Happy Halloween

New Album 10/31/08 11:11 PM

Today was a busy day around our house. Mallory had a busy day at school with Halloween crafts, carmel apples, bingo, along with all of the other normal Friday activities like spelling and vocab test. I then went up to school around 2 for her Halloween party. We had a great turn out and a very packed classroom. We had cookies and cupcakes, a craft, and then a quick game all before heading home. Mick's day consisted of Tot's Day Inn and visiting the pumpkin patch he brought home his own little pumpkin. He also had a very cute pumpkin tattoo on his cheek. Chris picked him up for me and he then took a big nap. We trick-or-treated the whole neighborhood with the Shurts and then headed out east to visit Grandma, and Paws and Mary. The kids got to bed late and were both exhausted. It was a long, great fun day!

Have your volume turned up!

You can't see any of this video because it was too dark outside, but Mick kept taking his little lawn mower and running it into people at the pumpkin carving party and he was laughing so hard he could about fall over. I thought it was pretty cute!

Pumpkin carving party!

New Album 10/30/08 12:57 PM

Last night we had a few neighbors over for pizza and pumpkin carving. We all had a great time, Mick was on such a sugar high he didn't go to bed until 10! We ended up with some pretty cute and original pumpkins. James made a vomiting pumkin which was pretty cute after our week of throwing up last week!

Mallory mowing!

Here is a little video of Mallory having fun!

Basketball goal

From New Album 10/27/08 3:51 PM

For Chris's birthday we got him a basketball goal, little did I know how much prep work it would take to get the silly thing up and usable! Here are a couple pictures of Mallory helping him out. The hole had to be 42 inches deep. Chris was exhausted when he was done. Mallory also got to learn how to work the riding lawn mower, she did a great job and thought it was a lot of fun!

CITYARTS FIELD TRIP

New Album 10/27/08 3:49 PM

Last Tuesday, October 24th, I spent the entire day with Mallory's class at CityArts. We took 4 different classes while we were there, and of course lunch. During our first session we learned how to make clay out of bread crumbs and glue and a little paint to add some color. Each child got to make a little creature, flower, or what ever they wanted to be glued onto a piece of wood that looked like a pond with grass and trees. Mallory of course made a beautiful flower. The project turned out great at the end of the day. Our next session was making a piece of stained glass. Mallory again chose to make a flower. We had such a great time doing this I signed the two of us up for another class in November! Next we had lunch. For our third class the kids got a lesson is drawing portraits. One of the girls, Lilly, was chosen to be a model, they then had to do a quick 5 minute drawing. the teacher then went step by step through how to draw a head shot. Check out Mal's before and after, they really look great. Our last session was making a stamp. The kids were pretty tired by this point but she taught us about how to make motion and movement using stamps, this was Mallory's least favorite station but she still had fun. Overall it was a great day for both of us. Oh yeah, Chris took the day off and took care of Mick, from what I hear they had a great day together!

Keep away from the Madsen's !

I have several new posts to get caught up on once everyone gets to feeling better. Mick started throwing up last Monday and then threw up every other day until Saturday. Mallory started not feeling well on Friday and threw up Saturday. Lucky me I woke up Sunday morning feeling horrible, achy all over and after fighting it all day I finally got sick this evening. I pray Chris doesn't get it and we are all healthy soon!

Trip to KC

New Album 10/19/08 10:40 PM

This weekend Mallory didn't have school on Friday so we headed to Kansas City for a quick trip. Dad and Chris flew in to celebrate Grandma Billies 80th birthday. We stayed at the Westin along with Obama and the Tennessee Titan football team, and a marathon race starting outside of our room at 6:30am! Mick was the only one that was able to sleep in. Dad and Chris got Grandma a new flat screen TV and piece of furniture to set the TV on, Mick had fun playing with the boxes. Busy weekend again but had a great time.

Maize Fall Festival

New Album 10/19/08 10:35 PM

Last weekend Maize held their annual Fall Festival. Friday night we went to the carnival and had a great time. Saturday we attended the parade and came home with bags full of candy, and many election brochures. After that we went to the PTO sponsored games, a pony ride for Mick and all had a great time!

Tanganyika Wildlife Park

New Album 10/19/08 10:33 PM

On a Saturday a couple of weekends ago we decided to take the kids to a new wildlife park in the area. The park was very hands on, Mallory got to hold a brand for the Giraffes to come eat, we got to feed birds nectar, and get really up close with the Lemurs. Mick got a little hot and fell asleep with his new pet snake on the way home. Overall a fun outing with the family!