First day of 4th grade.....

Yesterday was the first day of 4th grade for the princess - Madisen! I cannot believe how quickly this summer has gone. The first day really came up on us fast! Here are some pictures of Madisen on her first day of 4th grade. I can remember my 4th grade year. It is strange because I can only remember bits and pieces of other grade school years, but 4th really sticks out in my mind. I had a hard teacher, but it had to be one of my favorite years too.

Madisen is in a 4th/5th grade split class. I really like her teacher and I am impressed with her organization skills!! It will be an interesting year, and one that I KNOW Madisen will be challenged. Good luck princess!! We love you!!!

Happy Birthday Princess!

I can hardly believe it but my sweet princess is 9 years old today! Happy Birthday Madisen! We love you dearly and the kind heart that you have towards everyone!! You are the best daughter ever!!

Forever the Princess!!

This is how Madisen feels about her two siblings that are on the way.....



Yes - she will always and forever be the one and only princess!!!

We love you Madisen.

Imagination anyone?

Ok so let me explain these pictures. Anyone that has ever gone shopping with me knows that I am the biggest "sucker" for the clearance and sales racks. In fact, most things I buy are only off sales racks. My sister Alicha and I were at Roberts yesterday looking for a clock kit. (Which they no longer have....AARGH!!) Anyway - we hit some major clearance tables. I keep thinking..."I really should just not even look and walk away".....Did I? Heavens no!!! Once again the "sucker" in me just wanted "to look".....I found the most awesome find of all. PIPE CLEANERS! These are Madisen's favorite craft item and she loves to create all things possible with them. They can keep her entertained for HOURS!!!! The best part of all was that they were 90% off. I think I paid a total of 14 cents for each package. See why I love the clearance racks so much?

Madisen's 8th birthday

So I know this is way late...but we have been just a little busy.

Here are pictures from Madisen's family 8th birthday party. We went to Riverton City Park and had pizza, chips, cookies and soda. It was FREEZING!!! All of the kids played on the playground and she opened presents. She was totally and completely spoiled. Thanks a million to everyone that was able to attend.

Ear Piercing for Madisen

Ok. So I know that my little princess is definitely growing up. She has been begging us for over a year to let her get her ears pierced. I told her that if she received a 100% on her spelling test that I would let her. She did it!! So on Saturday- May 3rd her dad took her to the mall to have her ears pierced. You may be asking why her own mother did not take her. I have to be honest. I just could not do it. I can remember being 10 and having my ears pierced and it hurt like crazy!! I could not watch someone hurt my girl like that. So - Madisen's dad was the brave one and took her. Great job dad! The earrings look great!!

More Madisen dialogue

Madisen was in the car with my sister Laurel and her husband Dayn coming home from Dayn's parents house. They live off of Bangeter Highway and 13400 South. There is a new Wal-mart that just opened there. There were some deer in the road. Laurel and Dayn told Madisen to look at the deer.
Madisen took a look at all the deer that were in the road. Madisen told Laurel and Dayn - What are those deer doing in the road? Don't they know that they should not be on the road? They should be on the sidewalk!!!!

Madisen dialogue

Ok. So last week when the Jazz were up 2 games to the Rockets, Jared and Madisen were watching the game. The Jazz had their "B" team in which is mostly black players. I was on the computer working on who knows what. Anyway - I overheard the following conversation:

Madisen: Daddy
Jared: Yes
Madisen: Do you have to be black to play basketball?
Jared: (Trying not to bust up laughing) No - why?
Madisen: It seems most of the players on the Jazz are black.
Jared: Some are, but there are other that are not.
Madisen: Like who - I don't see any playing right now.
Jared: (With a huge smile) Well, there is Harpring, A.K., Okur, Korver and Fesenko.
Madisen: But are the players that are black, are they better than the white players?
Jared: No, not necessarily.
Madisen: Then why are only black players playing right now.
Jared: I don't know, go ask your mother.

At this point I am practically rolling on the floor with laughter. Such an observate kid now, huh?

Random thoughts of a 7 almost 8 year old!

A fellow blogger friend asked her 4 year old to finish these sentences. I was laughing so hard. I thought - ok - let's see how Madisen who is 7 almost 8 years old will finish these sentences. Some of them are hilarious and others are down right silly. I was surprised that she actually knew some of these! Enjoy!!

The only thing we have to fear is…the dark
What goes up…an air balloon
A bird in the hand…flies in the sky
Many hands make…a flower
Only the strong...men can do it
Lightening never strikes…on the ground
Pitter-patter of…rain
Beggars can’t be…true
Waste not...recycling
I’m so hungry I could…eat an elephant
Like a bat out of…a cave
There’s a sucker born… in the hospital
Give me liberty or… freedom
You say potato, I say… hot potato
Money is the root of… toys
When in Rome… dinosaurs will roam the earth
Early to bed… at 8 o’clock
Beauty is… beauty and the beast
He’s treading on… the sidewalk
Practice makes… perfect
Haste makes… what is haste?
Waste not… paper
A chip off the old…tree
A penny saved is… one cent
When the cat’s away… on the train
You can lead a horse to water but… it might start buck’n
My love is like…a rose
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask… my mom
A watched pot… might ring itself
Four score and seven years ago,… I got an A
Too many cooks… might burn the whole kitchen
If at first you don’t succeed… try, try again. This is from Dragon Tales!
There’s no place like… home
A chain is only as strong as…a cow
Don’t cry over… a toy
A fool and his money are… robbers
Two heads are better than…one
A journey of a thousand miles…can lead up to succeed
Look before you…cross the road
Always a bridesmaid never… cries
Actions speak louder than… words
It’s like taking candy from… the store
You can’t teach an old dog… new tricks
If you can’t stand the heat… turn off the heater
When it rains it… usually makes a fire
If you love something… throw it away
Half a loaf is better than… two
Happy as a… baby
The grass is always greener…than hay
Tie goes to the...zoo
Make hay… what?
Money doesn’t grow on….trees
Two wrongs… is failing
Nip it in the… tree
Laugh and the world… of American
A picture is worth… a thousand words
April showers bring… May flowers
Where there’s a will there’s…an ask
Better late than… sorry
You can’t judge a book…. Without words
Into the sky…is a bunny