Santa Clause

Wow I haven't posted forever!! It has been crazy here. We finally found a house that we both could agree on. The first one we were going to get was just ok I wasn't in love with it but now we have found an amazing house that we both love. If everything goes as planed (keep your fingers crossed) we could have it by sometime next week. Casey joined the Guard this week so that was kind of happy/sad moment all in one. He, so far thinks it will be ok, he met most of his squadron and they seem great so that is a bonus.

Maddy is still growing like a weed. She is starting to copy every word I say or at least tries. Today she was eating Cheerios and I had to run in the back room, I left the box on a place she could reach, when it clicked in my head I ran back to the kitchen as fast as I could and guess what sweet little Maddy had done.... Nope you are wrong, she didn't dump it all on the floor she had put the box back in the cupboard and said ahh..dun (meaning all done). i couldn't believe it I thought for sure she would have dumped it . She usually has a notty moment when left alone, like putting all her toys in the toilet or shoving things in the DVD player or ..... you know how it goes but today she was so good. It was a good day.

We went to a ward Christmas party tonight and Santa was there so these are some pictures I took. Maddy did so good.

This is my fav. picture I used a wide angle lens so it doesn't fit on this blogger template. so I cropped the top and the bottom one I left as is. You will just have to tilt your head sorry. but it is worth it he he.

OK I am done. UP UP UP! is what she is saying.

Thansgiving

I can't believe Thanksgiving/reunion is over! All the excitement and anticipation is over, it is kind of sad. It was great though!! It was so good to see everyone, it was just like old times except with a lot more people. The food like always was amazing!!! Mom and Aunt Gail worked so hard in the kitchen and the final product was so so good. We had fun crafts, black Friday talk, football games, story time and much much more. Nic even suprised us with Tickets to Forgoten Carols Thanks Nic!! we loved it.

Casey surprised everyone and came out 2 days before thanksgiving. So everyone (the entire) family was there.

I had a great time taking pictures of everyone. I was in heaven.

Sweet Tysha got Casey and I room at her Hotel it was so good to get away for a night. Except little Maddy had other planes. She got sick on Thanksgiving morning.Mom and Tysha took care of her until I got there. She was up all night this was her first time being sick so it was so hard for her but she finally fell asleep around 3. So here are just a couple of the buzzilion pictures I too

Tiny Tim

Here is just a cute video of Maddy singing with her Grandma and Aunt Tysha. Aren't her p.j.'s cute Grandma made those today.

"There is no place like Home"

Honestly, There is no place like home. No matter where you go there is nothing like coming home. I don't know if it is Mom's cooking or the cheerpings of the Ginny pigs or seeing all the old people in Portage or what but Portage will always be home and always have special place in my heart. So far Maddy loves UT too. She LOVES playing with her cousins and being spoiled by her Grandma and aunt Tysha. We are having a blast! But we do miss Casey so so much and will be so happy to see him when we go back to Alabama. Every time the phone rings Maddy says Dada! Dada! she Loves her dad so much.

A little update on... Halloween was so much fun. Maddy was a Monkey. We went with Nic and Cyndi and the kids. She was so good and sneaky while I wasn't looking she got in her basket and ate a whole bag of M&N's before I caught her. She loved it. Everyone loved her costume and took a ton of pictures of her.

Isn't this the funniest picture? Maddy was trying to eat some of Bryson's candy and Bryson of course wouldn't let her. I love the face she was pulling.


A couple days ago I thought it would be fun to make something for Casey so he wouldn't be so homesick for Maddy. So this is what I came up with a Magazine all about Maddy. Here is the front cover and just one page of the Magazine. I hope he likes it I had a ton of fun making it for him.

Here are some more pictures of Maddy enjoying UT and the Tree family.

pictures

Here are some pictures. Liked promied.

Casey's new truck


Maddy loves mowing the Lawn.

Granie and Papa.

Playing with Papa !

Alabama

Wow! Long time no post. Things have been crazy. We are finally back in America. Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!The last 2 weeks in Germany were crazy. We had to stay in a Hotel for 7 days. Not fun! Maddy did not sleep well at all. The plane ride was crazy, 11 hours and than another 2 hours on the second flight. Sweet Maddy was so good. She only sleep 1 hour can you believe that. It took her about 3 days to get adjusted to everything but now she is back to her sweet normal self.
She is so good with her Papa and Grannie she loves them to death. I took tons of pictures and will post them soon.
Casey got a new truck this week. It was an amazing deal. And since our truck won't be here for another month we thought we might as well get it. It will make things a lot easier. I will post pictures of that later too. Right now he is working with Clarence but is also applying for other jobs.
Maddy and I leave for UT on Wed. I am so so so excited to go home but will miss Casey and the Grandparents and I am sure Maddy will too.
hugs and kisses until next time.

Our Baby is 1

Maddy turned one today. I can not believe it. It seems like yesterday I was holding my newborn baby. Wow! how time flies.

These are a couple pictures with her birthday hat Karen got us isn't it so cute. We love our little Maddy.

Now for a bit of bad news, We still have not got our orders. Casey is getting quit nervous and anxious. They keep telling him you should have it in a couple days that was 3 weeks ago. So we are still waiting.