Random Happenings

This batch of pictures is of miscellaneous adventures in San Diego, while we were supposed to be packing.

This is Madi’s “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”. I personally am reminded of Yoda, but they both work.

This is Madi’s “Ace Ventura” look. It was the first time I was able to get her hair in pig tails, but she ripped them out before I got a picture. So you just get to see the aftermath.

Madi's Beautiful curls!!! I must admit sometimes it gets frustrating because I don't know how to work with them, but they are so pretty! I found a detangler/conditioner that really helps to keep the matting at a minimum.

Like Father like daughter? Playing with daddy really is So much fun, and pipe cleaners present endless possibilities!

The day before we moved, we are finally packing! Madi decided she made the best carry-on item. :) I have to agree with her, but I don't think she'll like being stuck in a suitcase.

If she's going to be the carry-on, she made sure she had a book and a ball to keep her busy.

What a sweetheart! I love this girl so much!

FOOD

Most of you know, Madi has a heavy addiction to food. These are just a few of my favorite photos of her and that topic.

This is Madi first starting to successfully feed herself! She's been trying for a while, but she's finally getting more in her mouth than on her bib!

Still has a little trouble deciding which hand to use.

Madi's first attempt at ravioli! She thought my reaction to her fingers in her nose was so funny, that's all she would do for the camera. Future Blackmail?

Madi telling me she's all done, while getting sauce in her hair.

But wait, she found a few more pieces worth eating! :)

Oregon part 4: Auntie Becca’s

I know I should be cutting my losses on everything I’ve missed, but I just can’t let it all go. So please bear with me while I hurriedly play catch up over the past few months.
These are the last of our photos from our Oregon trip in April/May of this year. (I know I’m REALLY behind!) I won’t post much about each picture, just know that we had a GREAT time and hardly have any pictures for all the fun that we had!

Madi taking a break from playing "jail bird" on the gate to the stairs.

She Loved playing under the table, chasing the dogs, and even making her own jungle gym with the dining room chairs. Oh and just a fun fact.. When we first got to Becca's house Madi could run under the table without touching it, by the time we left she was hitting her head on the table. We were there for quite a while! :)

Madi loved playing with all 6 of Becca's dogs, but the smaller ones were easier to play with. The big ones were at the right height to give her kisses on the face, but she didn't like that too much. :)

Madi also loved playing with Baloo, Becca's parrot. While he isn't always predictable (therefore she couldn't really "play" with him) he was always kind when she'd scoot around his cage to look out the window.

Auntie Becca's house has lots of toys to play with, but sometimes it's the simple things that can be the most fun. She tried so hard to climb up and stay balance on this box. She was proud of herself when she finally did it!

Madi's addiction to food shines through when we catch her climbing into the fridge. Anytime someone would even get too close to it, she'd run over - ready to get in and find something yummy! I think here, she was going for the strawberries. :)

Oregon Part 3: Playtime at Lauries

During our stay in Albany, I would exercise at Curve's with my mom. Madi got to play with the wonderful Laurie D.B.! Laurie is one of my absolutely favorite people ever!! If I had two mom's, she would so obviously be my second mama!! She is super sweet, and also the mother of my bestest friend, Courtney! She has been very sweet and helpful to me in so many ways over the many years I've know her! I was very excited that she got to spend time with Madi while we were in town. I would really love for Madi to know her as she grows up. The last day Madi spent at Laurie's, I sent the camera with her so we could see all the cute things that Madi does.

First thing every morning, Madi would eat dry cereal and watch Olivia with Laurie. I was told Olivia was the only TV show Madi paid any attention to. Don't you just want to kiss those cheeks!

Anyone who knows Madi, knows she just adores all animals! This is Mona, one of Laurie's kitties! I'm actually surprised she put up with Madi! Madi tends to get pretty excited and screechy, but I'm so glad we have these photos!

What a priceless expression! She just loves those wittle kitties!

Madi still hasn't grasped the concept of fake fruit. Laurie said she loved banging these apples together. I was also told Madi insisted on having one of each color!

Tasting the apple, just to make sure!

Madi is such a good kitchen helper! If you have containers in your cupboards or drawers, she is more than happy to help you remove them!

Ooo, she found the frosting cupboard! "I want this one please!"

Playing with the toy trains!

This is the beloved Laurie with my precious babydoll! I absolutely adore both these people and hope they get to spend more time with each other in the future!

Oregon Part 2: Fun at Grandma's

Here is the second batch of photos from our stay in Albany. We had such a great time! Though it rained quite a bit while we were there, there were a few days that we were able to go outside and enjoy Grandma's large yard!

I couldn't resist taking a photo of Madi's bedhead! Her hair is getting longer and doing crazy things! It's all John's fault. And I think it's super cute!

We were very lucky to have Uncle Kenny come play with us! Madi loved to play on the swing with Kenny! I think Uncle Kenny enjoyed it just as much as she did!! :)

Most of the grass was pretty tall, and therefore hard for Madi to get through, but she loved running around exploring the neverending backyard!

After coming inside, Madi found the ever loved "stop sign chair". This chair has been in our family for who knows how long, and is loved by all of us! I just remember it being bigger.... :)

This chair is well worn and well loved. I couldn't begin to try to describe it, so I thought I would take a picture to save myself the trouble.

Stay tuned for more pictures from our trip!

Oregon Trip, part 1

Alright, I know it's been way to long since I last updated, but we had our big trip to Oregon that lasted almost 6 weeks. Since we've been back we have really been in recovery mode; Madi got sick for a week, and we've been focusing on apartment hunting, and packing. Even now, I don't have time to post all of our photos so I'm doing it in shifts. This first little set is from fun at Grandma's house.

Madi Had fun playing with grandpa and his silly hats when he came home from Seattle.

Madi is all about food and all about being in the kitchen. Whenever dinner was being made, she really wanted to be part of the action. And a taste tester! :)

Madi also loved that grandma's kitchen has LOTS of drawers she can open! One of them holds the aprons, so madi pulled this out and asked to put it on. She was a great little helper!

I know it's short, but more will come in time. :) Enjoy!

Easter Fun!

Madi and I dyed eggs this Easter!! Well, I mainly did it, but she helped color the ones with crayon on them! It was loads of fun and I don't know why everybody doesn't do it every year!

This is our set up! It seemed like it went really fast, probably because I was enjoying it so much!

These are all our fancy eggs! I really like the look of drawing on the eggs with crayons first, then dying around it!

We were trying to get a picture of Madi in her super duper cute Easter dress, but she wasn't staying still AT ALL. So I jumped in and tried to help. This is a miracle shot that we are even looking at the direction of the camera, and all eyes are open! Haha. What adventure it is trying to take pictures of a toddler.

This is one I took after we decided all hope was lost. I had started putting things away, and Madi finally sat down (to pout). So i tried to descretely whip my camera back out and snap something before she moved. Unfortunetly my hand was in front of half the flash, so thats why there are odd shadows.