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Sunday, July 5, 2009

July 4th







We had a great time at the Weiss family July 4th party with a bunch of friends. They always have such a wonderful turn out and the kids all play so nice together. Both girls made it to the fireworks! Maddie kept saying, "Look at the shooting star (over and over again)" and Macy kept saying, "Oh Wow, Cool!" The motorized vechicle was by far the favorite toy for our girls, I missed the picture of both of them together in the jeep. Madison also loved hula hooping! We finally bought her one, but I think it is a little too big because the one last night was smaller and she seemed to do much better. Enjoy the video, and we hope everyone had a fantastic 4th of July!!!

New purple room


When we got back from Milwaukee, we were in the painting mood. Let's just call it, a bad case of nesting, for both Jesse and I. We decided to move our room downstairs (the old pansy room) and let Madison have our room. We painted the downstairs room first, then the kitchen, then her purple room, and the majority of the living room. All this starting on Monday and finishing yesterday (Sat.)! I'm just as shocked as everyone else that this baby hasn't come out with all the moving of furniture and painting, etc. Madison loves her new room and slept great last night for nap and bedtime, and again today. Macy kept calling for Maddie when she laid down for her nap, but eventually fell asleep (we also took away her nuk when it broke - lots of changes in one day)! We'll see how they both do. The next time people come to visit, they will be amazed at the difference of all the painting. We still have to finish one wall of the living room (we need to move the fish tank first) and paint the upstairs stairway and hallway. Hopefully before baby comes? We'll see!

The crazy water











After the family reunion, we drove to Milwaukee to stay the night with Bumpa and Nana. We went to the Bayshore Town Center and played in the water. The girls were enjoying it, Madison a little more brave then Macy. Katelyn and Lauren joined us after a bit, and they all had a blast. Leave it to Bumpa to join the grandgirls! I think Katelyn talked him into going through the water with her, and the next thing you know, they are all going through! We even took the girls swimming at their place right when we got home. It was a very busy day, with lots of fun and exciting things. We took the girls, along with Nana, Katelyn, and Lauren, to Children's fest on Monday. They all enjoyed the free tattoos and "treasure hunt," along with the parks on the summerfest grounds. We got very lucky with a nice day, so crowded, though!

New quilt

We had the Monte side reunion in Orangeville, IL, on Sunday the 21st. The girls enjoyed "hamming it up" for the family members and Daddy even took them to a fun park for awhile. Grandpa Monte gave Madison this purple pansy quilt for her birthday and she loved it so much! Even though it was close to 80 degrees and very hot in the van, she insisted on putting the quilt over her, snuggled up, and fell fast asleep! When we put it on her new bed, Macy even touched the quilt and kept saying "Thank you, Grandpa, thank you, Grandpa!" How sweet!

Babysit Maya

We watched Baby Maya for an hour the other day, and the girls loved every minute of it! Madison got right up close and read stories. Macy kept trying to bring her toys (she actually didn't get jealous when I held her - a first for everything)! It will be really interesting to see how they do in a couple of weeks. I told Keely that we need to do this a couple more times before our new one comes! Baby Maya loved watching the girls.

New frog pool




The girls have been enjoying their new frog pool. We usually set that one and their old blue one up (for Ginger and the slide). The frog also can have a sprinkler effect that they enjoy when it's really hot out. I'm sure this will be a favorite activity this summer!

Butterfest 2K run/walk

On Sat. June 20, Reedsburg held their 2 mi. Butterfest Run/Walk. Jesse and I decided at the last minute to participate. I even jogged the finished! I could here spectators at the end saying "good for her!" Not bad for 35 weeks pregnant!!!! This will definitely be an annual event for us if we're in town, the girls loved it, and I'm sure Maddie would be able to walk/run it herself next year! After the race, we watched the parade with some friends. What a great day!