Happy Halloween

I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween. I usually wait more time before updating the blog again, however, I wanted to give a quick update before things start to get chaotic.

Madeline's surgery is FINALLY scheduled for this Friday, November 8th (Happy Birthday, Dad!). When she met with her new ENT two weeks ago, he mentioned she has fluid in both ears and not only will she get tubes put back in, she will be getting her tonsils and adenoids removed. Because she is under 3 years old, she will have to stay in the hospital over night, a place that I'm not very fond of, but am quite aware why it is important.

Madeline is on week 3 of a cold. There were some fun *insert sarcasm here* moments of this cold, but I am thankful that today was the first day in four that she hasn't had a fever. I will tell you though, it really is heart breaking hearing your daughter in the middle of the night unable to breathe through her nose in addition to having apnea. The surgery will take care of this so I am crossing my fingers that on Friday that Madeline's cold has subsided enough that the surgery will take place.

Other happenings that will be going on this month is Madeline's birthday (November 16th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.), Madeline's actual birthday, Thanksgiving, and multiple doctor appointments for Madeline and myself throughout the month. I am hoping I will be able to update before December with birthday pictures, etc. however, I can't guarantee it.

I also wanted to say congratulations to Nissa on the birth of her son, Austin! The family is elated and cannot wait to see pictures.

The butterfly enjoying a Halloween party at the Little Gym.

Madeline attending her second Halloween party at Will's work.

After her fever broke, Madeline was able to go to a few places around the neighborhood for trick-or-treating.

Madeline with her dear friend, Grace. 

This is a tree in our front yard. 

Gorgeous!

Love!

Oh me, Oh my!

It has been way too long since I've updated our blog. The past two months, have flown by. Will and I have had a rough time coming up with potential places to move after Charlottesville. We finally narrowed it down to 5 and when Will met with the personnel consultant, she basically dismissed all 5 choices. It will be quite interesting where our adventure will take us next. We will know officially by December 20th. In the meantime, we have met awesome friends here and absolutely adore the city we are living in. It will be very difficult when it will be time to leave (around May-June'ish).

The best way to finish updating what has been happening is through pictures!

Please don't forget Madeline's birthday party will be celebrated November 16th. You are all invited. It will be a tight fit in our house, but the good news is we are a very friendly bunch. :)

Enjoying the Children's Museum in Cville.

Madeline had to play with the bucket because Snow White used the bucket. 

Awesome tree at Monticello. 

Madeline playing bubbles with Grandpop. 

House warming party. Cha cha cha!

First day of preschool. She absolutely loves it.

First day of soccer practice. It is the cutest thing ever. She will continue playing on the same team in the spring. 

One of the many awesome activities at soccer. 

Apple picking.

Will had to snag this amazing apple picker tool. 

It's serious, y'all. 

Apple and pumpkin picking in Winchester.  

She preferred to push. 

Josh helping his cousin up. 

Madeline's first time bowling. Can you believe they had shoes her size?  

My beautiful family celebrating my mom's 70th birthday. 

I absolutely love this picture. 

My gorgeous cousins, Lindsay and Bailey, from Texas came to visit. 

Address

My sister-in-law reminded me last night when she asked for our address that I needed to post our current one.

983 Canvas Back Drive
Charlottesville,  VA  22903

Daddy's Home!

I decided this time around the reunion between Will and I and Madeline and Will are going to remain private. There are no pictures to share, only memories. I will tell you though that when Madeline saw Will, she ran to him, grabbed his neck, and wouldn't let go. It was priceless.

Will, Madeline, and I have been trying to create a new routine while unpacking and making our new house a home. It has been a very short two weeks. Will begins school Monday so it will be a new schedule for all three of us to adjust to.

Most of our days consist of unpacking, tweaking the house, and decorating. We are also trying to make sure we take time, daily, to do things Madeline would enjoy. Because of this, our house has been put on the back burner. A friend once told me, "A clean home is a boring one." I tell myself this daily.

A couple of updates:
*Madeline did not have surgery on August 1st. It is a long story, but she still will be having one. It will be later this fall and done in Charlottesville.
*We still are having a house-warming and welcome home party the Saturday (August 31st) of Labor Day weekend. Hope to see you all there!

Happy Weekend!

She is acting like the hungry caterpillar and is pretending to eat everything.

Pickin' peaches 

Silly face

First time getting her face painted.

A pink sparkle'y butterfly, of course.

Choo choo

She is fearless.

Madeline made this pig. I told her I wanted to take a picture of it. She looks so innocent, doesn't she?