New/Used Swing Set

After scouring Craigslist, our "jewel in the rough" finally appeared.
(Drum roll please.......) Presenting our Rainbow Playset!

Halloween

The cousins were a fright to see on Halloween! My kids wore Alice in Wonderland themed costumes. Ella was a picture perfect Alice and Leah adorned the Queen of Hearts costume. And if you don't remember the Blue Caterpillar let me help you out.... "Whooooo ARE Yoooooouuu?"

San Antonio

What a great vacation! We flew into San Antonio on Thursday of Fall Break and headed to the hotel where we relaxed and played at the pool. On our 2nd day we explored Sea World. The kiddos fed the seals, saw extreme divers, and were amazed by Shamoo! We toured The Alamo, took a boat ride along the Riverwalk, and ate great Mexican food the 3rd day. BUT, the best part of it all.... we got to enjoy it with 2 of our favorite people - DeeDee and Bobo.

Use your Brain!

For the love of God Devon! Why would you make a BIG red marker circle on the seat belt?
Can anyone explain the thought process of a 4 year old boy?

Carrie Underwood Concert

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David bought 3 tickets for the Carrie Underwood concert months ago as a surprise for Ella. We decided she would have more fun with a friend instead of 2 parents, so she asked her buddy Elaine to come.
On Sunday afternoon, we picked up Elaine and off we went for dinner at Charlestons, after dinner drinks at Starbucks ;), and an evening of entertainment at the BOK Center! It was a long night for 2 Kindergarteners! They were spent by 10pm......

at least we got to hear a few songs. :)

Crapshot of the Day

Because someday THIS is what his future wife will find in her bathroom..... for some reason, I don't think she will find it as cute as I do :)

Roller Rink

Ella is making hoards of new friends this year. And with new friends come many, many birthday parties to attend! The latest party was at the local Roller Rink. The same Roller Rink I went to birthday parties at as a child. I was hoping for a little nostalgia to sink in, but instead the"gross-factor" consumed me! I think Ella wore the same roller skates I wore 30 years ago! Yikes!

Preschool Excursion

So nice to spend one on one time with Devon at the Jenks Aquarium. And enjoy a nice lunch at, his choice, Pei Wei.

Healthy Eating Habits

Where's the tears?

I'm pretty sure this picture should evoke motherly compassion.

It doesn't.

This kid has been crying every time HE doesn't get HIS way. Looking at this picture almost makes me laugh. So here's my motherly compassion spelled out for ya buddy, "Life's not fair," "Suck it up," "Move on," "Let's work on some self-control," and last, but certainly not least, "Mommy loves you, so STOP crying!"

Precious little fingers

Practice makes perfect sweet Ella!

Rats!

At our house we measure time by when the next birthday or holiday is. It doesn't make good sense, or help my children understand what a week, a clock, or a month is. But.... that's ok with me. I enjoy the pure anticipation.... even if this Halloween fever is going to last 6 more weeks!!!

Chili

I can't wait for cooler weather! I want to start cooking chili, soups, and stews. Fall NEEDS to arrive!
I "jumped the gun" a little last Saturday evening and made chili. I suppose it's OK to eat frito chili pies anytime... but, they just taste better when it's a little nippy outside. Either way, a pot of chili equals an easy Saturday night meal. Well... easy, that is, until rancid chili puke gets spewed all over the place!

Poor, poor Leah.





































It was NASTEEE! I had to stick her in the shower first to spray the bean chunks out of her hair, then she soaked in the bathtub to rid herself of the disgusting smell. After her shower/bath combo, I tucked her in the extra bed in Devon's room and began to tackle cleaning the "bed 'o barf!"

Poor, poor Mommy.

Devon's first Soccer game

Who's the cutest little soccer player ever?












































As you can tell, Devon is really listening to the coach in the huddle.... while he inspects a blade of grass :)