She's How Old??? What???

I absolutely cannot believe that my baby is five! Where has the time gone? By the way, the girls are aging, but I am not! :)

We had to celebrate Ella's birthday a day early because of the crazy Sunday that we had on her actual birthday. First, we had our regular 2 services to sing at, followed by a dinner to help out the breast cancer walkers, followed by a long band practice, followed by our Turning Point service. Plus, we were going on vacation the next day so I also had to pack! Whew, I'm tired just thinking about it now! So, Ella got to open her presents from us and eat her cake a little early.


Do you like her new haircut? That is the fix to her cutting one side of her hair into a mullet. I cried when it happened, but the professional haircut is growing on me.


Ready to open presents!


She's a girl after my own heart... SHOES!!!


Ella feeding her baby she named MacKenzie.


Ella got a Hannah Montana Dance Like a Rockstar video that came with a Hannah Montana wig. Somehow, Madison ended up with the new wig, while Ella got one of the old ones (can you tell?)

Happy birthday Ella!

(Stay tuned for a birthday party post coming soon!)

I'm a Proud Mama!

Madison did a great job in third grade this year, and it showed on awards day! She received the English award and the music award for her class. She also made the A honor roll all 9 weeks (one of two in her class and about 12 in the whole third grade.) She was also commended on the Reading and Math TAKS. Yeah Madison!


Receiving one of her numerous awards!


Madison and her teacher, Mrs. Wesson


Have I mentioned that I'm sooo happy to be at the same school?

Madison's Got (more) Talent

Madison was in her school talent show again this year. This year she chose to sing a Hannah Montana song called " You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home." She chose her outfit- her words- teenage clothes, which was a fun change from the school uniform. There were only three singers in the entire K-4 talent show, and two of them were from our church. We've got lots of talented kids there (who are lucky enough to get stage experience at church!) Anyway, without further adieu, I give you Madison!

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By the way, this is the last performance EVER in the OLD gym with the audience sitting in the MOST uncomfortable bleachers EVER created! HALLELUJAH!!

Yes, I know it's summer and I should be updating quite frequently, but frankly... I'm being lazy! A lot happened at the end of school, so I do have lot to report!

I got to go to Madison's field trip this year. Oh wait, I was teaching there and took my own class too! It's great to be at the same school. Anyway, I had 11 parents going, so I split up my class and took Madison and her friend around the museum. (Quite a difference from last year when I had to beg to get one parent to attend!)

Every picture I took of the girls looks something like this... They "posed" for every picture!

This is the saloon. There was a giant stuffed bear behind me and the girls were scared. Let's hope they always stay this scared of saloon-type buildings.

This was the printer's building. When you think printers, you think magazine and then models and then posing, right? That's what these girls think!

Madison was scared of the schoolteacher in the one-room schoolhouse. She even had one "student" stand in the corner with his nose in the circle. Ahhh... the good ole days!

We had a great time... but we were pooped in the end!