Maddie's Birthday --- Big Girl Turned 4!!!!!!!

Man oh Man!!! Time has sure gone quick. It felt like yesterday that we got to bring our little girl home from the hospital. I was a wreck and mom had just gone through the rigors of labor. I remember driving home on all the back roads and never exceeded 20 mph on any of those roads to make sure we got home safe. Now she acts like a teenager at times. She is Spunky, Sassy, and very Opinionated.... isn't every 4 year old!

Happy Birthday Babygirl!
Love Mommy and Daddy

Maddie and Mommy at D&Bs for a Birthday Dinner

Mommy showing Maddie how its done!

My Happy Girls!

 The day of the DORA Birthday party. It was quite the bash even came with a 4ft Dora Pin-Not-A (according to Maddie)

So excited to blow out the candles.

February - Go Away Snow

At this point in time we were all getting tired of the cold weather. So Maddie usually finds a way to liven up the party and have fun! These are a few pics of us shopping at a few different stores.

Maddie was excited for Valentine's Day because she got to hand out special Valentine's to each of her classmates at school and at Ms. Theresa's place. She even made a special Valentine for her baby sibling...(if you can't tell what it is... get your eyes checked... just kidding.. Its one of our ultrasound pictures of baby #2)

 Maddie got to meet baby Karson Jochman. He now shares a February birthday with Maddie and Mommy.... oh and Kari too. (Maddie wouldn't let me forget that Sissy!) So of course Miss Maddie Moo had to hold baby Karson... Such a big girl.

Fun in the Snow - January

Maddie was so excited to finally build a snowman in our yard. After we were done.... She was pooped

Maddie got a new headband to wear in winter time to cover her ears and yet still wear a pony... How Fun!!!

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...