The Farm and The Fair...

I have to apologize for the lack of my picture taken these days. I can never remember my camera until it is to late.

Since the weather has been cooler we are enjoying the beautiful days. We went to the farm last weekend and I managed to get a couple shots of Madalyn before she started chasing the cat and the rooster. I don't think she realizes that the rooster will chase back. Lucky for her that day has not come yet.

We went to the fair Monday night and had a great time. Madalyn was not interested in riding the rides, but she did like the games. We managed to play the duck game where everyone is a winner and came home with a stuffed dog, he is actually cute and washed well. :)

We watched the sea lion show and Madalyn just laughed and thought it was great. However, if you ask her if she liked the fair and the parade, which we went to, and I forgot my camera, she will quickly respond with "No, me not like fair" or "No, me not like the parade". She is very opinionated these days.

Baby catch-up---

We went for our 20 week appointment Friday, and he is still very much a boy!! I have got his bedding, a few gowns, and will be ordering his crib very soon. He is weighing in at 11 oz. and is very long. He wouldn't be still long enough to get that measurement.

Madalyn went with us to the doctor but she was not impressed and did not like the lady messing with me.

Happy Halloween...

This was the best Halloween. Madalyn had so much fun going from door to door and nothing scared her (imagine that). Her best friend Kennadie came to join us for a little while, but she wasn't as into as Madalyn and the other kids were.

Madalyn has been saying for months that she wants to be "Jess" (Jessie from Toy Story). She never changed her mind and has wanted to wear her costume daily.

She was so cute!!!

The Good and The Bad...

On October 18th, we lost a wonderful man. My grandpa helped mold me into the woman that I am today. I still can't believe he is gone and I know that he will always be in my heart. I have great memories from my childhood that will never be replaced.

About 2 weeks ago I talked with my grandpa and he said he had a dream that the baby was a boy. I told him he was wrong, I just knew that we would have another girl. On Tuesday, October 18th, I had a doctors appointment. I told Dr. Farmer that my grandfather was not doing well and would love the possibility of telling him what we were having. Without hesitation Dr. Farmer did an ultrasound. I called my mom at 5:15 pm, she put me on speakerphone so that I could tell my grandpa what the baby was. My grandpa had been pretty unresponsive all day, he hadn't really opened his eyes but knew what was going on. My mom said that when he heard my voice he opened his eyes just a little. I continued to talk to him and as I was telling him that he was right and that he would finally have a great grandson, he opened his eyes as wide as he could! That just melts my heart everytime I think about it. The thing is I know he was saying "I told ya so!"

I love my grandpa very much and I miss him so much, but I have peace knowing that I will see him again.

And yes that's right we are having a BOY!!!! Now the name game has began!!!

Me and grandpa (April 2011)

Our little man!!!

UPDATE ON MADALYN:

Madalyn finally got in for her 2 year checkup with Dr. Adams. We went on Tuesday and Dr. Adams said Madalyn is perfect.

Her two year stats are: 24 lbs, 34 inches long. She is potty trained, knows most of her alphabet in random order, talks non-stop, knows most of her colors (but we get red and orange mixed up sometimes), and she can count to ten (when she wants to). That pretty much catches us up with little miss.

This is one of her pictures that Erica Hartzog did for her 2 year pictures. She does awesome work if anybody needs pictures done.

Look Who Turned 2...

We just celebrated Madalyn's 2nd birthday! I can't believe she is 2 already, time flies!!! Madalyn had two parties since we couldn't get everyone together for just one. Madalyn had a blast. She acted real shy when everyone was singing happy birthday, she even but her head down to give the full effect. She got a lot of great stuff that she can play with for years to come. She loves her Jeep and John Deere Tricycle, but all of her presents were a hit. She has played with everything!!!

Party Round 1...

Party Round 2...

Meet Baby Buchanan...

That's right...we are expecting again!!!! We are 11 1/2 weeks pregnant and everything is going great. I haven't been sick, just really tired. Not sure if that is the pregnancy or the toddler we have running around. We had our first ultrasound today and baby Buchanan had a heart rate of 167. That is close to what Madalyn's was, but I can't even say what I think this one is. Our due date is April 1, 2012. Please keep us in your prayers as we plan on the addition.