Healthy Times Ahead

** Finally we are over the flu bug (knock on wood). And luckily, it doesn't appear Madelyn came down with it, or if she did, it was very mild - only in the cranky tired form. Wishful thinking I'm sure, but maybe our early bought with this means it won't hit us this winter!?!

Excitedly walking to Mommy!

We had a very short (because we posted on Wed last) and uneventful week with the "bug" in the house. If Mommy wasn't in bed, then Daddy was and I just went with whoever looked the least contagious! Is this what vacation brings? I will say, Daddy got it WAY worse though and I felt bad for him. It was great having him back and ready to play with me yesterday and tonight when he got home from work!

Here are some photos from the week of me making fun when I couldn't get out much:

Park in my village

Hampers are a lot more fun without clothes!

Mommy wanted to play with my hair all morning today... I let that carry-on for all of about 5 minutes!

And my favorite game of all:

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"You wanna play?"

New things about me this week? Um... I can easily walk across the room... a good 10 steps I think, but crawling is sooo much faster, I still often resort to that. I am definitely determined to do all that I am not allowed. My calves are getting stronger each week as I gracefully use my tip-toes to reach all things. I have also learned that anything near works well as a step ladder... dog included. Unfortunately, I thought my ball would be a great stool and well, it wasn't. I'm now working out this gate thing. I'm good at getting my toes in the holes and think one day I may just learn how to climb it. The opportunities are ENDLESS!

Daisy likes to keep her distance these days.
(Unless of course she is giving me kisses!)

Mommy bought me a bowl/ plate that suctions to my tray and is teaching me to eat like a big girl... sorta. Most the food stays on the plate and I always get to have a fork or spoon. I feel really special even though I can't quite use all these gadgets yet. Oh, and Mommy's favorite development?? I refuse to leave my bib on. Rumor is she's on the prowl for some "baby proof" bibs....

Oh, I forgot to tell you - My Mommy and Daddy bought a house. The offer was accepted and we are getting our closing date set up. Can you believe that they are going to leave me a swing set? I am so excited to see this place! We'll try to share more pictures of it soon (Daddy took a bunch, Mommy just hasn't loaded them on the computer yet!)

And finally this week, I want to share some old pictures from July with you because I just got them from my Auntie.

Uncle Chad bought me a dress!
Struttin' my stuff.
No Mommy, I don't want to show my butt!

Love to you all,
Madelyn, Shaye, Jody, and Daisy