Christmas in July

Well I suppose it's never too early to ask what I'd like for Maddy this Christmas.  Here are the top three things.  All are under sixty dollars and are available by clicking on the link provided.  So hopefully, there shouldn't be any problems.  If you do happen to decide on one of these presents, be sure to let me know and I'll take them off of her Amazon wish list.  One last request, no battery operated toys please.

Got it!

Wool Felt to Make the Animals

Got it!

Got it!

Blankets and Woobies

And just as soon as you see her...she's gone.

Maddy and Her Doll

Here is my little one playing with her Waldorf doll.  I hope that as she gets older, she'll become more attached to the doll.  I know I already am attached. :)  She managed to get up in her rocking chair Maw Maw gave her all by herself.

Random pictures

Bluebonnets

Chalk

Bell!

American Sign Language (ASL)

Did you know that Maddy can sign?  She's ever so good at it.  Last night, we were at a bookstore and all of a sudden, she was signing.  If she saw a kitten, she'd make the sign.  If she saw a dog, she'd tap the sign on her thigh.  You should see her face light up when I agree with her.  Here's a list of signs she has learned so far:

• Tiger (her very first sign)
• Fish
• Dog
• Cat
• Baby
• Time/clock
• Milk/numies
• Bear
• Candy
• Sleep
• Bubbles
• Bird
• Ball
• Girraffe

And that's just the beginning.  She is really picking up speed now and learning very quickly.  It is so cool when she signs "milk" and I can give it to her.

Maddy points and grunts (which means "what is that?") and I will say and sign what it is.  I love and cherish teaching her and enjoy greatly watching her learn and express herself.

This is my favorite site for ASL.
http://www.signingsavvy.com/

Pictures from the Abilene Zoo