VBS

We just wrapped up a fabulous week of Vacation Bible School. We had around 20 kindergartners (going to be in first grade next year). They were so fun and great listeners. VBS is always lots of fun when you get to work with your friends. Madeline loved her class and I am sure she was the star of the room. :) She even made a few crafts which I am proudly displaying on the refrigerator. This is our first artwork! Here are some pictures of my fun team and our decorations.

(In case you can't tell the theme was Australia)

Here is my friend Rochelle and me by our outback sheep farm area for the Bible Study part.

Here is Natalie in the middle of missions harbor with our fabulous light house.

(Yes it has a real light)

He is Mandy by her tree and crazy Kangaroo.

Here is Destiny our wonderful high school helper who was such a helping hand she is standing by our window out to the great barrier reef!

Father's Day 2009

At the last minute Grandma and Grandpa Searl were able to hop in the car Friday and drive on down to Altus to spend the way to short weekend with us! They got in late Friday and left early on Sunday! We were able to play some cards but most importantly they were able to play with Madeline who was loving all the attention. She even showed off some new dance moves that include backwards dancing, twirling and usually ends up with her falling on the floor! (Hopefully I will get video of this pretty soon!) Here are some pictures of our weekend.

This is how happy Madeline is when she has pigtails!

Grandpa and Madeline hanging out at the pool.

The Family After Church

Father Daughter Pictures

Thanks for making the long drive. We sure had fun. I'm sure the girls will win next time in cards!

Flag Day!

Happy Flag Day! In honor of this fabulous day we are celebrating the Maddie-Cake way. We are wearing our flag dress and eating some popcorn! YUMMY!

Horses and Pigtails!

We sure have been having lots of fun around the Schindler house. We have been playing with friends, hanging out by the blow up pool, finishing sewing projects (a horse hooded towel), preparing for VBS, and playing beauty shop. Here are some pictures of our adventures this week!

Grill Out

Tonight we had a few friends over for a grill out. We were hoping to have smores but it was just too windy. But the weather was great and the conversation with friends even better!

Isabella wanted to play Volleyball!

Madeline was the referee at first...

then she realized Daddy needed some help and she joined his team!

Then she went and got all the balls that went over the fence! (I love having a walking baby!)

Finally she jumped in the pool with her clothes on to cool off after all that playing!

Here is some of the group enjoying the intense game between Natalie and Nick!

(The game was postponed due to wind)

Last Kindermusik

Today was our very last Kindermusik. We started in September and finished up today. I took another picture of her on the front porch to compare the changes in our Madeline.

Here is one last group picture of all the kindermusik friends!

Backyard Pool Fun

We found this fabulous pool at Wal-Mart and couldn't resist! Nick blew it up last night and Madeline has loved playing in it this afternoon! We also went to the doctor for the plan of action following her kidney tests. On a scale of 1-5 our Madeline is only a 2! That means we just have to watch her super close for UTI signs and take her in for a urine test if she has ANY fever. Then in 2 years we will go back for another test to see if the kidney reflux has solved itself. Most level 2 babies are fine in a couple of years! That was some fabulous news. I also just noticed that tooth number 5 is sticking out. It is on the upper right side. I hope that adding a tooth will help her be able to eat a wee bit easier! She only weighed 25 and 1/2 pounds at the doctor's! :)