Busy Bees...

"All done" Mmm, I love ketchup!

Okay, so no one goes through anymore Maddy withdrawls (Papa...), here is a quick post. Unfortunately, with all the moving mania Mommy has not taken very many pictures, but we'll share what we can :)

Before leaving for Texas, Mommy and Daddy got to have a very grown-up night with Chris and Sarah. It was mine and Mommy's first night apart! I got to spend it with Nana and Papa who were pleased they managed to get me to sleep through the night (10 full hours). Mommy still hasn't gotten me back on a schedule like this. Nana was so worried, she kept checking on me afraid that something had happened :)

Chris and Sarah

I had a really great trip down to Texas. I road very well, using my Elmo movies any time I needed a distraction. Actually, I am Elmo's biggest fan. I pretty much ask for him by name on a daily basis now. (Uh oh, what kind of a habit has this originally "no t.v. Mommy" started?)

We made 10.5 hours of driving in 15 hours. Not too bad, considering we got to stop by and see my Auntie Macie, Blake and Cousin Koevin!! (Again, Mommy with the pics) We get to go back and see them soon when Macie and Blake get married, so I am so excited and will take pictures then!!

We stayed one night just inside the border of Texas and then drove the next day arriving at our New Home! I love my bedroom, it was the first place I headed. Mommy and my Auntie are going to paint it up special just for me. Speaking of, Mommy is just finishing the first room; my bathroom, it will be done today and I really love it! Pictures of that next week for sure! Daisy and I also LOVE our backyard. Although the swingset is a bit too large, I know I will love it soon, especially after Daddy buys me my very own swing.

Camping on the air mattress before our stuff arrived.
Loving Daisy kisses too!

I got to have a tubby in Mommy and Daddy's
big tub while my bathroom is "under construction"

Moving is crazy. I spent the big moving day at a nice lady's that Mommy got ahold of through the base. She has a 3 year old and I had a very busy day with lots of fun. I got to play with a water table and finger paint! I hope to go back at least one day while Auntie is here helping paint.

We are still sorting and putting away. I am doing my part in "helping" but I overheard Mommy telling Daddy that she needs more nap hours to get it all done. Apparently, she doesn't like where I put things. (You should have seen my excitement when I got all my toys back!) Daddy returned to work yesterday and is still "in-processing." He is surprised by how many people are in the shop here. He also got put with the B-1's instead of the C-130's as originally thought but no matter. Only time will tell how the new job is going to be, but so far he is optimistic.

Video: Moving day. Could've been better.... but our stuff is here. No major damage and
nothing missing (so far), for that, we are very thankful!

In other news, I AM SO SMART! I am using so many new words every day and am even starting to put two words together. Trust Mommy when she says "WAY TO GO MADELYN" I am full of so many surprises. I copy all kinds of things now and my independence with everything shines through more and more each day. Aside from my great language skills, I am perfecting my "jump," hopefully to be caught on video one day soon. Mommy truely believe that I am amazing :)

Thanks to my Auntie I know I like "dipping"
and when done with my food, I make sure
every last drop is gone ;)

Finally, I am working on my molars. Although this makes for some cranky days and nights, Mommy is excited for me to start chewing my food better so hopefully they finish popping through real soon. This past weekend, I also had an accident which warranted a trip to Urgent Care. Mommy was helping me up by my hands when I let go of one of her hands to reach for a toy and my elbow popped out of place. I was okay, in some discomfort and wouldn't use my arm (which is how she new somthing had happened), but Mommy was a HOT MESS! The doctor says this actually happens a lot (making Mommy feel Not any better), popped it back into place and I was fine. Mommy has heard of so many more stories of kids this has happened to after sharing her experience, but still thinks it is pretty crazy. She is so afraid to even hold my hand anymore but I keep telling her that I am fine....

Until next week, and Mommy promises to get back on a schedule with this blog!
Madelyn et. al.