Two for One Tuesday

So we've been busy. Planning a party. Sprucing up the house. Swimming. Working. Catching our dog covered in fire ants. You know - living life. And when life gets busy, the blog gets neglected. Never fear, there are plenty of great things to share. So, here's two for one tuesday.

Madelyn is channeling the "dark side" these days - maybe it's her way of dealing with teething. Watch this and tell me she doesn't sound like a certain character dressed in black, voiced by James Earl Jones {not sure if he actually made the breathing noises, but I think you'll get it when you see/hear it.}

Call us crazy, but we did our family/Madelyn's 1 year photo shoot tonight. Outside. Yes, in 100+ degree weather. But, we live in Texas and should be prepared, right? Well, we all sweated but I think our photographer got some awesome shots. Madelyn was all smiles and never cried. Could be the full tummy of Chick-Fil-A. That, and she's a camera hog.

She's slowing transitioning to cow's milk. I don't know if it's the taste, the temperature, her massive teething episode, or all of the above, but she's been a bit leery of the change. We've tried mixing it with formula, different cups, you name it. My good friend Karen came up with Strawberry Nesquik. I just put a little bit {not full strength - VERY diluted} and that did the trick tonight. She guzzled it down.

What a full belly of milk gets you - a delirious look while you ride on your new rocking horse - thanks Grandma D!