Meridian Homecoming

Tonight was Meridian high schools homecoming game. To celebrate they had a parade of all the different organizations. Madison was a part of a float with her volleyball team. They worked hard and had a great time putting a float together.

After the parade there was some tailgating before the game started. Madison went to the game with some friends and really had a great time. It is fun seeing her join in and be a part of the school. I look forward to all the fun she will have in high school.

Cooking

Allison is in Home Ec right now in school. They started their cooking unit last week and she has been running home to make them for us. First it was Orange Julius.

Everyone loved those except Ashley. She wasn't much of a fan. Next she made dinner last Friday while I was gone doing fundraising for basketball. She make mini pizza's. The sauce was even homemade. We all liked those. Yesterday she showed her responsible side and made Ashley lunch while Kevin and I were too busy to do it.
Tonight she made us some monkey bread. I love monkey bread and have the hardest time saying no and then stopping myself once I start. It is so good. I don't know if my waistline is going to survive 6th grade home ec.

Another soccer season starts

This weekend marks the beginning of a new soccer season for Allison and Ashley. Allison played her first game last night. Kevin said that she did a great job. She is now playing on a select team that is competitive. She was nervous when she first heard that her team had been bumped up but I am sure that they will do a great job. I was bummed to have missed her first game but I was busy raising money for basketball for Madison.

Ashley played her first game today. She is also on a returning team. At her age the play 5 on the field and today they only had 5 people show up. Ashley was so tired by the end of the game. This is going to be a long season for her because they only have one sub and possibly two by the end of the season.

It will be a great season for the both of them. I can't wait to see how they grow.

BSU game

Madison got invited to go to a BSU football game today. She was a little excited, not because she is a football fan but because she has never been. She told me she really had no idea what was going on but she still had fun. We were all jealous because we have been talking about doing it for many years. BSU football is kind of a big thing around here and we all want to be a part of the action.

Caroline had got the tickets for a choir fundraiser so when the game was over they had to clean up the stadium. Madison was not impressed at how messy people were. She now understands why we make a point to throw our stuff away when we go to the movies or something like a game. It made for a long day to clean the stadium but she still came home and told us all about the fun that she had.

Volleyball

Madison decided to play volleyball again. She was on the fence about it and then tried out and made the freshman team. Things were a little disorganized and Madison wanted to quit before the season began but we had already invested some money so we urged her to stick it out. Today she played in her first game. The coaching disorganization showed on the court today so they didn't win. I am glad that she stuck it out and the new coaches should get this figured out so the girls know what they need to be doing.

It was fun watching her play today. I can't wait to see what this season will bring for her.

Piano

The girls started piano lessons today. This is Madison and Allison's third year. They are doing a great job. I love hearing them play the piano. They both have started playing primary songs and hymns. I love that they are learning the piano. Ashley has shown great interest in the piano too. I wanted to wait until she was in second grade so she started today with the others. She is so excited and was very diligent and came right home and started practicing.

I am excited to see what a piano player she will become. She always puts such great excitement into everything that she does. She will do a great job.

Sunday night treat

Madison saw these cupcakes that she wanted to make on pinterest. She does such a great job at baking. It is always a treat when she wants to make something. I think she has a future in baking.

They weren't only cute but they were yummy too. I don't know how she does it but she makes the fluffiest lightest cake that I have ever had.