Madie turns two!

It was quite a weekend. Madie turned two on Saturday, hard to believe! She is getting so big so fast. We decided not to do a big party this year in part because none of the family could make it in and to be honest I didn't have the energy. If feels like since school started we have been going 100 miles an hour. So it was nice to have a relaxing weekend together as a family. We started out Friday night going to eat Japenese Hibachi Grill. The girls both love to watch the men cook the food right in front of you and they love the food too. (-:  Saturday we went to a new Diner in town called Rocket City Diner- a 50's style place. There are hula hoop contests and singers, alot of fun for the girls. Josh took the liberty of making Madie a cookie cake this weekend and it turned out pretty good.  She enjoyed eating it and the bowls of icing she was awarded while Daddy cooked the cake.
Jillian ofcourse loved all the "eating out" and doting on her little sister. They have their moments, but for the most part they are so sweet to one another. Hope that lasts, fingers crossed!

Church as usual yesterday. Josh and I are really enjoying our new class. Meeting some new people, which is nice. It has been hard finding people that are our age and that have kids too. This class is a good mix. So far so good. Yesterday afternoon we just hung around and helped Josh in the yard a bit. It was back to school, work, housework, etc this morning, but I wanted to take a few minutes to share about our weekend. Enjoy the pics of our weekend.
Much love,

Jess

 Madie spooning herself some icing.

 What a face! And covered in icing!

 Daddy's creation, I was quite impressed myself.

 Everyone enjoying Hibachi and watching the chef cook.

 She can't even look away for a picture-her eyes are glued to the chef.

 The girls in one of Madie's new toys for her b-day-a small ball pit.

 Madie with a sucker hula-hooping. Jilly in the background making friends.

 Jilly forcing a smile-wanting to get back to hula hooping.

Madie trying her hardest to master that thing, not happening. (-:

One tired Mama.....

Well, it is Tuesday and I am wishing it was Friday, ha. This weekend wore us all out! We had Jillian's fundraiser party at our neighborhood pool on Saturday. It was a blast. Almost everyone from the class came and we raised $745!! Thanks to all the out of town grandparents who sent money!  Mrs. Craft was shocked we raised that much- she has alot on her list she needs and that will get it all and more.

Sunday we went to church. We have been trying a bunch of different Sunday school classes and I think Josh and I finally found one so that is relief. We joing Temple Baptist almost a year ago and it has taken this long to find a class, but in the meantime we visited alot of great classes and met alot of great people so we can't compain. (-:

Mondays are my day to volunteer in Jillian's class. I am amazed how exhausted I am after only four hours in that classroom! They are truly FULL of energy. Madie has Mother's Day Out on Mondays and Thursdays and is loving her time away. She is a little ham and her teachers love her. She is little Miss Independent for sure. This weekend is her 2nd birthday! Hard to believe. We decided not to do a big birthday this year. Instead the four of us are going to do dinner and celebrate. The girls love the Hibachi grill-the chef is so entertaining and Madie ooo's and aaww's as he throws the utensils in the air. Josh's birthday is coming up too, he will be 27 on the 28th.

Anyway, that is all for now. Love to all. Enjoy the pics below.

Jess

Lots of Pizza!

 Our Pool Clubhouse

 Already all smiles before the party

 Lots of the kids playing in the pool

 Some of the little boys from her class

 This is a bumper boat pic from after Josh's triathalon. I couldn't help but post it. We had such a blast soaking one another.

 Madie and Cartwheel Cafe, a local coffe shop with a huge play room for Mom's! Love it.

Jillian playing at Cartwheel cafe too!

TGIF!!

It has been a crazy week! Just busy! Jillian had a great week at school.  Her Dad, Justin, flew in from Oklahoma and had a good time visiting her class Thursday and Friday.  I know she loved having him.  They had a mexican fiesta today at school. I was able to go-the kids seemed to have a good time. The pinata was a big hit. Jillian was very dissapointed that there were not toys in the pinata. A few tears were shed, but by the time I picked her up from school she was back to her normal bounce.  I forgot my camera, but one of my girlfriends took a bunch of pics of the party- I will post them as soon as she emails them to me.

The big pizza party for Jilly's class fundraiser is tomorrow. We are al geared up and ready to go! While running errands today for some last minute supplies Madie decided to snack on her big toe. I couldn't help but share this pic of her. Hope you all enjoy.  Have a great weekend!

It must have been one good toe!

I think I got the hang of this....

After a few hours on the computer I finally think I understand "blogging."  I've got my page up and running and it looks half way decent. I'll have to have Josh help me more later. Now time for the good stuff-what is going on with us! The Moore's have been super busy the last two weeks. Josh and I got to go to Branson for Labor Day to spend time with friends.  Bob and Mary graciously watched the girls for us. We were very thankful for that weekend away. Due to the tropical storm that was hitting Mississippi that weekend Jillian and Madison got an unexpected plane ride back to Tulsa for the weekend. Jillian was very excited that she officially got to fly the plane. She thought she was big stuff. 

This past weekend we all went to Gulf Shores to watch Josh compete in his first triathalon! The girls were great cheerleaders. We had an extra cheerleader (Mary) in town to help and she was great. She took so many great pics and I know Josh appreciated her support. 

As for Jilly and Madie-they are both doing great. Full, very full, of energy. (-: Jillian is loving school. I am class Mom for her class and am having a lot of fun volunteering and getting to watch her in action.  Thanks to all that helped out with her fundraiser. Josh and I are throwing a pizza party this Saturday for all the kids to count the money raised and celebrate their success as a class. It should be alot of fun.

That's all for now. Thanks for your time.

Love, Jess

 Jilly and Madie playing in the ocean!

 Josh headed to his bike after the swim!

 Jilly cheering Josh on as he comes towards the finish!

 Josh at the finish line!

    The girls after the race playing in the sand!

Trying Something New!

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.... well, I am going to try and prove that wrong!  I am about the most computer illiterate person on the planet, but going to attempt a blog!  Why? Well, for all those adoring fans of ours (the grandparents) back in the midwest and scattered across the U.S.  Hopefully this blog can help keep everyone feeling connected despite the distance. 
Much Love, Jess