The Toth Family

Saturday, October 29

Meeting Taylor Swift - at Belk

Thursday night I heard (on the news) that Taylor Swift was going to be at the local Belk promoting her new perfume. My kids adore her, so I decided we would go and try to see her. I called the store early Friday morning to get details, and I learned that you had to purchase one of 300 packages on her website for a chance to meet her. Sold out, of course. The lady was kind enough to inform me of the exact time she was supposed to go down the escalator and we would be sure to see her. When we arrived at the store, there was a crowd of people who had purchased the special package. There wasn't a single person near the escalator. I asked a very helpful lady where we could stand, and I learned that there was a "Magical" package for sale that allowed us to stand in a ridiculously long line with a chance to see her. So I bought it. The general manager of the store took one look at the line, then glanced at my small kids, and asked me to come with him. He took us upstairs and we were able to stand beside the press line. We were interviewed by Inside Edition and Brentwood News. We found 2 plexiglass jewelry stands for the kids to stand on, and we were the 1st people that Taylor saw when she came out (almost 2 hours after the time I was told)! She waved at Maddie and gave Preston a high five. I thought we were so excited until my sweet girls eyes filled with tears. She didn't get to give Taylor a hug or high five. She forgot to put her hand out the way Preston did. My heart just sank for her, but I tried to keep her excited just for the experience. We were able to take pictures of the kids on Taylor's press line, and they loved posing for me. I have to say thank you to Greg Smith, General Manager, for caring enough about complete strangers and helping us be in such a great spot! It was incredibly kind of him, especially on such a busy night!

Waiting for a glimpse

Taylor love

Preston got to hold a camera from the local news

Working the press line

Waving at Maddie! That is Maddie's tiny hand.

Pausing for the crowd

High fives! My camera snapped 2 seconds too late to get the pic of Taylor and Preston.

Working the press line like Taylor!

School Halloween Party

Just a few pics to share from Maddie's class party.

Spirit Week

Maddie Grace had spirit week at school. Each day she got to dress up as something different: favorite team, pajama day, wacky tacky day, and what I want to be when I grow up. She struggled with the last one because she wants to be a ballerina/cheerleader/rock star/doctor when she grows up. Friday all the kids wore their school t-shirts. I love that she is always willing to participate.

Sunday, October 23

Mayfield

We took a field trip to Mayfield Dairy Farms. This was our first time going. The kids enjoyed learning how the milk gets bottled, but they especially loved eating a big scoop of ice cream!

Boo at the Zoo

I took the kids to visit my family for Fall Break. Our first stop was Boo at the Zoo! The kids wore costumes and got to trick-or-treat.

Preston starts Soccer

Our sweet boy is old enough to play soccer! He has really enjoyed himself. His friend Will is on the same team. Preston scored 2 goals at his first game. My parents were there with us, and you would have thought Preston had just won the Super Bowl. We were screaming and cheering so loudly!!

Big Day

As if we haven't had enough big days recently, Maddie asked if she could ride the bus with her friends. Ugh. I really did not want her to ride the bus. However, the school is very close to our house, and we know the bus driver personally. So, we let her try it. The same day, Preston went to school for the first time as a big boy - and without his sister. We are now on two different school schedules.

Preston and his wonderful teachers, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Murphy

Maddie Grace turns 5! - Part 2

Maddie has known where she wanted to have her 5th birthday party since the day after her 4th birthday party. At "the gymnastics place". We have been to a few parties there, and the birthday boy or girl gets to be strapped into a slingshot harness and catapulted into the air. You might think I'm kidding, but you will just have to see the pictures. The kids also get to jump off a bouncy slide, swing and fall into a foam pit, and ride a zip line. My girl isn't scared of anything!! Maddie chose "Lala Loopsy" as her party theme. She is a doll with wild, colorful hair. Maddie did suggest we get Captain America cupcakes for the boys. Love her!