Another Road Trip

Matt listens to Dr. David Jeremiah on the radio and has read many of his books. And if we're ever too sick to go to church we'll watch his show on Turning Point. Needless, to say we really enjoy hearing him speak. So when I walked by Matt a few months ago and he said to the tv that it'd be cool to go see him speak I made a mental note to check it out. I looked up the details of when/where and asked my mom to keep Madison then surprised him with the tickets. He was so happy!

So last Thursday we drove to San Antonio to hear him speak. The tickets were free and he FILLED the AT&T Center where the Spurs play! Amazing!

We saw some beautiful hills and rocks along the way.
I couldn't believe the speed limit was 80 part of the way. I always thought that 70 was the max in Texas.

We ate at Salt Grass on the Riverwalk then went to the show. Friday we ate breakfast at Cracker Barrel and did some shopping. I am now a BIG FAN of the Container Store! Wish we had one here!
Then we missed our baby so much we headed back Friday around lunch. Madi didn't miss us a bit but we couldn't wait to see her.

This picture is just funny to me. My mom is a HUGE animal lover so this is a common occurance around chow time! Doesn't bother Madi a bit!

We headed home Saturday to enjoy a little bit of our weekend. Tucker came and stayed with us a few hours Saturday evening. I always say "sure we'll watch your kids but if it's during bath time then he may be dressed in pink pjs when you get him back!" Ha! He doesn't mind though!

Matt and Madi made the popsicles we made from IKEA with Simple Orange brand Pink Lemonade! Delicious!

They were sour and oh so good!

All gone!

Daddy and Madi enjoying an afternoon outside with a popsicle!

Warm weather is here so it was time for a pedicure! Madi joined in too! Too bad she smudged them right after. Ugh! But they're still the cutest little feet ever!

Come on Summer!

Warm(ish) Weather!

Everytime it has been a little warm the past few days Madi has asked to have a popsicle. So of course I say yes but only if she eats it outside on the bench. She readily agrees. Anything for a popsicle!!!

On our way outside she starts doing something funny with her shirt. She's always loved taking her arms out so it really wasn't a surprise to me. But I snapped a few pictures anyways. These afternoon treats are going to be some of my best memories I can already tell.

What do brownies & flip flops have in common?

Well, they both kept us entertained on our recent snow day. It was in the 70s and beautiful (minus the wind) the day before then SNOW last Saturday! So we made brownies from scratch with icing! I love this picture because it looks like Madi is thinking "what is daddy doing?" But the funny thing is Matt does alot of the cooking. He used to do more before I started staying home. So Madi is used to her Daddy in the kitchen.

The aprons Madi and I are wearing were made by my Aunt Bev. She made us a set and my sister and Morgan a set. I think these are the ones she made for my sister but they were left at my house so Madi picked these out for us to wear.

Munching on chocolate chips . . . mmmm. . .
Quick pic of the baker and her understudy!

She definitely can't deny eating chocolate with that face!

Finished product . . . I think we'll have to tweak the recipe a bit but it wasn't bad for my first time making brownies with icing from scratch.

I've been shopping for Madi's flip flops already! I am SO ready for warm weather to get here. Here's what I've gotten so far . . .

Our annual Nike sandals . . . comfy and sporty!

Sparkly pool sandals . . .

A girl's gotta have polka dot flip flops . . .

So with the white ones my mom already got her all I need are some silver "everyday wear" ones. I bid on some on ebay so hopefully I'll win them since I can't seem to find any here in the stores that I like. And I think I've been to at least 10 stores already!!!

~Spring Break~

Spring Break started with dinner at Carino's and shoe shopping. Then on Saturday we headed to the lake (my parents' house). My dad and Matt golfed saturday afternoon while us girls played outside in the beautiful weather. Madison loves the sandbox that Grandma keeps for her.

She had sand EVERYWHERE but had so much fun that none of us cared much!
Then she wanted to go on a walk. As you can tell from the picture, the lake is DOWN this year again.

Stopped for a little ice cream treat on the gazebo. . . .

Then the walk continued . . . down the dock to see the water.

I love this picture of the two of them. They are inseparable!

Grandma found cute little white flip flops for Madi. I wasn't too sure about them since they didn't have a back but she did great. They definitely won't be her play shoes but will look cute with her spring dresses.

She was such a ham for the camera . . .

See my new shoes . . .

On Sunday, Matt and I left Madi with my parents and headed to Dallas for a little getaway. Here we are before eating at Pappadeaux. We ate SO much and it was SO good.

We watched a Stars Hockey game and sadly they lost but it was a good game. Matt scored a $25 Chili's giftcard during the game. Pretty sweet! We also got Madi two hockey sticks and pucks to play with. We'll see if she likes hockey as much as her Daddy does.

Monday morning we headed to IKEA. I've always been a fan of the store but never have actually been to one. It is HUGE and amazing. We got a new step for Madi's bathroom, some popsicle makers, a watering can for Madi this summer, a pillow for Matt and some cute dog hangers for my mom. Some pretty odd stuff but so cute and CHEAP!

We then headed back to the lake for a few days of rest and of course golf!

Grandma thought Madi needed this play jewelry set from the grocery store for some reason!

She looked like a cute little old lady with all of it on.

Love the nose scrunch . . .

My sis and her family came down on Wednesday before heading to Dallas to see MotoCross. Tucker immediately got a sucker from Grandma (imagine that!) and this is the result. I just had to get a picture of his sticky face with dog/cat hair all over it! Too funny!

All the kiddos eating lunch . . .

Tucker and Madi had so much fun playing in the sand and just walking around. We really miss the warm weather.

My parents have two golf carts to drive around their property that the kids LOVE to ride on. Crazy thing is - my mom lets the KIDS drive! Watch out!

We then headed home for a long weekend before Matt goes back to work. I have more pictures of the rest of spring break but they'll have to wait til later this week.

Gotta run - we're headed to see The Bounty Hunter.