Slappy Knows She Likes Her Dad

Ok, ok - I know you guys can see this morning routine below, but this picture was too sweet not to add.

Slappy Knows What She Likes

Get up in the morning , just in time for a nap.Get Dad to join you mid-morning, for a nap.

Convince Mimi to bounce you on the magic ball, so you can have an afternoon nap.

Remember how comfy Dedo was, and repeat with Mimi for a late-afternoon nap.

This is what Jess likes. Mimi showing once again food = love, and keeping more than just Maddie from going hungry.

Slappy Becomes One Week Old

Maddie has hit the milestone of becoming 1 week old today. She is now looking around enough that we can see the whites of her - now gray - eyes. Way to go, little girl!

Slappy Plays Football

On day 6 of life, Maddie's Uncles decided it was time to take her outside and teach her a little bit about sports. She got dressed in an outfit from Uncle Ant and Aunt Tara, that was maybe not entirely appropriate for outdoor activities, but she insisted that it had to be her uniform for the game.

Defense, Tio Greg, Defense!
Go Long!

Uncle Wills then took a tired Maddie in for a nap - and don't worry - both Uncles are very protective over her and see her as more than just a football. In fact, Uncle Wills has been heard telling others - "Go wash your hands, I will not have mustard on my niece."

Slappy Loves Horticulture

Maddie has been showered with flowers, celebrating her arrival, and after being shown Auntie MelB's spectacular win at the Philadelphia Flower Show, she decided to put together her own exhibit.

It took a lot of hard work, which leads to big yawns.

Being the talent when you're only 5 days old is tough. Mom goes in for a smooch on the grumpy face.

Slappy Learns the Truth

Nothing can stop Sam from checking on the Let's Go Kings photo challenge website - but why is he wearing a purse?

That is a strange wallet.

No! She said what? Francoise looks on in disbelief when learning that Jess' own Grandma lied to her. About what you ask? After Maddie was born, Grandma asked if Jess had thought of her during her labor and cursed her name. Why? When Jess was still pregnant, she asked her Grandma what labor was like. Grandma replied, "It's like bad menstrual cramps." She now claims, "I know I lied to you, but you're my Granddaughter, and I just didn't want to scare you." What's next? The homemade cookies that we've loved from Grandma's, are really Entenmann's?
Exhausted after wrapping her head around Great-Grandma's deception, Maddie passes out on Dedo, who in turn, passes out on the sofa, where they stayed for hours.

Slappy Has 24 Hours Under Her Onesie

Maddie, our grumpy - and really cute - old man.

At home with her madrina, Francoise.

With Mom and Dad, all of them slightly glazed but happy.

Sam shows off the scars of natural childbirth.