11 years ago today, our sweet, precious little girl was born, Madison Elaine! We were amazed when she entered our life and we knew it would never be the same! We are so proud of the young lady she is becoming...she has a heart for God that just amazes us! Her smile lights up a room and we know God had AMAZING plans for her life! We are honored to be her parents and WE LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING!
Thursday, November 5th
A typical day of homeschooling...Madison got to work on her first map for her atlas she is creating! It's amazing to see her so willing to learn! This is just a glimpse of what I missed with her being in school!
Friday, November 6th
Hailey received her very first soccer award from the YMCA for her participation! She was so proud of herself...and we are too! She learned so much and really enjoyed every minute! It is hanging for all to see in her room!
Saturday, November 7th
Today was the Girl Scout Fall Carnival. Each troop had to create a scarecrow to represent their troop! Hailey loved theirs...they named her "Daisy"! Isn't she gorgeous! :)
Sunday, November 8th
Happy Birthday to Miss Taylor! It's been amazing to watch her grow up into such a sweet, precious little girl! We love you!
Monday, November 9th
Hailey absolutley LOVES creating! Today she finished her schoolwork, so I let her work on one of her many extra activities. She had to tear different colors of construction paper and do a mosaic of a tree!
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Tuesday, November 10th
Madison had a science project to work on today and here is her result! She had to create a Candle Salad using all fruit!
Wednesday, November 11th
We had a lesson about the meaning of Veteren's Day and why it is so impotant. They each drew a picture that represents Veteren's Day in their art journal's. Madison went all out and got punch happy with the stars! Great job!
Thursday, October 29th
Tomorrow is Ashlyn's last day in Mrs. Smith's class, so in honor of her leaving, the class assembled this awesome book of good-bye letters! Made me tear up reading some of them! We truly believe that God is calling us to homeschool for a reason and we are so looking forward to our journey! I know she will be truly missed!
Friday, October 30th
Happy Halloween! Today is the girl's last day in the public schools and it just happens they have all their Halloween parties too! Perfect way to end the week! They all looked so adorable...an OSU Cheerleader, a candy corn, and Ashlyn dressed for the occasion!!
Saturday, October 31st
We spent the evening with our lifegroup trick-or-treating in Jayme & Sam's neighborhood and having a hayride! All the kids had so much FUN...hoping this becomes a yearly tradition!
Sunday, November 1st
I really regretted not being able to put our handprints somewhere on our driveway when it was poured. Andy decided to pour a slab for our trashcans on the side of the house! We each placed our hands in the wet concrete and dated it 2009...something we will always be able to look back on!
Monday, November 2nd
So, forget about the truck I posted a month ago...we had a BIG misunderstanding with one of the dealerships (who will reamin nameless) and needless to say, we will never go there to buy a car again. So we voluntarily gave that truck back, and we ended up purchasing this awesome truck from another dealership! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it, and so does Andy! :) It's a 2009 Chevy Silverado! We all 5 fit into it as well, so it's perfect for our family!
Tuesday, November 3rd
The girls are LOVIN' being at home! Today, we were done with all the work by lunchtime, so the girls decided to have 'gym class' outside today! Madison was the teacher and they had to run around the house 3 times and do 15 sit-ups & push-ups!
Wednesday, November 4th
It's moments like this that I just love...my girls concentrating on their schoolwork! Hailey chose my scrap desk to do her penmanship!
WOW, it's been forever. Just went back to see when the last time I blogged photos...October 21st, REALLY?!?!??!?! Just crazy. I am back and I will stay on track. Since I am so behind, I thought I would take a week at a time. So, here it goes...
Thursday, October 22nd
Andy and Madison spent the afternoon fine-tuning her football skills! She did amazing catching and throwing the football!
Friday, October 23rd
Today was Hailey's last field trip with her class! They spent the day at the Oklahoma City Zoo...they had such a GREAT time!
Saturday, October 24th
Ashlyn had been bugging me about having a friend over, so this weekend was her weekend to invite someone over! No questions about it that Miss Hannah would be spending the day with us! Ashlyn was super excited to take her to Toon Town at Lifechurch! Love this girl!
