The Villasana 3

Dewberry F*arm

2010-10-15T10:12:00.002-05:00

http://thevillasana3.blogspot.com/2009/10/dewberry-farm.html WOW>..look how much she has grown.:(

I LOST my tooth!!!

2010-08-25T22:08:00.005-05:00

On Friday, August 2oth...

the tooth saga started...

we were with the Martin girls at C.E. Ch*eese...one last playdate before school..

.L had taken a bite of ice cream...and then,

"AAAHH...I JUST BROKE MY TOOTH!!!"

(screaming...crying...blood...screaming...crying...drama...blood...get the picture?)

** after leaving..a 9*1*1* call to Mangie was made ...to see if she could whip up a tooth fairy pillow of some sort...and I got online and ordered a few goodies myself....book, etc.

The tooth was getting looser and looser by the day....not only did she have the anxiety of starting K..but now the anxiety of eating and hitting the tooth was thrown in the mix....but hey, she thought she was hot stuff having a loose tooth to show her new friends.....and even hotter stuff when she saw the teacher had a chart to record lost teeth...and it was blank....game on!!

Fast Forward to Wed. 8/25-

The tooth was loose and wiggly...but not doing the horizontal dangle hanging on one root yet...but loose nonetheless...I had a feeling it would be any day...she was ready for it to be out!! The tooth was getting in the way of snack time at school, and she loves snack time.:)

We came home from school, she was starving and tired...so I broke the "you can't eat in the living room and watch tv" rule...she wanted some mac and ch*eese......apparently when you inhale your food, and don't chew it....you can swallow your tooth;(

I was in the kitchen getting dinner ready, and I heard.

"WhAT?!"

"MOMMY>>I LOST MY TOOTH!!!" (as she came running into the kitchen)

"WHAT? SHOW ME? WHERE IS YOUR TOOTH?"

(all caps because we were both so excited)

L- "OH, i don't know!"

me- "did it fall out?" "where is it? did you drop it?.let's go look!"

L-"oh, i think i feel it in my throat!"

(screaming...crying...drama...no blood....screaming...crying...panic)

L-" NOW I WON"T GET ANY MONEY!!"

**so after calming her down...and reassuring her that this has happened to a lot of other kiddos...and the tooth fairy would accept a note......and she would still get some money......she wrote her note.......on her own....needed help spelling "lost"..and "ate"

then got worked up again...so, we put a call in to her teacher(yes..really) she reassured her...told her to write a note....and this time she was fine...since it came from her teacher

she was so excited...we read her book...tucked the note into the tooth pocket....found the perfect spot...and then...PANIC!

"I DON"T WANT HER TO COME IN MY ROOM!!" "CAN I SLEEP WITH YOU? WILL SHE TOUCH ME? CAN I KEEP MY EYES OPEN? HOW BIG IS SHE? YOU KNOW I DON"T LIKE SLEEPING IN MY BED WHEN THE EAS*TER BUNNY OR SAN*TA COME EITHER!!"

**After letting her know the tooth fairy was little...came in and did her job like a flash.....and was more afraid of big kids sleeping in their beds since she was so tiny...she was fine...and OUT!

( sometime before today..i wanted a few more pics of all her baby teeth)

(I know it's a long post..want to remember)

2nd & 3rd day

2010-08-25T22:02:00.004-05:00

3rd day

2nd day

**We were going through all of her new clothes to pick out the 2nd day outfit...and she said,
"Why didn't you let me choose my own school clothes like Mangie did?"...."I did!"....and to think we are already having this conversation...yikes!! And yes, she was an active part in choosing the clothes we bought!

First Day of Kindergar*ten

2010-08-25T21:42:00.006-05:00

First Day of Ki*nder*garten
8/23/2010

so excited...bedhead and all...

the night before

Monday, August 23rd---

The day I had been dreading for 5 years finally arrived...Kind*er*garten.....We had a great time school shopping...only a few meltdowns....then I was better.:) Oh, and yes, the little one had a few meltdowns as well.:) L was SO excited about starting school...me, not so much....my little constant companion of 5 1/2 yrs wouldn't be with me 24/7.....she survived the first day without tears...me on the other hand....well, not so much! She was up on her own at 6:45 ready to get dressed and head out the door....she woke up..got dressed...ate breakfast...had a photo op...then we were on our way!! She did let me know that she was only going to go for 2 weeks, so I would need to tell her teacher...crazy girl!!

