Wichita

The Schindler clan loaded up and went to Wichita for a couple of days. Here are some highlights!

Madeline finally drove her car! Will loved the ride. He rode all around with his arm hanging out the side. He didn’t even cry when they ran into the tree.

Madeline was a very serious driver and she always made sure Will had on his seat belt.

I am having flash-forward to them headed off to school together. Can you tell how hot it was by the redness in Will’s cheeks?

Maddie & Will

Grandpa decided he needed a few pictures of the kids in his car!  Thanks Mom & Dad for the fabulous visit. Sure wish the time didn’t go so fast and I must get more pictures next time! I guess I was just too busy having fun myself.

35 Years Old

It has been a fabulous birthday month! First I celebrated early with Grandma Linda, Andy, and GG. That celebration included IHOP, presents, new outfits, shopping, and spending money. Then on my actual birthday it was yummy dinner out, highlights to cover the gray, fun Facebook messages from all over, and quality family time. The final phase of this birthday month was a trip to Wichita! We filled that time with yummy chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, card playing, adventures with the kids, a portrait session for Will and Maddie, date night at the movies and a Mother Daughter (me and my mom) shopping trip where I got some fabulous new clothes!  No wonder I am tired. We sure fit a bunch in 3 and 1/2 days! I am going to be sad to see July end!

Happy Birthday to me!

Haircut Time

While we were in Wichita Will had a haircut with Tim. Tim is Grandpa Ross’ barber of over 40 years! Will loved it. He just laughed, smiled, and talked throughout the process. We asked for the Grandpa Ross special.

This is the before picture.

 

Here is our handsome boy after.

Who are those good looking kids? Thanks Grandpa for sharing your barber!

Old Friends and Angry Birds

Yesterday we were able to meet up with one of my favorite friends and her family. For four short years I was able to teach across the hall from Diane. It was so much fun. I think I spent every free break goofing, I mean working, in her room. She is an amazing teacher and was a wonderful mentor. Matter of fact if there are any fellow teachers reading this blog be sure and check out their blog. HERE 

Diane has 3 BEAUTIFUL daughters. Only two came along but boy did Madeline love them. Madison and Maddie even went and road the carousel (or circus as Maddie calls it) and then they tried out a few games. When it became Maddie turn to try she actually won this angry bird! I wish I would have had the camera out when she came running back into the restaurant to tell us. I don’t think her feet were even touching the ground and her eyes were as huge as saucers. Madison looked like she was in shock. She just kept saying she couldn’t believe it.

The two Maddie’s at the game!

Now come back and visit us again Schmelzer family!

Water Day

Every year our church has a water day for the kids. They divide up the kids in two age groups and have all kinds of fun water activities. Madeline’s amazing Sunday School teacher, Miss Sharon, called her to remind us and so we HAD to go. Will was the youngest and I think he might have even had the most fun just splashing in the pool. But I forgot to take any pictures of that!

Here is Madeline and Miss Sharon going through the human car wash!

Here is Madeline’s favorite spot, right next to Miss Sharon. She was stuck like glue to her!

If she wasn’t stuck to her side she was on her lap. Isn’t it great being so loved by your Sunday School teacher!

These are the pictures Maddie took from her car seat on the way to dinner. I think Will might love his sister! He sure looks huge in these pictures.

Sometimes being a housewife can get a little tiring making the same three meals a day. So I am stealing this idea from my Facebook friend Sarah. Food faces! You know it really made cooking breakfast more fun! Watch out future house guests.
(scrambled eggs hair, cheese bow, strawberry nose, grape eyes, and peanut butter banana)



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Brownies

Today during Will's morning nap Maddie and I baked a special brownie kit. It came with special pans and edible paint. It sure was fun!






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