Montana

Wow, my videos upload so much faster here so I'm sharing two and I have LOTS of pictures, but I figure that is more exciting that what I write so ENJOY :)


What I did most of the first week... (jet lag and heat)

What a busy week I have had! I got to America and then got up the next morning and drove all the way up through Montana(10 hours = 13 with me along) to meet my Grandpa Curtis. He lives up in the the beautiful mountains of Lincoln and we had a nice chat while I tugged on his whiskers a bit :) We hung out in the sunshine (nice change from England Daddy got burned), went for walks, saw a grizzly bear, visited the big town of Helena, and enjoyed each others company.

Grandpa and I (Daddy had just spiked my hair with sunscreen)

We also got to stay overnight in Great Falls where our good friend Todd lives. He lived in our village in England. This is the first time I've gotten to see him since January. He says I am SO big and SO very busy :) We had a great time with him; visited a park next to the Missouri River, went swimming for the very first time (kind of), and had some good food. I think the states is going to create havoc on our waistlines!

My favorite Todd :)

RIver Roe and the MIssouri River

First time swimming.

Finally, on the way home we got to stop by and meet my Grandma and Grandpa Eichenberger! They were so much fun letting me crawl around their house and chase their kitty. Grandma also had new toys for me to play with. Mommy says we get to go back there in a couple of weeks when they are off again and maybe even meet my Aunt Macie and cousin Koevin!

I also got to meet Mommy and Daddy's dear friends the Finkles. Sarah, Isaac, and Grace introduced us to the newest Finkle; William Joseph. He is so incredibly adorable and I want to suck on his head like my cabbage patch doll but Mommy wouldn't let me. Hopefully we'll be seeing more of them. Mommy says she might drive me up to Dayton for a visit after Daddy flys back to the UK.

Will: now 2.5 weeks old

Hmmm, guess we didn't get Isaac... next time :)

I'm getting the sleep and eating thing worked out. I (to mom's excitement) put myself to sleep with limited drama for both naps today! I am crawling all over everyone/ everything and learning to create mischief. I have also mastered the wave.... Who I wave at? It doesn't matter as long as I get attention from it. I also appear to LOVE mirrors. Grandma and Grandpa have a big on e and I LOVE talking and waving at the pretty baby in it :) I am also pulling myself to a stand at EVERY opportunity causing for a few crashes here and there.

OH, the biggest news... I cutting my 3rd tooth - OUCH. This one hurts A LOT more than the last two (it is the top right one) and I am miserable when I'm not busy. Luckily, I am busy anytime I'm not sleeping :) I have been having trouble sleeping, am not eating well, and even have a rash on my face this time around. Although, I am also getting used to this heat and sunshine so I may have a rash from that?

First time swinging.

Okay, all our love to those of you in the UK and to those we haven't seen yet in the states... we are working on it!! Grandma (Cathy) has graciously opened her house on the 4th to any who want to stop by and say hello. We thought it may make it easier to see more people. We hope you all have a happy and safe 4th and we'll have lots more pictures to share next week!

Love,

Madelyn and gang

VIDEOS: Please understand that in the world of a 7 month-old repeats are limited. You take what you can get :) The 1st video is Madelyn crawling for the first night she figured it out (chasing Daisy's toys no less) and the 2nd video is the first time in the pool (which was Way too cold and didn't work out so well, but hey, its a first :)