Our house is the second from the bottom house that borders the big grassy area with a white rooftop.

Our little babushka

What's up mom?

I'm a happy baby!

Look at my styling outfit!

Opening her new presents.

Thank you Fran!

The shoes fit perfectly.

Baby's helping out with the cleaning.

Madeleine plays with her first helium balloon.

Madeleine's first birthday cake.

Our neighbors Chris and Jonelle buy Madeleine a birthday gift

Madeleine is great at tearing gift wrap already.

Our neighbors' Eileen and Derek pretty patio with wisteria.

Our own pretty wisteria.

There's a fond spot in Nancy's heart for wisteria as she remember her sister, Frances, painting them very prettily while NAncy never did quite master the painting of wisteria.

Madeleine looking for someone to pass the ball to.

And, ready pass. Maybe she'll be a star at playing netball, one of New Zealand's popular girl sports.

Madeleine runs after her purple ball.

Madeleine's usual half asleep state in the morning when she bats her piggy around.