First feeding

Here is a video of the first time we feed Madeleine solid foods. The date of the video isn't October 1st (as the beginning credits state), but it is close.

Santa

As many of you know, Will and I were raised with different religions. As a result, I've started having Christmas trees in my house every year, which is new for me. Below are pictures of Maddie decorating the tree. There's also a picture of Maddie with Santa. My firm has an adults and then a separate kids party every year. This was the first year we went to the children's party. There's even a Santa with free pictures. Much better than having to wait in line at the mall. As we were approaching Santa, and it was getting towards Maddie's naptime, I thought she was going to either smile or break down into tears when I put her on Santa's lap. Lucky for us and everyone around us, she loved it. As soon as I put her down, she cracked a huge smile.

Thanksgiving

Here are some pictures from Maddie's first Thanksgiving. On turkey day, Maddie enjoyed carrots and squash (baby food versions). She enjoyed being at the table with us. Maddie also went on her first Black Friday shopping excursion with Grandma and Mommy. She really enjoyed watching all of the people and going out for lunch.

Six Month Appointment

Maddie had her six month appointment at her pediatrician today. She weighs a whopping 19 lbs 6 oz (96th percentile). Her head circumference is 17 1/2 inches (93rd percentile). Her height is 28.5 inches (off the charts)! Yes, our daughter is off the charts in height. For those of you not familiar with measurements for babies, the 50th percentile one year old girl is 29 inches. Clothes for 6-9 month olds (and some clothes that are sized 6-12 months) go up to 29 inches. Maddie is about to outgrow all of these clothes. Most kids slow down some when they hit about four months and don't grow as fast as they do in the first few months. Our little Maddie has continued to grow as fast as she ever did (about 2.5 inches every two months). I keep buying larger clothes thinking they'll last a while and she keeps outgrowing them. Perhaps her growth will peak early. We'll have to wait and see.

Half Birthday

What a difference six months can make. Yesterday was Madeleine's six month birthday. It's hard to believe that it's been six months since she was born. Here are some pictures from the day she was born, when she was one week old, when she was five months old, and yesterday, when she was six months old.

Sweet Potato

This past Sunday, Maddie had her first taste of non-cereal baby food: sweet potatoes. She seems to like them a lot. She's really starting to enjoy eating solid foods, often licking and sucking on the spoon like it's a lollipop. Maddie also got her high chair this weekend. Here are pictures of her enjoying the sweet potatoes and testing out her new chair.

Halloween

For Maddie's first Halloween, she was a bumble bee. This is the same bumble bee outfit that was worn by Maddie's cousin, Baikal, and her other cousin, Ella. We thought it made for a nice family tradition. I was afraid that Maddie would find her outfit annoying, but she actually was quite happy in it. Here she is at a Halloween party at the Downing's house on Saturday.