Yummy Peas!!

Madelyn tried peas last week for the first time and let's just say...they are not her favorite. We were able to get a little of her reaction on video, but not before she literally gagged with the first three bites. Maddy has tried squash, green beans, pears, peaches, sweet potatoes and prunes but they only thing she hasn't liked so far is peas. In the parenting books I have been reading it suggests you feed your baby foods they may not like 7 to 8 more times before considering it a dislike. Unfortunately for Maddy that means she will have to try the dreaded peas a few more times before I give up.

Please excuse any "baby" talk.

Upgraded!!!

We have officially upgraded Maddy from the infant carrier to the regular car seat this past week. My back was telling me it was time! I was really struggling lifting her, plus the carrier up into my car. I was a little concerned at first because I didn't know how she would do sitting up in the grocery cart since I wouldn't have the carrier anymore. We tried it out and it went perfect!! Madelyn seems to be liking her new car seat and is really enjoying the grocery store now. Yesterday we went to Kroger and every time someone would pass us in the aisle, Maddy would strain her neck around to check them out a little longer. It was quite comical to watch, it was as if she needed each person to slow down so she could really get a good look.

I added a few pictures of Maddy in her new car seat and our grocery trip.

P.S. I can't believe she is 5 months today, time is flying by.

Lil' Pumpkin

On Sunday we met my family in Trafalgar Indiana and spent the afternoon at Apple Works Orchard!! If you haven't been before, I recommend a trip sometime this fall. They have a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, kiddy train and pony rides; not to mention the awesome apple dumplings, caramel apples and tons of other yummy goodies.
Maddy will enjoy the experience a little more next year but we couldn't pass up taking her to a pumpkin patch this year!! Madelyn sported her "Lil Pumpkin" shirt courtesy of Aunt Allie; she of course couldn't go to the pumpkin patch without the appropriate attire!

Maddy was quite exhausted by the end of the day and wasn't in the mood to pose for pictures but we managed to get a few.

Bath time!!

Maddy is starting to enjoy bath time, it hasn't been her favorite thing until recently. Last night she splashed and kicked so much that I might as well have taken a bath too. Maddy gets so tired afterwards, it's all I can do to get her dried off and pajamas on before she is grumpy and ready for bed. Enjoy the pics!!

Let's Go Blue!!!

This past Sunday we kicked off another Colts Football season!! It was a fun day, we were able to see a few friends at the game and cheer the Colts on to victory. We took a few family pictures before the game, Maddy is sporting her Colts t-shirt and socks. We are looking forward to a fun 2009 season, GO COLTS!!!

1st Cereal Pictures

4 Months!

It is hard to believe it has already been four months since Maddy joined our world. In some aspects it feels longer then that, for instance it feels much longer then 4 months since I had a full nights sleep. So far we have seen the most changes in the fourth month, for instance she has found her voice! On Monday evening, she babbled on and on for a good 2 hours without a break, she finally took a nap and Adam and I looked at each other with a sigh of exhaustion. Whew!

Madelyn had her 4-month wellness visit yesterday with Dr. Rob; she weighed in at 16lbs. 3 oz. and 25 inches long. She is in the 90th percentile in weight for her age; surprisingly Dr. Rob said that out of a few four month olds he saw yesterday she was the smallest. She is 72% in height.

We started Maddy on cereal last night; I will post a few pictures that we took later tonight. Adam fed her and she did really well, it was the first time she sat in her high chair too. We will start on veggies this weekend and see how that goes.

Look for pictures soon!

P.S. Sorry for the delay in postings, we have been busy the past few weeks. I will do my best to get back on track!!