Little Moments

Here are some of the things that we have been doing lately....through my phone of course.

Mady likes to take her own purse when we go shopping now. Love it

Stupid shoes I bought cut up my ankles so badly. All we had was Toy Story band aids. Mady kept trying to take them off my ankle.

First Apple Crisp of the season. Deliciousness!

Pinterest Project. I think it came out cute. I probably could have done a better job. However, painting Mady feet lead to finger painting which led to a big mess but oh so much fun!

I wasn't sure if she was sleeping or not because I couldn't see her face so I took a picture and sure enough, she was sleeping. Nothing cuter than a sleeping baby..er...toddler!

I needed to take a picture of Mady in this shirt for a project for my dad's birthday. I think I took about 20 before I got a semi decent one where she wasn't moving or being crazy. She loves her papa so much!

Happy Friday everyone!!!

Mady Update

I figured since we are on the edge of a two year old, I would give a little update on our precious, crazy, spunky goobie girl.

*When I took her to Urgent Care, they weighed her on the big scale with all her clothes and shoes on and she weighted 24 lbs. I think it is more in the 23 lb mark but that is a 2 lb weight gain which makes me happy!

*She still loves, loves, loves Curious George and she knows all of the character. She amazes me with the details she retains. She particularly loves Hundley and usually screams his name when he comes on.

*She is a momma's girl through and through still. We are working on that because as much as I love it, it can be a little too much sometimes.

*She still wakes up from her nap super cranky. You need to give her about 10-15 minutes to truly wake up. Otherwise, watch out!

*She loves to help me cook in the kitchen. She will pull a chair from the table into the kitchen so she can help. 

*She has been getting up for the day anywhere from 4:45-5:30. Ugh. Sleep regression at its finest. We are working on it!

*Like I said earlier, she amazes me with how much she retains. Like little details of things. Matt's mom gave us a picnic basket and every time Mady sees it, she says "Mom Mom". She does stuff like that all the time. 

*She loves to be outside and would if she could all day long! She particularly loves "outside chalk" or sidewalk chalk in regular speak.

*She still loves "shaka shakas" (milkshakes)

*She talks like crazy all day long.

*She was deemed the mischievous child in the bible study daycare. Awesome. 

*She has the biggest and most beautiful smile.

*She is starting to get scared of things. It kind of makes me sad. She used to be so carefree, and still is, for the most part but I can see the fear starting to creep in. She saw a episode of who else but George, where he was afraid of the dark or monster and now she says monster and gets scared. 

*This girl loves candles. Like for real. It is bad. She will freak out if she cannot play with my votives. Girlfriend is obsessed!

(I totally had a video and pictures but I don't know where they went!)

*She is the most special blessing I have ever received.

Random Ramblings

Happy Tuesday!

*We are weening Mady off her paci. God Help Us! She may have it at bed time and nap time but no more during the day. I am kind of dreading this process but I know it is important. We have a lot of big changes coming up with her such as big girl bed and potty training within the next 6 months to year so I figured we would get the attachment to the paci out of the way. Seriously though, she scares me when she can't get her way especially when she wants her nights nights and she wants them NOW!

*On another Mady note, she slept until 6:45 today! I don't think you understand how exciting that she. You see, she has been getting up, lately, anywhere from 4:45 to 5:15. It makes for one tired and grumpy momma. It was so nice to wake up before her today and feel refreshed! Yay Mady, let's keep this going!!

*I got a cake pop maker for my birthday last year and I have just used it for the first time this week. I never had enough room to bring it out or store it so it just stayed in the box in the corner of the closet. Well this week I saw a recipe for Apple Cider Donut Holes. My favorite! They were soooo delicious. Mady and I ate them right up! Plus, wow I love that thing. So easy and done in 3 minutes!

Sorry can't get the picture to change.

* Matt and I decided to go to NJ for Mady's birthday (Nov 2) instead of Thanksgiving. It just means more to me that Mady has people to celebrate her birthday than Thanksgiving. I hate that I even have to make a choice but such is our life right now. I am excited though even though we are keeping it very small and just immediate family. I know she will be spoiled and loved beyond measure. 

*Mady knows 3 of her shapes. That is all she is interested in. It is kind of funny how she says their names. She knows circle, triangle, and heart. Colors and numbers forget it. Oh except 5 and 6. She loves to count just 5 and 6 over and over. =)

*I am having a hard time deciding what to get Mady for her birthday because there are so many things I want to get her!! I need to watch the price as well. She loves her Toy Story busy book so I am thinking the princess busy book and a few other small things. I know she will love whatever we get her but it is the crazy mom in me. I just want to get her everything!

