New Kids are Back!

The New Kids on the Block performed on the Today show on Friday and it was so good, I was dancing in my pjs. I love these guys and they are better than ever. The dance moves were great, even in the pouring rain. Their new song is my new summer theme song. I love it. Also, they just announced they are coming in concert to Portland November 23rd. Anybody in?

Waterfront Park in Bellevue

We took Madilyn to this park on the water by Trevor's grandma's house . It was the cutest little park and you could swim there in the summer, they had lifeguard stations and everything. Too bad it was rainy and cold:( It is amazing how we lived in Seattle for three months and never saw anything. I love having a child, it makes you get out and explore.

A major closeup family portrait.

Take me out to the....

Mariner Game.

We went to Seattle on Friday to see a game. I just love baseball games, the fans, the food (yes, I love junk food), and the fun of course. I even love the little games they play in the middle of innings, you know the ball hidden under the hat or the racing bottles of condiments (Trevor always picks mustard). The dancing grounds crew always makes me laugh. I even love the proposals on the big screen. Lastly, I love the baseball! I do sometimes miss that being such a big part of our lives. It was kind of funny for Trevor to see two of his old teammates playing on the field.

I do like the Mariners but I am still a Diamondbacks fan at heart. Except I still think it is weird to see them wearing red, it's just not right.

We took Trevor's cousin Darren and his wife Brandy. I had never met them before and Trevor had last seen his cousin about 10 years ago. We had a lot of fun getting to know them, they are a cute couple.

Gymnastics

We went to open gym with our friends Angela and Ryder this week and had so much fun. She loved the trampolines and hanging from the bars. She even liked the balance beam. They are really low to the ground for kids and the parents are by them the whole time. She was a little cranky since it was so close to naptime but I hope she will get better as we continue going. They had this 3 person swing that the kids just love. The video is Madi's first time on the swing.

Since my work schedule varies week to week, I love open gyms so I don't have to go every week if I am busy. The pool is open preschool swim too. I decided that is way better than swimming lessons where I hear they don't really teach them much at this age anyways. We love getting out of the house everyday and doing something, even if it is at McDonalds playplace.

18 Months

I can't believe my baby is 18 months old. She has changed so much in the past few months it blows me away. It's like she went from a baby to a little girl overnight. Here are some of the highlights of the past few months:

• Madi learning how to climb out of her crib this week, luckily she is doing really well in her toddler bed. Luckily she can't open doors yet so she isn't just walking out of her room.
  
• She wants to walk up and down the stairs instead of me holding her. What a big girl.
• She has gotten better at swimming. She blows bubbles, doesn't choke when I put her under, and can go down the baby slide without swallowing water. AZ here we come!
• She is climbing on everything, chairs, tables, she is a little monkey.
  
• She is trying to learn her ABCs, she says ABCDE so far. The leap frog video is awesome. She says the letter sounds already.
  
• She can do a somersault and can jump. Her jump is actually one foot at a time. It looks hilarious.
  
• Can't wait for nursery. She is a social butterfly so she will love it!

P.S. I just have to add that the cat blanket was given to me by a little old lady in our ward when Madi was born. It is actually a really nice warm blanket and we haven't gotten her a bedding set. No, I am not a cat lover lady. ( To Shana)