Girls Week

Last Sunday July 5th Danny and I got to take all 5 niece's to Bakersfield to spend some time with us, each other and especially for them to spend some time with Madison.

Sunday, we just relaxed when we got home about 1130 am. We treated them to Starbucks in the morning. Then, that night I invited my friend from Stroller Strides, Marelle, her kids, and my mom and dad for a BBQ dinner that Danny prepared. That night it took them a little bit longer to go to bed since it was their first night together, but they finally did around 11:30 pm. Then, at 3 am Jayden and Karla came into my room and said that Riley saw a guy at the window. While this was happening (which there was no one at the window) Madison woke up. So Danny gets up to feed Mady, at the same time, the girls wanted me to stay with them and sleep in the room with them. At about 530 I woke up and went into bed with Danny.

Monday, we all went to Murray's Farm. It is a place that has a hay ride, petting farm and you get to pick some of their fruit to take home. I made some lunches and we had a picnic at the place. Marelle and her family came with us which was great. We got there around 10 and left the place about 1pm. In the afternoon, we took the girls to the RV park so they could go swimming in the pool. This was Madison's first time going into the pool. She really seem to like the water. The girls wanted to hold her, but Danny and I say noooooooot right now, later. That night I cooked spag and meatballs which the kids enjoyed. And they got to go to blockbuster to pick a movie for movie night. It took Danny and the girls about 30 minutes because the girls couldnt decide on two. Danny and I made popcorn and gave them a treat with the popcorn.

Tuesday, we took them swimming again at the RV park all day. My parents bought all of us pizza for a pizza party at the RV park which the girls enjoyed. I think they enjoyed the swimming the most. Madison got in again, and loved it so much. She kept trying to push Danny and I out of the way for her to be by herself, but that was not happening. She is so cute in the pool. That afternoon, I took the girls to the $1 movie theatre and saw "Alien vs Monster". Again, another movie night with some popcorn for the girls.

Wednesday, Marelle treated all of us to Dewar's ice cream which was great. The girls loved sitting at the high table tops by all the ice cream.

Tuesday and Wednesday I had to teach Stoller Strides and so Bryauna, Jayden and Karla came with me to teach class. Bryauna seemed to really like pushing Mady and working out with us. Jayden, she kept saying "when are we leaving and I'm hungry" and Karla was way behind all the time and saying "my legs hurt from walking".

Thursday, Danny was brave enough and had all the girls that day since I had to go to work to renew my CPR. So, he took the girls to a place called The Wild. They have 3 bounce houses, toys to play with etc. It is small enough that Danny can play with Mady while still watching the girls play. That day they were going home so they all had to pack their stuff and Danny made them help him pick up the house before I got home (that was very nice of all of them to do that). When I got home about 230pm I made them all a late lunch, we sang "happy birthday" to Mady and the girls played Guitar Hero one last time. Danny drove the girls to Valencia were their moms were waiting to pick them all up.

We had a great time and were thrilled to be able to have them all with us especially on Madison's birthday. The girls really loved spending time with Madison and us. They loved it so much they wanted to stay thru Sunday (that was not going to happen).

Happy 1st Birthday Madison

I just want to give a shout out to my daughter Madison and wish her a Happy Birthday. I know she does not know it is her birthday, but we know and are so sad she is already 1! Time has gone by so fast and I cannot believe she is already 1.

She is so interested in so many things and uses her index finger to point at things. I really do not know what she is pointing at, but I just say what I think she is looking at. She is getting better at walking, sitting down after walking and moving from a sitting position to crawling. Also, she is pretty good at walking and leaning over to pick up a toy, empty water bottle etc.

She is already one and has 6 teeth! I thought kids her age only have like the top two or bottoms, but I guess she is not like any other 1 year old. We are having her try new things all the time especially what we are eating. She finally had ice cream the other day and really liked it, but of course she only had a very little bit and had a fit because she wanted more. Yes, little miss girl as her fits already and throws her arms, legs and screams when she does not get her way. However, once she understands what "no" really means and punishments those fits and tantrums will stop!

I will write more about our week with my niece's tomorrow.

Happy 1st birthday Madison. Daddy and I love you!