Monday, December 11, 2023

More of Fred!

While we were away in Vegas, Maddie Girlfriend (that's what we call Tripp's girlfriend so we know which Madi we are referring to!) stayed at our house with Madi. 
December 7: Fred brought some lotto tickets.  Sadly they weren't winners!

December 8: Who doesn't like money?

Poor Rock died. 
Madi and Kenley kept up their Sonic runs while Elly was at basketball. 
Madi went to Menchie's with Maddie Girlfriend and Tripp Friday night!
Love the memory of Madi being so excited to have her very own tree in her bedroom. 
December 9:  More lotto tickets and make up! 
December 10: Looking for Fred!  

That sneaky elf was hiding behind a nut cracker but she found him!
The Symphony Debs member book came in the mail. 

Hopefully this will be a program she enjoys for the next few years!

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Vegas (Conference)!

Matt was in Vegas at a conference since last Sunday night so the Norrises and I met him there Wednesday night. 
It was super busy due to NFR so we had to wait a bit for our Uber. 
Made it in time to have dessert and coffee with this guy!
Brunch at Alexxa's Thursday morning! 

Then we escaped a room! 

Afternoon drink! 
Dinner at Pizza Rock! 
We love staying downtown at Circa! 

We walked to a fun brunch place called Public.us on Friday. 
Then Katy and I went to the outlet mall before meeting the guys at Oak & Ivy. 
Triple George for dinner did not disappoint! 
It was so fun to just visit, eat and shop! 

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Fred's Back!

December 1:  Fred made his yearly appearance.  This time he brought a Christmas countdown box and a Sephora Advent calendar.  
What a fun way to countdown to Christmas!
Madi still loves the fun of seeing what Fred did or brought each morning. 
He left a note that he hid her new nut cracker. 
How perfect!  She plays volleyball as a Liberty Patriot! 
She was excited to see her mascara in the Sephora calendar. 
December 2: Fred brought Madi a cute Audi car ornament with a tree on top that is the exact replica of her first car! 
The Sephora advent calendar keeps on giving . . . 
Saturday night, these two girlies bought fish.  Yes, fish. 

Not sure what they were thinking but hopefully The and Rock make it with these two as their parents. 
December 3:  Fred brought us matching family PJ pants!  Can't wait to all wear them together. 
Sunday night Madi went to Abby's 16th birthday.  They all took fun pictures at the park across from her house. 
We all wore our new PJs Sunday night.  Matt even did though he was away at a conference. 


December 4: Fred hid an adorable Sonic ornament on the tree for Madi! 
Mimi kept Leighton at our house on Monday so Madi had to get some sweet snuggles in after school.

December 5: Fred challenged Madi to complete a Christmas puzzle under 30 seconds for a $5 prize.
I left early so we did it while she was just waking up. 
The puzzle was hard so this was her "not amused" face.  But she won the $5!
I joined Grandpa Mayberry for week 6 of his treatment. Almost done!
Tuesday night we went to watch the Liberty boys and girls play basketball. 
It was neat seeing the volleyball trophies in the case! 
December 6: Fred thought Madi might like a fun bath bomb to enjoy one night this week! 
I know she's 16 but she still comes out each morning excited to see what Fred did or brought that day!  

Friday, December 1, 2023

Sunday School Christmas Party

Here goes week 5 . . . 
We had a great scholarship ceremony at campus on Monday.  All seniors in our college get $1000 from the Strickling family. 
Amy, Alyson and I traveled to Hamlin on Tuesday to observe teacher candidates. 
Wednesday night we had our Sunday School Christmas party at the Gonzales! 
The food was amazing and the gift exchange was so fun!
Just the ladies . . . 
The whole group! Sadly, we missed a few that weren't able to attend. 
Just those that dressed up!

Love seeing Madi and Tuck a long time ago playing in the kitchen! 
Love this season!