Pics of Madison's New Teeth

Click on my picture to see my brand new teeth up close! Aren't they the cutest things ever? I can't wait to chomp on some real food!

She's a Big Girl Now!

Today, I heard Madison rustling in her bed and I went to check on her. She was on her knees playing with her mobile. I was pretty shocked because I've never seen her get up on her knees in her crib. I told Gabe about it and we both said that we could probably wait a little longer to lower her crib since she couldn't stand up in her crib yet...

Well, this afternoon I went into her room and guess what??!! She was standing up in her crib. I was scared and excited all at the same time. I guess we will have to lower the crib after all.

caught red-handed!

thinkin' about it...

learning to climb...

Tonight is the Mistletoe Market preview night. I'm looking forward to checking out all the booths! Maybe I'll find some items I need to add to my Christmas wish list...

Flower Power...with a bee in her bonnet!

This picture would be a lot cuter if she was smiling, but I guess she wasn't as thrilled as I was to go for a morning run. In fact, I was supposed to run 4 miles, but only made it 1 mile. Madison pretty much cried most of the way. At least she looked cute. Madison's Grammy bought her this cute fleece jacket and she is just now getting to wear it. It's perfect for this nice fall weather.

Madison has done pretty well in the jogging stroller, but we are now up to 4 miles in our training program for the half marathon. She's not handling 4 miles. She handles 2 1/2 miles great...3 is pushing it, and 4 is just plain stupid! So, I've decided to head back to the fitness center. I was working out there pretty regular before I started training for the half marathon. I froze my account once I starting running with Madison outside. I knew I wouldn't be able to keep running with her forever. Bless her heart, she just gets tired of it, I'm sure. So...tomorrow morning we'll be heading back to the gym. I'm actually going to run down main street while she's in fit kids. I hate running on the treadmill. The time just passes by so much slower than when you're outside and actually going somewhere. Does anyone know the mileage for main street? I guess I will have to get in the car and figure it out, but I'd like to run 2 miles away from the gym and then 2 miles back.

Madison and I went to see Gabe today at the clinic and I got my flu shot. I'm glad that's over. It really wasn't all that bad. Just a little heaviness.

I have had the best day with Madison. We ironed some clothes this afternoon and did some laundry and then I took her for a leisurely stroll. She enjoyed it. I just laid her down for a nap and have yet to take a shower, so I better run!

What a cute kid! She must get her good looks from her mother! Ha!

Ahhh...A Clean House

I don't know about you, but I just LOVE a clean house. Madison goes to Mother's Day Out from 9:30-2:30 on Tuesdays, so Tuesday has become my "cleaning day." It's kind of a running joke at our house. If Gabe asks me when I'm going to do a certain chore, I say..."on Tuesday, because Tuesday is my cleaning day!"

Do you have a favorite cleaner? Mine would have to be Pine Sol. I love to mop my floors with Pine Sol. It leaves such a clean smell. I even mop my wood floors with Pine Sol, but I use the one specifically for wood floors. It has a lemon scent. Not quite as nice as the original scent. My second favorite cleaner is Comet...the powder kind. It just works so well. I use it in the bathrooms...for everything.

So, the big question now is, "Are you going to get a flu shot?" Gabe and I are tomorrow. I don't really like shots, but they never really hurt that bad. It makes for a good excuse to lay around the house though. :)
We had dinner at Savannah's Lakefront Cafe tonight. It was a great treat. We haven't been there in forever. We ordered stuffed mushrooms and stuffed flounder. They have homemade yeast rolls that are out of this world. Our whole meal was great!

We took Madison by Grammy and Poppa's before heading home. She was in the best mood. It had been a while since she had last seen them. She had the best time with them. Hopefully she'll sleep extra good tonight. Ha!

Mistletoe Market

This Thursday, is the preview night for Mistletoe Market. Mistletoe Market is basically an upscale craft/gift show. I hate to say craft show, because that is so not what it is, but there will be all kinds of booths set up. It's a lot of fun to go to because you can get some early Christmas shopping in...all in one place. Tickets are $5 to shop Friday and Saturday and the money goes to the Russellville Boys & Girls club. If you've never been, you should go!

My grandparents sent me a picture today. This is my Me Mommie and Big Daddy...and Madison's great grandparents. They live in the grand state of Texas. This was taken of them on a cruise in Hawaii. I spent a lot of time in my grandmother's kitchen cooking with her. She cooks the old way...from scratch. There aren't a whole lot of people left who cook from scratch. I've learned many recipes from my Me Mommie and she continues to share them with me. :)

Well, Gabe has been playing with Madison in the living room and I just got the call that Madison is "ready for bed." Better run!

Lil' Lady Bug

Madison had on an adorable denim outfit with lady bug buttons on today. We tried to have another mini-photo shoot outside with Aunt Melissa today, but these pictures just don't do her little outfit justice. As you can tell, I am not a photographer. We were positioned in the sun totally wrong, but oh well.

Aunt Melissa & Madison

Aunt Melissa, Madison, & Momma

Tomorrow morning, we'll be heading to the church to run FOUR miles. I'll admit...I'm a little scared.

Wait...not ONE, but TWO TEETH!!!

(click on the pics to enlarge)

Surprise, surprise!!! Momma woke up this morning to find not one, but TWO TEETH!!! I was rubbing some medicine on Madison's gums and felt two sharp objects. I looked and sure enough, she has two teeth. How exciting. I just hope she doesn't learn how to use them too fast. Can I just say, ouch?!!!

This afternoon, I took Madison outside and we had a little mini-photo shoot. I just thought she looked so cute in her outfit today, so we took advantage of the situation. I had to lighten the pics a bit because it was so cloudy today! I will have to say though, it is beginning to feel like fall. Madison and I ran our 3 miles this morning and it felt cool and brisk- perfect weather for a nice run.

Tonight, I made a great dinner- Gabe's favorite dish at Italian Gardens...Chicken Parmesan. It was very simple and I kind of just made it up. The recipe is below.

Chicken Parmesan
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup italian bread crumbs
1 egg
cooking oil
1 jar spaghetti sauce

Beat the egg in a bowl. Dip chicken in egg, and then in cheese and crumb mixture. Heat a small amount of oil (enough to fill the bottom of the pan) on med. low to med. heat. Fry chicken around 15 minutes. If chicken is thick you may have to cut it open to see if it is done OR cut the chicken in half before you fry it to get a thinner cut of meat. Once chicken is done, drain on paper towel. Place chicken on baking sheet and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees just long enough to melt cheese. Don't over bake. Cook pasta & drain. Place desired amount of pasta on plate, top with sauce, chicken, and extra cheese if you'd like. *Note: I'm usually totally against using store bought sauce, however, I have made my own sauce before and it's a little much for this recipe. I used the Classico brand, tomato and basil. It was great and Gabe loved it. Easy as pie!