Spring Break

The girls had a whirlwind Spring Break, managing to fit in time with each set of grandparents and be thoroughly spoiled! They began in Temple, with 3 days of golf, zoo and shopping with Nana and Grandpa. Then the three of us took off for Corpus for a few days with Grammie and Grandpa. Lots of lounging, eating, walking Liberty and celebrating dad's birthday (and did I mention eating?)! Callie also squeezed in the first swim of the year, albeit only 30 seconds worth (COLD!!)! We arrived home early Sunday afternoon to be greeted by Granna. We had a belated birthday dinner for Porter, and she spent the night with us! A great way to end a great week.

My most favorite blog

I just realized that I don't even have my favorite blog listed on my blog. It is Mt. Hope Chronicles, written beautifully by Heidi, a home-schooling mom to 3 boys. Perhaps I love her writing so much because to me she is everything I am not, would not, could not be. I envy and admire her. She is an amazing photographer; she seems to embody patience; and did I mention she home-schools her three boys. She is spiritual, kind, creative. I want to be like her when I grow up.

This was on her blog a couple weeks ago in her article Mama Said There'd Be Days Like These: "If a child is misbehaving, there are three possible reasons: he is tired, he is hungry or he has to go to the bathroom."

This cracked me up. It was true when the girls were infants, true of the girls today, and quite frankly, also applies very nicely to adults.

When you have time, go check her out.

I can't live without...

Lots can be learned while eavesdropping on the conversation in the backseat of the car. Callie was explaining that next year she wants to take a "break" from dance and try soccer. Since I was eavesdropping, I pipe up with the suggestion that she could take a break from gymnastics instead of dance, to which she replied, "I can't live without gymnastics!!!" And then from Madden, "I am living just fine without gymnastics (she quit this year to play soccer instead), but I could never live without dance!"

So alike, yet so very different, those two.

Here's Callie at this weekend's Tiger Team performance at the Purim Carnival at the J. She is working on her backbend kickover and flip-flop. She even let me spot her on her flip-flop in the backyard. She's not quite there yet, but it is forthcoming!

From my Sweetie...

Handmade watercolor Valentine's - these are going in frames.
I am so lucky!

Class Valentine's Parties

Weekend at the Dallas Galleria

Don't you just love these photos? Remind's me of Mary Tyler Moore's "You're Gonna Make it After All!" Pure bliss on a weekend trip to Dallas with Granna. It was the girls' Christmas gift - a trip to the American Girl store including lunch and a doll hair-do, skating at the Galleria, staying at the Westin Hotel IN the Galleria! What more could a 7 and 9 year old want???

Hey Cupcake!

Guess what we had for snack today???

Father/Daughter Dance fun

The girls were lucky enough to be escorted by their handsome Daddy and Grandpa to the school dance! A fun time was had by all and they danced the entire night!

Science Fair Success

Preparing the science project was not without tears at our house. Many tears, many days. Perhaps the struggle was worth it? She got a 1st place ribbon and medal and, most importantly, was very proud. Her teacher gave her a perfect score plus bonus point. We have no way of knowing what scores the other 2 judges awarded. By the way, there were multiple (5-ish?) 1st place ribbons per grade. Her project was not awarded a "Best in Show" ribbon which would have allowed her to go on to the citywide competition. I was relieved I didn't have to add that to our schedule. Does that make me a bad mom???

By the way, based on our experiment, don't waste your money on the Green Bags. However, my mom and uncle swear by them. Madden found that the green bags extend the life of a banana approximately 1 day. For grapes, there was no benefit.

What time is it???

Girl Scout Cookie time!!!
$3.50/box
Madden would be happy to mail/deliver to you.
We will be selling at the Capitol on Friday.
You know that box of Thin Mints is calling your name!