Toot... Happy Bert-day

I have been as diligent as possible in writing down different memories or events from the last few years. I imagine looking back in the future and by reading this story I will remember little tidbits that I may have forgotten. Little things like her favorite things to do, or new words, or funny faces. This is one of those posts.

Maddy: makes an audible fart
Mommy: giggles
Maddy: "Happy Bertday"
At this point Ray walks in the room hearing this entire exchange from the kitchen. I look up at him with what must have been a puzzled look.
Ray: "I taught her that."
Mommy: "You taught her to toot and then say Happy Birthday?!"
Ray: with beaming pride "Yeah"

She now does this everywhere. Stores, restaurants.... everywhere.

Look what Ray did...

Do you see how Maddy signed my card?

This card says to "To My Beautiful Mom" ....Love, Ray

Momma's Day

Beautiful day in Newburyport with my amazing family.

Children's Museum

Maddy inspecting the bubbles.

Checking out the waterfall.

Showing how "Papa fixes"

Maddy at the museum- 2012

Maddy at the museum- 2010

Nice glasses Daddy Lewis

Momma Bear

Recently I was watching Maddy play and noticed something different. She has taken on a momma bear role. She rocks her babies to sleep, feeds them supper- always making sure baby has a seat at the table. My heart warmed, look at how sweet she is; she must have learned that from me. Then... after I put her to bed last night I saw this... And it confirmed, she probably did learn some of this from me.

Biker Chick

This the outfit Maddy chose for her school's costume picture day.
I wonder who has had that effect on her?!

Fisher Cats

Today Ray, Maddy and I got in the car and headed to an afternoon Fisher Cat game!

Maddy had a blast. And her parents did too.

The minute she saw that Fisher Cat she said... "I'm not scared." and then threw him a high-five.

We got a call on the way home from Uncle Matt. The chicken pox has finally caught up with him, feel better Uncle Matt!