Hello 30!

Well today marks the big 3-0! I have officially left my twenties and entered into a new decade. I have to say my twenties were pretty eventful and I have a feeling my thirties will be just as great.
Hello 30-I'm not scared of you!
We celebrated with my family last night and then tonight Chase and I went to The Studio Movie Grill to see The Town. We very rarely go to the movies anymore so this was a treat!

Madison liked all of Mimi's big pumpkins!




Look at these cute little pumpkins


Getting ready for a yummy birthday dinner




Strawberry cupcakes, yummy


My brother was quite proud of the hilarious card he picked out for me


After Madison's cupcake she was ready to Swing! Swing! Swing!




Great Granddaddy tickling Madison's foot, she loves this and always sticks her foot up for someone to rub!


Talking to Frankie, the neighborhood cat


My bestie in NY sent me this beautiful flower arrangement today. It looks like a birthday cake and is so cute, I love it! Thanks Sarah-you're next!


And then Chase brought home this fabulous arrangement. Madison is making a terrible face but this was the best we could get.....two flower arrangements in one day, I'm a lucky girl!

State Fair of Texas

Yesterday we went to the fair with Culp side of the family and it was the perfect day to be there! The morning was actually cloudy and chilly, Hello Fall, but the afternoon was sunny and warm. It was opening weekend and I must say it was not very crowded which was awesome. This was Madison's first trip to the fair and she was quite the trooper. We tried the fried frito pie which was pretty tasty but other than that didn't try any of the other crazy fried foods. Here's some pictures of Madison's first fair adventure....

Checking out this GIANT longhorn. Madison loved walking through the livestock building


"Little Hands on the Farm"




These little cars were Madison's first ride at the fair


Hi Dad! I thought this was going to be a smooth simple ride where the cars just go around in a circle but I was wrong.....


These particular cars did go in circle but they whip you around the corner pretty fast! Brett was in the car in front of us and when I saw him going flying around the corner I thought, "Uh Oh!" Madison did surprisingly well and didn't cry but from the look on my face you can see I wasn't expecting that! Note to self, watch more closely before you put your child on a ride.


Daddy took her on a much less scary train ride




Time for a few games. The little kids went fishing so they could all win a prize.


Madison picked this little dog and held on to it the whole time we were at the fair


Playing the "put your quarter on a team game." I really don't know why we play this game over and over since the chances of winning are slim to none


Ashley and Kylie on the bumper cars


Family shot in front of Big Tex




Look Gram that huge guy is talking!


The petting zoo was a big hit with my child and she had no fear as you can see her trying to stick her hand directly in the goat's mouth! Madison would pick up one little granule and try and feed it to the goat, this is what she does to Arnie.








petting the big cow, pretty sure her thumb is up the cow's nose in this picture


The camel was quite friendly and came right over for us to feed


Chase's radio station had a booth in the car building so we stopped by to chat and let Madison get out of her stroller to run around for a bit


All the excitement finally caught up to Madison about 3:30 which is way past nap time!


Ashley, Brett and Chris on the log ride before heading home


A little souvenir from the fair-cotton candy!

Birthday Fun

The birthday festivities have started! I still have a few more days before I officially enter the 30 club but the party is underway. Tonight we had Chase's family over to celebrate mine and Jeff's birthday since we share the same day. We had planned on going to Murphy Maize Days and then have everyone watch fireworks in our front yard but it was cancelled due to the rain. We had a low key evening full of pizza, cocktails, cake, and kids running and laughing through the house. I can't think of a better way to celebrate. Here's a few pictures from the evening.

Since Jill made a clever arrangement for Chase's 30th I decided to reuse it for Jeff and I with my own saying.


Me and my girl


If your happy and you know it then your face will surely show it!


Our cake courtesy of Jill


Birthday Buds!


Madison was a big help opening presents




Cake!

Backyard Fun

On Thursday we went over to hang out with my grandparents and Madison had a great time running around their backyard. Walking down the path in the garden was lots of fun as was throwing balls back and forth with Granddaddy and riding on their old bike.