I just knew she would be waiting for me with open arms when I arrived at 3:00....instead I heard, "Uh, why are you here? I wanted to stay for snack!?"

so...after an hour....we finally left....she was so excited to tell us all about her day...I was so excited that she was so excited...I"m looking forward to hearing about each day this year.:) and she is looking forward to going!!

****DISCLAIMER- I DID NOT PICK OUT THE OUTFIT...I DID NOT EVEN BUY THE OUTFIT!***

wow..talk about DUST!!!

2010-08-25T21:40:00.003-05:00

after a 6 month hiatus...I am going to try to get back in the blog-swing....if there is anyone out there...anymore...have I lost all of my faithful followers?? After a fun summer..we are kicking it in to gear with the whole kindergarten routine....let me know if you're still out there?.:)

BACK BY not so POPULAR DEMAND!!!!!!!

2010-02-18T22:51:00.010-06:00

After you pick yourself up off the ground....browse through some b-day photos..:)

My baby girl turned 5 on Feb. 10...Her b-day party was on Feb. 13th...what fun!!!!

E and C ready to slide...
I love the faces!!!

wwhhheeee...

2 of L's friends from MDO

I LOVE this picture...and I bet that's exactly what L was thinking....blocking everything else out to focus on that b-day wish!!!

L wanted a "Princ*ess and the F*rog" theme....so we had it everywhere

her own little cake to blow her candles out...cupcakes for friends....

... and they were yummy!!

the special chair to open gifts...oh, and yes..an outfit change for gifts..:)

ready...set...slide

it seemed to help holding hands....

..hold on tight...

no fear!!

giggly girls

I LOVE their facial expressions

5 or 13...it was still fun!!!

GO MA!!!

You probably notice the set-up on the table...I notice the balloons on the table cloth...that are shining through my themed table cloth..hhmm...maybe a little OCD?

yummy

she had just a few gifts to open...poor baby!! NOT!!!

"Daddy,can I go ahead and tell you what kind of car I'd like when I turn 16?"

PRICELESS...well, TIMELESS....she was sssoooo excited about her new watch!!

we did it!!

**Happy Birthday to my sweet girl! It's hard to believe that you are already 5! Where have these years gone? I want you to stop growing up so fast....you'll be in college before we know it! I have loved watching you turn into a little girl...but I miss that sweet toddler and baby that were just here....you are my world, and I wouldn't have it any other way....I loved watching you have such a fun time with all of your friends at your birthday party. Mommy's birthday party OCD was all worth it.:)

***P.S...a big shout out to my Party-Posse for all of your help...before, during and after the party

****P.S.S....I have SO many more wonderful pictures...if you are a local reader that attended the big shindig...I bet I have a few of your child that I would be happy to share.:)

*****P.S.S.S....please remind to KEEP IT SIMPLE next year!

anyone out there??

2009-12-28T23:27:00.002-06:00

Things have been crazy around here:

Thanksgiving

10 days @ Disney World

Christmas

(yes,in that order...crazy, I know!!)

whew...so, we're still here....hoping to blog soon....

anyone out there????

Things!!

2009-10-26T00:30:00.002-05:00

Thurs. 10/15

L and "the twins", A & B...met at MDO when they were all in the 2 year old room...and have been the three amigos since then....the twins just celebrated their 4th b-day at Disneyworld and brought L a "Th*ing 3" shirt....to go with their Th*ing 1 and Th*ing 2 shirts....is that not the cutest gift ever!?!!? they were all so excited to wear them to school...and looked so so cute! I picked them all up from MDO, and we went to the Pumpkin Patch and McDonald's....it's obvious that 1 & 2 are twins.....but more than one person asked me if they were triplets......um, nope...not the dark headed one.....they are so cute together, and L tells me they are triplets....these girls love to be together....it will be sad next year when they are still at MDO..and L is in Kindergarten..shh..I don't like to talk about the K word!!!

L would make sure they were in order when we were walking anywhere....a little ocd..:)
B & A
B told me..."Your thing 4!"....which I thought was pretty cute!

so cute!

How did you spend your Co*lumbus Day?

2009-10-23T12:00:00.005-05:00

This was our day.....

the water continued ...even after I turned off the main supply.....

our front yard was SOAKED....

lovely....everything was finally corrected around 4:30 p.m.

P.S....don't take your water for granted....

L and I couldn't go anywhere since we hadn't showered...

I couldn't do laundry...

or run the dishwasher...

but the good news...I didn't have to cook dinner!

