I can't believe Madelyn is 10 months old. She is growing up so fast! Maddie has been waving bye (sometimes) and said "I love mama" this morning. (Maybe not what she meant to say, but it sure sounded like it!) She is babbling a lot more lately- she has gotten really good at her B, M, and G sounds. I heard her say dada once last week when she was babbling, but her daddy hasn't heard it yet. She loves to stand up and is so proud of herself when she can get finger foods into her mouth by herself! I love this baby girl more and more every day, and I can't imagine life without her. We are truly blessed.




Last weekend we went to a "new parent" breakfast at the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita. It was really nice to meet some new parents and see all the super cute babies and toddlers.. although I still think Maddie is the cutest baby (ever). Richard is still thinking about starting up a D.A.D.S chapter here (Dad's Appreciating Down Syndrome), but he hasn't gotten started yet.
Here is a video of Maddie laughing while reading a book. She thought my voice was funny! She has the cutest laugh (ever)!



Here is another video of Maddie after bathtime- laughing while Daddy kisses her neck and blows on her tummy. She loves doing "stiffy", and I think it is making her stronger (although it still makes me a little nervous!).