Christmas 2007

Mattie's Big Brother Jason is home from school right now...Mattie had not seen him since our first week home from China. She was a little hesitant at first but has really warmed up to him again...

Mattie with Jase and her Big Sis Ashlee...

Mattie at Grandma Marge's and Grandpa Joe's Christmas Eve...

Christmas day we were at the hospital visiting my mom...we put Mattie in her Christmas dress to see her Gram's, my Uncle brought in a small Christmas tree with lights, and we were thankful that mom was out of ICU so we could all spend the day with her...I love handmedowns...mostly b/c they are meaningful to me. This dress belonged to a friend of ours little girl and was given to us for Mattie to wear for Christmas...

Happy New Year To Everyone!

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...

10 Months Old Today!

8 Months Old

Today we picked the same hat and shirt for 10month photos.

Wait a minute...am I really 10 months old today?

I guess that IS right...wow time flys!

Don't forget to check out my 2 new teeth!

Being 10 months old sure is terrific!

Our first day together and our first "cheek to cheek" photo...

Today...

When I look at that first photo I am reminded about how quiet and still Mattie was the first few weeks. Not anymore! She moves so much it's difficult to get a cheek to cheek photo now!

Well, I am sure it's easy to see why she is the apple of our eye...

How Mattie "Chills Out"

Anytime she's in the high chair or booster seat this is how she sits...and yes when we eat in a resturant she does it too. No one has came over to give us the parent of the year award for it...

I have tried to get her to put her foot down but...as soon as I put it back through the hole and sit her up straight she slides back down and pulls her foot up, right away. I can do it 50 times, and she will put it back up 50 times. I gave up...besides it's so cute! My right foot is up and the other one is creeping...Wahlah! Am I cute or what mommy? Yes Mattie - mommy thinks you're cute...I can barely quit looking at you. There are days I wake up and still can hardly believe my eyes...God blessed us so much.