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Bailee had her last dance recital on Wednesday. She did so great! It was fun to watch her dance along with her teacher and class. 

First they stretch and warm up. Her balance is definitely improved from the beginning of the year.

The first dance was their pretty Ballet, "Somewhere Out There." It was so cute! They've been working on this one all year.

 

The second dance was their Jazz dance. They were all wearing sunglasses on their heads, but Bailee's kept slipping down. In between fixing the glasses, the dance was super cute. Bai has got the shaking part down really well.

I could not find the video camera, so I'm bummed that we didn't capture the live action. Hopefully we can get a copy from someone.

The End.

Bailee and Kin with their teacher.

Besties with their treats.

Sonny with a Chance of Cloudy Meatballs

Maddox loves Spaghetti. He plays in it, and even eats some of it. I've been making it more often the last month or so because I know he will eat it.

Since watching "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs" a few months ago, Bailee has called this favorite meal "Sonny with a Chance of Cloudy Meatballs." So funny.

2 weeks

since Maddox has been to a Dr. Guess how we are celebrating? An un planned trip to the Dr. He is sick AGAIN! Short of keeping him in a bubble, I don't know what else to do! This is the cycle; Ear infection-causes drainage, causes cough, causes throwing up, causes no sleep; Dr. give Antibiotic; day 2 of Antibiotic Maddox feels great; take Antibiotic for 10 days; 2 days after Antibiotic is done goopey eye returns; 3 days after A, runny nose returns, causes cough, causes throwing up, causes no sleep; Off to see Dr. again.

Could we have a years supply of antibiotics please???

On the up side, Maddox is 10 months old! Some days, I really can't believe it! There was a time that I wasn't sure he'd make it this far. I am so glad he's still with us! We pray that he'll be with us for a long time.

At 10 months Maddox is 20 lbs., he's been wavering on and off the 20 lb. mark for a month because of the sickies.

He is sitting up really good, and doesn't topple over as much.

He can roll over, but doesn't unless he really really wants something.

He is working on getting himself in and out of sitting.

He is starting to eat solids a little better, but still hates anything that is too thick.

He is the happiest kid ever, and smiles and giggles a lot.

He loves Bailee, and can't wait to chase her around. He loves her reaction, and is already starting to tease her.

As you can see, Maddox is a little behind in the gross motor skills area. Totally expected, he's had his chest opened 3 times already! We are working with a physical therapist though, and since we've started that he's making great progress. Maddox truly is a miracle, and we are so grateful to have him in our home.

Mothers Day

Yesterday was the best. Really, it was. Mothers day really started last Sunday though. The first thing Bailee said to me after primary last Sunday was "Mom, I didn't make ANYTHING for you for Mother's day today. Nothing." I got a good chuckle out of that. Than on Thursday she went for her weekly play date and came home with her hands behind her back saying "Mom, I didn't make ANYTHING for you at K's house today. D and K made magnets and bookmarks for their mommies, but I just played." Followed by giggling and her bedroom door closing so she could hide what she didn't make. Cute. Since then, at least a few times a day, she's been sure to remind me that she didn't make me anything for Mother's day, always followed by a "Sorry, maybe next time." When I suggested that she still had time, she waved me off and said "No, no. Not this year." Saturday Morning Bailee and Daddy had to go to the store, but of course she was sure to inform me that they weren't going to buy me or grandma anything.

Imagine my surprise when she 'woke' me up yesterday morning with a giggle and a package. Can you believe that Bailee tricked me? She really did make me a magnet and bookmarks. Next they brought me (and Grandma B) breakfast in bed; a blueberry muffin and orange Julius. Yummy. They also got me a beautiful hanging plant for the porch. After church Bailee gave me a cute flower that she made in primary (that's what she didn't make last week.) and we went to M and J's home for dinner. Fajitas. Yummy again. And of course the best part, guacamole. It was a really fun day, and I loved how excited Bailee was about it. First thing this morning though, she reminded me that it's not mother's day anymore. Sigh. I guess the other 364 days of the year roles are reversed and I get to spoil her.