Happy Easter!

We had a fun easter weekend. Just wished we could have been with daddy. Unfortunately, daniel had to WORK all weekend on bids and lawn accounts....ugh! We are so proud of him for being such a provider for our family though. The day will come when we will get to spend more time with him...but for now we are just thankful for the times we have. This verse comes to mind: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways ackknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths." Prov. 3:5-6 Eating chocolate for breakfast!.yum..yum

She was so excited that each egg had candy in it too! We have been hiding them for a week and finally they aren't just empty!

The perfect evening to play in the dirt...

Spring Break Week

Our week was full of fun...My mom,grandma, and aunt came to stay with us on Friday night. We shopped in Little Rock for a while on Sat. while my wonderful husband spent the day with madison. That was some treat for me! My Aunt Laura got her a new baby doll named Abby. Thankfully she has a name. Most of the time it's just baby. It's amazing to me how much more she is beginning to talk now and all of the funny things she will say. My aunt asked madison if Kain was her dog and she said...."umm..no he's daniel's dog" and she will say "mommy, your necklace is beautiful". Also, it's become really hard not to laugh at her. Sometimes if you tell her she can't have or do something, she will just bend over and hang her head as low as she can and walk really slow acting so pitiful. She's so dramatic sometimes. She'll say "I'm so, so sad" or so, so happy" It's too funny to see. Oh~ the life of a 2 1/2 year old!!

She's so particular about things being in a straight line...

Daniel turning our pond blue!

I was cleaning the kitchen and before I could put madison down for a nap...she was OUT!

QUEEN of the SWING!

Family Frenzy

We hadn't seen uncle stephen (buddy) since last summer. So, it was a good time when he came to stay with us for a week from Austin, TX. Madison and I did take him to Jonesboro to visit family since it had been a LONG time since he'd seen any of them. We had a lot of memorable times...most of them were great! :) Remember the HORSE, my speeding ticket, getting lost in Memphis, and sleeping arrangements...and not to forget my new favorite t.v. show, Antique Roadshow! We already miss you boy! daniel looks so thrilled to be waiting....i think it's really that fact that i was taking yet another picture.

Happy "late" Valentines DAY!

I guess I should say better late than never! Here is a pic of madison getting her make-up on. We picked my little bro up from the airport on V-day this year....we didn't hit the crowded restaurants, just had a nice dinner at home! BiG HeART cookie!

Daddy & Me

Madison had been really sick last week. When she got better we made a trip to L.R. to pick up a suit and slacks for daddy....and of course had to make a trip to the Children's Place for a new hat! It makes her little ears stick out. She wore it all day, as you can see even with her pajamas on! These pics are after daddy got home from work...one of the best parts of the day!

Painting Projects

There are just some days when I feel like I've accomplished a lot! The day started with Madison wanting her toenails and fingernails painted....then that led to her wanting to paint mine...(i chose clear as my color :) Then she water colored before her nap and I decided out of no where to paint my kitchen backsplash! Since it has been so long and I still don't have my backsplash up I just grabbed some left over paint from the garage and started in. It's definitely not the best, but it will do for now or until we can get it finished! I was pretty excited about it anyway...daniel will be surprised when he gets home tonight. Hope he likes it! Before my "wild" mood...

After...

Madison's manicure and artwork shown here...:)

60's in January!

We have had two of the nicest days I've ever seen in January. But now as I look out the window only 2 days later....there is sleet falling from the sky and it's below freezing. Just don't know what to think about this weather....I think I'm ready for spring! SOON! Madison LOVEs POCKETS.... This was one of my sweaters back when I was two.. you can tell it's way out of style...the back of it has a long yellow braid sewn on it. We don't leave the yard in this one!

Pretending to be asleep!

Madison with both animals to get the mail

This is Madison and Max ( her stuffed lamb that looks more like a monkey ) after she told him "don't be scared Max, you can slide on my lap"..."it's ok...don't be scared"