A Sweet, Sweet Day

Just had to share our blessed day. Andrew had today off and the three of us just spent the day together. My tummy is full from yet another successful daddy dinner and my heart is satisfied from the memories made today. We started by going to Morning Mudd as a family. Morning Mudd is a huge gift the camp does to bless staff, it consists of chatting and $1.00 Mochas, yes! Madison of course did not have one, but appeared so as she slipped her milk out of a straw (thank you Ford for teaching us how). Later in the day, I was amazed as she carefully loaded two of her favorite toys onto her Stride to Ride Lion and took them for a tour around the living room. Really, already? Soon after we were all giggling as she discovered the sound her legs make as they hit the ground (picture her laying down and doing a swim kicking motion), then she would laugh even harder when she saw that Andrew and I could do the same thing and at the same time as her! Finally, to close out the night she borrowed the broom and was trying to sweep the floor. My cup is overflowing, my heart is thankful, Glory be to God!

PS: I forgot to mention that we also found her in Rufus' kennel today; she has been trying to make it over the little barrier for months and finally succeeded. Now, how excited was he about it? I don't know, he's a great sport.

December & January

19 days, 9 Beds, 8 airplanes, 6 states, 3 rental cars, and 1 First Birthday

Our trip to OKC to Kansas to OKC to Orlando to OKC to Tulsa to Stillwater to Home was great!  We were blessed with lots of time with family, friends and each other.  After spending some time in Garden City, KS, Andrew and I left Madison with her grandparents and headed to OKC where we would fly into Orlando the next day.  Young Life was putting on their every 4 year treat of an All Staff Conference.  We went up a couple of days before the conference just to be together.  Though our two days consisted primarily of sleeping, walks, and local diners it was our highlight in Florida.  Yes, we did miss little Madi Rae terribly, but it gave us great satisfaction to know that her and both sets of grandparents weren't really missing us at all.  We couldn't be more thankful for our families and the way they love us and our little girl.  The ASC was also incredible, we left feeling challenged in our faith, refreshed in our calling and appreciated for our efforts.  Did I mention they also rented out Sea World for us?  An un-topable night; thanks again Young Life!  We rushed back to OKC on the 29th of January to celebrate Madison's first birthday!  A day full of family, water play, ice cream, mirrors, chocolate cake, and slides at the Science museum, she had a ball. 

One unforgettable 1st birthday moment:  At her Pooh Bear party in Garden City, Madison had her first taste of sugar, a cupcake.  Loved it, about 5 hours later was still loving it and we think singing about it as she partied in her crib till 1:30 am.  Sweet memory, I couldn't help bursting out laughing as she discovered her lung capacity heighten by the effects of frosting, needless to say when we celebrated again in OKC she had her treats at 11am.

The last couple of months have also been good.  Andrew is finally feeling almost normal after battling pneumonia for a really long many months.  Christmas was a low key time with just us three and dinner with some of our beloved Ranch families.  So thankful for our Lord and Savior and love that next Christmas Madison will understand it a little bit more.  She is such a sponge, learning and delighting in all new things.  Check out our youtube channel to see some of her dance moves. www.youtube.com/user/PrattVillage She has taken up to 12 steps at a time and as of yesterday learned how to Indian call.