Dewberry Farm 2009

2009-10-20T21:55:00.003-05:00

Sunday

October 11,2009

Our annual trip to the pumpkin patch....

The weather was drizzly and nasty ...

the ground was muddy......

the crowd...

not there!!

We all came back with muddy shoes and jeans....but, we were able to see and do so much while we were there.:)

L was getting so tickled while she was swinging..so sweet

L did a little mining while we were there...

she was too funny...she picked out the rocks she wanted...then left the rest...when we turned in her little strainer box the lady even asked her if she wanted what was left...

so cute rinsing her rocks to see what all she found

pony ride....she was the only one..and loved it!!!

this crazy girl...she started at the front of the little bus...(This is the back...but you'll get the idea)..and would pose in each window...and tell me "okay..take it like this!"

On the hayride back from the patch....she knew exactly was kind of pumpkins she wanted...

yes...it was cold!

sweet girl....sweet day...sweet memories!

Dew*berry Farm

2009-10-18T21:50:00.002-05:00

2007
2008

2009

a little over 40 inches...what a difference

Imagination Mov*ers Concert 2009

2009-10-18T21:27:00.004-05:00

Sunday

October 18,2009

Verizon Wireless Theater

You know my girl is going to have a themed outfit....so, I ordered a t-shirt ahead of time...and sassed it up...complete with bling and glow in the dark paint....and ribbon sequins in her hair to match...she got so many compliments...

she looked so cute!

This was the sea of people outside waiting to get in....this picture doesn't do it justice....the concert was supposed to start at 1:30..we got there right around 12:45.....and the doors opened at 12:30....and yes, this was the line of people who already had tickets....started around 2:00.......we twisted are turned in the line for about 30 minutes..ccrraazzy!!

Daddy and L anxiously awaiting...she is sporting her wo*bble-g*oggles....like Mo*ver Sc*0tt!

really enjoying the concert!!

After the concert...we hung around for a bit....just in case....and boy were we lucky...

L and M*over R*ich

Mo*ver Smi*tty

Mov*er Dav*e

hhhmmm....no picture next to him after an autograph...no autograph..:( One of the guys in charge told Dave it was time to go..to give a quick wave...L was SSSSOOOO sad...he was literally turning to her to sign her shirt...My girl was sad that she didn't get him to sign her shirt like the others had..:(

Mov*er Sc*ott

she said his hair tickled her face when he hugged her

Afterwards at the Hard Rock Cafe....

wearing the pink shirt she got at the concert...

posing of course!

Our free dessert after waiting sssosoooooooo long.....our food was given to another table....but...it all paid off in the end.....

DAVE's signature on the shirt??!!

YOU BETCHA...

Our waiter was asking what L's shirt was...I told him...he said they had just come in and were seated.....and he would walk us to their table...because they weren't allowed to talk to any celebrities.......so...as we were leaving...we casually walked to their table....they were giving their drink orders....we weren't stalkerish or dorky...just whipped out the shirt....and told Dave what happened...and, he signed the shirt....and boy, was my girl EXCITED!!!!

LIPSTICK!!!!!

2009-10-10T12:47:00.003-05:00

Fri. 10/8

I received a sample pack from CVS/Kotex in the mail on Thursday. It was a cute little box with a few "samples" and coupons enclosed. L had soccer practice, so I got her ready..then sent her downstairs to play while I dried my hair...within a few minutes she came running upstairs and was ssoooo excited....she had found some new "lipstick" to play with.....

"Mommy, green is my favorite color and blue is Daddy's favorite color...how did they know?"

(as she is grinning from ear to ear holding the tampons)

These pictures are in reverse order...

She was mad when the "lipstick" came out and she couldn't get it back in
aahh...she had opened her new treasures...and was even more excited to find purple "lipstick"

I was trying so hard not to laugh...she was frustrated that there wasn't any lipstick on the "lipstick"..so, she found a small container of lip gloss...and used her new "lipstick" as an applicator....and was so sweet to share with me.:)

SEE...I told you she was excited!!!

** she used to call them flowers....because of the design on the wrapper......now...Lipstick...and no, I didn't correct her and tell her what they really were...I figure it will be here soon enough...

Being a songwriter is exhausting...

2009-10-10T12:38:00.002-05:00

Friday 10/8

Friday was a lazy day at home...and we needed it...L always asks "what do I have today?"....so she was excited to stay at home....until her evening soccer class. SO...she took advantage of being at home, and played..played..played..in her playroom....funny how I was cleaning it, while she was playing..since there was more room to play...hhmmm...She decided she would write a song....I didn't notice the song until I put the piano back on the shelf......What do you think of the song??

