School Pictures

 Sunday afternoon, we did a little Halloween crafting.

 Madi wanted to paint an orange cat for Grandma Mayberry as a Halloween decoration.

Monday

 Madi's school pictures came in Monday afternoon.  She looks so grown up!

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Madi showed me her art work displayed in the hallway on the way out of school Wednesday afternoon.

 I love the side pony tail!

 Wednesday evening we met at La Plaza, a new Mexican food place, to celebrate Morgan's 17th birthday.  Then we all went to Tripp's football game.

Thursday

Friday was field trip day up to Tech for Madi.

They watched a science demonstration on how professional stunts and explosions use science to make it work.  She said it was really neat!

The Compassion Experience

 On Sunday, our Sunday School class met at The Compassion Experience that is in town.

 We walked through on a tour to try and experience life in Guatemala. It was a humbling experience and will definitely be the source of conversations coming up. 

 Then our class enjoyed lunch together at Rosa's.

 Sunday afternoon, I was served by a cute waitress while I did some homework and work.

She even made me a check to write for my payment.  :)

Carlsbad Caverns ~ Sunday School Class Trip

 We were up early Saturday morning for fun adventure with our Sunday School class.

 Riding the church bus all together was the best part for Madison!

 All the kids loved sitting at the back of the bus together.

 We all packed a picnic lunch that we ate right after we arrived.  

 The view was breathtaking!

 Sweet friends enjoying lunch together.

 This picture is my poor attempt to get a good shot at the amazing view!

 All the kids enrolled in the Junior Ranger program.  They had all kinds of activities to complete while we walked through the caverns.

 About to head in . . .

 It was just as steep as we remembered it but still fun!

The ranger thoroughly looked through their completed book and then swore them all in.

 They each received a nice metal badge for their hard work.  Supposedly you can earn one at most National Parks.

 Gift shop fun!

 Back on the bus!

 There was no shortage of entertainment!

We stopped for dinner in Hobbs and then got home around 9pm.

Precious memories were made and we've already started planning our next trip!

Fun at the Fair!

 I surprised Madi with a trip to the fair Friday after school with her cousins! 

 Uncle Rod had a half day at work so he and Grandma Mayberry met us there too.

 She was happiest near all the animals!

 Then the cousins found us too and we were off to the rides!

 Taking a break while Tucker rides a scary ride!

 They loved all the fun houses the best.  I bet they went into at least 4 of them.

 Uncle Rod even got in on the fun!

 The 3 Goofballs! 

It was nice and cool and no crowds!  Definitely the best way to experience the fair!

Our Week

Sunday afternoon, Madi wanted to do something fun!

 So Matt was nice enough to pick up some ingredients on his way home from golf so we could make strawberry cake cookies!

 Sunday evening we enjoyed a family movie night watching Curious George's Halloween special.  But had to turn it off early because Madi thought it was too scary!

 Monday

 Tuesday's picture was with me since I was leaving early to head out to a school.

 Wednesday

 Having fun with Maisen and Allison at Wednesday night dinner at church.

 Thursday

 Friday

 Mrs. Jones, Madison's science teacher, sent us pictures of experiments they conducted that day.

Fun weeks are always followed but even more exciting weekends!