11.30.2013

Chattanooga, TN

We decided to take a mini trip to Chattanooga for the night 
since we weren't getting to go on on our normal Beach trip for Thanksgiving.

This trip was all about Madelyn.
We moved at her pace.
Did what she wanted to do.
And it was a great, relaxing weekend trip...
even though it was the coldest weekend of the year so far.


We stayed right downtown in a hotel that was central 
to the Chattanooga Aquarium and The Children's Museum.

We ate at Big River Brewery.
Would recommend to anyone.
Food was delicious.
I got the Mac and Cheese with bacon which was out of this world.
Matt loved the sample beer pick 
where he was able to try about 10 different beers that they brew.


Madelyn got to swim in the heated swimming pool at the hotel before bed time.
She absolutely loves the pool!
Had a hard time getting that girl out of it.

We did Rock City when we first arrived in Chattanooga.
So much fun...
even though it was chilly.
Madelyn had a blast exploring all on her own and choosing which route we took.
She especially loved the swinging bridge.










The Aquarium was our first stop the next day.
It was fun,
but a little boring.
Not much to see at this aquarium from what I remember.
Madelyn enjoyed it of course which was our reason for going.
I think the penguins and running the ramps were her favorite part.

Our next stop was to see an IMAX.
We left early...


Then off to the Children's Museum for Madelyn to play...
and sadly again, I did not think it was near as good as the Atlanta Children's Museum.
Madelyn had fun running around though investigating everything there was.
Her favorite part was probably the doctor section where she got to play doctor 
to all the babies.


We definitely would have preferred the beach for the week,
but a small get away we'll take as well.





11.28.2013

Thankful

I am thankful for...
 Hot Chocolate, lazy weekends, 
Chapstick, HGTV, sweet tea, public libraries, 
online shopping, and blankets. 

Happy thanksgiving, ya'll!


11.21.2013

I did it!


That's how everything is these days...
'I did it!'
And yes, she's always that excited about it.

11.12.2013

Fall

Every kid needs to experience jumping in a pile of leaves, right....









And she had a blast.

11.07.2013

Common Phrases...


In her language might I add...

I did it.
Dood job. (Good job)
Siddy, (insert name here) (silly)
I catch you (I'll catch you)
I getch you (I'll get you)
Come (come here)

Oopsy Daisy...Mickey, Minnie...
(I think she picked this one up from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)

I scared.
Me do it.
Daddy at work.

Daddy stink. 
(He always has to change out of his work clothes when he comes home, 
so she relates this to...daddy stinks.  Or if you tell her you have to shower)

I girl.
I boy.
Goo gur (good girl)
Minnie big nose.
(Her stuffed Minnie Mouse who apparently she things has a big nose)

Yep.
Whasat. (What's that)
Dark in here. 
(When it's getting late)

I drive car.
I walk.
(This usually relates to shopping)

Hold you. (hold me)

Mommy hold you baby 
(if she wants me to hold her like a baby or if she's sees a woman holding a baby)

Hot here
 (if the sun is shining on her at all)

Doby 
(we call Jackson this - don't ask why 'cause I don't know)

Mommy work out. 
(If I have to put on anything that resembles slouchy/workout clothes)