Bluebonnets

Today we drove out to Ennis to take pictures in the bluebonnets! I was so excited and so happy that Moss agreed to go. Especially, since he was somewhat not thrilled about it to begin with. We found some really beautiful fields...unfortunately, Maddi was less than cooperative. You would have thought we were torturing her by setting her down in the bluebonnets! She was happy as long as we were in the truck or one of us was holding her. But as soon as we set her down...complete meltdown. I'm not really sure what her deal was with the bluebonnets but she was not digging them! She did cheer up a little here and there, but for the most part it was pretty miserable trying to get some good pictures. As I went through the pictures later, we had managed to "fake" some pretty cute ones. Not great, but they will do. I purposely included some of the crying shots so you could see what we were dealing with! Maybe next year will be better.

We told her we were ready to string her up by her toes...so that's what we did! She seemed to enjoy it though.

Maddi Underwater!

Here's some pics of Maddi going underwater at swim lessons! She did GREAT at this week's lessons! She is getting used to the underwater part and actually liking it!

Blowing bubbles! (aka...mainly drinking the water)

This one I wasn't too sure about. They walked along the mat until they got to the end of it and then...

...just walked right off into the water! She sank like a rock but you just yank her back up by the hand. She LOVED it and was ready to do it again! I couldn't believe it!

Cheesin' for Daddy!

Bath Time Video

Maddi was being cute the other night after we got her into the bath so I ran to get the camera. Of course, since I had the camera on, I tried to get her to perform and talk on camera, but she was being silly and not cooperating on some things. (For example, she usually does what I call her pageant wave for "hi" and "bye" and actually says the words. And she does know which of us is Mama and Dada!) I guess that's to be expected though! The counting thing is new. And although she doesn't clearly say the numbers she definitely has the sounds down. I'm working on getting the ABC's on video too! The new things she does continues to surprise us everyday!

A Reunion of Sorts & A Sunday Family Outing

We had a busy weekend as usual. It started off with our regular weekend activities, with swim lessons on Friday and Little Gym on Saturday. Maddi did great at swim lessons again. They are still going underwater. And although she is still not crazy about it, she doesn't cry. She did get a little hesitant about jumping off the side to me because she knew she'd be going under water. But when we did the pass back and forth, once Miss Caitlin got to the count of 3, Maddi would put her face down and close her eyes because she knew what was coming! I thought that was pretty good! I'm glad she is still liking the water.

Saturday morning was a little different story. Maddi was fine during breakfast but decided to have a meltdown while we were getting ready for gym. Don't know what set her off, but it made the morning less than pleasant. She was better by the time we got there (which was a little late due to her meltdown). But she was something of a "free spirit" during class. She wanted to do her own thing and would just run full out towards one of the mats and fling herself face first on them. Crazy girl! And she wasn't real interested in doing what the rest of the class was doing. Oh, well. I guess at this age I should just expect that every now and then!

Saturday night, we went to a get together with some of Moss' high school friends who went to Midland High with him. Moss FINALLY joined Facebook and has recently gotten back in touch with them. One of the guys, who lives in McKinney, hosted a sort of "reunion" for their class who are in this area. So that was kind of neat. We had a great time! Most people brought their kids and it was funny because out of the 10 or so kids there, Maddi was the only girl! So you can imagine what a hit she was! Everyone kept saying how beautiful she was and that she had such pretty eyes. Now, you can imagine as a mom, how that made me feel! But you should have seen Moss! He was one proud Daddy! There was one little boy a month younger than her who she played with named Beck. When I say play, I mean fighting over each other's snacks, cups, toys, etc. But at this age I think that constitutes as playing. There was one time where he was outside and Maddi was inside and they were looking at each other through the window and kissing each other through the window! It was too cute! Moss wasn't too thrilled about it though!

Sunday, we just wanted to get out of the house for a bit. It was too windy and cold to go to the park or go for a walk. So we loaded everyone up and went to the grocery store and then to Sprout's to buy some fresh fruits and veggies. I know that sounds kind of boring, but going out and running errands of any kind with Moss and Maddi is one of my favorite things to do. Maddi loves going and behaves really well for the most part. We do have to practice saying "No" a few times at the store, but she is getting better and only fusses for a minute or so. She's starting to realize that fussing doesn't get her anywhere. Progress!

Some pics from the weekend!

Miss Priss dressed and ready to go Saturday night!

Carrying around Mommy's makeup brush.

Picking flowers.

This is her making the airplane sign and sound. She loves airplanes and does this anytime she sees or hears one!

Her pink toes! She, of course, wanted her toes painted when she saw Mommy painting hers! This is why I love girls!

Moss and his Midland High classmates. Go Bulldogs!

This was Beck, the little boy Maddi played with.

Maddi helping us pick out butternut squash.

Potatoes, yum!

Here's Maddi cleaning the floor. Now don't go quoting child labor laws to me! She likes it! Anytime she can get her hands on a baby wipe she goes around the house cleaning. Who am I to stifle that urge? And lately when she goes to cleaning the floors she means business and lays down completely while doing it. What a goof!

Maddi turns 17 months on Easter. I will post her newest updates next week. I can't believe how fast she's growing!

Walking Is For Chumps!

I actually took these pictures a couple of weeks ago when my mom came over with Kaily and Sadee. We were hanging out outside and my mom pulled Kaily's scooter out of the back of her truck. Every time Maddi sees it she wants to ride it. But she kept trying to just sit on it and then it made it hard to really push her because her feet would drag. So I tried several times to get her to stand on it and hold on to the handle bars but she just didn't understand. Finally, Moss came home and he stood her on it while I pushed it... and THEN she got it. So I stood her on it and showed her again how to put her hands on the handle bars and we were off. She looked so cute and funny on it because she's so little! She was so serious, too, about riding it. And she did NOT want to quit. Even though Sissi and I were tired and hot! Why should she walk when she can have us push her around on the scooter?