Pumpkin Princess

 Last weekend, Matt wanted to make chocolate chip cookies from scratch like a lady from work made for everyone.  He said they were so good!

 Luckily, he always has a willing helper by his side.

 Lazy Sunday afternoon . . .

 Madi taking pictures . . .

 We spent most of the afternoon like this . . . :)

 Monday morning . . .

 My friend Stephanie at work brought these crackers with humus for all of us. 

I was pleasantly surprised by how good they tasted.  

I took a picture so I would remember to add them to our grocery list.

 Tuesday

 Matt took Madison to school Wednesday morning so I could meet a Site Coordinator at an elementary school bright and early. 

These are the two pictures he sent me . . .

 Then I got a serious one!

 Wednesday after swimming we surprised Madi with going to Spoonfuls since the aquatic center is nearby.

 Thursday

 October 3rd was Read for the Record, a Jumpstart reading program.

 All Jumpstart kids across the nation read the children's book Otis on the same day. 

It's a cute story about a red tractor Otis and his friend a baby calf. 

I was lucky enough to bring a book home for Madison to keep.

 Stephanie and I helped Dr. Button with the event which was huge!

 On Friday morning, Madison wore the Read for the Record shirt that Dr. Button gave her to school AS A DRESS!  It was a little big but nothing that leggings can't fix! 

 I was on a plane Friday morning at 6:55am heading to Austin for a conference.

It was my first time to travel for my new job. 

 Luckily, Grandma Mayberry spent the night to help out.

Daddy took this cutie to school then brought her a special lunch as well. 

I believe Grandma Mayberry was told to go to Cup of Yo after she picked Madison up from school. :)

Sounds like she had a pretty good day!

After MUCH debate, Madison finally decided to be a pumpkin princess for Halloween. 

 I bet she changed her mind at least 20 times about which costume she wanted.  :)

At first she wanted to be this Rainbow below from Chasing Fireflies.  The girl even looks like her!  

I secretly wanted her to choose the Rainbow, but I know she will be an adorable Pumpkin Princess!