Friends turning Forty!

 We flew to Vegas Thursday afternoon to celebrate our friend Raynie's 40th birthday!

 

 We enjoyed a nice celebration dinner the first night we were there.

 The birthday girl!

  Then we enjoyed seeing the Vegas skyline after dinner.

 The Container Park downtown is always a must!

 The Ellis' had never been to a trapped room so we had to book one Friday night.  It was a little scary but so much fun!

Breakfast on our last day in Vegas!

We had such a great time celebrating with friends!

Mama's Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

 Devyn spent the night with Madi last Saturday.  We started the fun with a frappe from Starbucks. 

 Then Sunday evening we noticed our hot water heater was leaking so Adam to the rescue!  He brought Allison and Jessica so they enjoyed playing together all evening!

 Monday - She served outside the cafeteria at Sentinels this week.

 Bright and early Tuesday morning we made Mama's Oatmeal cookies for her math project.

 Tuesday

 Wednesday - She took her poster board and a batch of Mama's Oatmeal cookies to share with her class.

 Thursday, we left even earlier since she went to the first FCA meeting at her school.  It was early but donuts and juice helped!

 The cute "hungry" and "thirsty" puppy bowls Madi and I made were finally done so I picked them up on Thursday. 

 I think the puppies will love them!

 Grandma Mayberry stayed with Madi on Thursday and Friday night while we went out of town.
Thursday after school, Grandma took Madi to a Student Council event at Walmart where they bought gifts for their custodians. 

 Friday night was the Mother/Daughter PJ party at church. 

Thankfully, Grandma took Madi so she could enjoy a fun evening.  They had a painting project, snacks, games and more all while wearing their pjs!

Then on Saturday, Grandma and Madi enjoyed a Starbucks treat, painting at the Mudroom and lunch at Fazoli's with the Foley girls and their grandma.

Raising the Flag!

Tuesday - This Sentinel girl wanted to take a hot chocolate to school to stay warm during her morning duties.

 First time raising the flag . . .

 Wednesday - She turned in her project board and model of the star Vega.

Thursday

 Thursday after school Grandma Mayberry went early to pick up Madi so she could take pictures of her taking down the flag.

 Thursday evening we went to dinner at the Foley's house which isn't typical for a school night but it sure was fun!

 Friday

Thank goodness it's Friday!

Madi & Mom Day!

This past Saturday was Madi's first time selling Girl Scout cookies at booths with her troop.  We first sold at Lowe's then Market Street on Saturday. 

 Then on Sunday we sold at Lowe's after church and a United that afternoon.  These 7 girls are already half way to their individual goals in one week!

 Saturday night we went to The Funky Door to celebrate Raynie's 40th birthday. She also found out that we are all going to Vegas to celebrate even more with her in a few weeks!

 Madi and the Foley kids put on a show for us when we got back from dinner.  We were good sports!

 It was quite the show!

 Sunday evening we played Cranium and I got this action shot of Matt acting out "jumping out of a plane with a parachute!"  Madi got it!  We had a great family dinner and game night!

 Monday, Matt had to work so it was just me and Madi.  We made a day of it . . . 

First we went and bought her a new water bottle for school, then had a Starbucks date, . . .

 Then we painted bowls for the puppies at Clay Cafe.  They say "thirsty" and "hungry" on them. 
She wouldn't smile for me!

Then we went shopping for a new robe for her then met Matt for lunch.  We spent the afternoon watching our show together and enjoying a lazy day!