Christmas!

Madelyn sure loves the Christmas trees this year. She espcially likes to take off the ornaments!

Then here is her talking to Daddy while he is at work. She is getting over being sick so that is why she looks so wild.

First "Ride"

Madelyn had her first experience on a "ride" last night at Toys 'R' Us. I actually had $.50 so she got to have a nice time with Snoopy.

Must kill the bird...

It's that time again to make a fun video for the Thanksgiving holiday!

Since there were only 4 slots I couldn't leave out one of the dogs....so Arnold made a special guest appearance!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Happy Turkey Day!!!

Thanksgiving is around the corner!

Here is our 2010 Thanksgiving Invite. You know me, can't just send out a plain, old email! Must jazz it up!

I hope to see the whole family there. And anyone is welcome to come for dessert!

There is so much to be thankful for this year especially Baby #2 that will be here in May.

Halloween Craziness

The Kocmit's had quite the Halloween schedule this year! Boo at the Zoo and two nights of Trick-or-Treating! Madelyn seemed to do ok and was wheeled around in either a wagon or her stylish car. Front door service for this fuzzy bear.
Here are some of the highlights (with witty captions from myself).

"Look at me...Rrrrr"

Snuggling up with Dad before meeting our friends.

The Bear and the Bee. What a great pair.

Ana: "Oh geez Madelyn you really want me to feed you this popcorn?"

Madelyn: "Um...yeah!"

The only Grizzly bear on display

"Put it in the bucket and no one gets hurt!"

Trick-or-Treat!!!

"OOOO a Snickers!!!"

"Aunt Amy, I think I'll just take a few before I go trick-or-treating"

Flo the Progressive Insurance Lady, Ozzy Osborne and Dr. FeelGood

The fuzziest bear on Halloween!

Next year is sure to be even more fun!! Can't wait!

Rrrrrrrrr!

Madelyn had a lot of fun at Boo at the Zoo last week. She was dressed as a bear with a pink bow! She wanted to walk on her own and not be in the wagon or held. Here is her making her grand entrance into the Zoo.

Walking!

The week has come where Miss Madelyn is pretty much walking on her own. It's hard to capture in video, but I got this shot of her earlier in the week. More to come with better quality! She is going farther than this now.

Pickin Pumpkins

This Saturday we ventured to the Rockin Ranch in Columbia Station to have some fall fun. Jamie and Ava came with us and the girls had a great time.
They got to see animals at the petting zoo, look at the ponies giving rides (the girls are too young or that), pick pumpkins, go on a hayride and see a corny show. Here are the highlights!
(If you didn't know....you can click on the image to see it better/bigger)

They didn't get it. But it was cute!

My little pumpkin!

She loved the pony. 

"Hey Dad......... Can I have a pony??"

"Look mom! I touched it!"

Checking out the sheep. They needed a bath big time!

Best of friends!

Partners in crime

Madelyn wanted to get up and stand for the photo.

I liked this one in black and white. (If only she would put her arms down, always looks like Frankenstein!)

Pumpkin-Head

So excited about pumpkins!

"I want this one!"

Jamie and Ava

The Kocmit's (and the ponies)

Cupcake Explosion!

It's been awhile since the last post, sorry!
We recently went to Davin's 2nd Birthday party in the park. It was a lot of fun and all the kids had a great time.  We managed to take home a cupcake to eat later when it would be easier to clean up.
Well...this is what happened....

 Of course she rubbed her eyes and face as she always does when she is about done eating.

A sip of milk to wash it down!

Straight to the tub!!!

I guess since she didn't have a real "cake" experience for her birthday....this worked. No more colored desserts until next year!

Pow-Pow-Power Wheels!

Madelyn got a Power Wheels 4x4 for her first birthday from Michael and I. I was a little scared on how she would take it and since there is no seat belt... if she'd fall off.

Well we put her on it. Showed her the button. And she was in love, rides like a pro!

In case the videos are too small here are some photos of the new driver!

She learned to press the button within seconds!

Whoa!!!!

I think the birthday gift is a hit!

Madelyn's Monkey Luau

Well Madelyn's first birthday has come and gone. But we had a blast at her 1st birthday party 2 weeks ago despite the rain. There were lots of kids, food and plenty of desserts. I do tend to go bonkers when I bake!

Here are some highlights of the day:

The Pig Roast. The rain delayed the cooking just a tad.

Kid's table. Custom treat bags, bubbles and water.

Rubber duck smash cake. My first attempt at custom cake making!

Dessert table

Custom Monkey Cake made by Just Cakes

Bikini cookies

Cupcakes and cookies galore!

Thank you cookies - bikini's, palm trees and flip flops

The Crabby Patties were a huge hit!

Her new boyfriend Joshua!

The rain didn't stop most of the kids!

She didn't smash her cake. Maybe next year....

The first big party was a success!

A HUGE thank you to Ken and Mary for helping with the pig.

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Tina, Jamie, Amy, Wally,Kate, Pinter, Ita, Jessica, John, Alex and everyone else who helped with that party!

Happy 1st Year Madelyn!!!