Almost Five Months!

As usual, I would like to take the time to brag on my special girl. Madelyn was weighed 19.9 lbs at the vets office on Monday! Can you believe that.....The fact that she weighed so much, not the fact that I weighed her on a scale that typically sees paws.....Anyway, our little girl is growing up. So far she hasn't tasted a food she hasn't liked, and hasn't found a toy that she hasn't tried to chew on. She is now grabbing her toes everytime she lays down and is prefering her thumb to the pacifier. What a big girl!

Her latest skill, however, happened this very day! Marc and I have been helping her roll. The other night she could almost do it on her own. (I say almost because she was using my leg to push off from.) But this morning when I placed her on her tummy, she would roll to the right every single time--no help from mom!

I hope you enjoy the clip I've attached!

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Dinner time!

Now that Maddie is 4 months old, the doctor gave us the green flag to start on solids. I have been looking forward to this for some time now! We started with just plain cereal. I don't think she knew what to expect at first. Here are some pictures from the experience. Enjoy!

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Labor day fun!

The long weekend offered us a chance to celebrate our two year anniversary. We had so much fun hiking together in Tennesse the March before last that we thought we would do it again. This time we went to Turkey Run State Park.

Getting the backpack stroller ready to go!

Maddie is pretty excited....

Daddy and Maddie are on their way!

Family picture

Crossing the bridge to get to the first trail


It was so beautiful out!

Nap time!

Maddie's reaction to the Punch Bowl

The back pack turns into a stroller!--Lets head to lunch!

Taking a break to play

It was a perfect day for hiking! We only saw a couple of people on the trails we took. The baby was in a happy mood. The temperature was neither hot nor cold. The food at the Turkey Run Inn was delicious! It was just an all around wonderful day that I will always remember! I can't wait for our next adventure!

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Fun in My New Exersaucer

On one of my many yard sale adventures I found an Exersaucer in EXCELLENT shape for super cheap! I just had to get it for Maddie! She loves the fairy tale theme (or so I tell myself!) She's really be into grabbing at the frog and turning the wheels that make a rattling sound.

This video doesn't do the best job capturing her excitement the first time she played with her new toy. We used the regular video camera for that. By the time I grabbed my digital she was kinda winding down. Still--it is always cute to see her playing! Enjoy!

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Goats!

Marc and I decided to do the unthinkable.....We bought goats! We wanted something to put in the small pasture we just fenced until we could get a shelter put up for the ewes we plan to bring to our house. We hope to have it done in time for weening. Until then we have three "pet" goats! Two females and a male. Maddie was pretty interested in these new creatures!

Lets go see the goats Mama!


That doesn't look like a goat!

Its fun being outside!

I want in there too!

Checking the place out



Meeting Daisy

This is fun!

In order: Rita, Kevin, and Butch

:)

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Maddie's Summer Adventures

Here are some pictures from Madelyn's first summer!

Happy Girl!

Visiting Daddy at Work!

Hanging out with Great Grandma Dickerson

I wanna help mix Mama!

My feet make noise!

Sooo sleepy!

Me and Mama on my two week birthday!

I love to give my glow worm kisses!

Listening to a band with Pa!

Dancing with my Auntie Leslie!

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Weekend Adventures!

On June 27th, we traveled to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. The museum brings the Bible to life and answers many questions. My particular favorite was learning about the Ark that Noah and his son's built. I never doubted the stories of the Bible, but after that trip I was able to really visualize and understand the trials and difficulties of some of the followers in the Bible. What amazing faith they all had! It made me really appreciate how easy life is for me!

The museum also translated the Bible to better terms that people in our modern age could easily understand. There were passages that I have read so many times and, yet, never fully understood what exactly they were saying. Their is so much more that I understand now. But I still could learn so much more. I look forward to visiting there again. There are so many more things I want to read and learn about!

Not only was this a good weekend get away for me, Marc and my parents, but this was Madelyn's first vacation ever. So that made it ever more special. She did awesome. She would look around and listen to all the different sounds. It was really cute. Of course she slept alot too! How could you not in such a comfy stroller!!!

That evening we ate at a hole in the wall resturant named "Mr Herbs". Their specialty is their seafood. It was really delicious!

On our way home the next day we stopped in Nashville (Brown County, IN). We ate lunch and visited just a few shops before heading home. I think the trip took a toll on all of us. We were all ready for some rest!

The website for the Creation Museum is: http://creationmuseum.org/. I highly recommend going!

Here are some captured memories from our outing!


















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