family happenings

especially for great-grandma Shirley: Here are photos from Kyle and Jessica - highlight the web address, copy and paste into the address bar, then scroll over the top of each picture. There are captions to each picture. The boys are getting so big!

http://picasaweb.google.com/kharms2/YearInReview2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCIyG2p-gs-bpyQE#

"normal" baby

To anyone who has spent time 24/7 with a fussy baby, you have my condolences! Maddie is still pretty well-behaved, but is now awake for brief periods (and sometimes the whole period) in between feedings. At some point during her wakefulness she finds some reason to scream, and I can't imagine trying to console a baby who does that for hours on end! Maybe Maddie would be the same way, but all of you who recommended "Happiest Baby on the Block" - your advice has been a godsend. :)

sleeping

Even though Maddie is the spitting image of her father, she sleeps like a Thornton (well, at least her mom and Uncle Brent)... rolled up in a blanket and head covered at all costs - blanket, hat, whatever. Even if it means bare feet!

baby pics

For all the friends and family who don't live nearby, here are some pictures of Maddie. :)

It's a girl!

Madeline Leigh Wilkinson was born at 7:19 pm on Thursday, December 3. She weighed 7 lb. 9 1/2 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. She looks just like her dad, and no, she isn't always this crabby. :) Just happens to be the only pic just of her we have right now - will post more in a few days! Thanks to all for the well-wishes, food, flowers, and visits. So far so good for all 3 of us!