Time With Grandpa

What a blessing it is for Madeline and I that she gets to spend lots of time with my Dad!  Today he came to her soccer game and post game ice cream.  Just some quiet time in the park.... these are memories that she'll have forever and that I always thank God for.  They had a little chat and some cuddle time.  Thank You Grandpa for always coming to her games when you are in town.  She doesn't always tell you, but she does appreciate it, and she will remember it, I have no doubt!

Sweet Success/Good Friends

So I've made it no secret that I enjoy Madeline's soccer. As a person who never had one ounce of success in sports, it is fun for me to see her thrive. She has never backed down from a challenge in the game, and hopefully will never experience the shame of being the last kid chosen for a team (which I remember with painful clarity). This season has been a good one for her - her team didn't win every game, but she learned a lot, scored some, assisted friends, had a great kind coach, and all in all had a great time. Good memories were made.... and that other important lesson - how to lose with grace was also learned. Her team plays tomorrow in the semi finals, then we're done until March. She now has 7 soccer medals :-)

Madeline's Animals

This is Madeline's Animal Post:

These are awesome animals! Turtles, otters, even a baby gorilla! It's so awesome! I wish I could own a zoo. Wouldn't that be cool? I would have all types of animals in it, and it would be fun to look around. I would have animals like big lizards, wild horses, komodo dragons, giraffes, and three zebras. There would be lots of other fun animals too. I hope you like these pictures!

Shoes

This girlie loves shoes - she's obviously a girl after my own heart :-)

Atlanta Zoo

During our all too brief visit to Rebecca's, we had a great time at the Atlanta Zoo. The kids absolutely loved the animals of all varieties, and I had a great day spending time with my sister and her sweeties!


My Sweetie :-)

Sophia is a great navigator - the map was consulted often.

Mommy/Daughter love.

Caught a sweet look :-)

Although there are several years between them, Madeline and Sophia love each other! Madeline loves being the "big" girl, and Sophia seems to genuinely look up to her.

It was wonderful to spend family time together. It hurt my heart to leave though, next time our visit will have to be longer than just a couple of days!

Lions - Oh My

The Varsity

Sometimes a wrong turn can take you to fun places! We had a little hiatus on our way to the Atlanta Zoo, and ended up having ice cream at The Varisty - fun fimes followed!

New Kid

There's a new kid in town and she's winning friends right and left :-) She has a big smile and a sweet heart, and she wants to play!



She's free with a smile and wants to sit on your lap ...



She loves to check out new things and people - and when she does she points them out so that you are clear what she's interested in.





There's a new kid in town and she's really fun!

Sleep Over Extravaganza

Our girl is a year older, and in honor of the big day she was allowed to have her first sleep over. The girls had a fabulous time giggling, running, playing Wii, baking, playing Twister and generically acting like the crazy girls that they are :-)



Madeline and her buddies are growing up so fast, but still are still little girls - its fun to watch them all grow and change over time.



It was not hard for them to make silly faces :-)



Doesn't she look excited :-)



Old School Photo - 6th Birthday :-)

Girl Scout Camporee

What do you get when you combine 100 Brownies, 50 or so Moms, 50 degree weather, and nature?



Great friends to hold your hand....



Fairy Houses for your imagination



A million or so giggles...




A brave new adventure...



And memories and friendships to last a lifetime!