3rd Grade Music Program

Today was Campbell's 3rd grade Music Program which was "Music Through the Decades" or something like that. Let me just say you have not lived until you have seen 3rd graders "Vogue" to Madonna. Of course, the 80's and 90's music took me back to my youth and it was hilarious to watch all the choreography that Mr. Amdel put with each song. You just can't beat a school music program because you never know what you are going to get.

 Can you find Campbell in here?

 Campbell was so proud to have a speaking part...she said "Gospel, Blues, Soul, and especially Country music were readily available at the drop of a coin." Guess which decade that was?

 Nana and Papa made the trip to watch our star perform.

 A token family photo

Campbell with her best bud Ali...they just get each other...or so we have been told by them multiple times. I love their friendship!

Easter 2014

We had a wonderful Easter Weekend!

It all started at the Porter's home where we enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt in their new home. It was the perfect place and it was so wonderful to get together with friends and enjoy this time together. 

 The easter Bunny did not disappoint and actually showed up again this year.

 Two Easter morning tired faces here.

 It was so good to have a weekend of time with Papa and Nana too. Easter is such a wonderful time with family and to reflect on Jesus resurrection.

 I love this photo because it depicts Campbell's personality so well along with the rest of us. 

My beautiful girls! I am so proud to be their Mom every day of my life. 

Basketball x 2

Once Christmas was over it was time to start basketball season. This was Campbell's first year to play basketball so we decided to put her in the Upwards program with one of her best friends. It was definitely the right decision because she loved it and their coach was perfect for her.

 I was so proud of the way Campbell hustled and always did her best. This is huge for someone who is known to complain when the parking space at Target is too far from the door. LOL!

 Kaylee also played with her friends in the AYBA league which is definitely a lot more competitive. This was her second year to play on a team with Dr. Steadman and her Dad as coaches. I always say it makes me feel better to have a doctor as a coach just in case. Well we actually needed his services this year when Kaylee came down with a rebound along with two girls on top of her. Luckily, she only walked away with a mild concussion. Those are the moments I do not enjoy as a Mom. Kaylee loves to play though and is hoping to be on the 7th grade team next year.

Over all it was a great season for both girls. They had a good time, learned a lot, and both say they want to play again next year.

Snow Days

 We were lucky enough to have another day of snow before spring arrived. My girls and I have a deep love for winter and look forward to a day or two off every year to just have fun in the snow and enjoy slowing down life for a little bit.

 Unfortunately, the snow was too dry to build a big snowman/woman or even have a good snowball fight but that did not keep us from trying.

 Kaylee making a snow angel!

 The ice and snow made the slide a lot of fun.

 Even Oliver got in on the action for a little bit, he does not love winter as much as the rest of us though.

 Even Dad came home a little early to play in the snow with his favorite girls.

 Our sad little snow girl...maybe next year we will get more and it will be better to pack with.

All in all we had a wonderful time playing in the snow, with family movie time, snuggling up on the couch, making snow ice cream, drinking hot chocolate, and just being together. I think all these reasons are why I love winter so much. You just cannot put a value on the memories we will all have of from the days Mr. Winter decides to bless us with a white blanket of beauty and a little frozen time. Thank you Lord for winter and the blessing of family.

So this is Forty!

Well this is what 40 looks like! I spent my birthday with my family and parents going to dinner at Perini Steakhouse and getting some beautiful gifts. It was just what I wanted. Not a lot of fuss just a silent but fun entry into my forties. Of course, all of my precious friends spoiled me all week long with sweet cards, lovely gifts, lunches, coffee dates, and just their presence in my life. Lots of love and laughter included. I am one blessed girl!

Christmas Day

 Well it looks like the girls were good enough for Santa to stop by once again this year. 

 Here they are rounding the corner as quickly as possible to see what is waiting for them.

 Our annual pose with their stocking while waiting for all the paparazzi to get in place with their cameras.

 Campbell asked for American Girl stuff, Legos, LPS, WiiU games, and all things girly.

 Kaylee wanted clothes, Uggs, DS games, Legos, WiiU Infinity figures, anything Dr. Who, or Texas Rangers.

Here is our annual Christmas day photo. I cannot believe how much my girls grow up from year to year. I am so proud of the young ladies that they are becoming and the way that they love the Lord. We are truly thankful.

Family Christmas 2

 Once again this year we were lucky enough to have my parents along with my Aunt, Uncle, cousin, and their puppy Ruby join us for Christmas. I spent the time before they arrived putting the last few touches on our house to prepare for Christmas Eve dinner. This is one of my favorite times because we get to laugh and catch up on life. I think this is one of the things looking back that I remember most about this time of year at my Papaw and Nannie's home. Nannie always made every holiday around the dining room table special so I try to channel a little bit of her when hosting events at our home.

 We also managed to get all the presents under the tree and the girls decorated their Gingerbread Houses with Nana and Papa before the big day too.

 Our elf Pep even got in on the decorating in Uncle Don and Aunt Trudy's room since he decided to tepee the tree. 

 Here are Kaylee and Campbell trying to wait patiently to open their presents from our family.

 After a little opening of gifts and a lot of laughter we put the cookies out for Santa to arrive.

 Uncle Don, Ruby, Aunt Trudy, Duncan, Kaylee and Campbell

Nana, Papa, Kaylee and Campbell

We had such a wonderful time going to the movie, playing games, eating, laughing, looking at lights, and just enjoying being together. I pray one day when my girls are older and look back on the holidays they remember these things the most just like I do. 

Thank you again to my family for making the trip to Abilene but most of all for making this time of year so special and complete.