Spider and Figs

Reed and I went to pick figs at his grandfather's farm.  The bad news is that there were only about a dozen figs ready.  The good news is that we saw a really neat spider and its web......

My Best Buddy and I

We'll be back for more of these tasty treats.....

 Isn't this little guy neat looking? 

Kid's Say the Cutest Things

Maddie is talking up a storm now, and it's all just so cute!!  This is the most precious stage. It's not so much the words, it's the precious way she says them.    I am going to share some of the cute things she says(mainly because I want to always remember them) with some cute little pictures that have nothing to do with one another.........

Here we go-

1.  I want a popking.
(That would be a popsicle, and she eats quite a few a day. Josh thinks popking is a combination of popsicle and ice cream.).
2.  I want a lello popking. 
 (That would be yellow-her favorite.)
3.  You okay?
(This is said quite often when she thinks something may be wrong with you.  It is usually accompanied by sweet little pats.)
4.  Let's get in the warwer.
(That would be water. She calls the river and big pool warwer, but her little pool is pool.)
5. I wuv you.
(Simply melts your heart.)
6.  I tired.
7.  I a big girl or I a baby.
(Whatever she needs to be at the moment.)
8.  Pop says, "Hey Dude" and she says, "I not dude, I Maddie".
9. Hey Buddy or Hey Buddy Bug
(This is what she calls "sweet bugs".)
10. I sorry.
This is a sure ticket to get away with almost anything!
11.  Let's dance.  Good song.
She loves to dance, but is very selective about the songs she dances to.  We have to go through almost all of the songs on the Wii until we get to a "good song."
12.  Bless you or Bless you me (when it's for her)


And one more example-

She and Caleb had a little tiff about something.  She kicked Caleb and then ran to the corner and said, "I bad.  I go to corner."  After about a minute she sweetly said, "I sorry." 

We are all wrapped tightly around her little finger..............

It's the Real Thing

Pop recently introduced Maddie to the wonderful world of coca-cola's.  She seemed to think it was rather tasty.......

Pop shows her how it's done......

 
Nothing to it!

I also want to add that NeNe gets blamed for lots of things.....And I want the evidence to show that Pop is usually right there with me and usually in the lead of introducing her to all kinds of fun, new things!

Ride the Horsey

Maddie enjoys feeding the neighbors horses, and going to the park and riding the "horsies" when she's here.  One recent morning, we managed to do both.

These little guys love seeing that little bag of apples and Maddie loves sharing with them!

Now to the park.  These horses are pretty fun too!

Happy Trails to You!

Maddie's Buddies

Maddie had lots of company during this visit, and she enjoyed it all! First, Jessi came by herself one day.  She was simply wonderful with her!  The next day, Allison came, as well as Grace, Cade and Ty. (Jessi was sick and couldn't come back.) Maddie left them early for a nap......But, she enjoyed every waking minute while they were here.  Thanks so much for helping entertain our sweet girl.  We can't wait to have you all back again!

First Jessi-Not only did they swim, they also colored, danced, watched tv, and simply had a ball.  Who could ask for a better playdate? The next day Jessi was sick and didn't get to join us. We missed her!

 Allison continued the fun the next day.......

 Grace, as well as Cade, Ty and Cathy's kids  joined in the fun. (More on Cathy's kids later.  They get their own post.)

 Boys will be boys-Cade and Ty

 Grace and Cade-Cuties!

I am so glad Maddie is getting a chance to spend time with her cousins.  There is simply nothing anymore fun than this.

Look at this big girl eating this big hamburger!

Cade doesn't seem to like his hamburger as much as Maddie!!

Thanks to all of you for coming.  We enjoyed it!  Maddie had a ball!

What a Day!

When Maddie is here, we start early and pack as much into each day as possible.  Here is just an example of one of our days-

We swim.....

 We play on the swingset....

We feed the fish.....

We go to the shop to visit with Pop.  He has the best toys!!

We try to catch these two shop cats with no luck.  We will be back tomorrow to try again!

Maddie and I went to the park.  And believe it or not, NeNe even went down the slide!

And just for Mom-we take looonnggg naps!!


We end the day with a swim with Pop and by checking the chemicals in the pool!

Each day with her is so much fun!

Everybody Dance Now

Maddie LOVES to dance.  I mean really loves it!!  She has picked out her favorite songs on the WII and she likes to play and dance every opportunity she gets.  She also loves to get the family involved!

Come on Brooke-it's your turn!