Spring Break 2015 - Day 1

 Sunday night we went to Aunt Shelle and Uncle Cody's house for dinner.

 These two have become the best of friends.  Always running to each other to hug!

 Monday we went up to Tech to have lunch with Daddy.  

They have cool sculptures all around so we had to test out the giant sphere. 

 Madi loved reading each of the plaques on the sculptures. 

 The book man was her favorite!

 We had Chick-fila in the SUB then Madi and I went by my office so I could grab something.  

Per her request we went up the stairs to the top floor so we could look down. 

 Then we did some shopping and ended the afternoon with a walk.

 GV is getting much better on her leash. 

 We used to have to ask Madi to practice her piano from time to time.  

We just love that now we hear her playing at random times throughout the day. 

 We found some fun ideas to look at in the sky and on the internet. 

Day 1 was a success!

Puppies, Painting & More!

 I still can't believe our girl is old enough and actually wants to play Clash of Clans with her Daddy.

 The addition of G.V. has been perfect for our family. 

 They all curl up together every chance they get. 

 Madi went to Jessica's birthday at Painting with a Twist.  They usually just host adults but now they have kid parties too.

 Getting instructions on her clan that she named Kiwi-land.

 Beautiful weather means dinner and relaxing out on the back porch.

 I saw this shirt and sent a pic to Matt telling him we need to buy it for him real soon!

 All ready for school the Monday morning before Spring Break!

Tuesday

 Wednesday

 No picture Thursday - our friends were here before we realized the time!  Guess the time change got to us. 

Thursday night was our church's monthly women's event.

 They had a devotional, amazing food and prizes and a fashion show to see how to sweeten up our wardrobe for spring.

 I was so glad my sis and friend Anita came along too!

 Matt received his letter of acceptance into the MSA program.  We are so proud of him.  It's hard to believe that this time next year he'll be sitting for the CPA test.

 We are outside every chance we get with this beautiful weather! 

 It's times like these when I'm especially thankful for being able to pick Madi up from school and having lazy afternoons before dinner and activities. 

 While I was at the church event Madi and Daddy had a Freddy's dinner date after piano.

 I love these two so much!

 I sent this to Shelle saying we need to make one for her garage or laundry room. 

She responded that by the time she got around to making it all her kids would be grown and gone! 

 Dog pile!

 They look so cozy and relaxed.

 We decided to wear our Good Luck Charm shirt on Friday since St. Patrick's day falls during our break.

 Here's a random day of texting betweem Madison and me.

 I'm going to start using these ideas when I say good-bye to Madi each morning. 

 Madi drew Elsa, Olaf and Ana in anticipation of our Dallas trip to see Frozen on Ice next week.

I think she's more excited about the plane ride than anything else.

 I couldn't say it better.  So thankful for this week of time with her. 

 We have fun plans with friends for the week ahead.

 We started our break out right . . . roller blading!

 And dinner and cookie decorating with the cousins!

Bring on Spring Break!

Wee Folk Piano Recital

 Madi woke up to a 5 dollar bill and a note from the Tooth Fairy!

 All dressed and ready for her piano recital!

 The Wee Folk Piano Recital is city-wide for 1st - 3rd graders.  

Madison was 8th on the list.

 She walked right up and started playing!

 She didn't crack a smile but she bowed at the end.

 I'm just proud of her for not being nervous and memorizing her pieces with ease.

 Jenna & Madison

We've known Jenna for years but thankfully this year they've been piano partners so it's been fun seeing her and her family each week. 

 Grandma and Grandpa Mayberry made the drive over to see her play. 

 Uncle Rod barely made it!  He walked in right as she was playing.

 My mom offered to take our picture and I'm so thankful I checked the pictures since Matt's head was cut off in all of them.

 So we had her take another one.  Not perfect, but MUCH better!

 Then we all met at Red Lobster for my birthday lunch. 

 Tripp was playing in a indoor soccer tournament and his next game was at 1pm so we all headed over and watched him play and win his game!

It was a busy, but fun Saturday with my family.