Belles & Beaux - Game Day!

Saturday night was the Belles & Beaux dance - Game Day! 

Love that she wore her daddy's jersey!

Madi and a bunch of her friends got ready at our house so I had to set out some cute snacks!

Then we met all the other girls and boys at Fuzzy's for dinner!  

After dinner, we met everyone at the LBMS football field for pictures before heading to the dance!

One of the boy moms is a photographer so she came up with great poses for them to do! 

Who would've thought that Matt would have a daughter wearing his college football jersey for a dance some 20 years later? 

 

LCP Volleyball

Friday, Madi and her team were recognized at the high school LCP volleyball game! 

It was fun to watch volleyball at that level.

Then we all went to eat at HEB and get dessert at Braum's!

 

Birthday Week!

Monday was a school holiday, so Madi had Maisen, Ryley and Finnley over!

I took them to Market St. for coffee and to pick out a pumpkin. 
Then they came to our house to carve them and hang out! 

Last Tuesday as a 13 year old! 

Last Wednesday as a 13 year old! 

I started setting out her presents for her upcoming birthday on Thursday! 

She wasn't too happy to see her presents but not be able to open them!

A few more days and then we have a 14 year old!

LBMS vs. Heritage

 We played Heritage last week and thankfully won both of the first two sets! 

Way to go Lady Pirates!

Fun with Friends!

The Isbells came into town to stay with us and the Foleys for the long weekend. 

We were thankful Lauren could come this time. She's in the middle of her residency so we know it's hard to get away. 

The guys were being silly during our photoshoot outside Las Brisas. 

Thankfully, we got a good picture too!

We took the kids shopping on Saturday and then swam and cooked out at our house. 
Sunday we met for breakfast at Market St. before church. 

All the kiddos:

Jessica, Madi, Allison, Jennifer, Claire, Matthew and Jacob

Claire and Jenn bought matching sweaters at the mall so we had to take their picture together. 

Sunday afternoon was our first club volleyball meeting!  We picked out 9-10 tournaments for this season, bought jerseys, shirts, etc. and picked out a team name - Team Hit-Men! 

Laney, MJ, Emily, Briely, Coach Sierra, Haley, Elly, Madi, Steelie

 

LBMS vs. Evans

Matt was able to have lunch with Lance last Thursday!  It's a rare occasion since he's an assistant principal at Madi's school.

Friday I took Grandpa home from Trustpoint!

We had to make a stop for groceries first!

Tripp got a real haircut, finally!  So handsome. 

Thursday evening, Grandma and Grandpa Heider got to see Madi's team play Evans.  Wasn't the ending we wanted but it was a super close game and Madi continues to improve every game! 

Madi's teeth were hurting from  her last ortho appointment so smoothies it is! 

Madi had FCA Friday morning and had to get a picture with the speaker Trevor Roberson since he is 7 foot tall and plays for Tech.  It's not very often she meets someone taller than her dad! 

Such a great week seeing family, but we are ready for the weekend! 

 

Palo Duro 2022

We've been going to Palo Duro with our Sunday School class for 5 years now.  We missed two years in that time due to flooding and COVID.  

On our way . . . 

This year we opted to rent an RV instead of tent camping since it seems to rain EVERY year we camp. 

Sadly, zip lining was canceled due to wind but that didn't stop us from playing corn hole!

Nor did it stop us from hiking! 

All the kids! 

Most of the adults . . . some were back at camp cooking lunch!

The kids also played kick ball and volleyball near our camps. 

We had so much fun just sitting around visiting.  Even some of the older kids joined us.  No technology, just outdoors and friends!

Night time was so fun - stars overhead and smores on the fire!

Sunday morning group picture!  The Wharffs had to head out early so they're not in the picture. 

But then Adam used his excellent photoshop skills and added them in for us! :) 

We had the best time!  Can't wait for next year.