bread festival

Yesterday Valley Intermediate had their first ever bread festival. They showcased many different countries by a bread tasting from each country. Makenzie's class was Vietnam. I was the server. It was pretty difficult serving over 200 children bread without them touching other peices. They came in 6 rotations, so that helped a little. While eating the bread, they got to watch a video on Vietnam and also see the hats and dragons the kids made. It was lots of fun and the kids really enjoyed it. I was exhausted afterwards, but Makenzie was so glad that I helped out. This is the perfect example of why I work every weekend night. I get to share in her experiences at school, and not all parents are able to do that. I am so grateful!

This week has been like always- BUSY! Makenzie is doing better(behavior wise) in school. Report cards came in this week, and all was good.She has not complained as much about chores either. She has mastered her back hand spring, back walk-over, and round-off back hand spring/back walkover. She has come a long way in a short time at Cowboys. The first competition is in Nov. The team is going to a pumpkin patch tomorrow after church. I have to work the weekend, so I can't go. Kinda sad about that! She also has a field trip to the 4-H center on Wednesday. Luckily, I get to chaperone. Madelyn is changing everyday. This week she has begun laughing out loud at everything we say or do. It is the cutest laugh I've ever heard. She will also wave at you- not like bye bye waving, but entire arm waving! I love it ! My in-laws came over early last week and stayed overnight. Terry is insulating our garage and about to start on the office/playroom remodel. If I didn't have him, well... the house would have fallen in by now. Chris is FOR SURE NOT a handy man! Thanks mom and dad Rasco for all your help! Plus, they get to spend time with the girls, so it's not all work.
This week I am going to put up our halloween decor- Makenz has been bugging me forever about it. Also, I started Christmas shopping. Everyone better get started. It will be here before you know it! I love it!

This past week

So this week and last weekend have been so extremely busy. Last Saturday, Sarah and I took the girls to the state fair at Oak Mountain. It was really fun. Makenzie rode everything there. She is not afraid of anything. Sunday morning was her Baptism. I'm going to post a few pics of it. Then, on Monday night, Chris and I went to see the movie Fireproof. It is a well written faith-based movie about marraige along with the up and downs it brings. This is the movie to see if you need any type of encouragment in your marraige, or if you need help bringing a spouse closer to The Lord. The website is http://www.fireproofmymarraige.com/. I really encourage everyone to go and see it. Thursday night kicked off the next two weeks of Kids market. I was there from 5:30 till 10 pm looking at all sorts of cute things for children. Please, if you need anything for your children, go to this sale. You won't believe the magnitude of this place until you see it for yourself. It is really one of Birmingham's best secrets. Tomorrow is Pelham city fall festival. Makenzie and I are runnung in the juvenile arthiritis one mile fun run. I haven't ran a mile since...well, I don't know when. This ought to be interesting! That all for now!