Up, Up, She Goes!

For about a week now Madilyn has been attempting to pull herself up on most anything in sight. As of today, she can do it all. You put anything in her path, and you better watch out, she's going up. Here's a great picture of her having fun at her explorer table.

A New World In The Hosford Home

Madilyn is all over the place these days. Crawling like crazy! It's a new world in the Hosford home for sure.

We Just Can't Get enough!

What can we say. :) We just can't get enough of our Maddie.

Happy 40th Peter

My boss and friend Peter is turning the BIG 40 on March 3rd. Our department loves him so much we threw a little gathering at our house on the 1st. We had a wonderful time and can't wish Peter a happier birthday. Here is a cute photo of Peter, Tim and Jamie.

Visit from Aunt Marilyn

My Mom's sister Marilyn came to visit during our mid winter break. It was so nice for my Mom to have her around for a few days. She was a huge part of my Mom's healing after her car accident last year, and spent a lot of time here. I know their time together means a great deal to the both of them.
Here is a GREAT picture of Madilyn and my Aunt Marilyn.

Showing off for Grandpa Fanning

Here is Maddie and her Grandpa Fanning. She is showing off her SO BIG talents.

Happy 21st Birthday Kellie!!

Well, my LITTLE sister-in-law Kellie turned the big 21 last Thursday. We took her out on the town on Saturday night and had a BLAST. She was so much fun and a trooper with the shots. :)

It feels like she just turned 10 yesterday!!! Time sure does fly.

Shhhhhh....

Our little sleeping beauty.

Leopard Lady

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Hosford for another super cute outfit from Christmas. She is fitting in her 6-9 month clothes now!!! What a big girl!

Welcome Colton Scott Elyea

Welcome to another friend of Maddie's,
Colton Scott Elyea.
He is 6 lbs. 11 oz. and 20-1/2" long, born early this morning.
Kristen and Jared are doing really well. A little exhausted but hanging in there. It was a long labor for Kristen, but an amazing little boy was the result of it.

We are thrilled for the new family!! Many blessings!

Just a great picture

I had to post this one, just because. She's so darn cute. :) At least we think so.

Soooooooooo Big!!!

Maddie loves to show everyone what a big girl she is. We can't believe how much she has grown!!

Fashion Queen

What can we say...we have a fashionista on our hands. :)
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Hosford, for the cute outfit.

Meeting Bobby Hull

On Saturday Tom and I were off to Frankenmuth for Casey Munger's wedding. Maddie stayed at my sister Liz's house for Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Maddie had quite an exciting day. She met Bobby Hull, a hockey All -Star. He took the Chicago Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup victory in his 1968-1969 season. His son Brett Hull, was a huge player of the Detroit Red Wings. Very cool!! Bobby came to visit because my brother-in-law and his neighbor submitted their home ice rink into a competition and won. Bobby spent the day and signed autographs for fans of all ages....Maddie probably being the youngest. :)

Here is a great picture of Mr. Hull, my sister Liz and Madilyn. The other photo is of Maddie and my brother-in-law Nick with the rink in the background.

Madilyn's 8 Month Photo Shoot

Here are a few of the pictures that Melissa took on Friday. There are so many to choose from! Thanks Aunt Melissa!!

Fun With The Pokorzynski's

We spent Monday night at Ryan and Rebekah Pokorzynski's temporary home. We finally exchanged Christmas gifts. Sad isn't it!! It's almost February!! Here are a few really cute pictures of Ella, Gavin, Madilyn, Tom, Rebekah and myself. Ryan was busy cleaning the Playdough off the carpet...a Christmas gift to Gavin from us. Sorry guys! :)

Ryan and Rebekah are busy building a beautiful new home. Yup, they are moving into Rockford for good!! Wahooo!! All of us ( that have never left :) ) couldn't be happier.

Tuesday's With Aunt Tracy

Every Tuesday, Madilyn get's to spend the day with her Aunt Tracy. Most of the time, she gets to have lunch her her Uncle Dan too. Maddie sure is loved! Sometime soon she is going to visit her new friend Jonah Carlson, who just happens to be her Aunt Tracy and Uncle Dan's nephew. Thanks Aunt Tracy for spending these days with her!!

Day with Aunt Katie and Uncle Austin

On Wednesday Maddie got to play with Aunt Katie and Uncle Austin all day. My sister Liz who usually watched Maddie on Wednesday stayed home sick with the nasty flu thatis going around. Katie and Austin came to the rescue. I wasn't here to get a photo of Katie, but here is one of Austin and Maddie. There were also visits from Aunt Kellie, Both Grandmas and Grandpa Hosford. It was quite a day!! Not to mention Uncle Austin's "diaper duty." Sorry about that Uncle Austin!!!

A star is born.

This is Maddie's Jackie-O look. A nice look for the spring we think. :)

The One and Only Fanning Trait

Well, we all know that Madilyn has inherited a great deal of her looks from her Father...but she got one of my genes for sure!!! :) Look at that tongue!!!