*I finally decided to hang some pictures and things around the apartment. A little late, I know. It was just one of those spur of the moment, let's get this done, things. It makes it so much more cozy in here. I want to create a gallery wall in our hallway but that might have to wait a while. We will see. I just love seeing pictures of my favorite people around the house.

Creating Memories at the Park

Today was just a fun and low key day. My favorite kind.

I am not the type who thrives off of busy-ness . Actually the opposite.

It was Matt's day off from work and beautiful weather outside that it made for a perfect park day. High 60's/low 70's

Just enough chill for a little jacket...

We had a fun morning playing with Mady and letting her run wild. Her favorite thing to do.

Time for a picture overload. Because I absolutely love them.

 Oh this picture...these two...Gah! I love them

 That smile...

 Love her.

 My favorite little buddy

 My world revolves around these two

 Loves the slide especially when Mommy goes down too!

Driving the "beep beep"

I know there are so many more fun memories coming up. Pumpkin Patch next weekend. AH! Yay!!!

Happy Monday! =)

Sunday Funday

Happy Sunday!

I love Sunday's during the Fall.

Church, Football, Yummy Food, cuddles with the little girl, and finally able to spend time with the hubby once the goob is asleep.

Just had to share this picture of our sweet girl. I swear she steals my heart more and more each day. I love her to the moon and back!

I mean seriously?! She looks so old to me here. I cannot believe she will be two in about a month and half.

I love you Madelyn Grace. Always.and.Forever!

What I am looking forward to this Fall!

Since tomorrow is the first day of fall (even though it will be 85 here...ugh!), I thought I would write a list of the things I am most excited for this fall!

1. Pumpkin/Apple Picking! I think this is the one thing I am most excited about. Like overly excited, jump up and down excited! I took Mady last year to do both. Matt was still deployed during these lovely fall months so I am excited for him to get to do these little activities he missed out on last year. Plus, Mady is at such a fun age that I know she will have a blast. I think I am a little too excited though!! =)

 Apple Picking Sept 2011

1st hayride and pumpkin patch. October 2011

2. Sunday Afternoons involving football, yummy food/dessert, and family time. Years past, when we lived near by parents, we would almost always go over their house for family, food and football. I loved it. But since we live a little too far away to make it a weekly thing, I am excited to do the same thing with my little family. I look forward to Sunday's in the Fall so much because I love all 3 of those things mentioned above.

Go Eagles! October 2011

3. Delicious food! I have already made my first pumpkin pie and it was delicious! I'm looking forward to soups, chicken pot pie, stews, pies, apple cider donuts, and apple crisp. So yummy! (I have pictures on my phone of some of the stuff I made recently but I am too lazy to upload them on the computer)

4.Halloween, Thanksgiving, Mady's birthday, and My birthday! Yes, I know, poor hubby. I love holidays and I love traditions. They make me smile! So many more memories to make! (and let's be honest, pictures to take!)

 Isn't that the cutest pumpkin you ever did see?!

1st birthday. November 2, 2011

5. Decorating for Fall. I love making my home feel all fall-ish and cozy. Pumpkins, candy corns, pops of oranges, red, and yellow. Love it! Unfortunately, with little curious hands, I have to watch what I can put out because someone will play with them/break them. Plus, I love burning all of my fall candles.

I absolutely love Fall! I'm sure you couldn't tell from this post!

What is your favorite thing about Fall?!

Now I know why

I called my mom (surprise, surprise) this morning as I was leaving the grocery store with the crazy girl in tow and exclaimed, "Now I know why there are candy-free aisles in the grocery store!"

She just laughed and said, "It is funny the little things you learn when you become a mom" and then asked what goobie doob did now?

So true.

Little things...like candy-free aisles are a must!

Now, it is not because crazy girl wants to eat the candy. Not at all. Girlfriend would rather eat grapes which is fine by me.

But rather pick up every.single.candy.bar.on.that.darn.shelf while I am trying to load the groceries onto the conveyer belt, all the while, sayings, "Mady No!", "Mady, put it back"

And the cashier lady is chuckling under her breathe. I am sure she has been there before. 

Oh...and also Mady likes to attempt to climb onto the conveyer belt.

Always a fun time.

She makes me laugh and smile all while wanting to pull my hair out at the same time.

Just a little piece of mommy wisdom I learned today.