Spring Break

Spring Break started out with Tucker coming over for the afternoon on Friday.

We ate lunch with Grandma and then sat in the parking lot while Grandma ran into the mall.

 

 

 These poor kids have no personality! 

Then we ate dinner at Carino's where Madi and Tucker played pirates.

Their "treasure" was a ketchup packet hidden in the bushes. ;)

 

 Sadly, Madi woke up sick Saturday morning when we were supposed to head to Roswell. 

She actually fell asleep on me that evening.  I secretly enjoyed it!

 Luckily, she felt better Sunday morning so after church we headed to Roswell for the afternoon.

We met for lunch and then hung out at Grandma and Grandpa's house. 

These cousins had a BLAST!

 Aunt Shelle has been sending random Maci pics lately since Maci has decided it's time to potty train.  She's only 20 months but hasn't had an accident in over a week.  A little crazy!

She's wearing two pairs of her brother's underwear in this picture. 

 Another sweet Maci pic from lunch on Friday with Grandma.

 Since we're moving to a new house soon Madi asked how people (mainly Tucker) will know where we live.  I explained that we will tell them where and she suggested a map.  I sketched the main path between our house and the new one so she could copy it.

 Her words say "you have to hold it sideways."  Since she drew the map the other way. 

Our sweet friends Kennedy and Keegan are always bringing Madi gifts by the house.  We got a kite a few weeks back and this week was Pixos. 

 They remind me of the beads we had as kids that you ironed together except these just use water.

 They kept her entertained for days!

 It wouldn't be Spring Break without a visit to Cup of Yo by our new house for a little treat.

 Thursday morning we decided to walk to the donut store for breakfast.

Fun memory - Madison has never eaten an actual donut.  She just licks off all the icing. :)

 The weather has been beautiful so between packing we've walked at the park and played catch a little.

 

 Friday morning we had breakfast at Market St. 

Madi picked out the cutest little bird's nest cookie.

 Friday afternoon we met Aunt Shelle and kiddos at Chuck E. Cheese.

 Friday night we did a little pre-shopping for furniture. 

Madi said "Take my picture Mom" as she hopped on each piece of furniture.

 My Lucky sign for St. Patrick's Day

 And our little lucky leprechaun before church this morning. 

We had a great break together but we're ready to get "moving week" started!

Swim Lessons!

 Sunday afternoon, we went to our sweet friend Jessica's 6th birthday party!

 It was at Ready, Set, Go and boy did they go, go, go all afternoon! 

 Monday

Mrs. Cude said to wear their Dion's shirt from the field trip last Friday.

Maybe they were taking a group picture for the friends that were absent???

 That afternoon we had to take Daddy a new pair of sunglasses at school since his broke.  

I guess she needed a ride back to the car.  :)

 Then we headed to swim lessons. 

 We're trying private lessons this time and a little early to be sure we are ready for SUMMER! 

Madi loved Reagan and said "I want to go to swim lessons every single Monday."

I guess she'll be happy for the next few Mondays at least.

 Tuesday 

 I was able to help out in Madison's room on Tuesday for about an hour while her teacher was honored with an hour off at the local Pie Bar.  The director, Mrs. McKee, does such sweet things to honor her hard workers.  I guess that's why they have little turnover staff-wise.  

 Although, I loved helping out for that hour it reminded me why I love the college (and high school) age the best.  :)

 Wednesday

 This Wednesday was visitation and we videoed the dance for her recital this May.

So Madi and her friends had to sit quietly.

Thank good for Ms. Sabrina who Madi LOVES! 

 Thursday

 Grandma had a doctor appointment so after visiting a school I met her, Aunt Bevie, Shelle and kids for lunch at a new place called The Egg & I.  

Tucker had a Mickey Mouse pancake.

 Maci kept me busy outside while Aunt Bevie paid.

 Thursday after school was craft and game time at our house.

 We made paint out of corn syrup and food coloring.  It paints on normal but dries really shiny. 

 Grandma found a United States game on the back of a cereal box so Madi had fun labeling each state while eating a cucumber of course.

 Friday

This is the face of a spoiled little girl. 

Her Daddy has bible study each Friday morning and they meet at Market St. so he brings us home breakfast and usually a special cookie for this cutie! 

 I'm not sure why this is sideways, but lately Madi likes to wrap up random things around the house in a blanket and give it to us as a present.  This time she gave each of us a card.

It says "Madi wrote a letter to you. Love, Madi"

 I told Madi this morning that we were getting short on dresses in our house since she refuses to wear jeans or tennis shoes.

 She said "let's go buy some more."

Memory Verse

Each week Madison memorizes, learns about and recites a verse (or partial verse) for Cubbies on Wednesday night.  To help practice her verse throughout the week I write it on the frame in our kitchen.

She's been asking to start writing her verse each week.  What better way for her to learn the verses AND practice writing and reading! Matt and I laughed at her "fancy" number 1s.  :) 

Last year, they just had to memorize the verse but this year they must also memorize the location.  She's done so well and memorizes each one quickly!

Pizza Field Trip!

 Madison sure was ready to head to school Tuesday morning after our lazy snow day.

 She wanted many pictures taken in the snow.

 She couldn't believe how deep her feet sank into the snow.

 I had to snap this picture to send to my sister since they had another snow day on Tuesday and our side of town looked like this . . .

 Tuesday afternoon, Madi and I went to visit Aunt Bevie.  Madi loved riding in her new wheel chair.

 Tuesday was also her 100 days of school celebration.

 She was quite the character wearing the crown she made.

 It says "Madison is 100 days smarter!"  We sure hope so!

 Wednesday

 Thursday

 Thursday, my mom came to town to help with Maci while Tucker had surgery on his teeth.  He had 6 caps and many other things done to get his teeth feeling better. 
The three of us (Grandma, Maci and Me) did a little shopping and then lunch at 50th St.

 Maci kept us entertained the whole time.

 Friday

 Madi wanted to pose with her bear she got from the prize box at Cubbies Wednesday night.  She named the yellow bear Lemon. 

 Friday morning, we met her class for a field trip to Dion's pizza.  They have been learning about food this week. 

They started out coloring . . .

 Then they listened to instructions from the tour guide . . .

 They played with pizza dough to see how it feels . . .

 Then the tour began . . .

 They first went into the giant refrigerator . . . 

 Then they saw how the dough was made . . . 

 All the moms sat and visited while the kids made their pizzas in the kitchen.  

Then it was time to eat! 

We think Madison is on a growth spurt because she ate two whole slices and then ate again when we met Aunt Shelle for lunch after the field trip.  

 The best part is climbing the stairs to watch the workers make pizza.

 Only six of the ten friends could make the field trip, but it was fun! 

Lauren, Madison H., Sarah, Hudson, Kale, and Madison S.

 Friday night was bubble bath/glow stick night! We ordered in dinner and had a fun family night.

 Saturday morning we went to my favorite breakfast place Cracker Barrel to kick off my birthday weekend. 

Then Madi and I played a few rounds of tic-tac-toe. 

 Grandma got her this cute little rabbit board to play.

 Then we made a few bracelets from a gift she got at Christmas. 

 It was a great eye-hand coordination activity for Madison because the beads were small!

 Here are her two bracelets.  She picked the pattern too. 

She wants to wear them to church tomorrow.  

We'll see how that goes!