Madeline - 5 weeks old

Well, here she is - she's 5 weeks old already....And since some of you have asked for some updated photos - here you go!



and yes, she does smile some now which is awesome!

Snuggles

Cailin loves to snuggle her little sister....

See?

Madeline's Visitors

Little Madeline has been a busy girl.

She went to the doctor for a checkup. At that time she was one ounce away from 10lbs (great job gaining weight kiddo!). Sadly, she did have to get one shot. That was no fun. But she was a trooper about it.

She also has had lots of visitors.

Grandma and Grandpa Friary came for a visit.


As did Auntie Wanda and Auntie Katrine.



Madeline also didn't mind being held by Auntie Buzzy (Rayna), Uncle Dan and cousin Christopher (choppy).



Whew, all that visiting makes a girl tired.....

Kindergarten Graduation

Last week, Cailin officially became a 1st grader. This rite of passage included a ceremony at her school where all the kindergarten students donned red graduation caps and marched into the classroom to the traditional graduation music of "Pomp and Circumstance".

Then they performed several songs that they had practiced for weeks and weeks.


They also posed with their teachers. Cailin had two teachers this year. Her primary teacher left part way through the year on a maternity leave, so she came back for a visit on the last day and to help with the commencement ceremonies.

She also loved her other teacher, Miss Hanson who was the long-term sub that was in the classroom since February.


It was a big day, one that was a tearful one for mom. What a softie! The days do go by fast. Seems like I was just holding a newborn.


Oh, right I AM still holding a newborn, just not a Cailin newborn.....