And this is something that RARELY happens anymore...I told her since she had soccer..and got up early...she would need to have some rest time......She was out within a few minutes...and slept for over 2 hours....I guess all of the playing and song writing wore her out!!

Scary little GHOUL at our house...

2009-10-03T22:50:00.002-05:00

Sat. 10/3

L- "Mommy, I want to put out scary decorations like this!"

P.S. This is my 200th post...can I get a whoop-whoop?!

Fall is in the air..?!

2009-10-03T22:39:00.002-05:00

Fri. 10/2

technically...yes...officially..no....not with this weather!

But we decided we needed to make a little fall mix to snack on....yummy!!

After a trip to Target...we were set..

Step 1...Gather bowl, spoon and ingredients...
Step 2..pour ingredients into bowl and stir with spoon

Step 3...keep adding the yummy ingredients

Step 4...Put in a cute little container....and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS-

1 lg bag of plain m&m's(we used the cute Halloween ones)

1 lg container of raisins

1 lg container of lightly salted roasted peanuts

1 lg bag of pretzels

1 lg. bag of candy corn
1 bag of peanut butter chips

1 bag of white chocolate chips

YUMMY..

We added the peanut butter and white chocolate chips on our own...they weren't on the "recipe"...and yummy...they really make it ggoood!

Life is good...

2009-10-03T22:31:00.003-05:00

Thurs. 10/1

L LOVES chocolate!! LOVES..

After I picked her up from school on Thursday, she asked if we could drive through McD's to get a few chocolate chip cookies.......little did I know...the only thing she had eaten for lunch was part of the piece of cheese I had sent.....we pulled up in the driveway, and she asked if she could get out of her seat and move closer to me......so, she did...and buckled up.....and enjoyed her cookies and Barbie movie.....and being closer to me....Life is good!

(next week...I will make sure to check her lunch before buying a cookie)

all dressed up..and ready to go...

2009-10-02T13:41:00.005-05:00

Sun. 9/27
We were getting ready to go out to dinner on Sun...and told L she needed to get dressed...she picked her dress, and did NOT want me to iron it....that should have been a red flag.....She said she needed to get her shoes on and some other things.....It was one battle we did not want to fight...and we figured,those with children would SO understand.....and those without children..would learn in due time!.:)

so, here you have it...

(she actually changed from the red scarf to the watermelon hat on the way to dinner)

let us know when you'd like to take her out for dinner....and we'll let her dress herself .:)

WWAAYYY BBAACCCKKK WWEEDDNNNESDAY!!!

2009-09-30T00:11:00.003-05:00

L just asked the other day if we could go for a pedicure...

look at my tiny girl getting her nails painted...so sweet!!!

Joe's CRAP Shack

2009-09-25T23:42:00.002-05:00

I went to the Dr. today to go over my MRI results(performed last week) from our July crash...not fun...physical therapy will resume again next week for 2.. possibly 3 weeks....3 x per week.....and then I will have Epidural Steroid Injections..in my back...eeks..my vote is to go ahead with the injections so I don't have to drive to and from Houston 3 x a week...but, don't think that was an option!.BOO!!

M is moving offices...and trying to put out a zillion fires at work...and hanging on by his fingertips...and stressed..stressed..stressed!!

L, well she just can't get over the fact that the Massage Therapist I see during physical therapy is getting married....he is 29..she is 4...but she wants to marry him! She will tell you she is MAD that he is getting married...it is too cute!..but that she will just marry her Daddy instead!

SO..we all decided to throw everything aside...and meet for lunch at Joe's Crab Shack

L grabbed a pack of wipes, and said

"I can read this...Joe's CraP Shack!"

it was too funny

and she also let us know..

"Um, the reason I don't want my broccoli, is I"m not really a big fan of broccoli anymore!"

Yes my child is 4 1/2 and still has 3 of her 24 month onesies that she always wants to sleep in....don't ask me?! If they aren't in her pajama drawer, she will run to the dryer to check for one...crazy, I know! (yes, they still fit!)

She spotted a "wan-zie" at the little gift shop area.....

the largest size available was an 18 mth...

so...here you have it.:)

She had to make a princess hat before she went to bed....a piece of paper "in a cone" with tissue paper taped to it for the "ribbon"...I thought it was pretty creative.:)

modeling her hat and onesie

I told her to look at me so I could take the picture

"NO..will you take it..I want to look over there!"

