Wichita

Wow! The days have gone so quickly here in Wichita. Madeline and I have been busy sleeping in, playing with Grandma and Grandpa, visit Great Grandma, and even cousin Joe! We are headed back to OKC tomorrow to continue with our fabulous vacation while Nicky is in class. Madeline has sure enjoyed her new car. She is now loving to sit in the car and play with all the knobs. She isn't so excited about the actual moving in the car. (Baby steps, right?) Madeline and I headed to lunch with our teacher friends today and had a great time catching up! (Kelly send me the picture of all of us, please!) Keep checking back for the next part of our adventure.

Cherries and Stuck Hair?

This is the latest outfit creation for Miss Madeline. I think it will also be the last until we return from our trips to Wichita and Oklahoma City. Nick is headed to school in OKC until August 4th. On a very sad note....The other night Madeline was playing with her fan and somehow it got all wrapped in MY hair. Finally Nick had to cut it and lots of my hair out. At the price of highlights I think he cut out a good $10.00 worth of hair!

Ohio!

Nick, Madeline, and I just returned from a whirlwind weekend in Ohio. The Air Force was sending a C-17 to the Dayton Air Show so we hopped on and got to spend Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and part of Monday with the Schindler Clan! We had so much fun getting to see everyone. Friday we went to the outlet mall!!! Saturday was a huge BBQ which included a yummy birthday cake for me. Sunday we went to church and had a great hike. Monday we loaded up and checked in at base and then did some birthday shopping. On the way home the C-17 pilot even let me sit up front during the landing. It was a great birthday treat! Here are some pictures of our fabulous adventure.

Part of the family and friends at the BBQ.

Nick and Grandma Linda

Madeline our hike guide. She is a bossy one!

Andy, Linda, and Madeline

G.G. (Great Grandma) Erma and Madeline

Thanks for the great visit Grandma Linda!

Promotion Sunday

Today was the big day that Madeline moved into her Toddler Sunday School room. I of course forgot the camera! Maybe next week. She did fabulous and just had a few tears when she saw Dad coming to pick her up. She can be so drama. I wonder who she inherited that from? Here are some pictures of the new dress I made for this big occasion. These pictures were taken after our very long Sunday morning and I had the camera on the wrong setting but I'm sure you can get the point. Not too bad for my first time with this pattern. I can't believe how tall and thin Madeline is getting. She is actually able to fit into a t-shirt I had put away because it was too tight on her tummy, not anymore she is thinning out. Now we are going to hide out inside away from the 109 temperatures outside!

My Zebra!

So I found this pattern online and thought our Maddie-Cakes would look super cute in it so I have spent the past 3 nap times sewing. She does love to have her picture taken! Here are the pictures of my Madeline for your viewing pleasure!

Weekend Fun!

Our weekend started with meeting our friends the Merritts at the base toddler pool. The girls loved splashing around in the big pool and getting nice and worn out for their afternoon naps. Madeline was asleep before I even drove off base. I got her all ready for nap without her ever waking up! Then yesterday(4th of July) we headed to Lawton to do some shopping. We had lots of fun and ended the day with Madeline cozy in her bed and Nick and I out on the patio watching the neighbors fireworks. On our way to Lawton. On our way home from Lawton. :) Happy 4th of July!

Madeline says to kick up your heels and enjoy the 4th!

Happy 4th of July everyone! My friend Mandi and I whipped up these outfits. She thought out the plan bought the supplies and made the too cute hair bow and skirt. I was the boss of the shirt and ruffle panties. Having a little girl is the BEST! I hope everyone has a fabulous 4th!

My little model!

The cutest 1 year olds I know!