Updates, Some Pics, and a Video

Sorry it has been so long since we last updated, but the Smith family has had a lot going on! Here are some updates:

First of all, following our visit to the zoo on August 17th, Maddie came down with a cold. Of course, I got sick also. Then, Doug started feeling ill. We are all healthy now though.

Maddie has TWO new teeth coming in (one upper and one lower). These two teeth bring the grand total to seven teeth!

Maddie had her one year pictures taken on Friday. Since she is walking now, it was MUCH more difficult this time! She did not want to sit still. Despite this fact, I think she took some cute pictures. We can't wait to get them back! It should be a week to a week and a half. When we get them, we will post them for everyone to see.

Saturday evening we had a TERRIBLE scare! One of our dogs, Presley, escaped from our back yard. We think that a meter man came into the back yard and did not shut the gate all of the way. Anyway, Doug went to let the dogs in, and did not see Presley anywhere. Bailey was still in the back yard (what a good dog!). It was almost dark out, so we were extremely worried. Also, some kids in the neighborhood were shooting off fireworks (fireworks scare Presley to death). We went around to the front and there was no sign of Presley. So, Doug jumped into the SUV and went looking for him. He asked several people if they had seen him and they said they had. With their help, Doug was finally able to find him. He had not gotten too far away - he was just one street over. Presley was scared to death and extremely worn out from all of the running around. Poor guy! His back legs (his bad knees) seem to be very sore and he has been limping a little. After a little rest, he should be back to normal. The rest of his evening was much better, since Doug and I spoiled him rotten. He got a Bimples bone and lots of love and attention. We are very lucky that we found him and he did not get hit by a car! For now on, we are going to be much more careful and check the gate each time they go out.

Here are some pictures of Maddie modeling her fall coat (Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Smith!). She looks really cute in it!

Here is a video of Maddie rocking on her butterfly rocker. She never wants to get on her rocker because she is too busy walking. She seemed to have fun this time though. However, after awhile, she started to look a little sick. I hope she doesn't have problems with motion sickness like her daddy!