Saturday, March 15, 2014

Texas Spring Break

We had a great spring break. It started with my brother Shad, his wife Amy, and their 5 kids arriving here in Dallas on Friday. We heated the hot tub, visited and enjoyed being together. On Saturday, Shad and Amy headed to the George Bush presidential museum and library with baby Ellie. I took the other kids fishing at Bob Jones park (we didn't catch anything and it was FREEZING) while Trent watched Catherine play soccer also at Bob Jones park. That afternoon we all went to Urban Air and played a lot of dodgeball. (so much that we all complained about our sore arms and backs for the rest of the week).

On Sunday, We relaxed, played some more and Shad and his family got checked into the Great Wolf Lodge. We met up with them Monday afternoon and stayed there Monday night. We rode all the water slides, played hard, did a very fun photo scavenger hunt, and watched all the cousins peer pressure eachother into trying all sorts of things. In the end everyone rode and loved every single slide.

Tuesday night we were back at our house. Wednesday morning we drove to San Antonio (about 5 hours away). We had beautiful weather and went straight to the Alamo. It was so fun to leave the "winter" of Dallas and arrive to spring in full bloom in San Antonio. We re-learned Texas History and went on the river boat tour -- where we had the best tour guide ever.

Thursday we went to Sea World. We were blessed with beautiful weather and had a great time. Cousin Peer pressure did its job and we had all the kids riding the scary roller coasters willingly. We had originally planned to drive home on Friday, but the cousins were having so much and Trent and I still had some energy so we drove to Houston, caught a last minute planned family dinner on Friday and then went to the Houston Livestock show and rodeo. We had a great time. The rodeo brings back such memories for me. As a kid we went nearly every year. My favorite year was when my parents got wristbands and wore them for several days just for a chance to be able to buy rodeo tickets to see Garth Brooks. And we got them! We saw Keith Urban. The kids did not love the concert. On the 3rd song, Catherine said, "Another country song???" Clearly we need to expose them to a little more country music.

We drove home on Saturday.

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Friday, February 28, 2014

February in Instagram

Watching Catherine swim!

Watching Catherine swim!

You're looking at the DIS fantasy football champion. #prouddaddy

You're looking at the DIS fantasy football champion. #prouddaddy

I have has this wheat grinder for a while. I always knew it would come in handy.  Today was the day!!!!  Someone finally borrowed it, used it, made bread, and shared it with me!!!!  So glad I had butter and homemade strawberry jam in the fridge.

I have has this wheat grinder for a while. I always knew it would come in handy. Today was the day!!!! Someone finally borrowed it, used it, made bread, and shared it with me!!!! So glad I had butter and homemade strawberry jam in the fridge.

Owen and the snowy day.

Owen and the snowy day.

A look out the front door. School is letting out early. Kids will be home soon.

A look out the front door. School is letting out early. Kids will be home soon.

Today Catherine did the chalkboard quote. I love it!!!!

Today Catherine did the chalkboard quote. I love it!!

The tonight show - a staple in my life. I remember when Johnny Carson retired.  But I'm so excited for Jimmy Fallon - I don't have to stay up quite so late anymore.

The tonight show - a staple in my life. I remember when Johnny Carson retired. But I'm so excited for Jimmy Fallon - I don't have to stay up quite so late anymore.

And Julianne did the flute contest after getting a shot today. Bad timing!  #ivaccinate

And Julianne did the flute contest after getting a shot today. Bad timing! #ivaccinate

Just a few boys with us to see THE LEGO MOVIE.  So glad for girlfriends willing to come too while our husbands work, travel for work, and go to school.

Just a few boys with us to see THE LEGO MOVIE. So glad for girlfriends willing to come too while our husbands work, travel for work, and go to school.

Another 2 hour school delay tomorrow morning. The only thing that gets me through the bad days are looking forward to the sunny 72 days.

Another 2 hour school delay tomorrow morning. The only thing that gets me through the bad days are looking forward to the sunny 72 days.

Madelyn doesn't feel very well.

Madelyn doesn't feel very well

❤️❤️breakfast today. I only do things like this on 2 hour delay days. Don't get the wrong idea. They are puff pancakes or German pancakes. I was surprised they didn't puff more, but then I set the oven at 350 instead of 450 like you're supposed to. Oops.

❤️❤️breakfast today. I only do things like this on 2 hour delay days. Don't get the wrong idea. They are puff pancakes or German pancakes. I was surprised they didn't puff more, but then I set the oven at 350 instead of 450 like you're supposed to. Oops.

Adam's last ball game of this season. 6 pm on Valentines day. I'm such a lucky woman!!!

Adam's last ball game of this season. 6 pm on Valentines day. I'm such a lucky woman!!

Trent turned 40 today!!!  He celebrated all day long (at work during busy season). Arriving home a little before 10 to open cards and presents.

Trent turned 40 today!!! He celebrated all day long (at work during busy season). Arriving home a little before 10 to open cards and presents.

Catherine and Trent. All the other kids were in bed. Trent in his new @rhoneapparel  (@rhoneapparel was started by some friends of ours in New Canaan). It's my new go to gift for Trent. #everystitchcounts

Catherine and Trent. All the other kids were in bed. Trent in his new @rhoneapparel (@rhoneapparel was started by some friends of ours in New Canaan). It's my new go to gift for Trent. #everystitchcounts

Owen is not a napper. In fact, I can't even remember the last time this happened. Naturally it's nearly 6:00. He will be up til eleven for sure.

Owen is not a napper. In fact, I can't even remember the last time this happened. Naturally it's nearly 6:00. He will be up til eleven for sure.

We all saw little mermaid tonight. It was so good!!



Owen demonstrating "listening ears" in primary. If only they really worked.

Owen demonstrating "listening ears" in primary. If only they really worked.

Owen couldn't be more thrilled with our dog sitting for three days. #overLOVE

Owen couldn't be more thrilled with our dog sitting for three days. #overLOVE

Our dog sitting days are over. Everyone was sad to see Daisy go. Except maybe Trent.

Our dog sitting days are over. Everyone was sad to see Daisy go. Except maybe Trent.