Karaoke Maddie

This is from a couple of weeks ago when we were in Rochester. Maddie looked like a pro singing Karaoke and it was so cute! That's my girl!!

Princess Maddie (part 2)

Tonight, Maddie begged me to let her wear her pretty dress. Once she puts it on....she's ready to dance!!!

Princess Maddie

Madelyn got this adorable dress-up bridal dress from Auntie Shelly for being in her wedding. At first she really wasn't interested in putting it on and now we can't keep her out of it!
When ever we are at home, she asks if she can wear her pretty dress? She thinks she's a princess and wants to dance. Sleeping Beauty was her partner for this dance;)

"Will you please quit taking pictures of me!"

I thought this picture was so cute and so Maddie! We haven't shown her the Cinderella dress that she will be for Halloween because we know the she will probably want to sleep in it too! We should have some fun pictures next week!

Playing in the leaves!

My goal this year was to get some fun Fall pictures with Maddie, but it didn't really work out. We have been out of town for the past three weekends when the leaves were really peaking around our neck of the woods. Maddie loves running and jumping into the piled leaves so her Daddy raked them just for her! I did get a few pictures this week as Maddie was playing one night after work....

Most of the leaves have fallen off the trees but maybe if it's nice this weekend, we will get a few more pictures. I love Fall and it's my favorite season! I'm looking forward to sticking close to home this weekend and spending some time with our beautiful girl!

Vikings 6-0

We had a great time with my family at the Vikings game this past Sunday! The weather was great and spent a little time on the plaza with all of the crazy fans.

This was the second year that we have met in Minneapolis for a game. The Vikings were on a roll and we were hoping for a win!

The game was super exciting and came down to the last seconds where Baltimore missed a field goal for the Vikings to win and have a 6-0 record. The crowd went wild and it was so loud in the Dome.

On Saturday, we all sported Hamlin University gear and went to watch my brother-in-law Matt coach the football team. It too was another close game and unfortunately, they lost at the very end by the other team kicking a field goal. We were glad that the sun was shining and it made for a fun, fall, football game!

On the road again!

Here is another cousin picture. I can't believe how big they are all getting. Maddie was so excited to see her cousins that she ran up to them and squeezed their little necks. I wish we lived closer so they could play together more. She has so much fun with them! Maddie and I got home last Thursday and were ready for a fun filled weekend with family and friends.

The tune of our weekend changed when we got the news that my wonderful cousin, Steve, was cleaning a gun and there had been an accident. We believe in the power of prayer and miraculously he made it through surgery and was being transported to Salt Lake City. His parents flew out the next day to be with him as we anxiously awaited updated reports. My sister and I sang in church on Sunday which was difficult for me. The emotions of the weekend and words of the song made it hard to sing. The last phrase of the song says "you never know the miracles our Father has in store. Just watch and see, they will not be unredeemed". He is a miracle and we have a lot to be thankful for!

My sister and I have become much closer to Steve this past year, so it hit us pretty hard. My mom flew out last Tuesday to be with Joanie and Steve and is coming back today. We are looking forward to a fun weekend with my family. We have tickets to the Vikings game on Sunday and we are hoping they go 6-0! So far they are on a roll and we are excited.

This month has been so crazy and I feel like all I do is pack and unpack. I'm looking forward to next weekend just hanging with my girl and nothing planned. For now, we have to keep Steve in our prayers and continue to pray for healing. He has a long road ahead of him.

More Hogue pics!

I have been so busy that I haven't had time to update my blog. Here are a few more pictures from our Rochester visit with Bob's family....

Having a great time with Grandma Phyllis

Moma and Maddie

The Hogue's

Andy, Sara, Blake, Phyllis

Jan, Bob and CeCe

We were glad we got to spend some time with Blake while he was home

My little karaoke star!

Bob's brothers and sisters. The only one that is missing is Tom, but Sara stood in!

Twins Game

Tim (a.k.a. Mr. Fun!) and Maddie enjoying the game

We had an fabulous time going to the Twins game October 2nd! It was Maddie's 1st and last Twins game in the Dome since they will be in their new stadium next year. They played Kansas City and the fans were ready for an exciting game. The Twins needed the win because they are fighting for a playoff spot. They came through and won 10 to 7!!

We were glad that my sister Michelle and Matt were able to meet us at the game.






Maddie was such a trooper at the game. She cheered and screamed like a true fan and was a good little girl! I was glad there were a lot of people to help with her. She bounced between all of us and we tried to keep her entertained. We were in the dome for about four hours and for that long of time, she did really well!

Uncle Andy flew in from Los Angeles and spent the weekend with us. It was great to see him again!

Ross, Rob and Blake

CeCe and Shell!

Sharon, Jan and Bob's cousin Sara. Sara also flew in from San Fransisco to spend the weekend with the Hogue's. She hadn't been back to MN since 1995 and was the first time that Maddie and I have met her. She was so sweet and it was great to get to know her a little bit.

There were a total of 14 of us that attended the game together and truly had a wonderful time.

It doesn't happen very often when all of the Hogue kids are together with Blake living in L.A. and Rob in Iowa. We took this picture at about 12:30 a.m. after the game and a ride back to Rochester. I couldn't believe that Maddie talked with her brothers almost the whole way home and was still going strong. It must have been all of the sugar she had at the game. Cotton candy, snow cone and ice cream were just a few of her choices. I think she is a little like her mother and enjoyed all of the food at the game.

Trip to the Dr.

This morning I took Maddie to the Dr. She is one that hardly ever gets sick, so last night when she was complaining about her ear hurting, I knew I had to get her in. She was so sweet! She came up to me and said "Mama, I have a problem". When I asked her what was wrong she was pulling at her ear and telling me it hurt. I felt so bad for her and called the nurse to get an appointment as soon as I could.

She woke up about 1:00 am and was still having a little pain. I rocked her gave her some more Tylenol. She slept okay until morning and we were off to see our pediatrician. Maddie weighed a whopping 31.9 lbs! She is growing up way to fast! Our Dr. is wonderful and looked in Maddie's ear and noticed how swollen her ear drum was. She said it looked like it might burst and was glad we brought her in. Maddie didn't want to let her look in her ears and after a few stickers she sat still. Maddie also got to look in Mommy's ear with her little tool and she thought that was fun.

After a shot, flu mist and a sucker we were on our way home. She is on a antibiotic and I hope she is feeling better soon. We have a big weekend planned as we are taking her to her first and last Twins game in the Dome. There will be about 19 of us attending the game and we are looking forward to hanging out with Bob's family. October is a busy month for us so let the fun begin! We just need everyone to stay healthy!!