Two month check-up

Madelyn went to the doctor this morning for her two month check-up. She did great! She has grown 2 inches in length since her last appointment - she's now 23 inches long, which is in the 75th percentile. She's also grown about 3 lbs. since birth and now weighs 10 lbs. 2 oz.! I said to Martin as we were leaving the doctor's office, "Can you believe that some people GIVE BIRTH to children who are 10 lbs. 2 oz.?!?!" Oh my goodness, no. She's sleeping (and snoring) like a champ right now. All the activity of the doctor's office and three shots have totally worn her out!

In addition to this morning's trip being successful for Maddie, it was also great practice for Mommy and Daddy. This was the first time we were all ready and out of the house by 8:10 am! We'll have to get used to this routine as I go back to work in just 3 short weeks.

Last weekend we enjoyed a lovely Saturday morning/afternoon picnic at the park with Martin's MBA classmates and their families. We brought our whole family to play - Martin, Megan, Madelyn, AND Jake. That's right, it was like the circus had come to town when we got out of the car. Even though we were only gone for 4 hours, the entire car and trunk was packed. Ridiculous and hilarious. I never could have imagined how much stuff you have to travel with when you have a baby.

We're looking forward to this weekend as well - Martin and I will have a 'baby free' day and night on Friday, as Auntie Jo has volunteered to babysit! We are excited to be able to get one full night of uninterrupted sleep, but I know we'll miss Maddie tons and be so excited to pick her up the next morning. And Saturday morning is a big game day too...MSU plays Iowa...house divided! Madelyn will certainly be rooting for Michigan State and wearing one of her many Michigan State outfits of course.

Some more recent photos:

Her warm outfit for a chilly day in the park

Passed out on Mommy and Daddy's bed

Breakfast date with Ruby!

Sleeping on Cousin Aemelia 

And now sleeping on Daddy

Family picture

Her first Halloween!

And again...

Close-up of her 'costume'

Feeding time

Holding her head up by herself!

With both grandmothers on Halloween

Cuddles with Auntie Jo

Smiles after a night out trick-or-treating

A little grin :)