Madilynn's 2 yr Doctor Visit

This morning we went to Madilynn's 2 year doctor's appointment. I told her before we went that we were going to pick up Daddy and she was happy with that, then I added that we would be going to the doctor to see how much she weighed and how tall she was and she said "no". So we stuck with going to see Daddy. She loved seeing the fish in the waiting room. They had Nemo and Dory, and she kept saying "Dory, dory" and pointing at them. That was the first time I had heard her say that! She continues to learn new words every day. She did really well at the appointment. The doctor commented that she had a good attention span for a 2 yr old. She weighed 25 pounds and is 361/2 inches tall! Tall and skinny, but not too skinny the doctor said. All was well until the shots she had to have two today (one was the flu shot). Then we had to go to the lab where they drew blood from her finger to test her iron and lead levels. She didn't appreciate that at all. She kept saying "no,no" while the nurse was squeezing her finger. But she loved her "boo boo"(band-aid). Afterwards we took Daddy back to work and got these pictures. She was doing much better by then and even ran a few laps around the shop!

Maybe you can see the shiny band-aid in the picture. She has continued to hold her hand out like this all morning. Now she is taking a much needed nap!

Fun Projects...

Okay, so I guess we found things to do. We got creative and took on a project...or two. Michael still got in all of his hunting despite the cold weather. (Currently the temp is 27 with a wind chill of 17. Too cold in my opinion for hunting). He actually just left for the afternoon for more deer hunting, Madilynn is napping and I have some free time....

On Friday afternoon I got some inspiration to do a little project after browsing etsy.com. And after a trip to Hobby Lobby I started it on Friday night. I basically just wanted to see if I could do it..make this sign that is. Well it's done except for attaching a ribbon to hang it by, and I love it! (turned out better than I expected). Can't wait to do more!!

Then, On Saturday morning Michael brought up the idea of re-arranging the furniture in the living room - this made me happy. I had been wanting to do it, but we were waiting until Thanksgiving break when we were going to have to clear out all of the furniture for new carpeting to be installed while we are out of town. Michael was motivated to do it, so I was all in. Actually it turned out great and we were able to move the computer and office stuff to our room to see how we like it in there instead. So I guess we got a jump start on moving out all of the furniture, now we just have mostly big pieces left. Notice the dark indoor/outdoor carpet. I'll have to post pictures after the new carpet is in! Oh, can you tell Madilynn is watching Nemo one of her favorites these days - kept her quite entertained during all the moving!

Oh, and here is a cute picture we took of Madilynn last weekend. Michael did her hair it was so cute!

First Snow!

Well, we awoke this morning to the first snow of the season here in Iowa. After last year's winter I wasn't ready to see it again yet! I just stuck the camera out the front door and took this picture at about 7:30 this morning, and now it is mostly melted off the grass. We are supposed to get more snow today, tonight and tomorrow. The current temp. is 33 and the wind chill is 20. I'm just not ready for winter to be here yet! I've been spoiled living in AR where you can get away without having a heavy winter coat. The wind here is partly what makes it sooooo cold - currently there are gusts to 28mph.

Well, we don't have an exciting weekend planned. I think Michael hopes to go hunting tomorrow either deer or duck, not sure yet which. It will depend on the weather if he goes or not. Otherwise we'll just be hanging out. I would normally plan to bake cookies or something, but I just made some on Wednesday, (Peanut butter blossoms - my first attempt) they are wonderful!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

ISU Game and Family Visit!

Saturday was game day for us. We hadn't been to a football game since we've been here and were excited to see what it was like. Daddy was able to get the tickets for us and Madilynn was free. I think Michael was the only one sporting any ISU apparel, as you can see below Madilynn wore her Razorback outfit!!

Daddy and Madilynn had some fun playing around before the game!
Trying on Daddy's Razorback hat!

Here they are working.. I thought it was cute that Madilynn was helping.

After Madilynn's nap Saturday afternoon we headed up to the stadium for some tailgating! Madilynn had a good time sitting on the cooler enjoying her cheese & cracker and hotdog.

The band marched by us on their way into the stadium. Madilynn enjoyed watching them go by.

Daddy and Madilynn enjoying the game

Mommy and Madilynn watching the game

She took Daddy's hat and put it on..

It started getting pretty chilly and we ended up leaving at half-time. Madilynn did great at the game. We had some empty seats around us and that helped out a lot, she was able to move around some without being in other people's way. We had a great time and really enjoyed watching Madilynn see everything at the game. We realized while we were there that she hasn't even been to a Razorback football game yet. When the crowd started cheering "ISU" Madilynn started repeating it. Michael then started telling her "Arkansas Razorbacks" and she pointed to the hog on her jacket. It was so cute - she knew exactly what we were talking about.

Family Visit

Just after we got home from the game Saturday night Nana, Papa, and Ashlee arrived in town! Madilynn was so excited!

Madilynn got her first lesson from Nana on how to put on make-up.

and checking it out in the mirror...

Ashlee and Madilynn singing Ring around the Rosie and falling down. Madilynn loved and didn't want to stop. Ashlee and I had played it with her earlier until we couldn't do it anymore.

Nana and Madilynn reading a book

We had a great visit! It's so fun when family and friends can visit us here!

GO HOGS GO!!!

Fun Pictures!

It has gotten pretty cold here the last couple of weeks. On Tuesday afternoon Madilynn had fun getting out her house-slippers, gloves, and hats!

Once she got the gloves on she started clapping.
Thursday afternoon I took lots of pictures. I thought her hair turned out really cute that day and really made her look older...I can't believe she's two!
Here she is looking at family photos.. She loves to look at them and tell us everyone's name.Here's the hair I was talking about...so cute!
On Friday night she fell asleep in the chair in the living room. It was so funny we couldn't believe it. I took a ton of pictures, because we don't ever get to see her sleeping anymore.
Here she is Saturday evening playing in her new sleeper before bedtime.
Madilynn running off some energy before bedtime! She also tries to do a front roll, which we've been working with her on over the last week.

After church on Sunday Madilynn played with her baby and read books. She has done really well playing by herself lately. She'll just go in her room and start playing - leaving lots of messes to clean up (but she helps clean up too!)

Fun Weekend!

Friday night me and Madilynn had a slumber party (Daddy was out of town). We made chocolate chip cookies and watched the movie Enchanted. Madilynn loved the movie! She also loves to help out in the kitchen these days, especially when we make cookies! She helps me pour in the ingredients and turn on the mixer.

When I got the chocolate chips out she started saying "yeah" and clapping her hands She had to try a few of them before we poured them into the batter
On Saturday morning we just hung out and Madilynn played around the house.

Then she started posing for the pictures I couldn't believe it ...
(Cell phone pics)

Here she is ready to go - we went to pick up Daddy when he got back into town!

On Sunday we went to Deal's Orchard Fall Festival and had a great time!

Here's Madilynn she's 3 ft. tall!

It was a very windy day!
They even had a little petting farm, which Madilynn had to see. Here she is pointing to the donkey telling Daddy "see"...

Madilynn got to ride in a wagon when we went out into the pumpkin patch to pick out some pumpkins to take home!

Before leaving we bought some apple cider and a 1/2 peck of Jonadel apples. Madilynn even got a small sample apple on the way out of the gift shop. She loved it and ate it the whole way home!
So, we came home on a cloudy, windy Sunday afternoon and made an apple pie with our fresh apples! It turned out great!
I was able to get a couple of pictures of Madilynn with the pumpkins and mum on our front patio.

After dinner Madilynn was sleepy and when I got out the camera to get this picture she started in on the poses again...so cute!