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!

Snow Day!

 Madison's latest game is playing "package."

 As in, "Mom and Dad, there's a package for you!"

 We are so excited to get a package that we open it right up . . .

 And out pops this cutie ready with hugs!

 And smiles! 

 We had a warm weekend with temperatures in the 70s on Sunday but then woke up to a surprise snow day on Monday!

So biscuits it was for breakfast! 

Such beautiful bed head!

 Hide and go seek is another favorite in our house right now.

 We just need to get the point across that you don't keep hiding in the same spot each time!  :)

 Our favorite part was Madi saying "I sure am a good hider (heider!)!"  We had to laugh! 

Then we did a little fishing in the living room . . .

 Better vantage point from the chair!

 Next up was painting . . .

 with lots and lots of paint colors!

 Then it was time to settle by the warm fire!

This was all before 9am on our snow day!

Now I remember what it was like to be a full time stay at home mom.

I was wore out!

The Bank & a Musical

 Monday

I can't remember if the guys were working on our neighbor's yard again or if it was just too cold for an outside picture.  

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

This was also the first Wednesday night I didn't have my class so I was able to take Madi to Cubbies then have a date night with the hubs.  :)

 Thursday morning, we met Madison's class at People's Bank for a field trip.

 They first had a snack (doughnut and juice) in the boardroom while they watched a video about how money was made.

 Then they got to see what tellers do and even saw the director Mrs. McKee (whose husband works at the bank) in the drive-through.  They were able to hear her voice over the speaker. 

 Next, the vault . . .

 where all the valuables are kept!

 They were given a five dollar bill to practice seeing all the security marks.

 We were told to bring a dollar so they could exchange it for 100 pennies to coincide with their 100th day of school celebration this coming Monday.

 Waiting for her turn . . .

 Happy to have her 100 pennies!

 Group shot before we headed back to school. 

 Friday

 Friday night we went to Matt's school to see the musical Xanadu.

They gave us glow sticks to use throughout the show and there was non-stop singing, dancing and roller skating!  We all loved it!