What a Year!

CHEESE!

We had a great week that was full of staying at home and playing. Since Mommy decided to let me get my 1-year vaccinations on Tuesday, I spent 3 days with fevers and grumpiness. By Friday, I was good again - Luckily cause Nana had to leave on Saturday and I didn't want her to remember me as being sour!

"Hi Nana!"

Aside from running errands, we got to spend a little time at the Bazaar this weekend. Nana bought a few things Friday and then Mommy and Daddy took me back on Sunday. Saturday's trip to the airport was good for us. I played the whole way there, ran around for an hour and then slept the whole way home! Nana, however, was delayed about 2 hours in London, missed her connection and got to spend the night in Detroit. She finally made it home Sunday morning. Man, trouble with flights out and back... wonder what ours will be like in January? Nana had good spirits about it though. She left here "knowing" she would likely be missing her connection in Detroit. Too bad she couldn't make it to Minneapolis to see Auntie and Daisy though!

Nana and I got to take our picture at the Bazaar too!

This is as close as I got...I was smiling and waving at him though!

Poor Daisy (and Auntie)! Okay, in case you hadn't heard: Daisy left for MN on Friday (the 13th no less, think we would've learned something from G'pa Mc!). Auntie called worried because she was told that Customs closes and Daisy would have to spend the weekend in the kennel due to London putting her on a flight so late. Well, Mommy and Daddy paid a guy to help with Daisy's shippment so Mommy was awfully upset and drove over to the man's house (when he wouldn't answer the phone). Long story short - he made some calls, got Auntie some paperwork, Auntie worked her magic with Customs (although it sounds like NW Airlines were the most helpful), and Daisy was freed! She is no longer confined and has been promised NO MORE trips out of the United States - EVER! Auntie says she is a bit whiney and skittish, but I think she just misses me a whole lot!

Finally, a video of me! I have been really talking and know a lot of words now. Here, I showcase a little singing and Mommy tries to get me to talk about my "shoes" and "socks" (a daily occurrance the past 2 weeks), but I'm not a performer people! Other words in my repertoire: "Mama" (I actually know who she is now thanks to Nana being here), "Dada", "juice", "duck", "boots", "shirt", um... okay, I know there is more, but Mommy can't think of them right now :) Point being, I am a smart girl and am learning LOTS every day!!

Mommy did a little picture tribute to the year. ENJOY :)

1 Day & 1st Month

2nd & 3rd Months

4th & 5th Months

6th & 7th Months

8th & 9th Months

10th & 11th Months

ONE YEAR!

Amazing what a difference a year makes!
Love, Madelyn, Shaye, Jody (and Daisy, snuggled safe and sound with her Auntie)