"Mammy"

For those of you who don't know, I have been watching my niece Maddy (or "Mammy" as Sadie has affectionately nicknamed her) a couple times a week for about a year now.  She and Sadie have taken to each other pretty well...although Maddy is such a friendly girl I can't imagine her not liking anyone :)  When Maddy was little, Sadie used to greet her with waves, kisses and shouts of excitement.  She's not as enthusiastic anymore, but I think deep down she's glad to have a friend over to play with.  ;)  Here are some old pictures of Maddy and Sadie on a typical day.

Watching Elmo

Sadie loved caring for Maddy.  Here she is helping with a diaper change.

Giving her the paci

Feeding

 Putting on her socks

Telling a story...CUTE!

This one's sweet and makes me giggle.  Poor Maddy took her kisses like a champ!

Twinkies

Now that Maddy's getting older, they play more together and have more common interests.  One of their favorite things to do together is watch Baby Einstein's Water Neptune video and have a snack after naps.  They also enjoy riding the wagon together to the park, jumping on the bed, and hiding from Lola in the blow-up castle.

  Hugs...

 and kisses

 It's not all fun and games though...she's learning to survive all of Sadie' violent "affections"

Still smiling.  What a sport!

Her last day before turning 1

 

  Maddy recently started taking her first steps.  Yay Maddy!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMMY!  You are one of the sweetest and cutest little girl's around.

Great America and the Dells

Welp, I know I promised pictures of our adventures at Great American and the Dells, but after going through my pictures I realized I barely had any!  We must have been having a blast and forgot about taking pictures.  :)

We got free tickets to Great America with Juan's ex-employer (yep that's right, Juan got a new job!).  All I can remember about the day is that it was really hot and we spent most of the time at the water park in the lazy river.

Papi and his girl on the train

Me and my girl on the train (if you look close, Sadie has an airbrush tattoo of Hello Kitty on her arm)

Juan got a great deal for a weekend getaway to the Dells.  Sadie did well in the car and passed the time by watching episodes of Sid the Science Kid.

Her reward for being a good girl in the car...a lollipop that she devoured in like 3 minutes.

Headed to the water park first!

Warming up in the sun.

 Papi took us out for dinner.

We also took a tour through the Dells Glacial Park on the famous Dells Ducks.  The "ducks" are amphibious vehicles that travel on land or water.  It was our favorite part of the trip.  

Sippin on a smoothie before the ride.

When we got in the lake Juan stuck his hand out to show Sadie the water and Sadie pulled it back in because she was afraid for him!  It was so sweet.

We visited my aunt and uncle on the way back home.  What a treat it was to spend some time with them.  They are two of the most strong and loving people I know.