"Not me!" Monday

I saw this on mycharmingkids.net and thought this would be a fun post. Yes, I am aware it is Tuesday but if I wait for Monday I will forget. You will then not be allowed into the glorious world of my "Not me!."
"Not me!" Monday is a sort of confession- to let out your moments that you would rather forget. I will release these Amanda tidbits now...

Who ate cookies and cream ice-cream while standing over the counter holding her daughter and getting said ice-cream all over her shirt because she was bumping the container with her stomach so it would not fall off the counter.
Not me!

Who ran out of spoons so instead of doing dishes pulled out the rubber baby spoons and used those instead? Not me!

Who allows her child to chew on their keys so that they are happy in Target? Not me!

Well now! That feels good.

Next up... the comedic stylings of Madelyn Eileen!

I'm proud of that title... that took a wicked lotta thought. :P

On serious notes of business Madelyn has discovered she is really funny. She crawls around the house trying to pull every one's pants down and giggles as she works. Because of these recent events I have decided to send out a notice to all who enter our home. Wear. a. belt. She will try, and she will then laugh.

Maybe I'll make her pay the mortgage as retribution? Please forward me your thoughts and/or laws this might violate.

Baby Claps

Monday. Really? Already?
We had a really nice weekend and as the slacker that I am do not have pictures... right now. We went to Newport, RI on Saturday for a beautiful Fall stroll alongside the mansions. Right before we left we stopped into a Pub to have lunch. While the food was pretty gross (greasy and bland) we were surprised to be seated alongside the court for the Tennis Regionals Tournament, which happened to be next to the National Tennis Hall of Fame Museum. Imagine going into an inconspicuous pub for a quick lunch and being seated amongst that! Very cool. It cost $0.75 extra a person in order to "maintain the grounds," but well worth it. -Minus the food.
Sunday Grampi and Nana came over for a cook-out and sprinkler system maintenance soiree. Madelyn got to show off her claps and hot dog eating skills. We love when Grampi and Nana come over with food.... and then cook it!

Vacation is Over.... Reality is here.

What a wonderful vacation that was... the. best. ever.
Here are a few of the final shots...

Isn't he so handsome?!

The above picture is us in front of the oldest carousel in the US. How cool is that?
We are also getting ready for Miss Madelyn's birthday. We will be having a small party at the house... Maddy says to be here or be square.

A few days ago... hmm, Thursday morning? Yes, Thursday morning Ray and I were "talking" to Maddy as she was playing with her toys in the office... as this conversation was occurring Madelyn pulled up onto the couch and STOOD! (I immediately pushed her back down- we can't be having any of that!) Joking aside- I can barely keep up with her as she is racing crawling around the house, what am I going to do if she's running?!!?!

Days 5 & 6

Late in the day on Wednesday Maddy seemed to be under the weather. The boogers started to flow the next morning.... :) We decided to go into Vineyard Haven, take in some more lighthouses, and have ice-cream at Mad Martha's. Very yummy day!

Today, Friday- Oh wait! I forgot the Alpaca's!! We met quite a few... for a fee...

Ok.... onto Friday... We did some sightseeing by car today. We went down many bumpy roads, and private ways.... there are many hidden jewels on this island. After a short hike and some great pictures by the lake we had dinner at the Newes. Grandma Wilson- quick shout out- Ray would like me to let you know that Maddy LOVES guacamole, something we have discovered on this trip. We have since told her about your excellent recipe, she is very excited for our visit in November!

Hopefully this is OK to say here.... Congrats Christen! Blue is good! (I told you!)

Day 3- September 15, 2009

Bicycles, lighthouses and sharks.
We first started the day with a brisk (please replace brisk with exhausting) bicycle ride through town. Here are Maddy's diggs...

After Daddy and I pulled ourselves off the pavement we drove into Oaks Bluff to visit the aquarium and... pet some fish!

Our last adventure for the day was Gayhead Cliff Lighthouse. This was an absolutely breathtaking spot.

We are having such a great time! Day 4- September 16th was a relaxing day with no pictures -so far- after going to Vineyard Haven and having peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the back of the Subaru we went to Edgartown. Here are some bonus pictures from the last few days.

Day 2- September 14, 2009

We started the day with our Legos... always a great way to begin...

We then headed out to Oak Bluffs to do some more shopping and have lunch...

Daddy and Maddy were super hungry... the table looked yummy.

But thank goodness... Daddy dances as the food arrives.

This one is for Grandma and Grandpa Wilson, from Ray. :-)

Oaks Bluff is a really special place. Along with a scenic beautiful ocean view and great shopping there is a cottage campground. All the houses look like gingerbread's!

A quick walk-through the park on our way to Menemsha Beach for sunset...

And finally... sunset.

Day 3 and 4 tomorrow... Sleep tight!