Baby Playdate

On Wednesday Madi and I had a fun baby playdate. I picked up Jessica and her daughter Sophia and we went to Rachel's house to play with her 4 month old triplets, Loggan, Tayson, and Benson. It was a lot of fun and surprisingly quiet. Rachel sure knows how to take care of those boys. They were great. Madi and Sophia were so cute together. They'll be little best friends.

Congrats Hassels!

We called up our friends Brooke and Alex to see if we could get together and were so excited when we heard their baby had been born on Wednesday. They let us come and see her on Sunday. She was so cute. I can't believe Madilyn was ever that small. Welcome to the world Hailey!

Fun in Phoenix

We had a great time in Phoenix visiting both of our families. Kylan and Sierra had a fun birthday party. We were glad we could come. The kids just couldn't get enough of Madi. Trevor is feeling sick today. I think it is due to swimming so much in the cold water. The kids talked him into swimming in March. Actually he didn't need much persuading, he was the first one in.

Fashion Show

Today I was trying to pack for our trip to Arizona and I realized it was going to be really warm there. So I decided to try a few things out of Madi's closet that she hasn't worn yet. We ended up having our own little fashion show. She is so funny. She loves getting dressed because it tickles her neck when I put anything over her head. After every little outfit, I would take her to the bathroom to look in the mirror and she would just crack up. She especially liked the red outfit; I think she liked the vibrant colors.

Ride 'em Cowboy

Madi decided she wanted to ride Toby like a horse!!

Madi giggling

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The Negotiation.

We're not trying to jinx anything because we haven't officially got the money yet, but we decided to splurge due to selling our house. I jokingly said I wanted a new ipod when we were at the mall last night. About twenty mintes later, Summer said, "I know what I want in exchange for you getting an ipod." A new expensive diaper bag with a weird name that she's been wanting since before Madi was. It's like Petunia Pickleyourbottom. Anyways, Summer is a good negotiator because she'll actually get my old ipod as well.

Madi Check Up

Madi just had a check-up at the doctor's office today so I thought I would update everyone. These are the current stats:

3 1/2 months old
16 lbs 10 ounces--95th percentile
24.5 inches--75th percentile
I dont remember her head measurement but it was in the 50th percentile.

Also, she is trying to roll over but hasn't mastered it yet. Her newest trick is when she stands up on daddy's hands.

10 Things I Love About Madilyn

10. She is a good eater. She still breastfeeds but will take a bottle or binky no problem.
9. She is so cute. People say she looks just like her Dad who I think is cute too.
8. She thinks I'm funny and laughs at me when I am silly.
7. She is so chubby. Aren't chubby babies the best?
6. She has the most kissable cheeks. See #7.
5. She is an easy going baby. I can pretty much take her anywhere.
4. She is so happy and loves to play.
3. She is sleeping through the night (almost).
2. She loves to cuddle.
1. She loves me.

Isn't she Adorable?

Here are some more pics of cute Madi. Even though she was crying in the first one, we had to take a picture because it was so dang cute. The last one is us downtown in front of the Willamette River, I think. Gotta go Amazing Race is on.

Ain't She Sweet?

Madi had her first taste of a Fudgesicle yesterday and she loved it. As you can see, most of it got on her face and not in her mouth. Also she is a little wiggler lately. She hasn't rolled over yet but she can scoot herself around pretty good. In the picture she was sitting up in her stroller but a few minutes later she was kickin back with her feet up.

Repent or Perish!!!

After church about a month ago, we saw this man preaching to us about how we are all going to Hell and that Joseph Smith is a liar. It was kind of a strange sight after coming out of church. Now he doesn't step foot on our property, but as you can tell he is within a step of the church's lawn. We asked someone about him and we found out that he is there every Sunday (and he has been). We finally remembered our camera to share this not so pleasant experience with you all. Makes me kind of sad for him. Last week the missionaries were talking to him, but apparently he didn't change his opinion towards us.

Madi takes after her Daddy

While Summer and I went to the Temple, Madi got her first lesson in video gaming from Tyler and Bryce. She looks like a natural to me.

Scrabble Champ as well!!!

If any of you are wondering why I am blogging about an ordinary game of scrabble, I'd like to draw your attention to the lower left-hand corner where you can see that QUADRATIC was played. Derrick I know you would appreciate this. For all who aren't regulars at scrabble, you only get 7 letters so I had to first play Quad with a triple word score and then the next turn I added ratic to the equation, no pun intended. And yes my father played the word SEX right above it.

Train Game Heard Round The World

On Saturday we had an international game of Ticket to ride(www.ticket2ridegame.com) via the internet. From Portland (Trevor) to Phoenix(Mom) to Philly(Ty) to China(Dad). It was pretty cool. Dad was 30 minutes from church Sun. morning. Ty was getting ready to go bowling Sat evening and Mom and I weren't doing a thing Sat afternoon. For all of those interested Portland has the best train track builders in the world apparently!!

We miss eating out!

So I hate to admit that Trevor and I were pretty much used to eating out on a regular basis (I would say at least four times a week) before we moved here. We would go to a nicer restaurant about once a week too for date night. We are trying to be thrifty and more health conscious by eating at home but we are having such a hard time breaking the habit, especially the pop. We went to the grocery store and spent over $1oo which is a lot for us and the food was gone in about a week. We were shocked, we usually spent maybe $60 at the store and it would last two weeks or until we ran out of milk. I guess that's what happens when you actually eat at home for all three meals each day. When we do get fast food or go to a restaurant we really savor it. It's like a drug and we are the addicts. It's so hard not to cheat. However, I am bitter that Oregon doesn't have Sonic, Chic fil A, or In N Out Burger; three of my favorite places to eat.

Madi's tramatic day.

Luckily Madi will not remember today for the rest of her life. She had three shots, an oral immunization, and her ears pierced all in one day. She was pretty good for all of it. She only cried for a second at each thing. Mommy wanted little gold ball generic studs, but Daddy wanted her to have some bling. Tough to see in the pic, but they're QZ studs in white gold. She's so cute.

School's out for ever(one snow day)

Unfortunately we woke up to another snow storm. It is still coming down. Our school didn't cancel due to the snow, they just decided to honor Martin Luther King Jr. a day late!!! We are having a day at home, just what Summer needed was a day to relax and just stay in!!

It's not TV I promise.

My new best study partner. I have had to study 24/7 since starting this graduate school thing.