halloweeny playgroup

This morning Madeline and I hosted playgroup.
I was so happy that it fell on Halloween so I could get out all of my decorations.

We have such a fun group and I loved having them over.

spooky water

scary fruit

breakfast muffins

we tried to get the kids all together to take a picture.

madeline didn't want to put on her duck costume..she is holding out for tonight

in between the boys

Happy Halloween

world series

Our Texas Rangers made it to the World Series...but we lost:(
Anyway, Corey and I were lucky enough to go to game 5, the last home game in the series and it was awesome!!!!

And to make the night even better...we WON!!!!!

18 months

Madeline turned 18 months a couple of days ago.....how did this happen???
She is so big and and sweet....I can hardly stand it!!!

I tried leaning the sign up, but once she got a hold of it there was nothing I could do.

• she weighs around 25 pounds, we will know exactly how much tomorrow when we see the doctor.
• she wears anywhere from 6month-18month clothes....it's the funniest thing.
• size 3 diaper
• size 5 shoe
• eats a ton, but has become a tad bit pickier about what she will eat
  

• her personality is so sweet...she smiles and waves at everyone
• she has so many words...she knows all of her animals and their sounds. she knows 8-10 letters and their sounds as well. she also knows a couple of colors and shapes.
• I can tell her anything and she knows exactly what I am saying..she is Brilliant:), at least I think she is!!!!
  
• she loves going to school...I don't know what I was so worried about:)
• Camille calls her " a well adjusted baby" which makes me very happy. She doesn't really cry when I leave her anymore..thank goodness.

She has made the last 18 months of my life the very best. I love her more than I can put into words.

Thank you, My Angel, for being in my life.
Love,
Momma

pumpkin patch

Hannah and I decided to take Madeline to a pumpkin patch last week...we had a lot of fun.

And the week before that, Corey took both of the girls up to Calloways. They were having "family fun" activities...they had a great time.

We are loving Fall!!!!!

the many faces of madeline

One day I decided to chase Madeline around with my camera...boy did we have fun and boy did I get some funny poses.
Here is my girl.......

...running away from me

...giving me the "stinky" face

...laughing at me

...saying "whatever, mom"

...perfect profile

....so sleepy

...pouty face

I cherish every moment I have with this little stinker....

Love you, Madeline Rose

hannah turns 11

Well...this sassy thing turned 11 a couple of weeks ago....isn't she the cutest.
She would probably KILL me if she knew I posted this picture....but what are step-mommies for:)

We decided on pink and orange for her decorations.
And I did the WORST job of taking pictures of all of the details..that is becoming my thing...forgetting to document all the cute stuff.

the favor bags..thank you christi, she is so talented.

Madeline wanted to be apart of everything her sister was doing....so sweet.

Hannah requested a "cake ball H" for her party.

I took this picture at the end when I realized I had forgotten to take any pictures....oops:)

I think she had a great time and I loved doing it for her.

end of summer fun

Because the summer here in Texas was BRUTAL... we had to find some fun, but refreshing activities to do.
Madeline has a huge love of the outdoors, as well as water.
So what could be better than fun with daddy in the sprinklers!!!!

She really could have spent the entire night out there.