Christmas and Baby

Its hard to believe that Christmas is just a few short days away.  It appears that we will have a White Christmas considering I cant see across the street right now!  With Maddie's fun age and more time to prepare, it has been so much fun preparing for the holidays this year.  We had approximately 8 days to move in, unpack, decorate, and celebrate last year. . . .this year is a totally different situation.  Pat and Maddie had the tree up BEFORE Christmas and our shopping and wrapping has been done for weeks.  It is a wonderful feeling!



We even added a second Christmas tree to the mix this year since we have the space to do so.  Mom and dad brought over Grandma T's tree for us to have in the basement.  When I went to dig out some ornaments, I came across a box of Hallmark Ornaments that Grandma got for me over the years and a note. . . .

It has also been a blessing getting the new baby's room ready.  Going through all of those items again is a lot of fun!  Maddie talks about her "baby sister" all the time and is getting rather excited now that she can see my belly move. 

 

 

This Christmas has been so much fun and it hasnt even started yet!  I love watching the excitement with Maddie because she is at such a fun age!  We start our celebrations this Saturday and are looking forward to it!!

WOW --- Where have we been!

As many may have noticed we had a little bit of a delay on getting a new post put up on the blog. Well I guess you can say we have been a tad busy lately. Since the last posting which was Maddie's graduation from her school at the YMCA there have been a few things that have taken place.

*Maddie started the next school year class at the Y
*Maddie started Spanish class at the Y and knows how to say all of her colors and other objects
*Mom and Dad went on vacation to Huatulco, Mexico - Most amazing place ever
*The three of us and Uncle Eric went to Disney World in Florida to visit Nana & Papa
*Maddie loved Disney, the tea cups, the roller coasters, and listening to Nana scream....
*Maddie has transitioned into a big girl room and big girl bed
*We have been slowly continuing to decorate our new house
*12/16 marks 1 year that we have been in our house
* Oh.... And We are having another BABY!!!!!

Other than that not much else has been going on on our side. Jamie and the baby are doing well. Baby will be here some time around April. Maddie and I are excited and cant wait to see if the baby is a boy or a girl... Maddie keeps saying its a girl and that her name is Suzy.. So ... we all will wait and see.

Its hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. Many prayers and thoughts of love go out to our family and friends. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Love,
Dad

Graduation Day!!!

Proud parents are we at the Froh household. Our BIG GIRL Ms. Maddie graduated from the preschool class she was in at the YMCA. They did such a wonderful job teaching her so many things. She grew so much over the school year and learned a lot!!! Thank you to the teachers and to the Y.

Below is a clip of our big girl walking across the stage getting her diploma. Such a great event and a proud moment for Mom and Dad. We love you BabyGirl!
Dad

Love You Mommy!

This is enough to melt your heart. Maddie looked at me and said, "Daddy I am going to pray" I said ok. She did the following... 

Im 3. . .and then some. . . .

Well, I must say that updating this has not been on the top of our priority list as of late, or lately to be exact.  Life gets in the way - PERIOD!  I tend to grant us all gold stars if we can all make it to work/school with matching clothes, teeth brushed, and breakfast in our belly.  But none the less, plenty has happened at the Froh Casa. 

#1) We are in this house and trying to get settled in with decor on the walls as soon as we can.  As of Monday we have a driveway and the next thing on the list is the yard.  I feel so terrible when Maddie asks to play outside. . .we reply - "ummm, in the street or the garage!"  I cant wait until this summer is here and we can roll in the yard and I can school her on her basketball hoop!  Not to mention, we have layers upon layers of chalk to use for very imporant pictures on the driveway.  BRING ON SUMMER!

#2) Incase you didnt check the calendar, Maddie is 3!!!!!!!!  Can you believe it?  We did such a good job keeping you up to speed on what was going on with her, but as of late we came short.  Let me introduce you to Maddie - age 3 . . . .

LOVES -

*Her family - cant get enough of her Grandma/Grandpa and Nana/Papa - we get it, they wrestle, skip naps, and take her to McDonalds and Culbbers (Culvers).  I would pick those people first too.

*Preschool - she loves it.  Enough said.  Songs, pictures, friends, etc.  She is loving it and would live there if she could.  I am having a hard time realizing that she will have her first graduation in a few short weeks.  YES, I do count graduation at the age of 3.  Im a proud mommy. 

*Friends - She remembers all of the little people that she hangs out with.  It doesnt matter if she sees them a few times a week or every other week.  She knows who they are, where they live, and who their mommy/daddy are - kinda creepy.

*Princesses - Tangeled and Princess and the Frog are her top two at the time!

*Dancing/Singing/Puzzles/Coloring - keeps this crazy kid busy. 

*Us - she has so much fun with both Pat and I.  We both have the chance to show her different things. 

Miss Maddie on her big girl bike

Maddie and I at the Betty Brinn Museum - News Girls

Maddie and Sophia hanging out in the Barbie Car

These goggles dont go anywhere. . . . .she loves them!!

Best Buddies!!!

I think the age of 3 is by far my favorite. The conversations we have, the belly giggles, and the adventures. . . . .it is amazing!  I love being the mom to a 3yr old.  Dont get me wrong, she makes me want to scream some days, but the honesty she gives me day in and day out keep me thinking.  Happy "3 - going on 15" birthday Maddie - WE LOVE YOU!!!

Funny of the Day

Yesterdays funny of the day:

I was drying Maddie's hair after her shower. When I dry her hair, I sit her in the sink so she can watch. I was done drying her hair and was combing through her hair. At this time this is when Maddie stands up in the sink. "Maddie, please sit down" I said. Didn't phase her. I say it again. "Maddie PLEASE sit down".

Her response: "No I dont want to sit down. I dont want to get a hole in my butt."

Me: "WHAT!?!?!"

Maddie: "Dad, if I sit down on my butt I will get a hole in my butt. I dont want a hole in my butt"

Me: "OMG....."

Non stop laughing on my part. Maddie was quite serious and upset that I was laughing at her.

Too FUNNY

Love,

Dad

A Home for the Holidays!!!

2011 has been a very interesting yet trying year. Jamie and I have had numerous changes take place over the last year! Maddie is getting so big and smart and is loving her preschool class she takes at the YMCA two days a week. We have been blessed to have the family and friends that are in our lives. With the upcoming holidays we have had some time to reflect and lots of time for Joy, which is always easy when you just look at Maddie. She sees the world in such a different prism that makes us realized how blessed we are.

They saying/song goes I'll be home for the holidays. Our current theme/

song is "A Home for the Holidays". For those of you that dont know Jamie, Maddie and I have been living in cramped two bedroom apartment for the last 6 months. I am pleased to now say that we will be finally moving into our new home! A home for the holidays.... Couldn't be any better than that!

We wished it would have been sooner but most of that is driven by wanting to celebrate the Christmas spirit with Maddie. She sees all the lights outside of houses and sees that some of our neighbors at the apartment have Christmas trees up and she asks "Daddy... Mommy... Can we have one of those??!!". So of course being the proud Daddy that wrapped around his baby's finger I promised her that we would have a tree up before Christmas came! So now we have to move and immediately after that I have to put up a Christmas tree! :) Anything for that little girl.

So we are to move in this weekend! Our new address is:

The Froh's

W173N10024 Meadow Creek Way

Germantown, WI 53022

We look forward to many memories, holidays and get together's at the new house!! We can't wait! Thank you to all of the family and friends helping to get us into the house and to those who have helped throughout the process. We love you all very much!

An older picture of the house: