kicks

A couple of Fridays ago, Maddie didn't like the outfit I picked out and picked out this dress. Not quite warm enough for the weather, so I made her wear the shirt and tights underneath. (Told you this was a trend) She also picked out the sneakers from her closet. We bought these a couple of weeks ago and they only had a size bigger than Maddie needed. But that didn't seem to bother her. I'm pretty sure she put on a whole different outfit after nap.

in my tummy

The week after Halloween we were explaining to Madison that Aunt Renny and Aunt Sarah both have babies in their tummies. So background, we are in the "I do it" stage, where Madison has to do everything for herself, by herself, and everything we say we do, she says she does too. So of course she has a baby in her tummy too. And yes that is her baby doll inside her shirt.

Always a dress

Madison loves to wear a dress. Even if its not quite sun dress weather. So we have finally trained her that she can wear a dress whenever she wants, but she has to wear it over a shirt and pants or tights. Expect to see this look often from her. 

Miss Madison

The day after Halloween, Madison thought it would be fun to play teacher. So she asked me to help me with her "carpet" (a quilt that we have on the back of the chair. They sit on the carpet at school and the teacher reads to them, so I think that is why she calls it a carpet). So I spread out the quilt and then we had to get out almost all of her stuffed animals so she could read to them. Please forgive the paparazzi on the video. 

happy halloween

Saturday evening we went to a trunk-or treat at a nearby church. They had a petting zoo, pony rides, a cake walk, a ton of carnival games, face painting and a couple of bounce houses. Madison got a ton of candy and even got her face painted. She waited very patiently for her turn at face painting, at least 20 minutes. Then sat perfectly still while they painted the flower. She was so excited about it and wanted to look in the mirror forever. The next morning she was very upset when it was mostly gone.
They only way we could get her to leave the trunk or treat was to tell her we needed to go home and see if there were trick-or-treaters at our house. When we got home, we didn't have much traffic. So Madison and I went next door to Stacy's and Terry's house. Once Stacy gave her some candy, she just walked right in the house. So we chatted for a while and said hi to their pet pig Oscar. And then went back to the house. We decided to try one more house, but then we saw a big group. They had a car pulling a trailer with 15-20 kids. So we followed them around the block and Maddie loved seeing all the kids in their costumes. And of course we got more candy then we need. But better than last year when we couldn't even get her costume on.
Slide at the bounce house.
Face painting.

trick or treat at the arboretum

Saturday morning we decided to get a jump start on trick or treating at the arboretum. They had tables set up at all the storybook houses with folks handing out candy. They also had a big pumpkin patch. It was a little muddy, but we had a beautiful day. Madison was great at saying "trick-or-treat" and "thank you." And she loved seeing all the kids in their costumes.

halloween package from Luke

Madison opened her package from Luke Friday morning before Dad left for work. She loved the crown, but wasn't so sure about the pirate mask. She loved it on Rick and I, but she wouldn't wear it. She got a flashing pumpkin necklace that she wore all weekend, the pumpkin full of treats that you see below and the kitty cat purse that she also loves. And we have read the Sesame Street book a thousand times already! Thanks Luke! (and Renny and Brian).

I included this one so you could see her stylish outfit. Maddie still wants to wear her nightgowns to bed, but since it isn't warm enough, we make her wear the warmer PJs underneath. She has this on again tonight...