WOW! teenage years should be fun.:)

Soccer Time!!

2009-09-25T23:08:00.004-05:00

Today was L's 1st day of S*occer*tots.....

she was registered for a class that didn't make...

and the only other class she could attend was Fri. @ 5:30.....

so, we bit the bullet...tried it to see how the time was, and how she would do.......

well, looks like Friday's at 5:30...through November.....we'll be at soccer.:)

L was SO excited to go to her class...

and even more excited when we told her Miss T might be in her class......

these 2 are a hoot together......

there were 3 kiddos in the class tonight....

these 2 crazy girls, and one little boy....

let's all say a quick prayer for him.:)

getting ready to leave...I wanted to take a few pics....she looked so cute in her pink jersey and soccer bows...and of course, she had to ...you guessed it...Pose!
L- "Mommy, I need a number on the back of my shirt."
"Am I going to win a trophy for soccer?"
"Here, take one like this!"

M usually works llaattee on Friday...but, was home...so he was able to watch too!
That girl loves her some Daddy!!!

The good thing about the whole re-vamping of the classes..

these 2 being able to be in class together...

Afterwards..

L and T both had a good time...and worked up a sweat!

The girls both loved their coach..and the class...they worked on several skills..and were all smiles during the class...oh, let's all say a quick prayer for the coach too!

Friends Forever!

L and T hit it off in Gymnastics...and have been thick as thieves since then...hard to believe they weren't even 2 when their friendship began....they pretty much ran the class..and the coach back then....we'll see if the same holds true in soccer.:) hhhmm....

they both had to strike a pose...

then I had to take a picture..

these 2 girlies crack me up...love them to pieces!

P.S- Let's all say a quick prayer for the Mommies....

who have to listen to the pinging of batting practice...on both sides of the soccer area...the whole time during class...ggeezz! The things we do for our kiddos!

WWAAYYY BBAACCCKKK WWEEDDNNNESDAY!!!

2009-09-23T11:09:00.000-05:00

Cheese!

neck pillow=serious sleeping

2009-09-20T10:03:00.003-05:00

Sat. 9/19

* After a very long day...and staying up waaaayyy past her bedtime...L finally went to sleep...she always has to "stack her pillows like Daddy does"....I went downstairs to watch the end of Saturday Night Live(I told you it was wwaayy past her bedtime)...and M came downstairs looking for my camera....she apparently needed her little neck pillow too......which she usually just plays with...it was too cute...she was propped so high up...and was so still and peaceful...and snoring like a grown man....aaahhhh

***MAKE SURE YOU PAUSE THE MUSIC ON THE RIGHT OF MY BLOG BEFORE PLAYING THE VIDEO....I guess because I used to my camera to record her..it didn't pick up the sound real well.......I had to turn my speakers all the way up...but listen...you can hear.:)

What is it about the ringing of the ice cream man's truck...

2009-09-19T21:45:00.005-05:00

that sends us all into a tailspin?

We have heard the truck for the past few days...

but it has been during dinner time...getting ready for bed...or something...

he has been coming by late....

BUT...

today was a different story..

L was playing in her playroom when she heard THE song...

"MOMMY...THE ICE CREAM MAN!!!!"

SO, we ran outside...he was passing our house...she was screaming ..
"STOP..STOP..ICE CREAM MAN!!"

He didn't stop...she can in crying..

Daddy to the rescue...they grabbed the car key and tried to hunt him down in the neighborhood..

NO LUCK!!!

L came back in, got undressed, and was going to start playing dress up...WHEN..

what do we hear?? THE music...AGAIN!!!

SO..Daddy ran outside to catch him..

L got dressed...

she was hurrying as fast as she possibly could....

Mommy grabbed the money...

we were SO going to get him!!!

..and off we ran out the door..

and Mommy got so tickled!!!

L had put her shorts on...

BUT..both legs were in one of the leg openings...

it was too funny the way she was running...

kind of like the way you walk when you try shoes on at Target that are "connected"

We laughed and laughed...and then....

(Pictures are in reverse order)

I got so tickled taking this picture...notice the t-shirt....inside out and backwards..

(with her tattoo work on her arms)

he was out of bomb pops, so she settled for an ice cream sandwich

hhmm...what looks good?!
what should I choose?

"ICE CREAM MAN!"

(with her tattoo work on her leg)

check out the shorts...love the Dora panties poking out of the top of her shorts...soo sooo cute!!!

P.S...She took one bite of the ice cream, and decided she didn't really want it....it was the thrill of the hunt she was after!

