The McGuire Family: March 2009

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Our Cheerleader!

I have been so bad about taking pictures recently and updating our blog! I finally took some pictures this weekend and posted a picture from our trip to Northern Virginia a couple of weeks ago.

I ran in the Monument Avenue 10K this morning and Bill and Madelyn came out to cheer everyone on. Unfortunately, they didn't see me run by, but Madelyn had a good time listening to the bands and cheering everyone else on. I had a great time running the race. I ran a little slower than usual this year and finished at 1:00:16. Hopefully I'll pick up my pace next year. I had a great time training (mostly socializing) with all of my girlfriends and especially enjoyed all of our post-run Starbucks outings.

This afternoon, I went to a 10K celebration party at a friends house and then we watched the NCAA tournament. Madelyn sported her UConn cheerleading outfit in their win over Missouri. Her great Aunt Amy gave her this outfit for her 1st birthday and she loved wearing it this afternoon. Bill and I need to get her a UR and JMU cheerleading outfit for next year!

Madelyn and AJ Baskette eating their snack together at the picnic table. Do we see a budding long distance relationship?

Daddy and Madelyn watching the game together!

Go UConn!

This picture is a little fuzzy because Madelyn never stands still for me to get a good picture!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

New shoes and some random pics

Here are some pictures from some of the things we've done in the past week. Last Sunday, we went to Saxon to get some new shoes for the spring/summer. Madelyn purchased her first pair of Keds and absolutely loves walking around in them. We've been calling her "Happy Feet" all week.

Madelyn has also figured out how to take off her shirt. On Wednesday, she took her shirt off non-stop so I had to take some pictures. Bill isn't too happy about me posting these pictures, but I thought they were pretty funny.

We have had some company this weekend. Aunt Amy, Uncle Sam, and Baby Cora are staying with us for a bit while they are renovating their kitchen. Madelyn has had so much fun having a "Baby" in the house. It's been such a treat and she's trying to teach Cora all kinds of new things. Madelyn is also trying to mimic Cora while doing tummy time and laying on her back with the baby.

We are heading up to Northern Virginia tomorrow to visit our friends while the daddies are away on business. We'll post some pictures from our trip later on this week!

Madelyn sporting her new Keds!

Madelyn wouldn't keep her shirt on last week!

Madelyn and her cousin Cora!

They are becoming best buddies!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Snow Day

We were so excited on Sunday when it started to snow and actually stuck to the ground! Since it is the first real snowstorm we've gotten since 2005, we all thought it was a big deal here in Richmond. Madelyn didn't know what to think of the snow when we went out yesterday morning. We stood her in the snow on our driveway, she immediately fell over, and that was the end of our playtime in the snow. I had to hold her the rest of the time as we walked through the neighborhood to visit our friends.

I decided to try out the snow again after nap time since Bill had shovelled the driveway and it wasn't quite as cold and windy. Here is a recap of my conversation with Madelyn:

Me: Madelyn, do you want to play in the snow?
Madelyn: No
Me: Madelyn, Do you want to touch the snow?
Madelyn: No
Me: Madelyn, do you want to hold this snowball?
Madelyn: No

Madelyn, was content walking around the driveway looking at the snow. At the end, I decided to sit her in the snow, but that didn't quite work out either. This was Madelyn's reaction:

Needless to say, we had a good time enjoying the snow, but we are really excited about the 60+ degree weather we are getting by the end of the week. We are ready for spring!