It's been awhile..thanks Gina!

I have no excuses for being so late on these last few blogs, and thank Gina for being a constant reminder to update the blog. So here are a few postings. Summer ended, and with the hot and humid weather, we spent as much time possible near or on the water. Here are a few shots of us by one of our favorite spots on Eagle Mountain Lake, back in August.

Looking at the water and boats with Mama.

Smiling for the camera with Dada.

Showing the only two teeth that she is

sprouting on the bottom row.

Sharing some drool with her teething ring.

Goodnight Moon

What is it about being read to that everyone loves? I remember my Mom reading to us every day for an hour in the afternoon. It was put on the schedule during the summer. Some of my

favorite memories were from the stories that she read. I still remember many of them, and hope to pass this tradition down to Madison. Believe it or not, Madison would sit still for a book at about five months. Of course the book would take all but three minutes to read, and the stories came with animal sounds. Goodnight Moon is one of her favorites. Who would have guessed that saying goodnight to mush and a old woman who said hush would capture the mind of a seven month old? This is actually one of my favorite times of the evening, just after a bath and pajamas, and just before bed. Good stuff.

Madison at the Helm!

No boaters were injured when Madison had the wheel. Texas finally cooled off to a balmy 95 degrees. Enough of a cool down to head off to our favorite wakeboarding spot. The last few weekends have been above 100, a bit to hot, even for the lake. I'm happy that at least one of the drivers is looking at where he is going.

Daddy, exactly which one of these sets off the nitro jet blasters? I love this picture, it looks as if she is concetrating so hard on what to do next.

Fossil Rim

Fossil Rim is a great wild animal park where you can hand feed giraffes to deer. The giraffes are a definite favorite. This was Madison's first visit, and I'm sure that she thought all the animals were just like her puppies. She kept on trying to touch the giraffe's nostril, but he was only interested in whether or not she had food. Madison is six months now, and developing a little personality. She's so much fun to be around and we are enjoying our summer together.

I love how Madison is completely oblivious to the huge giraffe head in her window. I think she was concentrating on a bag of peanuts.

Oh look! There's a giraffe in my window!

Everything's BIG in Texas

Well whoever said everything is BIG in Texas must have been thinking about Anne's new jeep. Wow, 33 in tires, a huge lift kit on it's sooooo big it's got it's own zip code too!! It took some haggling (3 days..ugh) but we finally got exactly what she's been looking for over the last year or two.

She hasn't named it yet but it's already a high point of her day. It's also much easier for her to get Madison in and out of also. Originally she wanted a soft top but these hard tops actually have something like the old T-Tops. You can just unhitch a couple items and there you have it. Fresh air. And Nick will appreciate this...POWER WINDOWS front and back all from the drivers seat...NICE!

Ok, time for me to get ready for work. Madison is crashed out in my arms while I'm typing after an exhausting morning of bouncing and dancing in her new bounce toy. It's hilarious it has music and she bounces up and down, side to side until she about falls asleep.

Picture Day!

I can't believe that it has already been two weeks since going back to school. Leaving Madison at daycare has been the biggest adjustment. The ladies there are very sweet to her, and we are all adjusting. Yesterday was picture day. I joked, and told the ladies that I would do Madison's hair up in a big hairdo. Well, Tony brought out the wig, and we couldn't resist. Madison had the biggest hair at daycare.

Jamie Girl's Birthday

Our friend Jamie had her 29th (cough cough) birthday at a roller skating rink. Tony pulled out an Austin Power's costume to commemorate the special occasion. Needless to say, we were the only adult party there and I'm sure Madison was trying to figure out if she really belonged to the colorful 70's character. Sorry, but yes you do. Happy Birthday Jamie!

I think I know you.

Now this is how you enjoy a lollipop!

Charity and Jamie showing us how it's done.