The Reed Family Reunion

This past Saturday, we went to the Reed Family Reunion at the Reed Gold Mine. Madison had so much fun playing with her cousin. They are more like twins than cousins. They are so excited to see each other, they hug and then just play and have the best time together. I also had a good time seeing family that I know as well as those I did not know or have not seen for years and years.

We had a beautiful day to spend at the gold mine, where we learned some family history , took a tour of the mine, pan for gold and end with a family picnic. The Reed Gold Mine is the first documented gold fine in the whole US. It is a NC historic site and a fun place to visit....(see Reed Gold Mine under links).

Jack and Madison in front of an iron ore cart.

cousins : Wyatt, Jack, Madison and Madison

Uncle Terry showing Jack somekind of machine that helped get gold.

Madison and Madison 50 ft underground in a gold mine shaft.

Madison getting to ring the bell that miners would ring if they needed help.

This past Saturday, we went to the Reed Family Reunion at the Reed Gold Mine. Madison had so much fun playing with her cousin. They are more like twins than cousins. They are so excited to see each other, they hug and then just play and have the best time together. I also had a good time seeing family that I know as well as those I did not know or have not seen for years and years.

We had a beautiful day to spend at the gold mine, where we learned some family history , took a tour of the mine, pan for gold and end with a family picnic. The Reed Gold Mine is the first documented gold fine in the whole US. It is a NC historic site and a fun place to visit....(see Reed Gold Mine under links).

Story Book Parade

Yesterday, Madison's school had a story book parade. All the 3 and 4 yr old classes dressed up as their favorite story book character and paraded up and down Main St. All the families and friends lined up on the sidewalk and cheered for all the kids. It was alot of fun and they all had a great time.



You should have seen all the flashes from the cameras. It was
like the paparazzi had spotted a movie star.

The Big Party

group shot with bears


silly face group shot with bears


time for cake


Madison and Sophie


Sophie, Madison and Mary Grace ready to ride



Madison and Kaitlyn getting ready to stuff their bears.




Dominic, Claire, Madison, Kaitlyn and Mary Grace waiting to pick out bear clothes




Jack patiently waiting and watching all the action.







Saturday, Madison and 11 of her friends went to Build-A-Bear Workshop for her 5th birthday party. They all had so much fun building their bears together. They played games and sang songs while building their bears with their bear leader, Britney, who did a great job. Then we headed up to the food court for chick fil la, cake and a ride on the carousal. Madison had a great time at her big party.

Happy 5th Birthday Madison

Madison with her brand new barbie doll.



Today is Madison's 5th birthday. She is growing up so fast and has become just a beautiful sweet little girl. We started the day with her favorite breakfast of pancakes and she opened one of her presents this morning. She is going to have a party at school tommorrow and her big birthday party will be this Saturday.