Madeline's trip to the pumpkin patch

This weekend Chris's aunt Judy came in town from Cape Cod. We are so happy to see her!

Here are a few pics from Hubers; Madeline took her first wagon ride and picked her first pumpkin.

Madeline wore her best "farm" outfit- her plaid

Cousin Dane loving the tractor ride

Madeline with her nana and great-aunt

Daddy and Maddie in the patch

Surprise getaway!

This weekend I planned a surprise trip away for Chris and I. The last two months have just been crazy for him so I wanted to get him away from the madness for a few days. I worked with his manager to get his calendar cleared and on Friday we left for Abingdon, Virginia. We stayed at this awesome hotel called the Martha Washington Inn. The Inn was originally the home of a general and then a college for women.

Enjoy a few pics from the weekend!

The hotel has these great photos of its history. Outside of our room was a picture of women who used to attend the college. So neat!

The entry to our room.

Outside of the hotel

We took a 17 miles bike ride on the Creeper trail. Here we are at the beginning of the trek.

It was beautiful!!

A little break along the trail.

Walking along the streets in Abingdon.

The Barter Theater- such a fun place to see a play.

This was our first time leaving Madeline; she stayed with her grandparents and loved it! Thanks to mine and Chris's parents for keeping sweet Maddie girl while we had some adults-only time!

Madeline loves her jumper!

The last couple of months Madeline has really been into her exersaucer. This week she has found a new love for her jumper. She loves it!

A few of Maddie's favorite things...

1. Madeline loves shopping. She especially likes the carts at Kohls because she can look out and observe everyone else's buying habits.

2. Madeline loves walks in her strollers. She really likes to prop her feet up on the front bar.

3. Madeline loves her cousin Dane! We went to Lexington this weekend and spent the night with Laura and Cory. Everytime Dane would laugh, Madeline would crack up. Here's a sweet photo of them riding Dane's wagon.

All dressed up and nowhere to go!

This morning Madeline was supposed to have her nine month photos. Unfortunately, it rained and we needed to reschedule. Chris snapped a few though. Look how sweet she is!

She loves to try to stand up now!

Here she is ready to see the CATS beat the Florida gators! (a girl can dream, right?!)

What's new?

Madeline is at such a fun age right now! She has learned the game peek a boo and likes to play it all the time. She laughs and laughs when you surprise her.

She is still so so so nosy that sometimes I call her "Harriet" like Harriet the Spy. I used to love that book when I was little. I'm told by her daycare teachers that sometimes she doesn't nap because she is too busy checking out what other kids are doing.

In other news, I have taken a new job with Humana. I am looking forward to a change but am sad to leave all of my work besties. One of my favorite things about this new opportunity is that my new team has a more flexible schedule than my current team. I can come in earlier and leave earlier, giving me more time in the day with sweet Madeline.

I have been trying to post a video of Madeline laughing at Stella all weekend and it's not working. So, this blog is text only. Will post some photos of our big girl soon! She is so big!

Pictures with great-aunt and great-grandma!

Last weekend, my aunt and grandma came to see Madeline. Here are a few photos...

The grandkids and the first great-grandkid!

Great-grandma and Madeline