November update

I have no idea where November went?!?! I figured I would post pictures from November since it doesn't seem like I will ever get caught up on blogging......

We went to the Gopher-Bucknell men's basketball game on Friday November 11th. We met up with some family friends that we met while I was playing tennis & basketball in high school. Her brother is the associate head coach for Bucknell. It was so fun to catch up! Bishop & Madelyn both lit up when they saw each other - they truly have a special bond already! Unfortunately Carla wasn't able to join us as she was traveling for work :( Madelyn did great. She was tired by the start of the game but she was a trooper and then slept relatively well that night.

I just love this picture! Bishop having so much fun with Papa!

Madelyn sporting her Bears outfit! She loves standing/walking behind the walker.

Bath time is so fun.....once she get into the water. I'm not sure if she is scared of the yellow duck bath but she always gives Ryan the "death grip" as he lowers into the water but once she is in the water she has a lot of fun.

Having fun with Nana! Nana & Papa are still coming up to watch Madelyn 1x/week. It works out wonderfully for everyone! Such a special time for everyone - not sure who loves it more :)

We went to visit some friends, one of Ryan's co-worker's family. Their son, Elliot, is 2 months old and is such a cutie! Madelyn is just over 7 months in this picture. We had such a great time with them!

A Sunday morning after church. I just love this outfit! My dear friend, Melissa, gave it to her and it is just adorable.

Madelyn's first time riding in the shopping cart without her car seat. She loved being able to look around - she was interested in everything. I love this hat and am so glad we got a picture with it on her head......she rips it off as quickly as we put it on. Don't be fooled, the hat was off within seconds of taking this picture.

Madelyn is a great eater. She is eating 3 meals/day (along with bottles/nursing). She is growing up so fast! I can't believe she'll be 8 months in a little over a week. She is sleeping better ~ usually goes to bed between 7:30-8 and sleeps until 4-4:30. Then it's hit or miss with how much longer she sleeps after 4:30. There is always room for improvement :) She continues to be such a happy baby! She smiles at everyone and never wants to miss out on anything (no idea where she gets that from!). She isn't crawling but rolls all over the place and is "creeping". She can get herself in the crawling position but then just falls back to the ground. She is much more interested in standing and walking. The week before Thanksgiving she said her first word..... "Dada". When we look at our family picture and point to Ryan sometimes she'll even say dada. Of course that melts our hearts!

Playing with her Lampchop puppet. Great Aunt Sandy gave it to her and she loves how soft it is.