She's a 5th grader!

Maddie @ her "last day of school" skating party!

OMG...who is this person with Mads....oh yeah...I did get a rare photo with my favorite girl!

Maddie and Mrs Goodwin....how lucky are we! We get to once again for next year...no Mads isn't being held back...Mrs. Goodwin is graduating to 5th grade! We couldn't be happier! We were lucky like this 5 years ago and Max got to loop with her! She is one of the kids "Favorite" teachers @ Benton! No worrying about who the teacher is or who is in her class...already taken care of...and it will be here before we know it!

Mads and Han....or what I like to refer to them as "Hannason!" These two are two peas in a pod and have so much fun together!

Let the games begin!

Ok...so no fear Maddie is trying another "first". Remember my older posts on how she tried her hand at basketball during the winter. Well, she is now playing softball....for the first time EVER! She has never played any organized softball and is doing GREAT! I am not a bit surprised.

She even looks like a natural...where does she get this talent?

She is even pitching and has put up quite a few "K's" this year already!

The hits at the plate are not alot since most of the teams don't have pitchers who can actually get it ACROSS the plate! You definately had to be ready when that GOOD pitch comes across!

Yes...you are seeing this correctly....Max is the scorekeeper for her team...but don't think that he is going to put that phone down for one minute! OMG....he is multi-tasking!

Maddie had a special fan club...my dad's brother Jazz & Mary Ann. She was so glad they got to come see her play!

My New Wheels!

What is that JPS doing now you ask?

Well.....

After much agony...we traded in the old Sienna. It was bittersweet....we had the van for about 8 years which also meant no car payment for the last 4 years! But when the automatic doors quit...the engine light comes on.....new starter and alternator needed in the near futuer...it was time but....

The new wheels didn't fit in the garage as well as the old van did so Joseph had to shorten the steps in the garage so it would fit nicely. It is always something!

I am loving the new ride...it is a 2010 GMC Acadia. It will be sporting a Bronco tag as soon as I can find one!

A trip...postponed!

Maddie and Nana were scheduled to go to St. Louis the first week of June. They were going to visit my mom's friend and her daughter. Maddie and Nana were going to babysit some and just basically going to try and keep up with Whitney...the little girl with Maddie in the picture. But...Baxter, Nana's dog kinda ruined the trip! We were having a garage sale and Nana was out hanging the signs and the dog followed and got attacked by another dog. Yes, my mom blames herself for not having him on a leash but honestly, could of happened to any of us. Baxter is like lightining...one minute he is by your side...next minute he is gone! I am not sure if it has been confirmed if the dog got him or the iron fence. Since this happened the night before they were supposed to go they had to postpone their trip. Below are the pictures of Baxter and his lovely hat he has to wear for 10 days! He sure has been a trooper so far and how can you not feel sorry for him! The trip is being rescheduled...this just gives Maddie more time to save up her energy to entertain a 2 year old!

Poor Baxter!

Remember these....Maddie won't forget them!

Remember those candies..."Zotz's"? Well, on our way to Houston I found them at a convenience store and had to buy them. I had a plan. I opened them and convinced Maddie to try them.

We had apple and watermelon...yum said Maddie!

Of course, Mr. Cool was like what is the big deal about them...I couldn't get a picture of him puckering up but it was worth it...because of the face I got out of Maddie...

Gas to Houston: $175

Snacks along the way to keep Max satified: $200

The pictures I captured of Maddie eating a Zotz: PRICELESS!!

A Houston Wedding!

We attended my best friend's wedding in Houston over the weekend. We had a blast and the bride was simply stunning and the groom....well he never stopped smiling!

My best friend and her daughter...

The guys before the big moment....Joe, K.O., Todd & Max

So honored I got to share the day with her! Doesn't she look beautiful!

Yes, I am bias...this has to the cutest couple of kids EVA!!!!!

The long story short of this picture...Tina's brother-in-law was told by the bride & groom about a week before the wedding to give a funny toast to keep things light during reception! Well, just as he was told....he gave them a 'FUNNY (piece of) TOAST!" Very cleaver Wade!

Ok....who put Van Halen's JUMP on the playlist...you know JPS cannot keep off the dance floor when it comes on!

Down those shots....Mr. & Mrs. Classen!

Happy Birthday...Best Friend!

Have a picture of Max in a bow tie also....aaawww what a cute baby!

Look at this new bike Mr. Surmeier won!

What a hottie....

Senior Year...1984!

What a young pup!

Today my best friend turns 44! I always loved when Joe's birthday rolls around because I know that he is once again older than me...well for the next 9 months that is. Joe has been my best friend, my biggest fan, my shoulder to cry on, the person who can make me laugh so hard I need a shoulder to cry on and most of all MY ROCK. I hope my "sweetie" has the best day ever and hope that he knows how much we love him. My wish on HIS birthday is that we get to celebrate at least another 44 birthdays together!