Junior Jaguar Clinic!

This weekend was Mill Valley High School's, Junior Jaguar clinic. Though, the forms said K-8, the coach said they would accept anyone who was potty trained! So, we signed Maddie up! I can't believe I have a little girl who is old enough to start going to cheer clinic!

The practice was only for an hour & half before the game. So, I dropped her offer she was very excited, but once we got inside, she got very shy. A couple of the cheerleaders instantly involved her, and she was over it. I came back to pick her up and watched what she had learned! Pretty impressive for a 3 year old and an hour & half! We went home, had a quick bite to eat, changed into her "uniform" and reported to the football field. She "cheered" for the 1st & 2nd quarter. In between the quarters, they had a quick dance routine. She loved every minute, though I am pretty sure her favorite cheerleader was worn out by the end of the 2nd quarter. Maddie kept her busy the entire time!

Cooking Fun!

I have been busy designing a couple of fun parties I am hosting later this month! It is safe to say I love the designing & decorating part of hosting a party, and not so much the cooking part! My patience for cooking and baking is basically non-existent. So, while browsing a few blogs I have found some darling items to add to my party, however I thought I better do a couple of trial runs before the parties to make sure that my versions actually turn out and are edible. Maddie loves to help anytime I am cooking something! So, we made a few different items this week that she joined in on the fun! Here are a few pics...

The Terrific Turtle!

Maddie was the "Terrific Turtle" at her preschool this week! Basically, it involved picking out some pictures to share with her class, and her teacher interviewing her about her favorite things...''

Her Interview:

1.) My favorite food is...maccoroni & cheese
2.) My favorite color is....pink
3.)My favorite animal is.....my dog Dora. (didn't realize we had one name Dora :)
4.) My favorite thing about school is....games
5.) My favorite toy is.....my doggie
6.) My favorite vacation is....to the pool
7.) When I play with my friends I like to....play with Morgan
8.) My favorite story is....Dora.

Dance Day

I have such fond memories of my dance days, and the day has finally come for Maddie to start dance lessons too! She is such a girly girl who loves all things frilly, and has always loved to dance! We often have break out dance parties in the middle of the day. She loves for me to make up a dance, and then teach it to her 3-4 steps at a time, and she then mimics me! So, I knew she would love every minute of dance class. A few weeks ago, I struggled to find a class that worked with our schedules, or on a day that wasn't already busy with preschool. We finally decided on Wednesday's at 11:15 at Miss Maria's. Miss Maria's school of dance came highly recommended from some of our former neighbors, so we were excited to have found a class.

This morning, Maddie had her leotard & tutu on about 2 hours before class! She kept asking me if it was time to go. Finally we arrived, she looked over a few of her classmates, and in to the class she went. She is taking a combo Ballet & Acrobats class. While she was at class I left to go to the gym as parents are not allowed in to watch except for on designated days. When I came back to pick her up, they were still working on acrobats. They were completeing a workout course that included balance beam, trampoline, somersaults, and handstands. Maddie was beaming and bouncing along with every stage.

I am already lovin' every minute of it....and I think Maddie is too!

Back to School Breakfast!

I think we started a new tradition! I grabbed a few things I had around the house, decorated our breakfast table, and had some special back to school prizes! We had such a fun morning getting ready for Maddie's first day of school this year! We had a special back to school breakfast with Maddie, Mommy & Mimi! (Daddy & Poppa were already at work). Maddie was very excited to go back to school! She had a great first day! The first thing she told me when I picked her up, "Mommy, I made some new friends!" We are so thankful that she goes to such a great preschool! Since, she is attending the same school, with different teachers she was super excited to see some of the same kids that were in her class last year as well as some new ones! What a fun year it will be!

Cooking Crayons!

Maddie and I decided to make a special treat to share with her friends & teachers on the first day of school! We made chocolate covered pretzels, wrapped them with crayon wrappers, and put them in a crayon box. Though, we are no Martha Stewart, they turned out cute nonetheless!

Rodeo!

Ever since I started dating Dustin, we have been making a trip back to Phillipsburg to "Kansas' Biggest Rodeo." And, Maddie has gone since she was 1. She loves to get to spend time with her cousins, watch the parade, and of course go to the rodeo. This year, Maddie was big enough to do Mutton Bustin'. They let everyone sign up, but then only draw 25 names to actually do it. Maddie's name was drawn! However, regardless of the "practice riding" she has been doing with her daddy, she didn't want to get on the sheep. Maybe next year :-). Regardless, she still had lots of fun!