Moments with Maddie O.: Two Week Catch Up

Where in the heck have you been?

Alright, I guess the real question is where in the heck have we been. Well, we've been right here.....with my Mom and Dad. Yep, that's right Larry and Patty made a visit to see their youngest granddaughter, their tallest son-in-law, their favorite daughter (sorry Christy, truth hurts, I'm the favorite) and the rest of the family too.

We were busy just being together and spending time as a great big family.

We took a trip to the Children's Museum.

The Museum has had a special Dora the Explorer exhibit for months. We've been there twice to this exhibit but this is the first time we've been since Madison has discovered Dora. She flipped out over the statues of Dora and Boots. She kept shouting "Dorda! Dorda! Boots! Boots!"

We also played outside a lot

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We also celebrated Ryan's 30th birthday. We had a small cookout with family complete with a hamburger bar. It was awesome thanks to the help and hard work of my family.

Happy Birthday fella!

Madison also received an early birthday gift. Meme and Papaw went ahead and got Madison her very first tricycle. They thought she'd be able to ride it now since it will be too cold in November. We were all shocked to find that Madison's long legs don't quite reach the peddles yet but she sure does love the horn on the steering wheel.

My nephew is playing football this year. We all grabbed our chairs, blankets and hats and headed out to the field for a great game. It was hot and due to a late start we left after the fourth quarter but we were able to see my cute little nephew in action.

The last few days have been so wonderful. I love having my parents around and I love when Maddie gets to spend time with her Meme and Papaw. Mom and Dad left on Monday and Madison has been asking for her Meme and Papaw. I reply "Where are Meme and Papaw?" She simply states "Inoknowwhereheris." (Translation: I don't know where she is.) She runs around but she can't find them.