Three Months Old

Madelyn is three months old! It's hard to believe.  She surprised us with giving us her first laugh on Oct 10th. It was so cute.  She also is now letting us face her out for some of our walks. She seems to be soaking up everything in her sight.  She's still a great sleeper for us. Sleeping from 7 pm to 6 am.  Unfortunately, she is still not napping well at school so sometimes she comes home and is ready to go to bed early which makes us sad since we hardly ever see her.  And she is so close to rolling over from back to front.  She just gets her arm caught under her when she is on her tummy.  She was not smiling for me the morning she turned 3 months even after I moved her from place to place in hopes of smiles.  We still have to work hard for those smiles.

Daddy got the smiles before I got dressed

 

Even with the help of Madelyn's teachers--no smiles

Daddy's home--Smiles come out :)

Daddy's new trick--Blowing air in Madelyn's face

Hey look at me, I'm three!

Hartsell Visit

Grandma and Grandpa Hartsell & Aunt Laura and her boyfriend Andrew came to visit Madelyn this past weekend. She loved the attention and loved when Grandpa carried her in the bjorn around Herrick Lake. Thanks for visiting. Come again!

Madelyn with Aunt Laura

The whole gang

Madelyn's new pastime, stuffing her whole fist in her mouth

Madelyn with Aunt Laura

Laura, Andrew & Madelyn

Madelyn's favorite snuggle partner, Grandpa Hartsell

Madelyn and her Grandparents

Madelyn & Daddy

Here are some good photos of Madelyn and her daddy.

First time facing out for a walk--She loved looking at the trees!

Playing with Daddy

He can always get a smile out of her :)

 Some cute ones of her:

Our little angel swaddled in her swing = 3 hour naps :)

My friend Jen made Madelyn a few hand knitted things. Our favorite are these booties. Too bad they are a little big for now.

Do you like my booties!?  I am so cute I look like an elf.

Preta's Shelf

Brian made a new shelf for Preta to enjoy. He used his router to make a nice round edge and then stained it.  Preta seems to really enjoy his new view.  I think Leia might be jealous!

Haley's Wedding

October 1st Haley Balluff got married! It was crazy to think that the little girl I used to babysit is all grown up but we were honored to go to her wedding and reception.  Here are a few photos from the night:

Haley & Casey

Zach & Katie

Katie, Haley & Casey

Haley & her dad, Bill

We had a great night and were surprised to go pick up a sleeping Madelyn at Beth and Joe's house. They said she was an angel and only cried once!! Yeah! 

Pumpkin Farm

Madelyn went to the pumpkin farm with her cousins this past week. She is getting excited for Halloween and learned all about animals at the small children's zoo.  She is wearing a cubs outfit because this past week was Spirit Week at school.  Madelyn was able to participate in 4 of the 5 days and Thursday was wear your favorite sports team. 

Madelyn in the Corn Maze

Madelyn as a sheep

It was hard getting everyone to smile and look at the camera at the same time.  It was a very windy night!   Connor loved the wind and was constantly laughing. Madelyn was indifferent.

Madelyn Two and Half Months

Madelyn has gone to school now for two weeks and she seems to be doing fine although so far only takes about 30 minute naps but we are hoping that will improve with age.  She also made her first art drawing for us :)

She is starting to hold onto things and becoming more and more interested in her surroundings. 

Holding her rattle and smiling

Sitting in her bumbo seat and looking at black and white pictures