Madison's 6th Birthday

Oh boy, how is it March already?! I have some serious blogging to get caught up on. 

Happy 6th Birthday to our Madison Grace!!

For her birthday breakfast she wanted homemade gf cinnamon rolls with berries... YUM! 

Her birthday fell during the week, and she was super excited to bring these flower 'dirt' cups as her birthday treat for her classmates... 

chocolate pudding + gf oreo crumbles= Happy Kindergarteners

Thankfully, Grammie was visiting during her birthday and helped me assemble a garden of pudding cups for her class.

The Saturday before her birthday our Gracie Girl wanted Cheesecake Factory for her birthday lunch. 

Sweet Girls, thanks Grams, it was yummy!

After our yummy lunch, Mama and Daddy surprised our girl with a riding lesson for her birthday! One of our neighborhood babysitters works at the stable and told us about her friend, Miss Camille, who gives riding lessons. She was so kind to show us around the stables and take her time showing our horse-lover all about caring for horses.

Madison brushing Olivia, her horse for the day.

All fitted with her loaner riding helmet.. it had a bow in the back. Adorable!

This picture says it all. She was so proud, and was just in pony heaven ;)

It was pretty muddy in the arena, but it was sunny and in the 50's, a perfect day to ride...especially in January! Miss Camille showed Madison all the commands and using the reins for her to ride Olivia. Madison rode her independently!

They did some exercises that were pretty tricky, like riding with no hands (eek!) and moving around the saddle and trotting. Madison ate it up with a spoon.

Look Mom! No hands! LOL.

Madison got to take off  Olivia's saddle and bring her back to the pasture.

Andrew napped in the car and Lindsay got out and watched with us. She was such a patient and sweet big sis, and was really happy for Madison's dream come true. 

Grammie and the kids doing a fun craft!

After Madison got home from school on her real birthday, she had presents and we had a Magic School Bus themed birthday dinner...

Six years old... she loves science!

Make a wish...

For her birthday dinner she wanted Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus and chocolate cake for dessert!

Our expressive girl really enjoyed opening her gifts... can you tell?

Thank you family for all the gifts and cards, she felt so special on her birthday! We love you our Madison Grace, you bring more sunshine and laughter to our lives every year. How blessed we are to be your parents! Love you! Mama & Daddy

New Year's Eve 2017

While Nonna was in town we had a super fun New Year's Eve party!

Reid Tacos

MMMM! Top hat cutie

Daddy is in the picture this time

I'll be dreaming of these until summer time...

The kids had their "New Years" video countdown to watch around 8:30 pm (lol), then toasted with Martinelli's apple cider!

Cheers!

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S! May 2018 be filled with many blessings! Love, The Fishers

Nonna's Visit 2017

A couple days after Christmas, we were thrilled when Nonna came for a visit! We had our 2nd Christmas and the kids had so much fun opening gifts from the Aunties and Uncles and our extended family. 

Book worm

Practicing my ABC's

I love my new jacket

Someone is excited about her books!

I see some bike riding in the future...

Thank you Uncle Mike and Aunt Cherie for the aprons and cook book! 

We had a TON of fun with Nonna, and the kids kept her extremely busy...

Ring around the rosy

Nonna tickles are the best!

They went to see a movie, and had lots of buttery popcorn and treats!

She made us her famous Chocolate Pie and Reid Tacos... YUM!!

Uno on a snowed-in day!

Thank you for visiting Nonna!! We love you and miss you, and can't wait to see you and Grandpa and the cousins this summer!! xoxo

Christmas Day 2017

Merry Christmas!! The kids were thrilled to wake up on Christmas morning and see that Santa came! 

Waiting patiently at the top of the stairs until we were ready... 

He came!!

We were able to skype with Grammie that morning... bless her heart for waking up so early to be with us on Christmas morning!!

Whoa!! No need to prompt the kids this year to open their presents... it was a frenzy of paper and "Oooo's" and "Ahhh's"

Hooray! Critters!

This year for Madison was the year of Calico Critters. She felt so much better Christmas morning, and played Critters for hours.

Someone was way too excited for a shower puff. LOL.

This year Lindsay asked to re-decorate her room to look more "big" girl. She got a bulletin board, her name sign and new bedding!

For Andrew this year was the year of Paw Patrol, which he absolutely loved of course!

Thanks Papa for the Paw Patroller!

Thanks Uncle Matt! Can't wait to do some grilling with Daddy!

I saw this wrapping paper and couldn't resist....Who doesn't love Will Ferrell?

Daddy got a tie, a new electric razor and some slippers from his babies!

This year I finally got a new robe... my old one lasted for 11 years! It was falling apart and just gross. Thank you family for my new one!

I tried my hand at making gluten-free cinnamon rolls this year for Christmas morning breakfast, and I am happy to report, they turned out great!! Madison wants me to make them for her birthday too.

Leftover honey baked ham sandwich and chips n' dip..yum!

I had to wash Lindsay's bedding asap, and she got to sleep in it that night.

Merry Christmas!! Love, The Fishers