not striking a pose

After spinning, Rick tried to get Madison to pose for some pics, but she was more interested in running around and chasing Sadie.



Mom trying to teach Madison some poses.

round and round

There is nothing Madison loves more than spinning around. I swear I spend half my day spinning her in my arms or in the office chair. It is a good excuse to get some cuddle time though.

sugar and frosting

Rick decided we needed to make Halloween cookies today. So after finally finding some cooking cutters, we went crazy. Madison liked decorating much more than making the cookies. She did great with the sprinkles and only ate about half the MnMs.

alliance air show in fort worth

Yesterday we spent the day in Fort Worth watching airplanes. We got there about 10:30 or 11 and looked around at all the airplanes, helicopters and even the bounce house. Maddie loved the parachuters and it was very important to see where they landed. We had lunch and did a little more looking. Then Madison and I headed to the car for some quiet time (we watched Beauty and the Beast). Rick hung out inside a little longer, then came out and watch the airplanes from the car. About 3:00 the Blue Angels come on so we watched from the back of the car. Madison was a little scared of the how loud the jets were at first, but she got used them and had fun trying to find them.
Rick and Maddie touring the inside of an airplane.
Madison checking out the gun on the army helicopter.

Parachuter.
Hanging out in the car.


Waiting for the airplanes and running around.

Blue Angels.

corn-i-val and sushi

Friday night at school was the Corn-i-val, so Madison and I met Dad for dinner and then headed to the party. These are Madison getting her costume all ready. With the red hair the Little Mermaid is perfect, and she loves it. She wore it every day this weekend. She had great time at the carnival playing the games and getting treats.

Dinner before. We had some sushi and fried rice. Here is Madison eating sushi! Although it was the sticky rice on the outside of a roll.
Getting her temporary tattoo. We couldn't wash it last night in the bath and she was so upset this morning when it was mostly gone.
Doing the beanbag toss for candy.

Thank you Emaline!

Madison's friend Emaline sent us a new book in the mail. Llama Llama Red Pajama. We had just opened it when Rick took this video. The flower in her hair is from the card that came with the book.
Thank you Emaline (and Carissa)!! We love it and we miss you!

best friends

On Sunday after camping, Madison and Sadie hanging out in the backyard.
Madison laughing at Sadie.