MDO Silly socks and hat day..

2009-09-19T21:30:00.002-05:00

Thurs. 9/17

S Day at school

Silly socks and silly hat day

...and a silly face to go along with it.;)
the best I could do ...couldn't find the silly socks I was wanting..oh well...she still had fun and liked her socks...that's all that matters.

2 napping parents =

2009-09-19T21:22:00.006-05:00

Sun. 9/13/2009
...fun time with Mommy's camera..:)
Apparently when both of your parents are sawing some serious logs during nap time.....it's best to have a "party in Mangie's room"

and document it with photos.:)....

L was supposed to be napping too....BUT..by the looks of it...

not much napping was going on!!

First day of MDO...2009!

2009-09-08T19:20:00.006-05:00

(First Day of MDO-2007)..notice the doorknob...she is so close...then look at this year...wow..what a difference a few years makes...from sweet baby face...to big girl.:(

(FIRST DAY of MDO..2008)

9/2008

Um excuse me....where did my baby go?!?!?!

Tues. Sept. 8,2009

L LOVES going to "school"....but told me this morning..

"Mommy, I am happy at home...and I am sad at school...so I think I should stay home!"

She shed a few tears...but had a good day.:) She was trying to be so big...you can tell in this picture she had been crying.

We did have a little shoe drama this morning...we picked out her clothes last night...shoes, bows and all....the sweetest little navy Mary Janes....BUT...as you can see, she wore her tennis shoes....

I got teared up after taking this picture..

she looks so big...

and I know next year..

Kindergarten..

will be here in the blink of an eye!!

and of course...she had to strike a pose!

**L told us tonight during dinner..."My friends at school are boring..and not exciting...so I think I should stay home!"....silly girl!!

SCORE!!!

2009-09-08T19:04:00.002-05:00

Monday 9/7/2009

Once you pick your jaw up off the ground...since I"m actually blogging..:)

L has been talking about playing soccer for such a long time.

"When I"m big, I'm going to play soccer like Dora and Max!"

She talks about it A LOT!!!

SO...we decided to see how she would do...after a quick trip to Target...

we had a ball, socks, and shoes....

she wanted a helmet too..but we told her that was for a different sport! :)

She was a natural...we couldn't get over how good she was at kicking the ball around.......so, you guessed it...we'll be signing up for soccer...we're still looking around...she is going to try out a class at Soc*cer*tots.....stay tuned..

(pictures are in reverse order)

Red cheeks from playing hard
"I"m good at soccer...but I need to take a break from my practicing!"
such a hoot!

And away she goes...

here's a little something to keep you coming back.:)

2009-08-26T20:05:00.002-05:00

ok..first off...I am so excited that my last post actually received comments..woohoo...thanks Jamie and Anonymous.:)

ok..let's see...since the wreck...

The wreck was July 12th...I had a procedure done, unrelated to the wreck on July 15th....nice!

Since Monday,July 20th...I have been to physical therapy non-stop....and I am still continuing to go....My mom was here for a month-ish...and was so excited to drive me back and forth.....I was going everyday...and now I am down to 3-4 times a week....and am so excited to be going for an MRI ...I"ll find out more about that on Friday.....yuck!!...NICE!!

OH..did I mention L is tired of going to therapy with me! poor girl!!

I have gone back to my "procedure" dr. 3 times since the surgery for follow-ups...which is always fun!

OH..and did I mention I broke a tooth..and had to go to the dentist....and went back today...and have to go back again next week...all with kid in tow!

OH..and CarMax has become our home away from home...we bought a Lincoln Navigator...which had to be put in the shop for a week...got it...returned it...bought a Suburban...it had to be put in the shop...twice...and needs to go back...NICE!!
P.S. Kia Sentra=Fred Flinstone mobile!

OH..and did I mention we had some type of power surge or something...and have only half functioning power/outlets in our living room...but hey, at least the tv works...it's just dark all day...NICE!!

OH..and we still have a hole in our roof from Feb...you can go back to those posts if you need to be refreshed.:) NICE!!

Let's see what else...I have been steadily painting name boards...getting L ready to go back to MDO....which is NICE!>:)

BUT...in getting her ready for "school"..have realized that she will be starting real school next year...and that just sends me into a tailspin thinking about it....NICE!!

P.S.- check back later...I"m off to find some illegal prozac or something...NICE!!

new post coming soon....

2009-08-16T15:59:00.000-05:00

anyone out there?

OH..by the way...

