Things we've been up to!

Well... since it's been a while since my last post I'll try to catch you up. Maddy is getting ready to go into kindergarten :( BUT is so very excited! This week she has been gone to my sister's house and enjoying the time there very much. What have I done w/o her? NOTHING! except mope and whine about not having her here with me - I miss my little "Copper" so darn much! However w/ that being said - I am going to have a girl's day tomorrow w/ one of my best friends Mandi! We have been wanting to plan one forever and ever and just got the green light and we are excited! We've never been on a "Grown-Up" Girl's Day (Mandi or I). So... all I can say is watch out Springfield here comes frick and frack! LOL BTW... as far as my social life goes :P (this is me sticking out my tongue) it's there ;) A great friend took me out to dinner and a movie and it was really a great time. I hope that this has caught you up now :) Hope all is well w/ you and all will be well with me as soon as Miss. M gets home :) oh and the half hour message tomorrow :)

Good Brownies and Birthdays

Ah.... brownies what can you say about them? I found a great recipe that is actually good for you and not bad tasting either! All you do is take one can of black beans (puree them in your blender) then add the pureed black beans to a bagged brownie mix and cook as directed on package! Nothing to it! I used an off brand of black beans and an Always Save brand of brownie mix. OOH Maddy just loved them! So I think I'll make an extra batch to have on my birthday this weekend w/ Maddy.

We are planning to stay in a hotel in Branson for one night (check in-then go to SDC for a few hours). Then come back from SDC and go swimming-as if we wont get enough water from the rides at SDC & rest up. The 5th my actual birthday we are doing an all day trek at SDC! So be prepared to see us sunburned and cranky on Sunday morning at church-LOL!

Obviously this is the SDC Logo at the SDC Park in Branson-WAHOO CAN'T WAIT TO GO!!!

This is the hotel we are staying at- Maddy says "AWESOME MOM! We can swim like a Dolphins"

Growing Pains

Today is a happy but somewhat sad day. My little nephew (little YEAH RIGHT at 6 ft. 8 in). He took his drivers test today and that is just one more step toward more freedom and growing up

:( I can still remember when I changed his diaper for the first time, helped him ride his bike, you know all the mushy stuff! He's a good young man and I know he will do great things in the future. I am proud of him and love him sooooooooo much!

Nicky Noodle:

Aunt Ty-Ty loves you and is proud of you honey!

Snow days and frayed nerves!

This is the 3rd day of snow ICK! I fully realize that my daughter loves it and in a some small way so do I BUT enough is enough!

Tomorrow's agenda: Breakfast, put on snow clothes, come in for some hot cocoa, go back out and play some more!

Oh my the fun but ENOUGH OF THE FLIPPN SNOW!!!!

Merry Christmas

Well Christmas has come and gone... NOW to tell the funnies Madison and I've been up to.

Well Maddy had a wonderful Christmas and I enjoyed watching her open her presents. I've been trying to teach her the true meaning of Christmas. We were talking the other day on how a lot of children do not have the basic necessities of life (Shelter, Food, Clothing) Maddy so sweetly said "NO TOYS!". She went to her room and got some of her dolls and said "Mom here give them to those kids." I was so happy she kind of grasps the concept. We were talking about other children who are sick and in the hospital and who cannot be with family during the holidays. She said "like your friend with no hair?". I said "yes honey", she said something and I said "You know Madison that you and I can grow our hair out and give some of it to those sick kids." She said "GROSS MOM" I knew what she was thinking and I assured her she would keep her scalp and a majority of her hair. She was on board after the reassuring talk! SO Madison and I are trying to let our hair grow out for the Lock of Love program. If you see Maddy tell her how nice it was of her to make such a big girl decision! I appreciate the encouraging help!

We love you all and hope you guys have an incredible NEW YEAR!!!

Homework already STINKS :(

The last photo says it all........

Let's Play Catch Up!!!

Sorry it's been so long since my last post :( Things have been hectic to say the least! These photo's are of Madison's first days of school and such. Other photo's will be posted soon to further catch you up on what's going on w/ us :)