20 Months - really late

As usual I am late posting Madeline's 20 month update. I don't know where the month of July went and I can't believe summer is coming to an end. Soon we will celebrate another birthday and we will be the proud parents of a two year old.

Madeline is looking more like a little girl every day. She changes constantly, picks up new thing, and is talking up a storm. She is still very sweet and loving. It melts my heart to hear her say "love you" and "suga" (sugar) because she wants to give you a kiss. She has started giving hugs and kisses on her own and I LOVE IT!!!

Look at this sweet girl! I could just eat her up with a spoon!

Can you believe she is old enough for real shoes? Mike and I picked these up for her a few weeks ago. She refers to them as her "cool shoes" because they light up when she walks. She wants to wear them with everything. As you can tell she loves her accessories! She asks for a bow and bracelets every day usually in the morning. She doesn't care if she has on pajamas or not, because it is important to be accessorized at all times!

Gymnastics

Summer gymnastics has come to an end. Madeline really enjoyed jumping on the trampolines, walking the balance beams, and playing in the foam pit. Since she had such a good time, she is registered for Tuesday night classes in the fall.

With it being in the morning, Mike was only able to make it to one of her classes. She loved having her daddy their and in the fall he will be able to join us!

Here are few pictures from one of her classes.

Stretching with daddy

rolling around

jumping of course, her new favorite thing

Finally got her to try the swing and she still doesn't like it, but she has progressed since her first day.

She still talks about jumping, thankfully classes start in a few weeks!

Pretty Piggies

Let Me See You All Jump, Jump, Jump

Madeline and I met up with our friend Landry and Jill at The Jump Around. We met the Jill and Landry while in the NICU after Madeline was born. Landry too was born a little early and spent a few weeks in the NICU as well. We really got to know them pretty well and have stayed in contact. Fast forward and here we are both we healthy strong almost 20 month old toddlers!!!

Good friends from birth! Isn't he a lil' cutie. Madeline is jealous of all of his beautiful hair! :) Maybe one day she will have as much hair.

Landry showed her the ropes.

They even explored the big kid area and went down the big slides.

Of course Madeline found the radio and was bustin' a move.

I Scream You Scream We All Scream for Ice Cream

Who doesn't love some Dairy Queen? Especially on a day with 100 degree temps.

This little girl loves dipped cones (as do her mommy and daddy).

She really would rather have the chocolate part.

After that is all gone she is ready for the ice cream cone. That might take a little more work plus daddy's was already to the cone and he was willing to share.

So why not just take his from him....

but he might want it back. If you want to eat the cone first go to the bottom. Besides, who really cares about the ice cream anyway?

The Boots are NOT made for Walking

This is for you Auntie Lala!!!

Auntie Lala, the world traveler, brought these boots back from China almost a year ago. They finally fit, but they are not made for real walking. This kid was sliding all over the place and almost did the splits. Poor Madeline couldn't figure out why we kept laughing at her. Not only are they very cute, but they are quite the entertainment! Thanks Auntie Lala! We miss you!

Daddy/Daughter Date

My sweet husband decided to have a little date with our sweet pea, also giving this wore out momma a much needed break! :)

For their date the headed to the Abilene Zoo to check out the animals and ride the new train. Unfortunately the train only holds about 10 people and over 75 were waiting in line. Mike didn't want to try and wait in line with a almost 20 month old right around nap time.

She did feed some of the animals and enjoyed her time with daddy.

He stopped by the snow cone stand for a treat, but who knew those places didn't open until 3? The came home empty handed, but went back later in the afternoon and even invited me! After she came back all she wanted to do was hang out with her daddy and honestly I didn't mind one bit. I hope this is the first of many daddy/daughter dates!!!

Finger or War Paint?

While at the lovely Wal-Mart I picked up some finger paint for Madeline. I thought by putting a small amount in each cup it would cut down on the mess....boy was I wrong.

Right off the bat...hands go into the paint and onto the clothes

then onto the face.....

on the shirt some more...notice the mischievous face here.

Looks more like war paint to me! haha!

Her finished art piece that now resides on the fridge and now a bath!

Grace Museum

Madeline and I have been out of the house more this week. This morning we slept in a little later than normal (a good thing since there have been many sleepless nights around here), but she was ready to go "bye bye" after breakfast. I hadn't plan on leaving the house today, but she was at the door to the garage trying to open it, crying and saying "bye bye." How could I tell her no? Good thing I am a softie.

I have wanted to visit the children't museum at the Grace, but for some reason still hadn't. We loaded up and headed downtown.The elevator ride up and the older man at the door scared her a little. I really think she was afraid of being left there. Sometimes you would think that she gets left more often than she does by the way she acts. Finally she warmed up to the toddler area and had a good time.

After meeting a new friend she worked up the courage to explore the other areas in the museum. Her favorite part was "riding" the ambulance. Since our house is relatively close to Metrocare we see and hear ambulance sirens often. She is very familiar with their sirens and enjoyed making her own siren noise while driving.