Chicago in the Fall

Once again Madeline and I traveled to Chicago. People always laugh that I'm in Chicago so much, but I can't help it! Who doesn't like Chicago? Plus my best friend from college lives there with her cute little girl. We just can't help ourselves. Madeline was a trooper, we drove there and back in a day. The leaves were so pretty on the way down! It made the drive go very quickly.

Erin and her husband, Dave, took us to the Lincoln Park Zoo (free!). Madeline saw all her favorite animals there, including Mufasa, who she will be for Halloween. It was very eventful! We had so much fun, thanks Dave, Erin and Stella! We love you! xoxo

Fall

Nothing says fall like Gull Meadow Farms here in Kalamazoo.  Since most of this fall it has rained, we were lucky to find a Saturday that wasn't raining and I wasn't working. 

Here she rode the pumpkin tractor.  Fearless!  She jumped right in and never wanted to get out.  She thought she was pretty big driving it all by herself. 

Apple of our eye :)  I am now 14 weeks pregnant and am a little nervous about Madeline not being our only baby.  Everybody says this is a normal feeling, but I just can't even imagine loving another child like I love Madeline.

As you can see, she is still the most active child ever.  Running, jumping, skipping and just plain moving is all we do all day.  Except when Elmo is on, then we can sit.  For maybe 5 minutes.