Maci Pictures

Monday night, we had over my brother and sister's family for dinner and dessert.

After all the fun, we took pictures of Maci since her first birthday is coming up in July. 

It's crazy to think she's almost one year old! 

 She did great sitting still and smiling at first but then she was ready to explore. 

We're going to try again soon for a few more smiles!

Kites & Bubbles

Last Saturday morning had the perfect weather for kite flying.

  So, we headed to the park and up, up, up the kite went!

Madi did a great job holding the kite steady as it flew.

 Then we stopped to blow some bubbles.

 Madi's favorite part was definitely taking the dogs on a walk around the park twice!

Then we headed to the pool! 

VBS

Madi had Vacation Bible School this past week.  They had a sports theme which all the kids enjoyed.

Day 1

 Day 2

 Day 3

 Day 4

 Our church took pictures throughout the week and made them available to all of us today.

It was nice being able to catch a glimpse of all the fun they had this week!

 Then last night, they had a program for the kids to sing to the parents. 

She's right below the yellow arrow.

We were so proud of Madi and how she learned new songs in just four days!

She LOVED VBS and can't wait to go again next year! 

Pool Time!

We are so happy that summer is finally here!

 These two cuties can be found at the pool most days of the week!

Bring on summer!

Dance Recital

Madi's 2nd Dance Recital was this past weekend.  Here she is back stage before the first performance.

 I snapped this pic with my phone right before she went out for the first time at the dress rehearsal.  Think she's excited? 

 We are so thankful that Landry and Madi were able to be in dance together this year.

 Part of the group before the second performance!

 In between the two performances on Saturday we stopped at Spoonful for a frozen yogurt treat. 

 Madison, Cora and Landry

 Daddy brought his sweet dancer some flowers after the morning performance.

We enjoy recital time every year, but we are so glad when it's over too!  

Making Pizza!

We made pizza at home last Friday night.  Madi not only loves to help cook but she loves knowing and following the directions (or recipes!).

 First, she helped roll out the dough and add pizza sauce.

 Next, we added cheese.  LOTS of cheese!

 She was very careful as she placed each individual pepperoni.

Ready to go in the oven!

I think we have a new tradition! 

Family pizza night! 

Tripp's 9th Birthday Party

It was HOT at Tripp's party!  So Matt and I found a little shade!

 And Madi wasn't too sure how to play all the fun games at first.

 Like water balloon popping . . .

 Golf ball carrying . . .

 Potato sack racing . . .

 Balloon tossing . . .

 So Daddy took her to the trampoline to teach her how to pop a water balloon.

 She did it!

 Then she started having a little more fun!

 Singing to the Birthday boy!