Friday Catch Up!

I know it's been ages since I last blogged, we've just been so busy. We had Kiley's dance recital, we're trying to purchase a house, plus Maddie is becoming a very active baby who always wants play time! I am planning on doing a large catch up post later today, as well as Maddie's 5 month update! But for now while Maddie and Casey sleep (Kiley is at Nana's & Papa's house) I will do Fill in the Blank Friday.

1.   The last movie I saw was       Bridesmaids. It's so freaking hilarious. All I have to say is "It's happening" and I dissolve into laughter.

 

2.  I want to    get under contract on this dream house we found!

3.  Surprises are     awful. I hate them, really. Please don't surprise me. Ever.

4.  The best accessory is   my diaper bag. Thanks, honey!

5.  My favorite warm drink is     Non-fat, no whip pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. Mmmm, is it September yet?

6.  My favorite cold drink is       Cherry Sundrop, which I can't drink currently because Maddie does not tolerate caffeine well at all.

7.  Currently loving      Remember the Mountain Bed by Wilco. I heard them play it live when I saw them in Indianapolis a few summers ago, but had never been able to find it, until I looked it up on my MP3 app on my phone. Yay, smart phones!

Storytime

Yesterday we went on our second Mom's group outing to the Downtown Library. I had never been there before, even though I've always heard great things about it. It did not disappoint! It was hands down the best library I've ever been too, which is saying something because I'm a bit of a library fanatic. We went to Provence  on the first floor for some coffee and croissants first, then went to storytime. It was great! Kiley and Maddie both loved it. After that we played outside in the courtyard for a bit, then Kiley read while I nursed Maddie. You would think we'd have to run out of stuff to do by then but there was a craft room too, so Kiley made an adorable lizard. It was a great morning-all in all I'd say we spent over 3 hours there. We're going to make it a weekly thing.

Cookout

This past Saturday we went to a cookout at my brother Paul's house. It was Maddie's first cookout, and she did great, surprisingly. We played horseshoes, chatted, and ate some seriously good grilled and smoked food. My personal favorites were the smoked avocados and portabello mushrooms-yum!

Kiley & I loved this hammock

Papa loves his baby girls

Nepa & Maddie meeting

Kiley was a huge helper for Uncle Paul

Casey & me playing horseshoes

It was a great night with family. Hopefully we'll get to spend lots of summer nights out at Paul's this year-love that yard!

On to first grade!

I hate even saying it, but my big baby girl has graduated Kindergarten and is now "officially" a First grader! Yesterday was her last day. I don't know how she got so big so fast without me noticing.
She is a little sad about starting First grade, because she had the best Kindergarten teacher ever, so I spent yesterday talking about the good parts of changing grades with her. I think she'll be ok by August. She got her last report card of the year yesterday as well, and she did great as usual. Exceeding grade standards on all but science, in which she's meeting grade standards, and reading on a third grade level! Watch out first grade, we're coming to rock your world!
As everyone knows, after a good school year you deserve a reward so we went to Target where she picked out a new Whimzy Pet, then on to Baskin Robbins for her first ever Clown Cone!
Here's hoping we'll have an awesome summer vacation leading up to a fantastic year at school!

First Day outside of Norman Binkley

With her Clown Cone

Wow, I think you can tell how much she's grown just by looking at those two pictures! No wonder people can't stop having babies.

Wordless Wednesday

Someone needs to explain to Maddie that bouncers are for relaxing:

My big girl seems to have missed the memo on that one!

A New First for Madelyn

We had a big day yesterday! It was over 90 degrees, so I decided it was a pool day for sure! We went to the store for pool stuff for Maddie (but the swim diapers are too big!) then went out after her nap. She was a little unsure at first, but after some gentle guidance, she loved it! At one point, I was holding her and she laid back to "float"! So it looks like we'll have another water baby.
After the pool, we cooked a pork tenderloin on our brand new grill, yay! Emily came over for dinner and we all went to Coldstone for some dessert! It was my favorite kind of day.

Fill in the Blank Friday!

1.   If I could get away somewhere for the weekend I would go       to the lakehouse, because it's close enough for a weekend trip   and I would bring      Casey. We are in need of a parent's only vacation! Ha, right, maybe in 5 years or so

2.  Something I often rant about is    coworkers and acquaintances who annoy me!

3.  One item I need to have in my fridge at all time is     yogurt. My go-to snack

4.  My "life-saving" product is   .More Milk Plus...without it I wouldn't be able to exclusively breastfeed Maddie.

5.  A friend is someone who    laughs, cries, schemes, and dreams with you.

6.  If I could write my own blank it would be       my first childhood memory is...

7.  My favorite kind of art is       my brother Lee's paintings. He's amazing.