Photo Hodge Podge....

I don't have any particular theme today, I haven't posted anything for awhile so I'm just throwing together a few photos from our last couple of weeks.

Madeline is now almost 18 months old and her adjusted age is 15 months. She's been walking for a little over 2 months now and is getting around quite well. She is also saying more and more words. Her favorite words are: "hi", "up", "happy", "diaper", and of course her very favorite word in the whole world "dada".

Here are a few recent pics....

Madeline thinks she's such a big girl when she gets to sit on the patio chairs or the couch.

Playing peek-a-boo....

Madeline loves wearing her sunglasses. She doesn't keep them on long but likes them none the less.

Here we are at a local carnival.

Ahhhh, holding hands with one of her little friends.

Baby group outing. We get together with these two quite a bit.

Playing in the fountain at our local pool and showing off her new swimsuit.

Another cute pic in her suit.

First Trip to The Pool and the Katy Trail

We were invited to our friend's gym to the pool this week. This was Madeline's first experience swimming and she loved it! She had no fear of the water what-so-ever! We had a blast!

Here is Maddie with her friend Lukas hanging out by the pool.

We did most of our playing in the zero-depth area of the pool so that the babies could take it slow and become comfortable with the water.

This past weekend we took a trip to the Katy Trail in Rochport, Missouri. We rented bikes and a pull behind cart for Miss Madeline to ride in. She threw a huge fit when we first put her in it but she settled down when we started down the trail. It was just beautiful with the bluffs on one side of the trail and the Missouri River on the other.

Madeline in her ride.

Bows, Balls, and Flowers

Madeline and I have been keeping pretty busy the past couple of weeks with playdates and outings to the park, working at home and getting work done on the car, and going to graduation parties.

She's finally getting a decent head of hair so I excitedly broke out the little clippy bows. They actually stay in her hair for a full 20 seconds or so before she pulls them out.

Reaching for the bow. I had to take this pic fast!!!

Here she is playing with her ball on the back deck.

Checking out mommy's petunias.

More flowers, our favorite color, pink...

And pretty purple ones. We've been busy!

Madeline and I with her godmother.

I just love her in this sweet little white floral dress.

Weekly Playdate and New Pajamas

The babies in our weekly playdate are getting big and walking around all over the place. It's so much fun to watch them play! Below are a couple more pictures of the playgroup.

The other night Madeline wore her new two-piece pj's for the first time. She kept looking at the monkey on her tummy like "what the heck is that". Too cute!

Zoo Trip and a Playdate

Madeline and I took a trip to the zoo on Tuesday with my mom's group. It was pretty much a perfect day for it! We didn't see the whole zoo since the babies started getting tired and ready for naps after a couple of hours but that will give us something to go back to see next time.

Madeline and a friend taking a break from their strollers.

The babies.

We were able to get up close and personal with the kangaroos.

The rest of them lounging around.

On Monday Madeline had a date with her friend Lukas. So fun seeing them standing!

Here she is feeding Lukas a snack.

Madeline just wouldn't leave Lukas's hat on his head!

Today's Fun At "My Gym"

Madeline went to play at a local community center today at an open gym. She had a blast watching all of the kids and playing with the riding toys and balls. Below are a few pictures from the gym. It's so great seeing her running around. I still can't believe I have a walker!