The beginning, the end, and all that lies inbetween

our day that is. Not as thoughtful as the title implies. But 8 am as I get ready for work, here is the view I enjoy, my little friends, the best snoozin buddies. Today was our honorary Father's Day for Luke to whatever he wanted. Naturally, that's snoozin with his little sprout.

And here is how we ended the day...8 pm, sitting down to watch tv (ahem...the bachelorette), she's just about as much of a morning buddy as she is an evening buddy...

And in the inbetween times...a lot goes on! These past few days we've been experimenting with some new foods (hoping to stuff her good before bed!) and a sippy cup! We also think there's some teething going on, which means an ancy, drooly, chewy baby.

And for good measure...the other night, our friend Eli brought his parents over and gave Maddie a piano lesson. Ok, really..he wasn't as thrilled about her sharing the keys as we were, but it was still pretty fun!

So Sorry!

**I had this post all ready to go yesterday, and somehow got logged out and lost half of it!! so please accept this as yesterday's post :) **

I didn't even realize it has been almost a month since we posted last! Please accept our apologies. It's been very busy in the McGee household. Excuses aside, the 16th is always a special day in our home. Today Miss Maddie is 5 months old. Can you believe it??...Me either!


Every day, there's something new. She still has the sweetest demeanor...as long as meals come on time. She loves to talk and tell you all about her day. She will laugh and talk and play, but always wants to know you're not far away. She loves being played with and is much more tolerant than her mommy of Daddy's in-your-face obnoxious - I mean playful - tendencies. She will get so excited she can't make out a laugh or even a squeal, but ends up coughing instead. TV will be our vice soon enough...She loves watching "Dinosaur Train" and will sit through the whole 30 minute program enjoying the whole show. EVERYTHING goes in the mouth these days. Fingers, fists, passie, toys, Mommy and Daddy's fingers and noses, cheeks, shoulders..I said EVERYTHING! Smiles are never far away and given a dime a dozen as long as you smile back. Overall, Madeline Noelle is one of a kind. She's bold but sweet. She amazes me daily and I couldn't ask to be more blessed. Enough chatting...on the the photos...we have lots to catch up on!





This was just too funny, she propped herself up as she was sleeping
I mentioned Dionsaur Train...
Her favorite spot to watch on Mom and Dad's bed!

On our way to the beach for Ashleigh's graduation!

BEACH TIME!!!

Maddie meets Cambpell...or more like Campbell meets Maddie

This was a few weeks ago, Aunt Carol, Great Grandma and Grandpa came to Newport News for a visit. We went to the Rose Garden at Huntington, and naturally stopped for a sniff

My grandparents and Maddie's greats!

I stole this idea from an email a long time ago. I love the idea of this, and think each of these hands are beautiful. This is 4 generations on the Michael side. (or technically Jones?)

And the owner of the hands

Lastly, I want to add that we had a fantastic weekend this past weekend at Ashleigh's graduation. And like me, I got so caught up in all the goings-on, forgot to pull out the camera when it counted! But we LOVED getting to spend time with Mimi, Bryan, Ashleigh, Tyler, Max, Caroline, Grandpa, Kat and Matt!!

Hope this helped you get your cute baby fix, and I promise not to wait so long between posts from now on!

Bumbo Love

Remember how she hated that blasted bumbo??

(no thanks to an overzealous Mom)

My how times have changed...Now that she is a bonified 4 month old, confidence has been gained along with an appreciation for her new chew toy.

I mean bumbo seat...

New Maddie Pics!

We went to Maymont with our favorite Aunt Di last week, and snapped a few shots in the pretty weather with the pretty flowers in honor of our precious embarking on her 4 month birthday this Sunday!








Have a wonderful weekend!

We haven't forgotten about you!!

Our faithful bloggers...we're back! We didn't go anywhere...just found ourselves very busy lately! But we've managed to take a few pictures along the way...Enjoy!

3 months!!

Today our baby dear is 3 months old. Time goes so fast. And she's growing just as quickly. Looking at her today, I was reminded of a verse...
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Matthew 6:25-27

She really doesn't ask for much. Just love and attention. I'm reminded daily of her innocence by the way she smiles. I'm reminded of God's abundant grace by the look in her big blue eyes when she glances our way. I think of the Lord's humor in her laughter and squeals of delight that get her so out of control it sends her coughing. The simple things make her happy. Waking up snuggled between Mom and Dad; a decent breakfast after a 7 hour night (yesss!); being held, snuggled and kissed all over. She's one happy baby.

So the child who is swiftly outgrowing her 0-3 month clothes and working her way into 3 month clothes that I thought would never fit her, is the joy of our lives. Even now, as I'm sitting here writing, she's exhausted her self out playing on her mat, telling her toys stories and laughing at what they say back, and she's starting to doze. I think her posture says it all...nothing but a diaper, arms flung out to the side. Vaunerable and trusting of the environment the Lord's provided her. She has no need to worry about her life.

A few more images from our past week -

Uncle Max and Maddie

First time in the grass :)

Maddie and Ma-Ma Naps come when and where she prefers

See Daddy - Elmo is the red one.Pa-Pa put Madeline to sleep
Cousin Tyler has a good baby face

Sorry we've been away so long! We've been busy busy and trying to enjoy the beatiful sunshine as much as possible!

We've been...

Trying out new sun dresses...


Walking outside...

Hanging with Aunt Lola...

Heading to church for Easter service (x4 or 5)...


Helping Daddy with his music...


Helping Mommy around the house


And completely exhausted from it all!!