I have been thinking about how things have changed so much. . . over the past few days, weeks, months, and years. We are in a moment in our lives right now that feels really good. I've been stopping lately to notice the changes that are around us and think back. For example, Pat and I use to book up every minute of every day we possible could and run everywhere. Recently Pat and I spent a Saturday night with an old friend (not age, just length of friendship) talking about the past, looking through old yearbooks, laughing, crying, and having one hell of a time! Who would have ever thought we would be doing that 5 years ago. That night was one of the best that I have had in awhile.
My hometowns summer festival. . . .when I was younger I was so excited to get my wristband on Thursday night so that I could ride on the rides all night long! Then I was excited when I was finally 21 and could drink down there - SO COOL. Now this year my excitement was watching my daughter dance to the music with complete strangers, ride the rides with our parents, and run around and explore everything. Hmmmmm. . . . .never imagined that before.
The word CHANGE and MADDIE are basically one and the same. This kid has something new to do or say every day and I am so blessed to witness it. Here are a few of her new things. . . .
*HAIR - yes you read that right, the kid has hair, and I took a picture of her bedhead one morning because I couldnt believe it
*Babbling and talking - she goes on and on and on, her new words "thank you" . . .I gave her a cracker today and that is what she replied with
*Her affection. . . .she is definately a tom boy, but this girl knows when to give a hug or kiss! I hit my head yesterday and she walked up to me, hugged me and kissed me right on the lips! When Pat put her to bed on Monday (flew out Tuesday AM) she gave him the biggest hug and wouldnt let go. . . .followed by a nice wet kiss!
People think change is a scary thing. . . .taking the time to reflect on things this month have gotten me excited about change. Im in a great place right now and look forward to more change soon . . . . . . .
Check it out - she can grow hair!
1 thing that hasnt changed, her love for books! (and her daddy)
She LOVED this frog - went by him about 10 times!
Our dancing queen!
Simply adorable - love this picture!
Papa and Maddie on her first ride!
Choo Choo with grandma!
Took daddy out for lunch downtown for Fathers Day!
A walk on the riverwalk downtown
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