Back-tracking - Our California Trip - Part 2

We spent several nights with Jeremy, Renee, and Maddie. One really fun thing was to participate in Maddie's bedtime routine. Books and playtime were very fun and provided laughs for all! Every night this little girl went to bed happily and without any fuss. She's a blessing for sure!

We have a nice little tradition of going to lunch with Katelyn and Allison at In 'n Out! Gotta love being able to eat outside on the patio in mid-November on a warm, sunny day!!!

Maddie's first birthday was November 22. Her party would be on the weekend after Thanksgiving but we couldn't let the day go by without her first cake and candle! She loved it!!!

Her day care teacher made this birthday hat for her.

There's nothing like that first bite of sweet white cake! Yum!

Renee's parents dropped in and so there was a little celebration with both sets of grandparents. Then it was off to bed for the birthday girl.

What a year she's had!! She is such a sweet, cuddly, loveable little girl with a very sweet disposition. God has blessed us all by bringing her into this family!