False Alarm

Very early this morning, as in shortly after midnight the Muhlig household got a little more exciting. Ryan had been smoking deer sticks earlier in the evening but a mishap with the smoker caused that process to be delayed for a time. He had to transfer the deer sticks from the smoker to the oven halfway through the process. I finally called it a night around 10:00pm and left Ryan to his own devices. But shortly after midnight I was awakened abruptly by the sound of our smoke alarm I believe I said "damnit, Ryan," and simultaneously I heard a gut wrenching scream and little footsteps hitting the floor.  I have never ever in my life heard Madelyn scream in such a way. I new she was terrified. I heard Ryan say "Madelyn, Madelyn, it's just the smoke alarm, it's okay." She was still screaming. I was immediately out my bedroom door like a mama bear protecting her cub and shot Ryan daggars and I quickly picked up Madelyn to console her. She calmed down quickly and we chatted about the incident and then she spent the night next to me in our bed.
This morning all was calm in the Muhlig household again. Ryan said the deer sticks were finally done cooking around 2:00am and then he went to sleep in Madelyn's bed. I did observe the smoke alarm was no longer attached to the ceiling.  I guess Ryan showed it who was boss. My back is also a little sore and I figure that is from picking up my almost 70lb child. It was amazing how quickly my protective instinct kicked in when I heard that blood curdling scream, it made my heart hurt that she was so scared. But I do feel a bit reassured that Madelyn will be able to hear the smoke alarm in case of a real fire and will know to get the heck out. She even mentioned that she forgot to grab honeybear and piggie when she heard the alarm. I praised her for not grabbing them because they are replaceable but she is not. Whew that was an adrenaline rush, for sure.

Weekend Fun

Last weekend Ryan and his buddies made their annual trip to Plainville for opening day of quail and pheasant season. Madelyn and I stayed home and enjoyed a vist from Jen (Aunt Bun-Bun) and Garrett. They arrived Friday evening and hung out with us until Saturday afternoon. Garrett and Madelyn had a great time playing together and I always love catching up with Jen.

 Madelyn showing Garrett and Aunt Bun-Bun her baby book for the 100th time.

Lunch at On the Border... Madelyn really does love her Aunt Bun Bun.

Me and my most favorite youngest nephew. He is a hoot!

Our Lil Reader

Madelyn LOVES to read! I'm thrilled that she inherited that trait from someone in our family. I started reading to Madelyn when she was inutero and we have continued to read to her since. Her nightly routine, even as a newborn, consisted of us reading to her every night. The routine has changed a little because now she reads to us which we absolutely love. But I also love that she can read silently to herself too.

Bringing Back the 70s

If you know anything about my little family you probably know that I rarely partake in home modifications, especially if it requires physical labor. Ryan does an excellent job with home mods so who am I to interfere. Well this past weekend a first happened in the Muhlig household...wait for it.... I painted the entire bathroom all by myself!!! Aren't you proud. I had decided a week prior that I was sick of looking at the lavender walls and striped shower curtain. It was time for a change. On Friday evening I made a trip to Target (Tarjay for the french folks) and picked out my most favorite shower curtain and all the accessories. I then went home and took down all the towels bars and such and then taped off the trim. Then on Saturday morning I went to the local Ace Hardware with my shower curtain and picked out a paint color that would look fabulous with the curtain. Then I spent the rest of Saturday and most of Sunday painting the bathroom.

The before....

And the after......

I still need to purchase a few accessories for the walls and a new toilet seat but other than that my first home mod is complete. I love it!!! Ryan, on the other hand, gave me his honest opinion and said that it looks like something from the 70s and if we ever want to sell our house it will have to be repainted. I completely disagree.

This little weekend project of mine only confirmed that I'm blissfully content with Ryan doing all home mods. Anything that requires physical labor is all his!! :)

Wordless Wednesday

Family Adventure

Wednesday evening we decided to skip our weekly "church" night and went on a family adventure. After eating at our favorite mom and pop restaurant in town we headed to the glorified mud puddle known as the Augusta lake. The lake is really low right now so we walked along the shore where the lake had receded. Our adventure was looking for bobbers, hooks, lures and such. We made it a quarter of the way around the lake before we had to head back because it was getting dark. But the adventure did not disappoint and we came up home with numerous clam shells, bobbers, lures, 2 bowling balls, and a geocaching thing.

 Although you are only supposed to sign the paper and leave the geocach?? where you found it we decided to take it home since after the next rain it will be at the bottom of the lake. Maybe we will have some geocachers stop by our house.

This crawdad did not want to let go of my sweatshirt. He was lucky to be released back into the lake and not be stuffed in Madelyn's backpack as she would have preferred.

Our goal is to make it all the way around the lake before the next big rain but I'm not sure if the weather will permit us to do that before winter sets in.

Halloween Weekend

On Friday I attended Madelyn's class party in the morning......

My little "Army Girl."

 Madelyn and her friend, Kariana

.......Then I spent the day getting some much needed retail therapy. I accomplished some Christmas shopping and some me shopping. It was so nice having the majority of the day to myself and getting to spend money! Love. it.

Saturday Madelyn and I went to Trick or Treat street in downtown Augusta.

 Then Madelyn and her daddy did their annual pumpkin carving....

 Saturday night Ryan and I participated in the annual adults only Halloween party. I was a gothic, gangster girl (thanks Jen for the idea) and Ryan was a construction worker (lame), but, everyone thought he was one of the village people.

 Sunday night we started the evening trick or treating at the apartment complex that Ryan used to manage in Towanda. Then we stopped by the Augusta police station and drove to a few friends houses for treats. We then met up with our friends and their kiddos and finished the evening walking house to house for treats.

Although Madelyn is not a huge fan of candy, her daddy and I are sure enjoying her Halloween treats!