Update on what Maddie is doing these days.

Maddie has been learning and doing so much more! she is pulling to stand ALL the time and also cruising around furniture. Her new word is "uh oh" and sometimes she "Moos" when you point to a cow. If you say "thank you" she says "nah nah" She can give a high five, and she waves "hello" and "goodbye" Here are some pictures of what she has been up to:o)

Doing a puzzle and learning her shapes
Playing with her kitchen:o) A present from Gammy.Here is a video of Maddie pulling to stand.
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I thought I was going to be the one teaching her things, but she is actually the one teaching me. I am continually amazed by what she is doing and her determination. We have decided to forego the prosthetic for now. I don't believe it does anything to benefit her. She does everything without it. She is such a strong little girl!!!!

Marco Island, Florida FUN!

We had a great time in Marco Island this past week! Maddie loved swimming in the pool and going to the beach. We met lots of great people while we were there, and Maddie made lots of new friends too:o) It was a great time together as a family, and I hope you enjoy the pictures! I think I took 100 pics, but here are a few of them.
Maddie is wondering why she is awake at 4:30am. little does she know she is going to Florida:o)
At the airport on the Harley.

Maddie's Homecoming- 1 yr ago today!

One year ago today Maddie came home from the NICU. One of the best days of my entire life!!! So today we celebrated her Homecoming. Just a simple little celebration. Maddie and I went to the grocery store and she picked out a balloon, and then I got a few things to make a small cake. Here are some pictures:o)

Family pic the day she came home.

We are so thankful to have her in our lives and love her very much. She constantly amazes us with her determination. So thankful God gave her to us just the way she is. Truly an incredible child who is teaching us so much. So thankful and feel very blessed.

Easter Weekend

Out to dinner on friday night.
Love her expression.
Maddie with Gammy and Gampy at our house.
Maddie and Uncle Dan.
Maddie hanging out in her Easter wear.
Maddie with her uncles.
The Fam.
She climbs up the entire flight of stairs when I am holding her under her arms. Very determined:o)I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! We enjoyed spending time with family. Family is the best! We went met the rest of the fam for brunch in Oakbrook and then headed back to our place for dessert. My grandma so kindly made all the pies and angel food cake.

On a side note, last year at this time Maddie came home from the NICU. April 8th to be exact. One of the best days of my life!!!!! So this week I am going to make a small cake to celebrate her homecoming. It mean a lot to me and I am so thankful this year for how the Lord has protected her. We are heading to Marco Island, Florida on Saturday, so a perfect place to celebrate Maddie and our Wedding Anniversary which is on the 14th. Lots to be thankful for. I'll post more picture when we get back! No computer is coming with me, Just going to enjoy the time with Bob and Maddie. Have a good couple of weeks everyone!!!

A Cute Story

So as you know we have a lot of kids in our neighborhood:o) Maddie I enjoy playing with them, so this afternoon we went next door to hang out with these three adorable 8 year old girls. One of the girls name is Maddie too, and shel is so sweet to our Maddie. The 3 girls were all playing a game and one of the girls said, "Did Maddie lose her arm?" So I told her that was the way she was born. So then they all 3 came and sat on the grass and Gabby was asking some other questions like, "Do you think it will grow back so she can have an arm?" I told her that It wouldn't grow back, but that she will be able to do all the things you guys can do. They were so sweet to Maddie and all saying, "I think she will be a runner, or a singer, or a ballerina, etc. They kept on saying I bet she will be so good at something and people will think she is super cool. The words of 8 year olds:o) So cute.