Summer coming to an End, Hello Fall!!

I love when the seasons change. I honestly love all seasons. I'm not a person that is fond of change, but for some reason when a new season appears I feel like a fresh new start is here as well. We had a wonderful summer, and always do since it means Heath is home, and we do alot of fun traveling. This past summer was no different. We traveled alot, but also spent alot of time just being together. For anyone with a coach for a husband knows that when fall comes they go, go, go! I love what Heath does, so please don't think I am complaining, and trust me I could have it so much worse. The truth is I just really miss him being around. Ok, enough about that. What have Madison and I been up to? We try and attend Heath's football games, Madi started school two days a week, and is loving it, and I have started a new business with my mother. Here is Madison's first day of school picture.
We also spend some time at the park, Madison loves to Swing.

I have mentioned a few times that my mom and I have started a business. We make baby bedding items mostly, but will do other types of baby gifts. Hopefully our blog and Etsy shop will be up and ready next week. I'll post a few pictures of some things we have been working on. We will custom any order, and with our new embroidery machine we can monogram anything. If you want any further details on anything let me know.

Bloomers. I'm working on some Tech bloomers right now, they are going to be adorable.
Zebra blanket, Madison's name is monogrammed on there.
Zebra blanket, this can also be done with any color of satin.
Burp cloth and Bib Set

I know...

I know I said I would post more about our summer in my last post, but my life has been a whirlwind lately, and I just have not sat down to blog. I think the main reason is I don't know where to start. Well, lets see. I'm a list girl so here is what's new:
1. I mentioned in my last post that I am pregnant!!! We are so excited. I am 13
weeks today. To be honest this pregnancy has not been near as easy as Madison's,
I have been sick quite a bit, which is just not fun. I went for my first
ultrasound last Friday, and the baby is doing very weel. I go back Nov. 3rd to
find out the sex! Can't wait.
2. Today Madison in 18 months old! What happened to my little baby? She is growing
up so so quickly. She even looks like a little girl now. I'm going to put up some
of my favorite pictures of her from this summer. We are having professional
pictures taken in a couple of weeks, so I will share those soon. Madison, you are
the light of mine and daddy's life. You bring so much joy to our little family. I
thank God everyday for allowing me to be your mommy.
3. I am staying home from teaching this year, and I am loving it! My mother and I
have started a baby business. We are working on our blog and Etsy website, so
stay tuned for the info. We have some really cute stuff for your baby, or gift
ideas.
Ok, that's enough talking. Here are the rest of our summer pictures that I wanted to share.

NOt the best picture, but we don't take many with all 3 of us. This was the 4th of July. We love the lake.

Madi at the water park. She loved it, and has no fear.

She is very patriotic!

My favorite picture of all times. This is Madi is true character.

Heath and Madison doing what they love most.

It's been a long time!

...but I'm BACK!!! I realize that it has been almost 2 months since my last post, and I really have no excuse. It has been a wonderful, but very full summer. Where to begin?? Instead of boring you with tons of words I like to share our stories through pictures so here it goes. Oh, and one more things before you get tired of looking at all my pictures....Madi is going to be a big sister!!! That's right we are having another baby!!!

Adventure 1: San Diego!!!
Heath and I went with my parents and sister and bro-in-law and had a wonderful time. We love San Diego!

Heath loves watching the flowboarding competitions, so when he discovered it was held in San Diego, he had to try it out. He was awesome.
We went to the zoo, and it was amazing. I have alot of fun pictures of animals, but I decided to leave those out this time.

I love soaking the the sun, so I spent alot of time just like this on the beach!!

Heath and I on Coronado Island. It's times like this when I wonder why I live in Texas.
Heath and Josh wanted to try surfing. I think they would both agree it is much harder than it looks.
Dad decided to give it a shot too. He was awesome, atleast on the sand.
Chillin' on the beach with daddy.
Heath and I at the Padres game. We love baseball so this was one of our favorite things!
Dad, Heath, and Josh acting silly in a hat shop. Notice that I didn't put the picture up of the girls in their hats.
Paige and I at the airport, this was actually when we were leaving. My sister makes me laugh!

Ok, so I know I said I was going to post alot, but I think that is enough for now. I'm going to try and stay on top of things, and catch everyone up on our summer. I'm sure you are all just chomping at the bits to hear what else we did (sarcastic), so stay tuned.

School's Out for the SUMMER!!!!

I guess for me it should be school's out FOREVER! But for our little family it is just the summer. The best part about Heath and I both being teachers is June, July, and part of August. We get to spend 3 month doing whatever we want, and we always make the most of it. In the past we have spent long periods of time at the houseboat, but this year is a little different. We will be heading back to Arkansas for the 4th, but before that Heath and I are going to San Diego, California! No I didn't not forget to put Madison's name in that sentence. I am leaving my baby for a week. :( Madison is leaving in 2 days with Tammy to spend the week at the boat without mommy and daddy. I was fine with idea, until today. I have just really been realizing how quickly little ones change, and I don't want to miss anything. I don't want to sound unappreciative to my husband for taking me on a wonderful trip, or my inlaws for loving on Madi all week, but I am really having a tough time. Any tips from you professional moms out there? Ok, enough of the sob story, I really am thrilled to go. San Diego is one of my favorite places in the world, I can't wait to post all the fun picutres.

