Over the river and through the woods...

Maddie took her first road trip last weekend! We went to Idaho for Grandma Marcia's 50th birthday party. Maddie did pretty well on the drive, sleeping much of the time. Here are some of the fun things we did!


We stopped in Utah for a night and went to see the preemie Nelson twins. They are now 8 weeks old and over 7 lbs. They are learning how to nurse so they can go home!

Maddie also got to meet Aunt Rachel. She was shocked at how big Maddie is since she is used to holding the little twins. Look at that chin roll!

One of the Jensen family festivities was canoeing and kayaking on the Snake River under the Perrine Bridge.

We also enjoyed seeing the Twin Falls temple making good progress.

It was great to be home for Prom weekend. Cole actually wore a tux and looked like a stud, if I may say so. He and Shelbe were good sports and let us girls take a million pictures.

And last but not least, here's more of the Madster! She was showing us how she can hold her head up. She was the star of the weekend and enjoyed the attention of her adoring fans.

Maddelicious

After many attempts, I believe I have captured a coo on camera for your enjoyment. Click here to watch Maddie say hello!






Spit up on Vimeo

Take two! :)






Hello from Maddie on Vimeo

We have had requests to take more pictures of Ma & Pa with baby.

We got out Maddie's play gym this week and were amazed at her interest. She stares and coos at the faces of the little characters.

And here's proof that Maddie is standing! I am hardly supporting her.

I'm a big girl now!

Madison is already 5 weeks old! She is growing and changing daily, it seems. Last week at her 1 month check-up, she weighed 10 lbs. 5 oz. and was 22" long. That puts her in the 75-90 percentile for size at her age! She is a big healthy girl, and that's the way we like it. Maddie is getting better at smiling. Other milestones include cooing and giggling, holding up her own head, turning her head side to side during 'tummy time', focusing and following faces, and locking her knees to stand in my lap. As usual, we think she is too cute!

Little Red Riding Hood

We love our little lady!

Blessing Day

Madison's blessing day was so special. She was blessed on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007. Family and friends gathered from long distances to be a part of the fun. Following are some pictures from a memorable weekend!

Look at that gorgeous smile! Maddie was so beautiful in her white dress.

Grandma Marcia made the precious blessing gown. It is exquisite!

The whole group! So many people love you Maddie!

Auntie Dana and Uncle Landon finally got to meet Maddie!

Auntie Em too... and she hogged her as much as she could to make up for lost time!

Grandma Andrews had a quiet moment with her posterity...

Great Grandma Showell also got a tender moment rocking the baby to sleep.

And all the kids loved the little baby!

Thanks again to all who participated in our big day. We love you!

Smiles!

Well, we're pretty sure Maddie has started smiling! Call it what you want (some say it's gas) but we have noticed Maddie responding to our baby talk. She follows us with her eyes and gives cute little smiles... once in awhile she'll even make a little coo sound. It's a heart-melter.

It's amazing how fast babies change. Maddie is already trying to hold her head up, and she's starting to get a little bull-frog belly. She must be eating something good! This other picture is just a cute one of her in her hoodie towel. Enjoy!

Feelin' Squirrely

Squirrels are about the most random thing I can imagine putting on baby clothes, but Old Navy pulled it off! Here Maddie is modeling her cute squirrel outfits from Grandma.

Behind her in the bottom picture is evidence of our latest escapades... Maddie likes to spit up! Cloth diapers have saved the day, and you can see I tried to make them cute by sewing on ribbon. There's not much else to say in this update, except that Maddie is adorable (despite her bout with infant acne!)