I forgot to take the beloved "Easter" picture with our little darling in her Easter dress. We were ready for church just in time to head out the door and by the time we made it back we had a VERY tired baby. Does that story sound familiar? Her dress came off in time for food and the rest is documented below.

I have full intentions of re-creating her adorable look - complete with every accessory you can imagine for a 10 month old, but until then you get a little naked baby with the "World's Cutest Grin" and mashed potatoes on every inch of her skin.

Yes, folks even down her diaper...

She LOVES food. There really isn't much more to say. We don't expect it to be long before she will be out-eating her mother.

Yeah, she's probably already passed up her father.

Don't judge. I know how to eat.

But, please, folks, I enjoy every BIT of it, so I feel no guilt! I have long been able to out eat my husband (on my defense, he's not the biggest of eaters...). I'm proud of my skills, and I would really appreciate it if nobody points this blog out to me when I'm 40 years old and fat.

Thank you!

Back to the cute girl...

Now, although we both love food about the same amount, I have DEFINITELY learned a few table manners in my days...

Madi is still too cute to need any, but we do plan on introducing them soon.

I think.

You have to appreciate the "I'm so full all I can think about is a nap" face, right?

I mean, come on, you feel that way too after a delicious Easter meal cooked by your Nana.

It didn't last long before she was carted off to her second bath of the day. It's a common occurrence around our house. We're not ashamed.

And then, there was the Easter egg "hunt"! It's pretty entertaining watching a 10 month old, almost 3 year old, and almost 5 year old look for eggs that are LITERALLY right in front of them.

We're taking them to have their eyes checked this week.

No, but really, it will be a while before the actual "hunt" part takes place.

Until then, we'll just continue to throw eggs out in front of them and watch them wander over and shake them.

Because the shaking part was the FUN part.

It's amazing how much personality this little twenty pound girl has (not that anyone should be THAT surprised). She started shaking the eggs and the boys (who may, or may not be, complete followers) thought she had just invented a new toy. So they started right in as well...

I think these three kids might be the cutest baby and preschoolers in the whole entire world!

(*Please note that Seven NEVER takes his eyes off of his precious little girl... He loves her THAT much*)

And I'm not even biased at all.

Okay, maybe a little.

Friends...

We spent lots of time during our spring break playing with friends and visiting family! It was wonderful! Madi and I got together with four other girls that I graduated from college (WOU) with and three of them have babies!!! We're still waiting on Angela, cough, cough... =) Madi is definitely the "busiest" out of her little friends. And yes, I'm well aware of it. We tried getting a group shot of the kiddos on the couch and we had to act fast before Madi attempted the one-hand-spring off the front of the couch or gouged eyes out of sleeping 2 month olds-followed by a sweet kiss, of course! BTW, if you haven't had a Madi kiss lately, you're definitely missing out... on a huge open-mouth, slobber dripping, razor sharp teeth sign of affection! We love them! =)

I couldn't decide what pictures to use, so I went ahead and put them all up because I think the progression is the best part!

Unfortunately, I didn't get the first part where Madi decided to wake up poor, peacefully sleeping Kade...

She's just starting to realize that her picture is being taken - time to start posing!!!

Sure, I'll smile!

I'm really good at having my picture taken!

My little jewish babe - too exhausted to sleep a wink in front of friends!

The jealousy is beginning already...

Ponytails... oh how we long to have one!!!

Something is worth cheering about! Poor Kalaya was getting attacked on both sides, but I have to say her U frown is absolutely adorable!

And... I'm outta here guys! Sorry you can't move yet - diving off the couch is pretty fun!

Jessica & Connor, Kari & Kade, Kelly & Kalaya, Angela, and of course Madi and me =)

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The next day we had Janelle & Bryson, and Ramie & Judson over to play! Okay, so Madi did most of the playing, but we still can pretend.

Bryson is not too sure that he likes somebody twice his size leaning up against him... Madi, is fine with just posing (as usual...)

And look at this romantic move by Judson... he's giving Madi a foot rub already! I like to think the next picture is Matt telling Judson to get his hands off of her... hahahaha...

Madi thinks it's pretty funny herself!

These kids...

It was a fun week! Thanks for all the fun girls (and little boys - as you can see Madi is very outnumbered with her one girl friend and four boy friends!)

Spring Colors...

Our spring break has come to an end. =( It was quick, but we are oh so thankful for it! We even had a few days of sunshine, which we didn't waste at all! Here are just a few memories...

Madi practicing her "skills" with Daddy!

He is the funniest guy around... or so she THINKS! =)

Madi loves to be moving... I don't know where she gets it from?!?!

My favorite shot...

Another fave...

Attacking the camera!!!

Riding her fire engine!

Sweet baby girl, and yes, she is still a BABY!

We think crying pictures are pretty cute sometimes, okay, maybe always.

And last, but not least, we wore her out well this week! This growing business certainly takes its toll!!!

Blog Worthy...

I know, don't say it. I have SUCKED at blogging lately. I'm well aware of it. Don't hate. I'll try and make up for it this week.

We have had a busy few weeks and I fully intend to post-blog, if you will, but you will have to bare with me.

For now, I will blog about our most recent happenings, which are QUITE blog worthy. =)

We met a new friend today, and he is VERY special. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves -

he pretty much melts your heart...

His name is Droiy (pronounced Drew) and he was just adopted by our good friends Ben and Sarah.

I couldn't stop taking pictures of him!

He's just THAT cute!

Unless, of course, my camera was taking pictures of this little princess...

... who also melts our heart. =)

They like each other...

We promise - there were just more interesting things going on around them...

It doesn't get much better than Daddies pushing their babies in swings!

Especially when Daddies enjoy it more than this...

It's hard to beat. I know, but it's true!

I think I've found a new job for myslef. I'm just going to follow these two guys around and take pictures of them playing with their kiddos. =) Sounds good to me!

These babies can't get enough of their Dads. They have to keep their eyes on them! ;)

This is when Droiy had me wrapped around his heart, when he put his arms up and wanted to snuggle in my lap.

I couldn't resist! =)

And this is officially the best picture of the day. Unfortunately, I didn't take it. =( Matt did... BUT, I did learn about a new setting on our camera, so watch out world!!!

And, I couldn't help but take a couple progressive pics of our little girl swinging...

... with her new BIG girl shoes on!

All tuckered out...

And a couple more pictures of my new little friend. Ahem, I mean "our" new little friend!

We love you Droiy Comstock and we are SO happy to finally meet you!!!

I told you that was blog worthy!!! =)