"There Are Seven Days"

It is hard to tell from these videos that Madelyn is at all vocal, especially when she is up against Moriah. I am loving this Google Video feature so you are sure to get some more footage, hopefully of Maddie making some noise.

"Once Upon a Dream"

Moriah LOVES to dress up in her princess dresses and sing and dance. Even more, Madelyn LOVES to watch Moriah.

Say "AAAHHHH"

These first couple shots are of Madelyn's first experience with solids. Really, it wasn't as bad as some of her facial expressions made it look. By the third bite she couldn't get her mouth open wide enough.
























Moriah calls these, and any other cotton shorts for that matter, her soccer shorts. She loves to go outside and kick a half inflated rubber ball up and down the yard. She has already shown signs of being a skilled soccer player, which most likely comes from the Branderhorst in her.





*She also calls any long sleeve shirt resembling a sweatshirt a "sweaty shirt"
*Me: "Knock Knock"
Moriah: "Who's Home?"

Our Many Thanks...

Last week I got to witness my parents in a way I've never seen, or perhaps taken the time to appreciate in the past. They came for the first 9 days in September, just as we were finishing moving from one house to the next. Their timing was perfect and I only wish it could have lasted longer. Individually they had no needs or wants of their own - their sole purpose was to help and serve us - whether that meant painting, cooking, cleaning, unpacking or spending time with the girls. Dad managed to paint (after applying a coat of primer first, of course) the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, living room and toy closet. Mom spent every waking minute with the girls and even found time to cook all the meals. Words can't express our gratitude and the tremendous help you have been mom and dad - know that we take to heart all that you do for us!