Brownie Sleepover

Sleepover fun near the Pedernales River with 11 Brownies!

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

"On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States....

...Our country is forever indebted to our veterans for their quiet courage and exemplary service. We also remember and honor those who laid down their lives in freedom's defense. These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for our benefit. On Veterans Day, we remember these heroes for their valor, their loyalty, and their dedication. Their selfless sacrifices continue to inspire us today as we work to advance peace and extend freedom around the world...."



Thank you.

A Quote

You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.

~Abraham Lincoln

More Halloween Fun!

Trick-or-Treat at the Zeta House! Brought back fond memories. The girls got to see where I lived for two years. The house is more beautiful than ever with lots of updates and improvements. The tree we planted for our friend Susan who died while we were in school is large and lovely in the front yard. Several of us who lived in the house at the same time were there with our kiddos: Christina, Elizabeth, Bergan and I.

Halloween Night....visiting some our our favorite teachers, Mrs. Evans, Ms. Raup and Ms. Murr. Madden trick-or-treated for the first time without us with a group of her friends. Callie had her very first sleepover on Halloween Night with her best buddy Wynnie (the witch).

Tap Dancing...Good for my Soul!

(Did you notice my high-heeled tap shoes, saved from ninth grade, 'cause I just knew I would need them again some day!!)

H'OWL-LYWOOD

Our school carnival, the H'OWL, was yesterday. It is a wild and crazy event - lots of fun for the kids, lots of work for the parents.

Pre-H'OWL:

(Modesty won out, as she covered those long legs with a black skirt before leaving the house!)

Red carpet arrival:

Good Friend Min Ju:

Costume Contest Winners!! Callie won 2nd place with her Veterinarian Costume for "Most Original" (K-2nd). Madden, the flapper, won 3rd place (3rd-5th) for "Best H'owllywood."

Angel Kisses

Callie and some freckle faced buddies on her class field trip. (Click on the photo to see those freckles up close - so cute!)

Babysitting Little Po

We are babysitting little Porter for two nights while Daddy is working in Prague and Mommy is at a meeting in D.C. He is a sweet little guy!

Hook 'Em!

Fun tailgating this week! What a game!

I almost had to throw down with some guy a few rows behind me who yelled at Kevan and I to "Sit down, ladies!" Sadly, I have never been one to be quick with a comeback, so I just turned around and informed him that "I don't sit down!" Porter then chimed in and said "Hey old guy, if you want to sit down, watch the game at home!" Which was much better. I am going to spend the whole week thinking of lots of wonderful things to tell this man if he is at the Oklahoma State game next week. But I don't think he is a regular ticket holder. Or else he would have KNOWN that I don't sit down or shut up during a Longhorn game!

Bargain Shopping again...

I don't typically shop at Gymboree for the girls. It is all a bit too matchy-matchy (albeit cute), and I am not into paying $28 for t-shirts. However...... I am willing to make a Gymboree exception when the t-shirts are $3 like they were at the Mommy and Me Children's Consignment sale that I volunteered at last week! The clothes are gently used (and I do mean gently, as they have to pass a pretty rigorous inspection to be allowed on the sales floor) with the exception of a couple of "New with Tags" items. I came home with 18 pieces for $75. I do sooooo love the thrill of the bargain hunt!