It was a few years before baby plans when we decided that if we ever had a girl her name would be Madison. Since there hadn't been any girls born to the Pratt family in 4 generations, we didn't actually think it would happen. I remember being 8 months pregnant, walking into Barnes and Noble and looking up the meaning of "Madison". It was then that the final piece clicked and I knew that would indeed be her name.In my many years of knowing Andrew, he has proved in countless ways to be a mighty warrior, but it wasn't until the last couple of months that he embodied the literal meaning. Yes, Andrew has become a hunter and a really great one at that. In October, he shot a 4 point (8 point in OK) buck, and in November he brought home a 400 lb elk cow. We've been eating as royalty, Elk Filet Mignon and venison jerky. Another fun note is that Madison also loves the taste of it! Yeah, That's My Man!
Some Madison updates: We really could not ask for a happier little girl. She absolutely loves being around people, pets and any kind of foliage. Besides making us beam with pride by skillfully clapping, waving and standing for up to 15 seconds at a time, she also has become quite the comedian with her delayed laugh. You can't help but try to get her to do it over and over again. She likes to have food on the tray to feed herself while being fed with a spoon, yes, a very good eater. She is very mobile now, cruising and crawling all over the house. At different times she has said, "Momma, Dada" and a tongue sticking out version of "Daddy". Parenthood is an incredible blessing and we are doing our best to soak it in.
Angela update: For the last couple of months, I've been exploring starting a small business making stretch headbands. Thanks to all of those that love them and have encouraged me, I've started a Stretch Headband shop on etsy. It's called, "Classies A little flair for everyday wear, Where all proceeds go to kids' college fund and your satisfaction is the top priority". It has already blessed me in the times at home when I've missed work and allowed me to find a style of headband that works for both me and Madison. It has been a fun thing so far and I am totally open handed with it. His will be done. Feel free to check it out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassiesAlittleFlair