This is the pathetic face Madi throws my way every time we see a dog on the street, tv, pet store...you name it! Followed shortly by, "Mom, can we have one?" Well now my mom and dad have a dog (Sophie) so i told Madison she can visit them whenever she wants to.
We already got to dog sit for them and turned her into a cubs fan...SORRY DAD...couldn't resist!
I love this picture of Sophie crawling on Madison. She's so lovable and TINY!!!!
This was the before shot when we climbed 245 stairs up seven waterfalls. The view was absolutely amazing from the top! It was hard work getting to the top and just a bit scary coming down! Our legs were feeling great the next day!
Sarah and I decided to go horse back riding on our first day in Colorado. We took a one hour tour of the Garden of the Gods. Words can't describe how amazing it was to be riding through one the most beautiful places I've ever been on top of a horse. I'll never forget the views I took in that day. Unfortunately, 2 girls on the tour with us fainted WHILE on top of their horses. That part was quite scary. They gave them some water and drove them back to the stables on a 4 wheeler.
Breath taking view of Pikes Peak in the distance while waiting to go horse back riding.
More of Garden of the Gods.
Colorado was much too beautiful to describe in words. The pictures don't even come close to doing it justice. I loved waking up every morning and looking out the hotel window and seeing Pikes Peak!
So I have this friend named Melinda that has been one of best friends ever since 8th grade. She has always had amazing art skills that make me very jealous. Well, she recently started making these art creations that she calls "Upcycled Art" She basically uses her amazing talents and some recycled vinyl wall coverings to create beautiful pieces. I'm excited to own my very first piece that she designed just for me. She can customize any piece for you with your taste in colors and patterns. She can even duplicate something like bedding you have in a bedroom that needs art pieces to match. So if you're interested in her services, let me know and I can give you her info.
Austin and Madison planted some flowers to bring over to their Grandma and Grandpa. We are praying every night for their Grandpa Jerry as he is fighting cancer right now.
Austin and my dad made me this plant stand for Mother's Day this year. I was so surprised and absolutely love it because I don't have anything that my dad has ever made before. Austin picked some Iris's from my garden to put in this vase for my plant stand.
We had great seats for a Harlem Globetrotters game this year. The kids got to go down and meet several players and get their autographs. One of the players name was "Tiny" and he was 7 feet tall. I had never stood next to someone so tall before.
When we were on the court getting autographs, Brian took advantage of sitting on the Chicago Bulls Bench seats. Pretty neat to be walking on the court where some of the greatest Basketball players have played.
Miss Illinois was there and Madi got to shat with her for a little while. 