My Little Miss Hickman County

Before you think I have flipped my lid, yes we entered Maddie in the Little Miss Hickman County Pageant last night. The only reason we did.....the DRESS! Maddie was in a wedding last October and we had this $120 dress that she wore once. So, it was her daddy's idea to put her in this pageant. She agreed to do it, so off we went. After $13 to dry-clean the dress and $30 for the nice hair-do......she was ready. There were 40 girls in the pageant, ages 6-9. It was long night, it lasted over 2 hours. There had to be a quicker way to get through this evening. Maddie with her friends Abbie and Kaitlyn Maddie being escorted on stage I love this picture of her, she looks so grown up and beautiful!

Looks a little terrified here!

Maddie made it in the top 30 and then the top 20, then her night as a beauty queen was over!

She had a great time and enjoyed herself. She did let me know that she didn't like all of the waiting and sitting back stage. However, she told me: "Momma, I want to do this again.....I'm gonna do this until I win." The winner gets a large trophy, flowers, and a crown of course. I think she just wants the trophy....if that's the case, I'll go get her one. I hope this is not the beginning of something...thanks Tucker!

Maddie's AR Parade

Maddie participated in her 2nd AR Parade this year! She has now reach Independent Reader and earned this T-shirt. She was so excited about getting the shirt and couldn't wait to get to school this morning. Side note: sorry for the poor quality of these pictures. I had my camera on the wrong setting, but I couldn't resist posting on my little reader. I am soooo proud of her! Maddie and her friend Abby (from basketball)

Narrows of the Harpeth River and the Park

Sunday was such a beautiful day. We decided to go to the Narrows of the Harpeth River and hike around. The park suffered some major damage from the May flood and many parts of it were still closed. We hiked down to look at the tunnel and let the kids play around in the water. The log is some residue left from the flood. I wish someone would move it, kinda takes away from it's natural beauty. The Narrows of the Harpeth, where the Harpeth River comes within 100 feet of where the river returns, seven miles downstream. In 1818, Montgomery Bell bought the land and with the help of slaves dug this tunnel. He created enough moving water to power a forge. It was used to turn larger pieces of pig iron into smaller pieces. These were sold to small manufacturers (many were blacksmiths).

Tucker teaching the kids how to skip rocks Then, we went to a local park and let the kids burn some more energy. They had such a good time! My little spider monkeys!

Prince Nathan and Princess Maddie

Back on the Soccer field

Well, we are back on the soccer field this spring! The time has come that Maddie and Nathan have been separated. It was bitter sweet, but definitely time. Maddie is now playing on the U8 team (6, 7, and 8 year olds). It is a huge challenge for her: bigger field and learning positions. She is doing very well and seems to be enjoying herself, which is the most important part. I, on the other hand, need to learn to control myself. Even though, I have never played competitive or organized sports in my life, I really get into the game. I need to remind myself that the kids are just out there to have fun and learn a sport. Now, I am not by any means obnoxious, but it could easily lead into that direction......................just kidding (I hope)! Maddie and some of her teammates listening to the pre-game pep talk from the coach First time as playing goalie............

.........................and she caught the ball and stopped the other team from scoring!

Maddie with her Powerade mustache, Nathan just being silly!

Nathan all about his Powerade prior to getting into the game

Just about to score (when he came into the game - he scored 5 goals and helped tie the game). However, they still lost....but they had fun!Another goal, go Nathan go!