Thanksgiving

Hello again. In the interest of not letting the blog die, I've made it one of my new years resolutions to become better at updating our entries. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. We were so lucky to be able to have members of both sides of the family together. Grandma Cooley, Grandma Banda and Grandpa Banda came over to Uncle Jim and cousin Natalie's house to celebrate with us and Madison. This was where Madison got her first taste of Grandpa Wilder's cranberries. We were a little surprised that she liked them so much given the fact that they are sweet AND tart but just like her parents, she loved them! We had a great day, good meal, and lots of fun with the family. Natalie and I got into a whipped cream fight which I wish we had photos of but we only have video that is a little too long to upload. According to tradition, Natalie and I also made monkey bread while we were in Temecula.


Grandma Cooley and Madi at Uncle Jim's


Grandma Banda and Madi get ready for dinner


Natalie and Madi on Thanksgiving

Madison plays at Grandma Cooley's

Madison Shows off her new travel bathtub (the beak squeaks too)

Banda Family Photos

Hello everyone,

It's been WAY too long since we last updated the blog. My goal is to get back into it ASAP. I'll likely go back and post the photos we've been taking since July once I've got the photo software back on my computer. We've had so many amazing moments with Madi since July, including a trip accross country to visit Auntie Kelli, lots of time spent with her little friends Addie, Jacob and Calvin, and many "firsts" like photos from when she started to crawl and stand. Those are all coming soon. In the meantime, here are a few of our family photos and a link to view them all online.

Happy Thanksgiving and Love to you all!

Sarah and Ryan

View all photos here: http://schellphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/6586034_mZCWw#419465238_ttQUa