Am I blind?

I took the kids, yes all of them to the eye doctor and they all asked "why?" It was an impossible task to keep them away from the glasses. It was a total magnet. They tried on probably every pair. Preston really wanted glasses and he said "when I be blind I get these glasses." I have never heard of children wanting to be blind. Wesley is the only one that needs them a little bit. He is excited, He usually doesn't worry about how he looks, but he whispered to me "do you think I will look alright in glasses?" Bad eyes is probably the only condition that can be blamed on me. I have crappy eyes.

They all looked fabulous in glasses. These were their favorite picks.

Annie's Hiding Spot

When you are not able to find Annie make a mad dash for the bathroom. She loves the toilet, tub, step stool and also the toilet paper in the bathroom. Our toilet paper is always strung out of the bathroom and into the hall. Why do babies love to make a mess in the dirtiest room in the house?

First Day of School

Lazy summer days are over and school has to start. We were ready, but with a new school and new friends to make this year it was scary for Wesley and Riley to start. They were brave and with no tears they said goodbye.

Wesley is in 5th grade

Riley is in the 2nd grade.

Off they went to school. Were they excited or scared? I think I was the scared one for them to start school. They came home that first day and said that school was awesome.

Preston started Preschool and was a little nervous, but he road his bike there and sat on his mat with his name and said goodbye. His school didn't start until 2 weeks after Wesley and Riley's and every night he would ask tomorrow my school starts.

Baby Annie is 1

Year old photos

This little one came into life way too early and she is letting everyone know about it. Annie is happy when she is with mommy. Let me rephrase that she is happy when being held my mommy. You can find Annie there most of the time. If not in my arms then at my feet. She is beautiful and full of smiles. She has found the stairs up and down up and down. Scares us to death. A new high pitch scream has come from somewhere? She is ticklish and loves to be in the middle of things. Annie loves the three older kids she watches them all of the time. It is Preston that can get Annie laughing the most. Annie just looks at him and she giggles. They must have the red hair bond? They are cute together. We love Annie and her high maintenance personality.

The cake was in front of her and she dug right in.

Her new favorite transportaion. The wagon gives my arms relief.

Wesley's New Best Friend

Meet Hank. Wesley's new puppy. Wesley has been obsessed with dogs for the passed few years and I couldn't turn him down anymore. He looked on animal shelter websites, and different Lab breeders websites for months. This was a weekly occurrence. he would tell us of all the different dogs he found. His dream has come true. Thanks to Brian.

Hank sure is our boy's best friend.

4th of July Parade/ Fireworks

We love parades.

Annie's first 4th of July

Each year we watch fireworks with family. The kids are so stuffed with soda and candy that they get crazy waiting for them to start. All the junk food and being up late is not a safe combination for this crowd.

4th of July Rodeo

We love the 4th of July Rodeo. The boys wanted to ride the sheep and chase the greased pig. If you have never seen either of these events then you sure are deprived. It is fun for the whole family and a whole lot of laughs.

Wesley secretly wants to be a cowboy.




All the Madsen cousins waiting for their turn at the sheep


The three brave little boys excited to go up against the sheep.

Preston was so proud that he rode the sheep and stayed on. Here he is with his ribbon and the trophy.