Walking with Assistance

 

Madeleine is one step closer to walking.

Dave, Madeleine (and the hat I knit for her, mom) ready to go for the bedtime walk. 

Spring Flowers

 Madeleine in the flowers. 

Madeleine in the flowers...

 Madeleine didn't want to be in the flowers.

Not Madeleine, but still cute:

http://www.livescience.com/28352-sea-lion-keeps-a-beat-video.html

Love,
Dave, Andrea, and Madeleine

Advanced Crawl 201

Madeleine has begun walking on all fours (hands and feet) when she doesn't want to put her knees down on surfaces such as grass or the metal grates for the heating in our floor.  This is the way she stalks Dottie so she can 'pet' her.  Madeleine also likes to pick Dandelions. 

Picnics in Portland

 She's got my posture!

 The chickens are remarkably patient with her!

 In the backyard with the new hat from GroBmutti.  She found quite a few new things she'd like to eat.  Many of them involved dirt. 

 And who wouldn't be so happy with a great dad like she has. 

 Classic "sleeping baby".  I *love* watching her sleep. 

 Love it.

 And watching her wake up is pretty great, too. 

Dottie and Madeleine compete for the wheat berries intended to lure Dottie closer.  Dottie's not shy when it comes to food.  Madeleine also has a taste for dry leaves - a pleasant crunch in your mouth. 

Off to the Races!

 Ready for the evening walk with Daddy!

I think she's fastest when she doesn't have a diaper on.  Less drag, I'm sure.

M Around the House

 Snaggletooth baby!

 I hope this is not a metaphor for Madeleine's place in the house...

 Matching spoonsies!

 With Grandma Jan and her new book.

 With Papa Fred having a chat. 

Two Madeleine Videos

     

Madeleine peeks around the corner and crawls to mom (almost).

Madeleine hugs mama bear.