Halloween 2008

We had a great time during Halloween! First we had a family party at my brother Ryan's house, where everyone dressed up. We ate food, played games and had a doughnut eating contest. The next day (Halloween) we had a bunch of friends over for a big costume party. Again, more food, games and good times. We decided this year to have family themed costumes so, as you can see, I was captain hook, Natalie was Peter Pan, and Madison was Tinkerbell. Natalie made both hers and Madison's costumes. Very impressive.

Happy Halloween!

So, I haven't been feeling to "Halloweenie" lately since I've been so busy with work, school, etc. so last night Heather came over and we carved pumpkins and watched Hocus Pocus. It was a great time. It's a tradition we started a few years back and it always gets me in the Halloween mood. I carved the sweet haunted house! Isn't it awesome!?

Moab '08!!!

So this years trip to Moab was a great success. We decided to leave Madison with Grandma and headed down on Friday afternoon (oct 24). The first night we just hung out at our condo, picked up our jeeps and went to dinner. Then on Saturday morning we headed out early so we could Jeep two different trails: Fins and Things & Hells Revenge. I'd never done Fins and Things so that was pretty cool. It had some pretty difficult stuff and Es (my sister) almost rolled her jeep on this trail. For her first time jeeping, she did awesome. After jeeping we headed over to our favorite restaurant, Pasta Jay's which is always a treat. After dinner we cruised over to the go-cart/laser tag place (don't know the name?) and raced a few times. The next morning we packed up, went to Denny's for breakfast and then hiked to Delicate Arch. I haven't been there for about 7 years, so it was nice to go back. So overall, everyone had a blast! Gotta love the annual Moab trip!

WALKING! sort of...

So Madison is almost 4 months old and thinks she's learned to walk. A few weeks ago we started holding her up and tried to get her to move her legs. At first she wouldn't even move, but last week she started getting the hang of it. She lifts her legs up so high that she looks like a soldier, marching along. She'll be walking in no time...Probably not a good thing.

Bear Lake - Conference Weekend

So this last weekend I was in charge of watching Madison. Natalie had a girls shopping day for Heather's birthday, so being the great husband that I am, I took Madison fishing with me up to Bear Lake with Kip and Chief. Bob, Jen and their kids came up later that day and then on Saturday my Mom and Natalie joined us. It rained most of the weekend so we spent it at the lake house playing games, riding 4 wheelers and watching movies. It turned out to be a great time! There was even a moose that came strolling through by the house.

Park City

Before it got too cold we thought we should head up to Park City. We spent the weekend (labor day weekend, and yes I know that was like a month ago) with our neighbors, the Dimond's and the Larson's. We rented a sweet condo and spent the weekend shopping at the mall, playing games and in town. We had a bit of a problem with the weather, but luckily we made it on the alpine slide before the rain hit.

Madison's growing up so fast!

Madison is so alert all the time. She loves looking at her wall art in her nursery, so we thought we'd get her a mobile for her crib. When Natalie pulled it out to show her, she started laughing and smiling!



Madison's first day of church. We made it to all 3 hours of church for the first time since she's been born. She looked gorgeous in her cute white dress, which is also the dress that we blessed her in. And what a hot mom!!!



Madison finally outgrew the sink this last week. We put her in her new tub and she loved it. She was kicking and splashing around. She always gets so angry when we take her out.

Mega Summer Update

So, it's been a while since we've updated our blog and everyone keeps bugging us to stay on top of it. So, this is a big post, highlighting a bunch of our summer events.

We've been up to Bear Lake a few times over the summer and Madison loved it! We hiked up to Bloomington Lake and stuck her in her Snugly baby holder. We also cruised around the lake with her in the boat and she also seemed to really like that. Anytime we're outdoors she's usually happy.

Bloomington Lake is a glacier lake. That's snow behind me!!!
Walking around Raspberry Days at Bear Lake
Sunbathing at Bear Lake


Last week we went to the Davis County fair to see a demolition derby and fireworks. I wanted to grow out a mustache and a mullet but Natalie said she would divorce me. Then the next day we left for the Uintah's. Madison's first camping trip! She came down with a little cold the night before so we thought she'd be miserable up there, but surprisingly, she did great! She hardly cried the whole trip even though it was freezing up there! It's a good thing we went shopping for winter clothes before going up there.

Davis County Demolition Derby
Watching fireworks after the derby
Madison and her rock star cousin "The Bear"
Marsh Lake (see the fog? It was freazing!)
Even happy when it's cold outside.
Marsh Lake campsite

Cousin Camden

This last monday Madison's new cousin Camden was born! He was 3 weeks early and weighed 9 pounds 3 ounces. When we went to visit them in the hospital we took a few shots of the new cousins together. Camden already is bigger than Madison. He's freakin adorable.

Camera Happy

So since Madison has been born I've taken over 600 pictures of her. You could say I'm a little crazy about her. But she's just so freakin' cute. Natalie and I have been meaning to do a little nude photo shoot of her and just got around to it. I really need to post more pics. It seems like this little girl is just taking up all our time.
Natalie is doing great. The baby sleeps in 3 hour increments at night and she's the one who usually gets up to feed/change her. She's a great mom! Hopefully she'll get on and post more too. Until then...

Madison Belle McFarland

SHE'S HERE!!!!!!! Madison was born June 13th, 2008 at 3:57 AM. She weighed 6 lbs 2 oz and is 18.5 inches long. She is the best baby in the world, except from the hours between 2 AM and 8 AM, but she's still worth it. She had a little bit of jaundice but it's all cleared up now. She's healthy and grows more beautiful by the day. She's constantly changing and growing and we just can't get enough of her. Since we've been home from the hospital we haven't even turned on the TV. We just sit and stare at her in awe. She is so much fun and we feel so lucky to have her. She is such a great blessing. WE LOVE YOU MADISON BELLE!!!!

The Nursery is done!

K, so Madison's still not here and I'm going crazy. Why does everyone else's babies come early? It's just not fair. Natalie still has one week from today so your guess is as good as mine as to when she'll come. We did finally get her nursery all done. Natalie mod podged madison's name and we put up bead board and a few other wall decors. We think it's pretty cute.