10 Months!

Maddy turned 10 months old this week and "luckily" was home sick with Mom and Dad all week to capture lots of fun! She took her first steps this week as well as learned how to drink out of a straw. She's almost 19 lbs (still pretty small for her age although her height makes up for it). She is on the move from the second she wakes up until she goes to sleep. She really doesn't stop going, going, going and with the walking happening any day now, we know we're in big trouble! I had to get a little creative with the 10 month photos this time, so Ted brought home hard plastic letters from his reader board at work. It was PERFECT as she couldn't bend them and she thought they were pretty fun.

 Look who can stand by herself!

Walking, walking, walking!

This past weekend Maddy learned to walk on a push toy across the house. THEN today we were home sick (tummy trouble for Maddy) and she let go and took a few steps towards Mom. We repeated it a few times but it's official, she took her FIRST STEPS a day before she turned 10 months! We're in big trouble now. Here are videos of her walking with assistance and then a few steps unassisted!

Rafting

We went rafting and camping in Southern Oregon with the Draper family. It's an annual tradition but the first time Maddy has been with us. We had a great time! Maddy's favorite part was riding in Hayden's wagon with him. If whoever was pulling the wagon would stop, Maddy would rock back and forth encouraging it to keep moving. She slept very well in the tent at night and seemed to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and time with family. It was a little warm (over 100 on the final day) so the babies spent a lot of time in a kiddie pool staying cool. We can't wait until next year!

 Hanging out in Hayden's camping chair

 Wagon ride with Grandma

 Riding on Hayden's 4-Wheeler

 Swimming Cousins!

 Eating ice cream with Mommy/Auntie!

Julie and Ted hitting the rapids!

Fort

We got Maddy a new carseat and with it came a GIANT box! So we turned it into a fort. She had to be convinced to go in it but once she was there, it was pretty fun (as long as mom or dad were close by).

Pig Roast

Our friends had a pig roast yesterday so we all went. There was tons of tasty food including a whole roasted pig! Maddy had a great time socializing with the other kids and meeting tons of new people.

Mom's Away

I'm in Colorado for my annual trip to work on my PhD with my classmates. That means...Ted and Maddy are on their own for 10 days! So far (6 days in) they are doing great! Ted is handling single-parenthood extremely well and taking great care of Maddy. I miss her like crazy but am enjoying a little break and some down time with friends. Ted has been texting pictures of Maddy so I feel included. Here are a couple!

9 Months

Here are the 9 months photos! It's almost impossible to get her to hold the number without squishing, bending or eating it. Ted reminded me that next month is going to be double hard since I'll be working with two numbers. Ugh! I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there. For now, happy 9 months!