indoor fun

we are having a really nice time visiting with everyone here in indiana. we have spent the last two days visiting with matt's grandma and visiting with his dad's side of the family in the evenings. tonight we had an easter dinner with most of the g. clan. great uncle dennis and great aunt joy have lots of things set up for their grand kids to play with when the weather isn't ideal for playing outside. first we tried the "jumping johnny" (sp?). madelyn was probably a little old for it because she kept trying to walk away and ended up just turning in circles most of the time. we decided that since she doesn't have the 'pushing off' reflex any more that she just didn't get it. this was the only time she really tried to "bounce".

then great uncle dennis hung up the swing and madelyn had some help swinging. this was a big hit! (as you will hear.)

then they have their garage heated as an extended playroom. the older kids enjoyed pulling madelyn in a wagon behind the toy pedal tractor that was built by grandpa wendell and has been enjoyed by many generations on the farm. (dennis added the wheel covers to protect little hands.) madelyn was have a great time and only tried to get out in this video. and don't worry - dennis spotted her the whole time and there were not any injuries! :)

madelyn has her 9 month check up on monday morning, so i probably won't post again until after that. we think that she might have another ear infection. she has been pretty clingy, a little fever-ish, and pulling on her right ear. that is the same ear that she had the last infection in. i hope that is not it and that it is just teething. we'll see. she has had lots of smiles and laughs for everyone so that gives me hope for a clear check-up.

i think that we are all ready to head home tomorrow though. good night. love.