Park Day

Yesterday, Madison and her cousin (or second cousin once removed or something like that) had an impromptu play date.  Ainslee is about two months older than Madison, and she is just the sweetest baby ever. You know, except tied with Madison.

We all met at a local park.  We started with nap time, during which we(my mom, my aunt, and I, each pushing a stroller) walked about three and a half miles.  Some nap, right?!  I'm not sure Madison ever realized that she had dozed...she woke up playing with her rattle.

After nap time was over, the babies took turns looking at each other for awhile.  It was very exciting.

Madi's cousin Mason brought his so-new-she-doesn't-have-a-name-yet puppy along.  Madison was not impressed.

You call that a dog?

The whole "play date" was very calm and uneventful, but Madison was happier afterward than I've ever seen her.  I think she had a really good time!  Her smiles were so big and so contagious that my cheeks still hurt.  I think raising Madison has given me stronger smiling muscles.  It's physically easier to smile now than before we had her.  Isn't that crazy?

-Kelli