Another hot summer week

Macie loves looking through the photo album that I filled with pictures of her, family, and friends. It is a daily activity!
I think she looks so big here!

BIG BUMP!

Macie fell walking in from the garage. I didn't realize her head was all scraped up until a little later. Poor thing!

Uncle Buster came for a visit and stayed 2 weeks. He endured Macie trying to ride him like a horse. I think they both like each other lots!

MMMMM...Macie loved tyring my red drink out!

A GREAT WAY TO COOL DOWN!

I think Macie looks like me here! I will have to find the picture at my mom's but for some reason I remember this one picture of Sheldon and me in the bathtub and I feel like this is how I looked.

Showing off a pretty dress!

UNCOMFORTABLE!!!

She Makes Me Laugh

Yesterday I was getting ready to put Macie down for her nap. We usually read a few books, look at pictures, and rock for a little bit. She got down out of my lap, said baby, picked her blanket up, and stood by her crib. I put her baby in beside her. I think it is funny that she turned her over on her belly just like the way she sleeps. She was too tired for our routine. OH and she is wearing her swimsuit just because she wanted to put it on. We were not swimming before or after nap. She loves wearing it. This isn't the first time she has worn it just because.
Macie ripped one of her pages out of her book. I am not too thrilled with that but I love that she loves looking at all her pictures.

In her swimsuit again!

Last winter I bought this cute little set: a doll, highchair, stroller, and bed. Macie loves playing with all of them. However, she more than once has gotten in it and has tried to lay in it. Can't she see she is just too big!

On this day Macie picked out her t-shirt that Blake brought her from Mexico to wear over her outfit. Macie loves getting out all her pjs and diapers. She carries them around for some reason. I guess she really likes clothes.

Ok, this picture was taken back in June on my phone. I figured out that I could send the pictures to Snapfish and then I downloaded it. It just makes me laugh out loud. That day we were at Sam Moon and Macie held Blake a bit while I pushed her. I don't think he liked it too much!

This Weekend

We went to the Ranger game on Sunday with Josh, Lyndsie and Blake. It was a chore for a few innings. Macie and Blake wanted to climb up and down the stairs, move around anywhere they could go, and eat all their snacks. After some time, they both settled down and even stayed in a seat awhile. Of course, Macie had a water bottle with ice in it that she was pouring on herself but it kept her entertained. She also kept Blake and Macie would clap when everyone else did. It was super hot outside but we had seats behind home plate in the shade. That was perfect!!!

Blake loved the cotton candy but Macie didn't like it one bit. She did like feeding it to Blake. This kept Blake and Macie content for a little while.

Uncle Buster has come for a visit. Buster is staying with us while my parents are visiting my brother and his family in Germany. Macie likes him too! She gives him hugs. He jumped on the ottoman while Macie was rocking and feeding her babies. Buster isn't quite sure why he is here but he seems to like it. WE took all the dogs for a walk and Macie only wanted to hold Buster's leash.

SPIDER!

I don't think I have ever seen a spider this big at my house. It gives me the shivers looking at it and thinking that we were so close to it. YUCK! Zack and Macie found it in her wagon. She was trying to pick it up. What...is she crazy? She doesn't have a fear of them yet. She will probably learn that fear trait from me!!

18 Months

Macie went in for her 18 month check-up. She met her new doctor and we both liked her immediately. I was very pleased with Dr. Hunt. The fun thing is she went to school with my sister-in-law, Amy, and she also went to school with Macie's previous doctor. Macie is developing as she should be. As of now she is weighing at 25.2 lbs (60%) and is 33 1/2 in tall (93 %). Dr. Hunt said her height should gradually taper off. Macie has very long legs.

Reading while waiting on the doctor.

Tuckered out! No shots though so she was a happy girl.

I asked Macie to show me the sticker she got from the doctor and this is the face she gave me.

LOVES LOVES LOVES Baby Toys

These things are out in the extra bedroom because Macie plays with them almost daily as you can see. They have been in the living room, her room and now in the extra room. She says baby repeatedly when she sees them, crawls in them, and puts her babies in each thing as well. Today I was ironing in the extra bedroom and she went into the closet where the swing and jump toy are..luckily the jump toy is taken apart or she would be in it too. Anyway, she shut the door while in there. I checked on her and found her in the swing. I grabbed the camera and took a short video...sorry it is sideways. This is from the other day in when she was in the bath tub.

Firecrackers go "Pop"

Zack decided we needed to get more firecrackers on Sunday for Macie and Blake. (I think more for himself.) When you ask Macie what a firecracker says, she answers, "POP!" It is really cute.
Not to impressed with the firecrackers.
One Zack got was so loud I thought the kids would lose their hearing.

Nonnie and Pappy helping Macie go down the slide.

Blake loving the water. He isn't worried about getting his face and hair wet like Macie.

Face first

4th of July

Getting ready for the firecrackers.

We went to Zack's parent's house this weekend. It was fun to have the whole family together. Jackson and Jillian are great big cousins to Finley and Macie. They are such good examples. It rained some but we didn't let that stop us. We even did a little swimming while it was still raining. Macie and Finley weren't so sure about that but loved it once it stopped raining.
Grammy had to hold Macie for a few of the fireworks. She really liked them but sometimes couldn't decide whether to be scared or just enjoy.
Macie wants her daddy a lot. She ask for him all the time.

I love this little girl so much!

Macie didn't want to share the stroller with Finley..gonna have to work on that. Finley and Macie had a good time together. They loved playing with the toys and swimming together. They are almost the same height! He is all boy and Macie seems to be all girl!

Jackson got to light firecrackers this year. Here he is just holding a sparkler.

Jillian is just a bit nervous about getting burned.

Michael Jackson reenactment but without something over Macie's face. Just kidding!!!

Macie loves doing things like this...not scared at all.

Cousins

Peek-a-Boo

Macie was laughing like crazy. She was loving that Jackson was giving her so much attention.

Kiss! I love this picture!

Again...I wonder how old she is...she bounced around after Grammy got it out for her.

Jackson rode the wagon down the hill and Macie needed Grammy to carry her. However, after Finley got to Grammy's and we went for a walk, he ran the entire block wiping sweat from his head as he paced himself and Macie rode in the wagon cheering him on. He takes after his momma and daddy.

Wagon Ride

Macie smiled biggest when Jackson and Jillian were running or going over bumps.