Monday, May 10, 2010

Happy Mother's Day 2010!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mommies out there! We had a nice day today. We had breakfast out and I had my favorite - malted waffles, yum yum!
After breakfast we took Madeline to an indoor playground for some playtime then we had a wedding to attend later in the day.

This sweet little girl wants to wish her grandma's a Happy Mother's Day!


Me with my little sweetheart at the wedding.

Grandma Sharon with Madeline. Happy Mother's Day!

Friday, May 7, 2010

My Poor Baby

Poor little Madeline took quite a spill on our back deck the other night. She tripped while running, as usual, and fell face first onto the deck. Poor little thing had a bloody lip and a big red nose after that fall. Her lower lip/chin area is still a mess! (Sorry, she's a little dirty in these photos too...)

She sure looks cute with her piggy tails though. It was her first time wearing them. She looks like such a big girl!

What a cute smiley girl!


Sunday, April 25, 2010

Trip to the Zoo

Madeline and I took a trip to the zoo this past week with some friends. This was Madeline's second trip to the zoo. We went last summer with our playgroup but I'm sure she doesn't remember it. Being a year older she definitely got more out of it this time. She enjoyed seeing the animals and going on a train ride and carousel.
I'm a little disappointed that I didn't take more/better pictures of the animals but I went crazy with the kangaroos so I did include a couple pics of them. The kangaroo exhibit is really neat and they don't have the kangaroos in a cage so they can come right up to you and hop on the sidewalk, which they did. They do keep their distance from you though, they won't come up to you. The kids got a kick of watching them hopping on the sidewalk.

This guy was really eyeballing us. I think we were in his way and he wanted us to move.

Another one hopping across the sidewalk. These guys really hop fast!

We were guessing it was almost feeding time or something because they kept going over by this gate and waiting.

Madeline took her first little train ride.

Looking happy as she gets off the train after her ride.

Madeline hanging out in our friend's stroller. She was getting tired at this point and getting sassy.

Bird feeding time. In this exhibit they let us get close and personal with the birds as they were being fed. Mads got a kick out of this.

Checking out a big bear statue.

Madeline and her friend sitting on a rocking chair together.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Grandma's April Visit

My mom came for a visit this weekend so we took Madeline to a local outdoor children's farm attraction. I'm sure I've blogged about this in the past but it's such a cute place with animals, playgrounds and such. Madeline got to feed the baby goats and we also took her on a hayrack ride.

Here's Madeline trying out the John Deere tractor.

Feeding the baby goats.

Madeline had so much fun teasing the goats with the bottle. She would let them drink a little then pull the bottle away and make them beg for it. Great fun!

She had a great time with the goats.

Taking a break on the rocking chair.

Madeline with a beautiful lilac bush. They smell so wonderful when they bloom!

Grandma reading the words on her shirt to Madeline. What a sweet moment between them...

Grandma helping Madeline smell the pretty flowers.

After our morning outing we picked up some new flowers before we headed home and Madeline helped Grandma plant them. Thank you Grandma... :)

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Park Playdate

This morning we met our playgroup for a play date at the park. It was such a pretty day and I just love how pretty and green everything is looking, I love Spring!!!

Madeline riding on the rocking frog.

Mads playing on the playground equipment.

Mads and her friend Beckett.

Just a swinging...

Playing in the mulch.

Becks and Mads.

Mads flirting with Sam. Look at that pretty smile. That's my girl! ;)

Saturday, April 10, 2010

New Sand Table!

Grandma Sharon got Madeline this great sand/water table this Spring. We're having so much fun playing with it! We like scooping...

And digging...

And pouring sand all over the place! Good fun!

With the nice weather Madeline's also getting to play with her outdoor playhouse again!

She goes in and out and in and out...

Peeking out the window...