Busy Bee.....

I sure have been a busy bee lately.

The past 2 weeks have been kind of crazy around here.
I got the flu for the very first time in my entire life....I'm not sure if I should feel special because it wasn't very fun. But, I did get to stay home with mom and dad for an entire week and a half until I was all better. We played quite a bit and mom did lots of laundry.

When I was sick Dad had to travel a little bit, but Mom said "no problem, I can handle it." That was before she got the stomach flu....while Dad was gone...and while I was still sick. It was less than plesant for both of us. But heck, we are all better now!!!

Moving on...so Dad got to go to Minnesota (when mom and I were sick). He went to Uncle Michael's graduation for his Masters degree. It sure sounds like they had a great time. He saw Uncle Michael, Aunt Jodi, Cousin AJ, Aunt Sue and Uncle Don. They had a hoot! He sure is happy he made the trip and took the time to reconnect with everyone.



So, back to me....let's focus on me, the kiddo about to turn the big number 1!!! I've been a bit of a grouch this past week. Getting up at least 3-4 times/night and resorting back to only eating baby food. Mom and Dad didn't pick up on the hint, but I was getting another tooth....yup, #4 finally came through today. Thank heavens....I really had to work for this one and it hurt!!! (the reason I kept waking Mom and Dad up at night was because I wanted orajel and tylenol...they didn't pick up on the hint)

Also, I have another big, Big, BIG announcement.....I can walk now! Yup, I decided the past 2 weeks to take it up and athough I don't go super far or fast, I sure can move my little legs. I'll show you soon enough!

I have another trip coming up. I'm going back to the lake cabin in Minnesota to catch the big one. Mom calls the fish "Walter" like from the movie, The Great Outdoors. It should be a good trip.

That's about it for now. Have a fun-filled week and I hope you don't get the flu or cut any new teeth....neither is fun.

Love - Madeline

It's been that kind of month....

....sorry for the delay in my posts, it's been that kind of month.

Our adventures from CO to Ames, IA to Northern MN to Davenport, IA and back to Colorado....totally 2,800 miles....went well. I don't mean to brag, but I really am a great traveler. Seriously, I like to read my books, take naps, stop for breaks at random parks and see the road, all while riding backwards because I'm not 20 lbs. yet. (I hope by my 2nd birthday to finally be 20 lbs. so I can experience the joy of looking out the front window). Anyway, the trip was great. It was really rushed though because we had so many people to see and things to do.

I experienced some firsts again though. My first trip to the lake, my first time wearing a "boat coat," my first boat ride (I kinda fell asleep but that had nothing to do with Uncle Brian's driving) and my first princess fishing pole.



Mom and dad had fun too I think. They went fishing and came back aweful wet one night. I don't think they used any fishing poles, I think they fell in the lake and tried to catch the fish with their bare hands. Mom claims they got caught in the middle of a big rainstorm and she was catching fish, but I think that's just a fish tale. Oh well, we had fun.



I completed my first Bix race. It was tough, I had to crawl 10 feet on a carpet with all these other kids. Oh course I didn't take off when they said "GO" I waited to see if any of the boy crawlers had cute buns (you know what I mean) and then I took off and finished. My number on my bib was "A3." Mom says that stands for ankle biter #3 since I was crawling. Oh well, I got a medal and it was awesome. Mom didn't get a medal when she did her race the next day.....did I mention she ran the entire thing in the rain...no one went to watch her. Grandpa dropped her off and picked her up, but I think she was nuts and should have stayed home.



Since getting back to Colorado it's been crazy around here. You would have thought it would slow down, but nope, not in this household. Dad got sick right after we got back and missed work for a few days (that never happens). Then mom got sick (I think it's from running 7 miles in the rain storm, but what do I know, I'm just a kid) and she missed work for part of a week as well. Then last night, well this morning, at 1 AM I got the stomach flu and was up until 6. Now, mom won't let me eat anything fun today expect crackers, water, toast, etc. How boring is that?! Mom keeps drinking coffee and doing laundry....I'm not sure why? I think she likes to clean.

Other than that, not much new. (I will add some more photos later but I'm tummy doesn't want to wait for them to upload on this slow computer)

Until later - Madeline

PS. I'm getting a new cousin on February 4....I'm pretty pumped to have a new friend. Congrats Tom and Mary and cousins Katelyn and Caleb!

PSS. If you ask me how old I'll be in 1 month, I will hold 1 finger up and show you....no, it's not my middle finger people, get you head out of the gutter.