Favorites From December

When I say, "can I have a kiss on the lips?' Mattie leans fwd and softly touches her lips on mine, and then backs up and blows a rasberry with her lips. She has never cared for much for kisses and still does not, but we're finally making some progress! Happy Girl! She had just eaten avacado! She loves it to our surprise - and squeels and reaches for them when I buy them at the store...I wonder how long that will last?

Mesa and Mattie...

Don't worry, I didn't wash her or dry her. I was 'storing' her until I could get the laundry in. She thinks it's hilarious when I put her in the basket...

Christmas is our next post, so stay tuned!

11months Old Today

This photo is from when we were in China on Mattie's '8 month birthday'...

This photo is of her in the same outfit at 10 months old...

This is the 'whole' outfit at 11 months old. We took the skirt to China and when I put it on her and picked her up, it fell off! Why is this outfit so special? It was her "lady bug" outfit for China that I was SO excited to find on clearance at a baby store, and it just now fits!
She has changed SO much, she is really a great little girl (even if I do say so myself!)

3 Months Ago Today

It's hard to believe that 3 months ago today we held Mattie in our arms for the first time...I can hardly remember what life was like before Mattie...it seems like we've been together a long time. And at the same time she's growing so fast and changing so much every day, I feel like time is flying by.We celebrated the day at my parents house with lasagna (which Mattie loves btw).

Mattie with Gramps and GramsMattie with GrampsMattie with Granny; her Great Grandma
And here's one from the other day...it's my favorite from this week. I said 'say cheese' and whalah! I'm thinking it's a coincidence she smiled right then b/c I've tried it again several times and she just looks at me like 'what?'

Tomorrow Mattie turns 11months...so stay tuned for some comparison shots from 8months old!

Some Favorites From The Last Month

Yooohooo - we are still here...

This was the first day Mattie started 'liking' the dogs...a little...
She loves bath time and I love how happy she is afterward...



These soft innocent looks melt my heart...
And the Big smiles do too!

My sister bought Mattie an adorable ladybug outfit for halloween...the night before we tried it on and it was too big! So, we will wear it next year and had to think up something quick...so she went as a cheerleader! A cheerleader has to have a pony tail right? Well, I got one in...and it was so cute she wears that little bambam ponytail alot now!

I will try to update sooner...I'm sorry we're so far behind...