ONE YEAR CELEBRATION

We celebrated Madeline's one year birthday a few weeks ago. We kept it small and simple with our immediately families and Kyle and Danielle. K and D are Madeline's future in-laws, so it worked. :)

Here are a few photos from Princess Maddie's big day. I just realized we didn't get to get a picture of Kyle and Danielle that day. So, go check out D's blog to see her and that sweet baby in her belly!

What is this? I guess I will give it a try.

Cupcake coma!

Opening presents!

Having afternoon tea with my tea set!

Taking a break to color a quick picture!

Birthday hug from cousin Dane!

All of Madeline's grandparents and her aunts, uncle and cousin

I loved my birthday celebration!

Disney World!

As I mentioned in a previous post, I spent last week in Disney World with my grandma, mom and sister. We spent a full day at each park and were able to ride all of the rides with little to no wait. My sister and I rode Space Mountain four times! It was so nice to spend this time with the girls- we laughed a lot and had a wonderful time!! It was tough leaving Chris and Madeline at home, but Chris did a fantastic job. I know it was a lot of work but he is super dad!

If you're thinking about going to Disney World, January is a great time to visit. The parks were nearly empty and the price was incredibly low. I am already planning our first family trip- I cannot wait to introduce Madeline to Disney!!

Here are a few photos from my trip.

Cedes, grandma and I

The castle during Wishes evening show

Random character photo- Mercedes and I were the only ones over 4 getting our picture with her

AND THE BEST ONE! Here we are on Tower of Tower...we were all petrified!!

Next up on the blog: Madeline's first birthday celebration!

Madeline's One Year Photos!

I'm home from a wonderful girls trip to Disney World! I will post some pictures later in the week but first I had to share the link to Madeline's one year photos.

Go to Amandagravesphotography.com

Click Website

Click Client Viewing

Click Newborn

Click Hughes

Password: Brittney

Then, you will see total cuteness!! I am so happy with how they turned out. As for me, I'm logging off to spend some time with Chris!

Loving life in the toddler room!

As I mentioned in the last post, Madeline has moved up to the one year old room. I was very nervous, but she has done fabulous! She is more tired in the evenings and has been in bed every night by 7:30...but I think that's because she plays so hard at school! She eats breakfast, lunch and snack at the table (sitting in her own chair!), drinks milk from a sippy, only has one nap (2 hours the last two days!!), and plays, plays, PLAYS. She gets to go to the gym and ride in Little Tykes cars and then has arts and crafts time, as well as book time. The teachers told me she sits very good during circle time. There is a girl in the room, Aspen, who they said walks Madeline around the room. Takes her hand and just walks with her. Maddie is the smallest in her class, so Aspen might think she is a baby doll. Not sure. Either way, she seems really happy. Which makes mommy and daddy happy!

Here are a few photos from Madeline playing with her Noah's Ark tonight. Look how big she is!

Ringing in 2012!

The last few weeks have been so fun! Madeline had her first Christmas AND her first birthday. Chris celebrated his 28th birthday and has had two weeks off work to relax. We have had a lot of family time.

Here are a few photos from Maddie's Christmas.

Ooh, I've never seen this toy before!

The next Top Chef, Madeline Hughes!

Mom and her girls

I love my new ride!

That is the biggest ball I have ever seen. It's shiny. I would like to put it in my mouth.

Chris also had a birthday- he turned 28 on the 28th. He has really enjoyed his time off work. After such a hard year, he really deserved some down time. He goes back on Tuesday and starts his new job as a Client Energy Manager. I know he'll do great!

Madeline also has big changes coming her way--she is graduating to the toddler room at her daycare. She will be getting new teachers and making new friends. There are a lot of changes to her new room that might be a challenge (no bottles, no cribs, no high chairs!) but there are a lot of changes I know she'll love- outdoor time, arts and crafts, more room to RUN, etc, etc. We'll keep you posted on her transition.

2011 was a fantastic, wonderful year for the Hughes family. Chris and I cannot wait to see what 2012 brings!!

Much love from us to you!

2011- The fastest year of our lives!

One year ago today, around this time, Chris and I were staring in awe at our just-born little girl! Madeline Lea Hughes was born 12/27/2010 at 8:36 pm. She weighed 6 lbs, 8 oz. She was PERFECT in every way. Flash forward one year. We have a silly & sweet one year old girl. A walker, a talker, and a very busy little girl. And, she is still perfect! :)

I honestly cannot believe that our baby girl is one. I don't even think we can call her a baby anymore. It has been such a joy for Chris and I to get to know this little baby that we created. She truly is a gift from God. Every milestone, every "first" has been more exciting than I could dream of.

Here are a few pictures from that night, one year ago.

What the heck just happened to me?

All better. My mommy is holding me for the very first time!

Maddie also had her first Christmas this weekend and had so much fun spending time with her grandparents, aunts and uncles and her cousins. I'll post about that later in the week. For now, I just wanted a post devoted solely to our precious ONE year old Madeline.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MADDIE!!

Our little runner!

Tonight Madeline and Chris had some daddy-daughter bonding while I was out to eat with Danielle. When I called Chris, he had been chasing Madeline around the house. (She LOVES to be chased!) Here's a cute video he took when following her. Yes, she's holding her pants in her hand. No, I don't know why.

It is officially one week until our little baby girl turns ONE! Can you believe that?