I left out as many pictures as I could for this post, but sorry--there's a lot! It's just that 1)she's way too cute, and 2)this is for posterity's sake after all. So I gotta. Please enjoy. (I sure have!)
December 22 -- We created a friend out back. He stayed for weeks.
December 25 -- Look what Grandpa Ed and Grandma Norma gave Maddie for Christmas! Go Broncos! 
January 15 -- True to my word, we began potty training on January 1st. It has been as rough as I expected (but no doubt it was probably that rough BECAUSE I expected it to be). Accidents seem to be increasing in frequency, so exactly last Wednesday, out of sheer desperation, I started the "Potty Pill Program". I hate the concept of buying a kid with candy, but boy is it working. WHY did I fight it?? My favorite part of the rules (and the reason I think this program actually works) is that she gets one potty pill (M&M or jelly bean) every time she goes in the potty. But if she goes in her pants, me or Ray get TWO potty pills. She hasn't had an accident yet on this new program! She's always been sort of territorial with her food. I guess I finally found her Achilles heel...and should have tried this much sooner. 
February 4 -- Maddie has the best curls which makes for a fantastic pony tail(s). 
February 11 -- Maddie in my pioneer-wear. I am currently helping to plan yet ANOTHER handcart trek. This time for the stake. I am also the tambourinist in the trek band (so cool) AND Maddie and I are learning the harmonica. Let me say that is one of the LEAST annoying instruments I've ever heard a kid playing. She sounded good from the first time she blew in it. Looking for a fun, non-annoying instrument to get a kid? Get a harmonica. I promise, you won't regret it. 
February 17 -- So pinkish. 
February 22 -- And yellowish. 
February 28 -- Could be the best bed-head I've ever seen. 
March 20 -- Maddie with her friend Andrew. 
Andrew's mom Kara and little brother Matthew. 
March 22 -- Maddie and friend William. William's mom gave birth to a new baby brother, so we got to have a sleepover. 
They were so cute together, brushing their teeth, etc. 
March 24 -- Love these pics. Love her outfit. Love her personality! 
April 2 -- Making Italian Braid Cookies with Emmy and Susan Filkins. I was enchanted until we had to frost the cookies that we had just spent all that time braiding! Totally hides the beautiful art! But still fun. 
April 4 -- Easter 
Check out the cool, completely edible Easter bonnet that Gwen made. 
April 13 -- Playgroup Birthday Party for April birthdays 
April 22 -- Maddie's actual 3rd Birthday. Played with her friend, Lizzie, in the morning. 
And ate good stuff at Dairy Queen in the evening with Mom. Dad was out of town. 
May 6 -- Representation of the plethora of vehicles Maddie can choose from to ride. She's Daddy's Girl for sure. 
May 8 -- Helping Dad out in the shop. 
May 10 -- I just love her boots. That's all. That and the downed vehicles on the far side of the deck! 
