black friday

yes, we did take madelyn with us to do a little shopping today. why would we take her shopping today of all days? because it beat sitting at home all day! actually it wasn't all that bad. we didn't get out until 10:30 or so and a lot of folks were on their way out when we were heading in. maddie likes all the sights at the mall so she had a great time and matt suffered through. we just got him a starbucks coffee right when we got there to keep his energy up.

we didn't get much at the mall, but we did get a christmas dress for maddie with a gift certificate we have had for a while and matt got some early birthday presents from me.

i made dinner when we got home and maddie passed out in her swing while we were eating. i guess she just had too much fun shopping today! this was the first time she had conked out when it wasn't nap time or bed time. she looked so cute. and she was holding on tight to the play bar (i don't know what else to call it) because i couldn't get her to let go when i was trying to get her out of the swing and ready for bed.

i was getting her bath ready when i finally figured out that i could put her in the bathtub the other way because she can sit up now. i have been trying to get her to sit up on the old side (now known to me as the "newborn" side) but the "butt" area is too small and she ends up sliding down into a laying down position. finally the poor kid has enough room for her butt and can sit up-right comfortably in the tub. she was really getting into splashing with her hands tonight and was surprised when all the water went into her face. her new thing is that she is really interested in clapping. when we clap our hands for her she puts her hands on either side of ours (or holds our fingers) and 'rides' as we clap. tonight she has started to 'clap' one of her hands on my palm when i hold my hand out for her. she even hits hard enough to make a 'clap' sound which surprises her a little.

our thanksgiving dinner was very nice! we went and ate with one our neighbors and their families. we had a great time and a thanksgiving to remember... she had pre-ordered the dinner from one of the grocery stores and when they went to pick it up - it was cold! and the portions were ridiculously small! not nearly enough for 12 people (which is what she ordered). here is a picture of sean carving our rotisserie chickens next to the plastic wrapped cold turkey and the small, small paper bag that the whole meal came in! we were all a little in shock, but laughing about it. and in the end, we all had more than enough to eat! it was great! (really, amy, it was wonderful!) plus, i learned a new card game - hand and foot - that was great.

i hope that you all had memorable thanksgivings as well! love.