Standing with Daddy
Looking at Daddy
Flying with Daddy
Just hangin' with Daddy
Saturday, October 1, 2011
August & September
Camping season is slowing down and we are welcoming the calmer life fall and winter bring. In fact, Andrew went this morning for his first Buck hunt which really makes it feel like fall. We are enjoying the cooler weather in the canyon, more time with friends and of course... OU football!
September especially seemed to be a milestone month for Madison. I almost wish they were spread out a little bit more and have become a cliche advocate in that "they really do grow up so fast". Her first two teeth came in within a couple of days of each other, she is not only rolling both ways, but is now also becoming quite mobile in her scrawling (scooting/crawling), coined by Pops Rigsby), her conversations have become much more elaborate and the delightful milestone of feeding herself cheerios (a HUGE blessing for us!)
For your enjoyment, Madison on the mixing board...
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Summer Time
Today is the first day of the last "summer" week of camping at Creekside. It has been such a wonderful season. As my first summer as a "camp mom", I have beamed with admiration and pride over what Andrew and the rest of his crew have pulled off. Thousands of middle school kids have heard the 'greatest news' in an awesome atmosphere.
As you can see from the slideshow above, we couldn't have asked for a more vibrant summer. Back in June, Darin, Jeanne and Lindsay flew in from Kansas and in July Madison and I made a trip to Oklahoma followed by a trip to Texas where Eric and Elise got married! We celebrate all of the new meetings and memories made and are pumped to have another Pratt lady in the family.
Madison continues to be such a delight! She's well into solid foods, prunes are her favorite, and sits independently. She has mastered rolling front to back, but has only conquered the reverse once. It's fun to hear her squeal in delight as she lunges for dad or giggles as I kiss her belly. She is very observant and seems to focused on learning constantly. At this rate she'll be mobile in a couple of months!
As you can see from the slideshow above, we couldn't have asked for a more vibrant summer. Back in June, Darin, Jeanne and Lindsay flew in from Kansas and in July Madison and I made a trip to Oklahoma followed by a trip to Texas where Eric and Elise got married! We celebrate all of the new meetings and memories made and are pumped to have another Pratt lady in the family.
Madison continues to be such a delight! She's well into solid foods, prunes are her favorite, and sits independently. She has mastered rolling front to back, but has only conquered the reverse once. It's fun to hear her squeal in delight as she lunges for dad or giggles as I kiss her belly. She is very observant and seems to focused on learning constantly. At this rate she'll be mobile in a couple of months!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Life of Madison in April and May
Madison continues to experience quite a few firsts; it's so fun! She reminds me all the time of the freshness of life. In the last couple of months she met her Baier Great Grandparents, really enjoyed Rufus and his kisses, rolled over tummy to back, laughed and even attended a wedding!
Bob and Charlotte Baier, Andrew's grandparents came up from Kansas at the beginning of April. They have always loved and spoiled Rufus like their great grandson so it was fun to see a ten-fold of that with our little girl! We, of course, played dirty rummy and Rufus got his exercise (thanks again Grandpa!). Another fun discovery was Madison's love of the fish tank, I beamed with joy seeing her delight in one of my favorite pass times. Needless to say, we have since enjoyed many fish watching moments together. We are so excited to see Grandma and Grandpa Baier again along with a lot of the rest of our family at Eric's (Andrew's brother) wedding in July!
Since the beginning, there has been no question of Rufus' affection for Madison. The days of our parade (Rufus would follow whoever was holding Madison step by step around the house) have past and now she's also hungry for his. It has been quite a gift for us in the evening fussy hour. All she needs is Rufus to show her attention and maybe kiss her hand and it's all good again.
On the rolling over and laughing update, believe me I have tried to get some live footage. She is just video camera shy. One fun fact about her laugh is that it was on Mother's Day. It along with a recording of her sweet coos were wonderful gifts.
A couple of our dear ranch friends, John and Sarah Gastineau were married April 30th. It was a beautiful wedding and an honor to share in the celebration! It also turned into a 2005 intern reunion which was another delight. Madison discovered bright sunlight and cold wind for the first time, but we got through it and she's enjoying the outdoors more and more everyday.
Bob and Charlotte Baier, Andrew's grandparents came up from Kansas at the beginning of April. They have always loved and spoiled Rufus like their great grandson so it was fun to see a ten-fold of that with our little girl! We, of course, played dirty rummy and Rufus got his exercise (thanks again Grandpa!). Another fun discovery was Madison's love of the fish tank, I beamed with joy seeing her delight in one of my favorite pass times. Needless to say, we have since enjoyed many fish watching moments together. We are so excited to see Grandma and Grandpa Baier again along with a lot of the rest of our family at Eric's (Andrew's brother) wedding in July!
Since the beginning, there has been no question of Rufus' affection for Madison. The days of our parade (Rufus would follow whoever was holding Madison step by step around the house) have past and now she's also hungry for his. It has been quite a gift for us in the evening fussy hour. All she needs is Rufus to show her attention and maybe kiss her hand and it's all good again.
On the rolling over and laughing update, believe me I have tried to get some live footage. She is just video camera shy. One fun fact about her laugh is that it was on Mother's Day. It along with a recording of her sweet coos were wonderful gifts.
A couple of our dear ranch friends, John and Sarah Gastineau were married April 30th. It was a beautiful wedding and an honor to share in the celebration! It also turned into a 2005 intern reunion which was another delight. Madison discovered bright sunlight and cold wind for the first time, but we got through it and she's enjoying the outdoors more and more everyday.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Washington Family Ranch Creekside
Creekside, WFR's new camp is now up and running! As of April 1st, Andrew officially became the Guest Services Coordinator for the newest Young Life camp, Creekside. Last weekend was its dedication and first time use of campers. It was one of those sweet rewarding moments to watch as these middle school campers got off the bus and laid their eyes on camp for the first time. Some kids went straight for the water slides while others just stopped and took in the first class buildings, landscape, rides, really everything that was built just for them.
It has been especially sweet for me (Angela) to watch Andrew take on this new huge responsibility. From hiring his team for the summer to building the adventure course, Andrew has been earnest and mindful with every decision. He really has a gift for seeing people's strengths and placing them in a role where both they and camp will thrive. I am continually impressed with the man he is in not only the way he serves others, but also in the way he serves when no one is looking.
This last week, Andrew took Madison and I around the camp to play. We played a round of miniature golf and he had Madison in the front pack while I went through the adventure course. What a fun place for her to grow up! Andrew's just itching to take her down a water slide, but don't worry grandmas it's not happening anytime soon...
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