The last 2 weeks we have been in Lubbock, having some great family time. Last week Heath had to work Monterey's basketball camp all week, so Madi and I went on a few trips, first we drove to Amarillo with my mom to go to this amazing fabric store. If you need fabric for anything I'll let you know where it is! I have a feeling we will be making many trip there when we get our baby bedding business off the ground! The next day Madi and I loaded back into the car for a fun day in the sun in Roaring Springs. We went with 5 of my wonderful coworker/friends and all the kids.



This week, Heath has been off, and we are loving being lazy and spending alot of time swimming. Thanks for James and Jennifer, and their house sitting gig! We could really get use to access to a pool all of the time. Madi loves the water. Well, that is enough talking for me...now for the pictures.




This is Madison at the 15 month checkup. I had to throw this pic in because she looks so BIG! She now weighs 25 lbs. 13 oz. and is 32 inches tall. I think we have a big girl on our hands!

What a difference a year makes!

This last week we spent the week with Heath's family at his parent's houseboat. I can say this was the best trip we have ever had there. We did so much relaxing, and had a really wonderful time just hanging out. Plus, the sun wasn't too bad either. One afternoon I was taking picutres of Madison and I started thinking about last year at the time, we took Madison to the boat last year when she was just 2 1/2 months old, and this year she had changed more than I could ever imagined. Here is a picture of her last year:



And one from this year:


Madison loved the lake this year, once we got her to like the life jacket. Well, let me say that again, Madison like the boat, but didn't like the water. Instead of writing on and on, I'll just show you some pictures of our week.


Acting like a true Arkansa girl, chewing her piece of grass. haha

Madi loves her uncle Blake, and cheetos

This is the closest she wanted to get to the lake water.

Trying out the lake.

Feeding the ducks with Mimi, they did this alot last week.

Cousins, Pa-pa, and Big Ouchie!

The last few week have been so full, but alot of fun. As of today I only have 8 more school days until I am officially a stay-at-home-mommy! I am so excited about this opportunity I can hardly wait. There is nothing that I love more than being Madi's mommy and Heath's wifey. I just can't wait until it is my full time job. My mom and I are also going to be doing some fun crafty stuff, so stay posted, and I'll let you know when we have more details.

Ok, back to the last few weeks. I think I'll just post pictures and let you see for yourself what we have been up to.

Last weekend Leslie and I loaded up all 3 little girls and ran a few erands. We were talking about how easy it use to be to run around. Now, it sure is fun, but takes a whole lot longer. We only made it to 2 stores, and lunch in about 4 hours, and then it was nap time. I put the DVD player in the car and Madi and Ava loved watching Elmo, holding hands. They really love each other. It is so sweet.


On Friday Madi decide it was time to take more than 3 steps at a time. My mom had her all day, and she just took off. She will take about 15 steps at a time. We thought she was doing really well, so Heath put her about 2 steps from the coffee table, and she decide she was tired of walking a fell head first into the table, leaving a nice shiner. She is definately a tough one, she only cried for about 20 seconds, then rubbed it, and wanted back down to play. It sure looks bad though.

I know this is a terrible picture of Madi, but it really shows off her ouchie. Poor baby.


I should have warned you that this would be a long post...

This weekend we had such a fun surprise. Heath's grandfather, Papa, came to visit for a few days. It has been really nice having him in our home. He turned 75 in February, but he looks and acts so young. He and Heath have had a fun time playing golf, planting some cotton, and driving around. Madi really took a liking to him as well, especailly when he let her dig into her french fries and ketchup. As you can see she really like it.

Update

So much has gone on since I last wrote, and I really don't know where to begin. I'll give you a picture recap.

Two weeks ago we loaded up and went to Abilene for the weekend. Since moving to Lubbock we haven't been back much, and we were really missing some of our dear friends. Heath got to go the the Buster's ranch in Rising Star, while Madi and I hung out with Amy, Allie, Landon, and Kate. I only took pictures of Madi and Kate at a little lunch spot that Amy and I love to visit. They look like they will be life long friends all ready. We miss you, Yates family!


We also got to visit other friends, a few of my favorite shops, and Granny!

This past weekend, Heath played in a golf tournament, so Madison and I went to the park with Amanda, Jennifer, and all the kids. We had such a great time, and Madi loved hanging out with the 'big' girls.

Madi and Connor on their first date.

She is so close to walking.

On Monday, we had our regular 24 party with the Fortners and Louders, and Farrah got in the bath with Madi. They both had a blast! Now we are waiting for Baby Louder to arrive to join bath time.




Finally, here are a few of my favorite pictures over the last 2 weeks. My baby is not a baby anymore!




Heath got a new toy, and Madi now loves helping her daddy mow the lawn.