2009-07-13T09:16:00.004-05:00

Sun. 7/12

1:30 p.m

Can you guess what happened?

Can you tell which car won?

Tahoe(blue) or Expedition(red)

Apparently, their motto is true...Fords are built tough!!

Especially when they are driven by an 80+ yr old who turns right on red...and slams into you as you are coming through the light....good times!!!

D-D-D-D-D- Dora..LIVE!!

2009-07-12T22:48:00.007-05:00

Sun. 7/12
Talk about a dream come true...

L has seen the ad for "Dora Live" for a year it seems.

She would always tell me she "needed" to see it.....every time the little commercial would come on...she would call me in....and it was always in New York, PA, etc...never Houston. SO...when we got the pre-sale email in May....I was so excited to finally be able to take her..

.especially since she "needed" to go.:)

We had a Mommy/Daughter date today...

and it was worth every penny and headache having to get the tickets.....I purchased them in May...and had to pick them up at Will-call...too may snafu's..She was SO excited and involved during the show...too too cute!!! If only they could stay little...and respond to Dora and others forever.....she had the best time!!!

of course she had to have "Dora-duds" to wear...
I found this little sundress at Target awhile back...
and had to get it since it was "Dora colors"......
I knew I wanted to have it embroidered or something..

I never dreamed it would turn out so cute!!

(and the orange bow had her name on it in pink to match...how cute is that?!?!?!?)

If you look to the right on my blog...under "Check these out"

Baby gifts

Jamie is the best!

She has the cutest things EVER on her site....check them out...I PROMISE you won't be disappointed.:) L was SO excited when her dress arrived this week...and even more excited that I told her it was to wear to see "Dora Live!"

K-"Look, you got a package in the mail...open it!"

L- "Who is it from?"

K- "I'm not sure...open it..and maybe we'll find out!"

L-"DOOORRRAAA...this dress is so cute!!!!! (shrill...shrill...shreek....scream)

L- "I think God sent this to me!"

she wanted to move to the aisle to dance when it was time to dance...I had an aisle seat..so it was perfect!

of course...we had to hit the overpriced souvenir stand

She knew exactly what she wanted...Backpack...and Dora!

$40..cha-ching....

she wanted Boots and Diego as well...but at $15 each...we passed...I told her 2 things only....and a mini-fit was brewing...but thanks to the lady helping us....it was stopped...She heard me tell L she could only get 2 things...and when the fit was on the brink...she said, "I can only let you buy 2 things!"..whew..thank you!!

ready for the show to begin...

each child was given a little star when they entered...and had to wave them several times throughout the program... L was entertained the whole time!

P.S.- If you are wondering if that is a dirt spot on her chest...nope...it's a nice green bruise....that's what happens when a 4 yr old is sent to her room...pitches a fit...flails around and falls off her bed and hits her nightstand....just sayin'!

Reading Class- CHECK

2009-07-12T22:31:00.003-05:00

7/8/09

L's last day of "Reading Class"....she took a course that was once a week....for 5 weeks...each class was from 10:30-11:45. The program is offered through Baylor every summer...and starts at 4 yrs. old. She was in the 4/beginning Kindergarten class. L had fun....and got over a little of her shyness....It made me appreciate how much she does know being in the class and seeing some of the other students. Not to sound like one of those parents, but she already knew the 3 main focus areas that were being taught...might help that her Momma has an education background...hhmmm...so, as far as learning any new skills...no...but we had a great time...and I learned some cute activities that we will continue...

http://baylor.readingprograms.org/level/R/?e_cid=CL355508

She LOVED her teacher "Mr. B."..and looked forward to working in her workbook..and completing her "homework" every week!

So cute!!!

Swim Lessons- CHECK

2009-07-12T22:26:00.004-05:00

L completed her 2 weeks of lessons.....she did very well.....but wants to know someone is right beside her...just in case...at all times......but hey, she's 4..so that's okay....she loved getting the dive sticks....but wasn't a big fan of swimming to the wall....and yes, she wore a different bathing suit each day.:) The second week, she would work herself everyday....but, she did it...We were so proud of her!!!

Firecracker...Firecracker...Boom..boom..boom!!

2009-07-05T21:58:00.004-05:00

Did I mention that L was exhausted?

Did I mention that we got home around 10:30?

Did I mention that she was not so pleasant to be around?

Did I mention that she didn't nap..at all?

Did I mention that it was wwaaayyy past her bedtime?

Did I mention that M is a fireworks-freak?

Did I mention that L is a mini-fireworks freak?

