Konked Out

You know how warm and cuddly fresh towels from the dryer are? Well, my dogs think so too! When it is time to fold, I put them in the white chair in our living room and immediately they jump and nestle in. I thought that maybe Maddie might like the warm and cozies too which is why I put her on top of the pile. Excellent photo ops.

Reese and Allie enjoying warm towels, fresh from the dryer.
Maddie sleeping like a dog, wait a baby.

Scholastics Start Early

Just a typical Saturday morning.....

learning and reading.
My baby is a genius. ;)

Weekend with the 'Grands'

Last weekend, Dad and Natalia (Grandad and G Natty) came to visit. It was a great weekend looking back. I put that disclaimer because my three-some (plus the dogs) seemed to be having a serious meltdown.

Examples:
1) Allie had an allergic reaction to her shots at the vet and got all kinds of swollen and lethargic on Friday
2) Allie rolled in a big pile of ants and was blotchy red and puffy....Dad and Max rushed her to the vet on Saturday
3) Maddie had her first fever and was acting all kinds of crazy - now if you have had kids you know that the first time your kid is sick you go into complete freak-out mode debating between buzzing your pediatrician's cell phone and rushing your kid to the ER. Luckily, we have some neighbor friends who have had the drill before. They recommended children's tylenol to break the fever. It did, but it was a stressful day to say the least.

Wrapped into all the drama, was a great weekend!

Saturday lunch at Babe's....two meal options on the menu: fried chicken or chicken fried steak. Awesome!
Still waiting......

Maddie had enough fried chicken and needed a nap.....

So did Henry! In fact, so did Max, Tim and Natalia who all also took a nap. That left Dad glued to the TV for every football game on earth that became the 'big' game which meant they were all important. That left Misty and me to converse. Family time is great, no matter how you slice it. ;)

Maddie wanted to sit on the couch like a big girl!

Tim and Reese enjoying an afternoon cocktail and a little football.

Cousin business!

Cousin playtime. Maddie and Henry sported Longhorn gear in honor of the team's off-weekend. Hook 'em kids!

This photo has so much more than meets the eye. At first you see Dad and Maddie. Then, you see Max and Reese off to the right and sweet Henry int he swing behind Dad's left shoulder.

The night ended with a round of Cranium in which we all ended up in stitches by Misty's humming....if that's what you want to call it.

Grandma X Comes to Town

I say Grandma X because we have yet to name her. It's almost comical at this point that we don't have a name because every time we are together we talk about what the options are........Moma, Nana (pronounce Nan-uh), Sassy, Peaches, Maralina....you can see where we get goofy. Regardless of what we call her or what Maddie ends up calling her there is no doubt that we love having her around. Maddie couldn't agree more:

Mom had a flu shot, thus the boo-boo bandage. ;)
This is probably the BEST laughing face I've captured of Maddie. Max thought she looked like she was crying, but I guarantee this is a bonafied happy face accompanied by lots of leg kicks.

Don't think the dogs didn't get some love too.

Maddie's closet benefitted from the trip too! Cousin Henry did as well, even though he wasn't able to make it...his clothes to the left.

The next adventure with Grandma X is when she takes Maddie for a whole weekend when we are at Texas OU. You better believe I'm pumping like crazy so we don't have to use formula too.

A Baby Divided

You've heard of a house divided, well Maddie was a 'baby divided' today as UT played Tech. As many of you know, I come from a bleed orange family while Max comes from a family chalk full of diplomas from Lubbock. In honor of the game, Maddie sported gear from both schools.

Sporting her UT gea and a potbelly. Hello, Homer Simpson.
Go Longhorns! Go Longhorns! Go, go, go Longhorns!

Hook 'em with Mom.

Wait a minute.......

Dad says, 'wreck 'em'

Wait, I think Dad is confused too.

Raider butt.

The game is actually still on. It's the 3rd quarter and Tech just scored bringing them to 17 against the Longhorns' 24. Crossing my fingers. A whole quarter to go.

Henry and Maddie

Getting to know you, Getting to know all about you. Getting to like you, Getting to hope you like me. -The King and I

Henry and Misty came over on Friday for a little maternity leave fun. We went to Southlake Town Center, ate, shopped (frowned at our bodies in the dressing room mirrors), etc. The babies had some good bonding time.

Maddie taking a look at Henry, the handsome.
Hello, friend.

And I need to upload the video of another one of their encounters during this visit because it is just priceless. Maddie is sitting in her bouncer and Misty is holding Henry in front of Maddie.....his feet are resting at the base of her bouncer. Well, Miss Maddie (say THAT with an attitude) decided she didn't want Henry on her bouncer and kept kicking him off. It is the preview for the bullying to come, I fear. Actually, I think she just got excited and started kicking, but it looked like she was kicking him off.

Lastly, it was the most precious thing when Henry smiled and Maddie smiled back. Baby communication at its best!

Bumbo's Away!

A Bumbo is a booster chair for kids. It helps them gain stability when they are still weak and then serves as a chair when they are a little older...a tray can be added for food, etc. Well, Maddie is now sitting up so well that she enjoys sitting in it to watch cartoons. She has about a 15 minute attention span if it is the right show (bright colors, silly noises/songs and big animation). 'On Demand' is a blessing with little ones. There are so many cartoon options at the tip of our fingers. The show on below, is called Barnyard.

Now, no one hate on how close she is to that big screen. She's actually about four feet.
Ooh, Maddie, the intensity of that show must be getting to you. ;)