Welcome to First Grade

Life with a 1st Grader...

This is it - Madison's first grade picture. This picture is significant in the game of life because this will be her last picture with all of her baby teeth. She lost her first tooth the afternoon after this picture was taken. Her "grown-up" tooth is now making its way to the surface and we get a regular report on what teeth are loose now.

Madison is loving school and doing great. At least we think. : ) We are due for parent teach conferences next week so her teacher will fill us in on all the fun details. So far she hasn't missed a word on her spelling test and judging from her math homework, addition and subtraction seem pretty easy for her. That seems like half the battle. Madison has a dream of becoming a veterinarian even when she was told that would take 7 years of school it didn't seem to phase her. Who knows, some day you could be taking your sick pets to Dr. Madison.

Hope you are having a blessed day!

Madison's 6th Birthday

PINK POODLE PARTY TIME!!!

For Madison's 6th birthday she chose to celebrate with pink poodles. Who is surprised, right? If there is pink involved she's all about it. : )

Grandmom made her pink poodle cake. Thanks Grandmom it was so yummy!

It was a day filled with Littlest Pet Shop, horses and one of her favs a mommy pink poodle to match her baby pink poodle webkinz.

Can you believe she is six already? First grade...here she comes!

Perfect!

Thoughts from Madison's Momma

We all have goals - you know those things in life you really want to achieve. Growing up I really liked the idea of achieving straight A's, but I never really wanted to work hard enough to achieve that level of greatness. Chalk it up to being a social butterfly! Grades came fairly easy for me so I knew that I would do above passing so I never disciplined myself to achieve that next level.

Someone in my family has though and I wanted to share that GREAT news with you. Madison brought home her third semester report card and it is PERFECT. I think that rocks! Madison is incredibly smart and enjoys learning. If she keeps that mind frame I can only imagine what God might call her to do.

Right now though she is leaning toward veterinarian. I know she is only 5 but she thinks 8 years of school doesn't sound so bad. Trust me - she did not get that from her momma. : )

Hats off to 5 year olds 'cause they rock!

Give me a C H E E R!

Let's hear it for my CHEERLEADER!

Madison has started a new sport this winter. It's UpWard cheer leading and these are shots from her first practice. Can you imagine 6 Kindergartners getting their cheer on for the first time? Quite entertaining!!!




Madison is a natural! Below you will see her with her coach, Miss Stephanie. Her team name is the Angels quite fitting I would say. She is stoked about having a megaphone and pom-poms. I'll be posting pictures of her first game in the new year. For now we can send cheers of encouragement to Madison for trying something new and liking it!

A Spooktacular Fall Break

Fall Break with Madison

Madison had her first fall break from school this year so we planned a few days of fun. Besides time at the park, picnic lunches, sleepovers and Chuch E. Cheese, we had time to make some hand designed ghost cakes. Madison says, "They sure are spooky!"

My Life with a Rock Star

Madison Rocks!

Do you go to school with a rock star? Well, maybe you would like to. I have recently discovered that I have a self-proclaimed rock star living in my house. Who knew? Apparently, Madison has declared herself a rock star fashion expert. Between you and me, I have not yet figured out what the definition of "Rock Star" fashion is but I do know it includes sparkles and pony tails. I thought you might enjoy Madison demonstrating one of her favorite summer rock star ensembles below.

Please - no autographs! : )

Madison and Rachel

Madison went to Aunt Brenda's House when she was just a wee-one

and Rachel helped watch her.

Today we celebrate with Rachel as she graduates from high school.

Congrats Rachel! We are proud of you!

Splish, Splash, Fun

Enjoying some pool time fun!


Madison received a new swimming pool for graduation and the kids could not wait to try it out. So, thanks to Grandmom and Papaw they got to swim for the first time at our house.


Madison tried out the slide, but Noah was not interested in getting too wet. He stayed pool side for some fishing and occasionally flipped his leg over to stick one foot in the water.


At the end of the day and after all the splashing they really enjoyed playing together.

Happy splashes to you too!