Sunday, October 25th
It's that time of year...the girls favorite part of fall! Hailey had so much fun cleaning her pumpkin out. She insisted on getting EVERYTHING out. :)
Monday, October 26th
All the cleaning and carving and here is our creations! The girls picked some great designs this year!! So cute!
Tuesday, October 27th
Ashlyn, such a sweet girl! It's amazing to see how much you have changed in just the past few months! You have such a big heart!
Wednesday, October 28th
Hailey got some awesome news today at school! She received Student of the Month at Central! Since Friday is her last day, this was sure the perfect way to end her week! So proud of you sweetie! xoxo
Here are the girls ready to do some trick-or-treating!
Thursday, October 15th
Day 2 of fall break and the girls were putting their cake decorating techniques to work. They were playing Ultimate Cake Off and Ashlyn was THE JUDGE! Madison won this round! :)
Friday, October 16th
We have found out quickly livin' out in the "country" (as the girls call it) that we just need a truck plus Andy's car was on his last miles! We found this 2005 Nissan Frontier. Exactly what we were looking for! Sweetie looks pretty hot driving it too...I am just sayin'!
Saturday, October 17th
Ashlyn's friend, Ariyanna had a birthday party at Sweet & Sassy, a dream place for every little girl! They got manicures, their hair done, a fashion show, and lots of giggles & great times!
Sunday, October 18th
We made a trip to our local greenhouse today to pick out some pumpkins...and our annual photo shoot! The girls had a blast picking out the biggest pumpkins they could find! :) It gets me every year how much they are growing up! We are so truly blessed!
Monday, October 19th
Madison cannot wait until she can start mowing our one acre yard, so Andy gave her a sneak peek of what it's like! She had so much fun "driving"!
Tuesday, October 20th
I finally got my Uppercase Living expression up in our foyer. This is our family. We have had a few tough years, but it's amazing through those mountains, God makes us & our faith stronger! It' s a daily reminder for our family!
Wednesday, October 21st
IT HAS ARRIVED! After stalking the outside of my home all day, Mr. UPS finally delivered our currriculum to our front door this afternoon! Awesome stuff! We are so excited for this journey that God is taking our family on!
Thursday, October 8th
Hailey's Daisy Troop had the privilege of visiting Guthrie's Fire Department! Hailey came home chatting about all the cool stuff they learned and saw. She even let Amy snap a photo of her and Sparky! Unklike her...she usually has been scared of big, furry animals like this! :)
Friday, October 9th
Logan County was handing out FREE trees last weekend so Andy got 11 total! We got 6 autumn maples, 2 Chinese Pistachio, 1 Evergreen and 2 Redbuds! With an acre of land, we really wanted to plant some trees...no better way to do it than when they are FREE! We just added a ton of value to our property! What's funny is that Andy could not wait to have a house with NO trees to mow around or clean up. So not the case now! We finally got them planted...Madison was a GREAT helper too!
Saturday, October 10th
Saturday's have become 'soccer game days' for our family! Of course, as the weather is changing, the games are quite chilly to enjoy! Ashlyn was doing her very best to stay warm. I am sure glad I threw those blankets in the van!
Sunday, October 11th
That's right...we have been BOO'ed! Quite an experience for us...had no idea they were doing this in our neighborhood! Doorbell rings at 9pm and no one is there....kind of FREAKY! There is a package on our doorstop that says "you have been boo'ed"! It contained candy and letters for you to copy and go BOO 2 other people! So much fun!!! One of the rules is you had to post this in your window if you didn't want to get boo'ed again!
Monday, October 12th
Love that precious smile sweet girl! You amaze me at how much you just enjoy life! Thank you for YOU!
Tuesday, October 13th
Then there are moments like these that just take my breath away! Simply taking the time to read with Ashlyn is just one of the things that fills her 'love tank'! Thank you Andy for being such a GREAT Daddy!
Wednesday, Ocotber 14th
Not the way Madison was hoping to start her Fall Break, but she was pretty down and out. Just a low-grade fever and cough! This was her favorite spot for the day!
