Birthday Weekend

Last weekend we had a staycation in Grapevine to celebrate Mike's birthday.  We had so much fun! For some reason my camera was a little blurry so I didn't get near the pics  I wanted, but here a few. 

We started the day at the Botanic Gardens in Fort Worth.  It was such a beautiful day, we just had to be outside.  

Madie discovering the sounds of different birds

 Little Ms. Independent

 Feeding the fish at the Japanese gardens.  This was definitely our favorite activity.

We had a room at the Bass Pro Embassy and Madie was in heaven!  She opened every drawer, ran around like a crazy person and even went down to happy hour.

That night we met our friends Brian, Carrie and baby Payton for dinner to celebrate Mike's birthday. I guess we were so nervous about getting through an entire dinner on a Saturday night at Outback with two babies I completely forgot to take pictures!  The girls did famously.  Not one issue!

 Here she is before breakfast the next morning.

 Before we went home we went to visit the fish at Bass Pro.  We inadvertently fed them too!  One of Madie's favorite bracelets fell into the tank and the fish went after like crazy!  We may need to patent a new lure.  Ha! Madie just kept saying "uh oh!"

This weekend was so great! We had a great time celebrating Mike, and Madie discovered a love for hotels!  Happy Happy Birthday to a great husband and daddy! 

On a completely different note, I have started feeling baby M2 quite a bit.  Seems to be an active one too!  We find out boy or girl next week and cannot wait!! 

Labor Day Weekend

Madie and I headed west for the long weekend to visit MiMi and Granddaddy.  We had such a good time and I am not sure Madie was ready to leave! 

Saturday morning Granddaddy took us to the zoo.  Madie LOVED the flamingos. Must be the pink.

 Catching a breeze with Granddaddy

 We bought crackers to feed the giraffe but he wasn't hungry so we used them  to feed the fish instead.  Madie did such a good job throwing it out to them!

 When we got home, Madie put on a few accessories and played some games.  She kept making this HYSTERICAL surprise face when Minnie would pop up but for some reason my camera was blurry.  :(  And MiMi threatened me with my life if I posted a few.  See I do mind sometimes.

 Madie discovered my old jewelry drawer in my room and said "AHHHH!".  She put on everything her little arm could hold.  Here she is checking herself out in the mirror. 

 Sunday morning we headed out to Cross Cut to visit the horses. Jake couldn't wait to say hi!

 Watching Granddaddy take out the feed

 Petting the sweetest one of the bunch, Rooster.

 Madie got pictures with all the horses except for crazy Baccacita Jewel.  She just wasn't having it.  Here is Madie trying out the saddle.  Looks like a cowgirl to me!

 And just like a true Texas girl, after we got home from the country she got all dolled up and headed out shopping! Ha!  MiMi let her wear all her jewelry to the mall. 

Madie had such a great time in Abilene and even started saying "Grandad" this weekend!  She cheered on the Aggies in honor of Uncle Chad and Case and had ample opportunities to do her touchdown arms.  Kelly, Chad and Cooper were at the game and Kelly sent MiMi a picture of Cooper - Madie kept kissing it. SO funny!  Great long weekend and now back to reality!

Cupcakes!

This weekend Ms. Madie got her very own cupcake kitchen!

 Helping Daddy put it together, she was SO excited. 

 Checking the oven to see if they are ready...

 Putting sprinkles on her cupcakes.  She cracked me up because when she would shake them she would say "shkkk, shkkk, shkk"

 The next morning she had to get properly accesorized before cooking more cupcakes. 

 I sure cherish my weekends with this precious girl.  Love you Madie Lou!

The Stockyards - That's my Backyard

This weekend we headed west to help Case with his Casey Donahew Band concert.  We had SO much fun, and the event was a success.  I am so SUPER proud of Case and how hard he worked. 

It was raining Saturday morning so leave it to MiMi to still figure out how to have a picnic with the grandbabies.  They loved being in the garage and watching the rain.

Saturday night Madie and Mike went to our friends the Johnson's and hung out while the rest of us headed out to the Red Dirt Pavilion.  We really had no idea what to expect but boy was there a turnout.  People were walking for miles to get the concert.  I thought they would never quit coming.  And what a show - Casey Donahew made me a a fan!

Great job Case! 

It's Been Awhile

I have been quite the blog slacker the last two weeks.  Honestly, we haven't been up to too much except trying to be creative in beating this insane heat!  A couple of weekends ago we took Ms. Priss to the Fort Worth Children's museum.  She had so much fun and was able to do a lot more this time.  And it was air conditioned so a win for everyone really.

Discussing her grocery purchases with Daddy

Playing in the "air" exhibit.  She thought this was SO funny

 We have started attending a new church - Gateway Southlake recently and we LOVE it.  We really checked it out because  I had heard such great things about their children's program.

Here is Madie before church last Sunday

Mike had to work this past weekend  so Madie and I just hung out at the house most of the time.  One day we didn't even get out of our pajamas!  I don't think that has ever happened.  But we had a lot of fun just playing at home. 

This pic of Madie playing in her tent was just too funny not to post

They say we have at least another 5 days of 100+ temps so we will be finding more fun things to do indoors.  I think McDonalds playground is getting tired of us! I wonder if I get some merit award for being pregnant in this crazy summer?  My mom did in the summer of 80 with Chad and I think all she got was another strong willed child.  Well, I think that would be just fine with me too. 

Madie's got a secret......

That's right little Ms. Priss has been keeping a little something to herself.

Baby M2 is due February 5!  We cannot believe this amazing blessing and all SO excited to see what is in store for us. I just know Madie is going to be the best big sister ever.   This little family of three will soon be four!

Abilene Bound

Last weekend we headed west after work for a little R&R in Abilene.  It was just what we all needed. 

MiMi's home cooking......

 Chilling with Case, whom Madie is quite smitten with...

 Back porch rockin with Granddaddy.......

 Hamming it up as usual!

 Showing MiMi our dancing skills....

And our Saturday night my parent's lifelong friends the Harrisons came over for dinner. It was so much fun to catch up and let Madie meet them. She showed all her tricks as fast as she could!  Ha! All and all it was a great weekend!  There is just something about going home.