And the winner is.....

On Saturday afternoon, my sister Alexa participated in the Jr Miss Burlington pageant. Madison and I went to support her, and she won!! We are all so proud of her and all her accomplishments!!

Ali doing her jazz dance

On stage question

Being crowned, Jr Miss Burlington

Way to go Alexa!!!

Madison with Ali

Busy Friday

On Friday I took both kids to see their ENT (ear, nose, throat) doctor. Tanner had to go for his follow-up from his surgery, and Maddy just had a check-up. Tanner doesn't like to cooperate with the hearing test, he passed one, but wouldn't sit still for the other. I think he gets scared when I have to hold him down. The dr said as long as I didn't think he had a problem hearing then we would try again at a later date. His allergy test also came back negative. Madison's right tube is out and her left one is still in place, so everything looks good with her ears. Hoping with cold season that they stay healthy & we don't have too many more issues! They both have to go back in 4 months for another check up.

On Friday night Chad and I were able to go to "watch night" at Madison's dance class. She dances at Cheryl's School of Dance, and is in her 2nd year. She takes tap and ballet, and they do a few minutes of acrobats...sommer saults, bridge ups, and sugar bowls.

She was such a ham, and was enjoying showing off for us! She loves dancing and it shows! She does quite well and is good at singing the songs they are dancing too. My sister, Alexa, is an assistant in the class and Madison loves that, since Alexa is her role model.

Alexa & Madison waiting for class to start.

doing butterflies

Her favorite...the bridge up, she loves to practice at home!

Daycare Openings

Just wanted to let you all know that I currently have 1-2 full-time or part-time openings in my daycare, Tiny Treasures Childcare. I am open from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, but I can be flexible with times. I haven't put an add in the paper, due to the cost, and I like to find families by word of mouth, so if any of you know of parents needing childcare please keep me in mind. Our home # is 319-753-1106. Thanks so much!!

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Geren

I am pleased to announce Mr and Mrs Dan Geren!!!!

Chad's cousin, Kasi, got married last weekend. I was honored to be her personal attendant. The wedding took place at the same church Chad and I were married at, St. Mary's in West Burlington, and the reception was at the Eagles Club. It was a beautiful wedding and a fun reception! Kasi looked beautiful and I loved her dress. It was fun helping her prepare for her big day! I did take a few pics, but mostly I was busy running around. I did decide that I need to buy a better flash for my camera, my camera was taking forever to focus! Tanner loved blowing the bubbles after the wedding, and in the car on the way to the reception. Maddy had been counting down the days until the wedding and party, she had so much fun dancing, so did Tanner!! They were worn out so they left the reception early to go to Nana and Papa's house to spend the night. Chad and I were able to go out with some of his cousins, we had a great time. It was fun to visit with family that we don't get to see often! We had a great weekend, but I am ready to relax this weekend!!! Enjoy the pics that I took of the happy couple!!

The bridal party!

Madison blowing bubbles!

Tanner also loved the bubbles!!

First dance as husband and wife! Kasi and Dan we wish you the best of luck! Love you both, thanks for letting me be a part of your special day!!!!

Happy Halloween

I know I know..it has been a few weeks since I updated, but better late than never!! The last few weeks have been crazy busy! Tanner had his surgery and has his follow-up appointment next week, hoping everything goes well. Madison also gets to go see the ENT dr the same day, also hoping for good news with her! I know that 1 of her tubes has fallen out, I helped it out a little, it had been in her ear canal for over a month, and she was starting to complain about it. She has had this set of tubes for about 9 months, so I am hoping maybe she has out-grown them. We will be getting Tanner's allergy test results at this appt and they will be doing a hearing test on him.

Tanner was feeling much better to go trick-or-treating, so we went and visited the Grandparents, then went by the airport with Matt, Leah, Katelyn, and Ethan. The kids had a blast and got lots of candy. Tanner said hi to everyone we passed and Maddy had fun walking and helping her brother. Enjoy the pics of the kitty cat and monkey!