Did I mention that despite all of the above...we let her do a few fireworks when we got home!!

OH..Did I mention that fireworks are illegal in our part of town?

Did I mention that we are under a mandatory water rationing?

Did I mention that the grass is as dry as the desert?

Did I mention that she had a blast?

L was so excited about this gun!
getting the sparklers ready

spelling her name in the air

check out the heels

lovely section of fence missing...thanks Ike!

wait...that is too loud!!

OH..DID I MENTION THAT SHE WENT TO BED AROUND 1:00 A.M.???

AND WAS SNORING WITHIN MINUTES OF FALLING ASLEEP..in our bed!!

Fireworks @ the Kemah Boardwalk...kind of

2009-07-05T21:38:00.005-05:00

After our early afternoon celebration....we came home to rest....but, L decided she wasn't "tired"

hhmmm....so, we were undecided on whether we would watch fireworks or not...We headed to Chili's-Kemah for dinner......we finished a little after 9:00 and the fireworks were to start at 9:30.....the behavior...eeks...but we figured we were there....might as well watch the "show"....We set up our chairs in front of our car...and had a great view...The fireworks lasted about 20 minutes.....but the attitude from our little firecracker....lasted all night!! WOW!!!

don't let the sweet smile fool you!!

ok...she was not so pleasant to be with....but is too cute...it's hard to stay mad for long!!

T-I-R-E-D had a LOT to do with it!!!

Three cheers for the red, white and blue!!

2009-07-04T17:50:00.014-05:00

7/4/09

We had a great...but HOT....4th of July!!

We went to the Citizen's Appreciation Day celebration...

and had a great time..

Everything was free..

hot dogs, drinks, Snow-cones, cotton candy, popcorn,pony rides, petting zoo, moonwalks, beads,entertainment,mini flags, face painting..and more!!

L was loving the popcorn...but not loving that it was time to go.:)
M stood in line for 45 minutes to get L some cotton candy...it was gone within 5 minutes...
she LOVED it!

see..double fisted

Cute Line-Dance club...that danced along to the band that was playing..

aaww..baby goats..baby pigs...

but not so cute when the baby pigs ate and drank the baby goats "mess"...YUCK...that is when I told L to get out of the petting zoo!

L was so excited to ride the "pink" pony...

sorry little boy that she practically trampled getting to the "pink" pony.:)

we had just cooled off with our yummy Snow-cones

fancy airbrush painting

enjoying her bunless hot dog.:)

who is this 8 year old waving the flag?

Happy 4th of July!!!

Of course...we had to go to the Firework Warehouse to buy some kid friendly fireworks...M was so sad...he loves putting on a display...but didn't get to this year...since we didn't go out of town...but, he said he would stock up at this place next year...

gettin' the goods!

*MORE PICS FROM THE EVENING TO COME...

just in cas*e you are wondering...

2009-07-04T01:01:00.002-05:00

why I put the * **'s throughout certain words..and phrases...that are common....

If someone were to go*ogle a specific word or phrase......it would keep them from stumbing upon our blog...hopefully.:) Just a little FYI...:)

I want to ride the Du*mbo ride....

2009-07-04T00:19:00.006-05:00

Sat. 7/3

L was so excited when we walked into W*al-Mart...

"Mommy, I want to ride the Du*mbo ride!!!"

...ok, so it wasn't the same Du*mbo ride she rode at Di*sney W*orld....but she still liked it!

"Is it going to go up and down?!"

She was very cautious about getting in it....she remembered how the Dum*bo ride went up and down......this one just wiggled from side to side....but hey, what do you expect for 50 cents?

And, her new thing "piggy-tail braids"...as she calls them....

she asked M ..."Daddy, what hairstyle do you think I should have to go to dinner?"

Dadddy gave her an answer...but it wasn't the one she was looking for....so,

Piggy-Tail-Braids...here you go.;)

(double click pic to enlarge)

Swimming Lessons 2009

2009-07-04T00:17:00.004-05:00

Mon. 6/29

Well, it's that time again...

SwIm*MinG LeSs*Ons

L decided she "didn't need them"...but we decided she did.:)

She started on June 29th...and will go for 2 weeks...

Mon-Thurs. 10:00-11:15

Parents are not allowed to stay, but can come back and watch the last 15 minutes....

she wasn't a a big fan of this last year, but has done fine so far.:)

I am looking forward to seeing how much she has learned at the end of next week.:)

She told me "I'm going to tell them I don't want to go underwater!"

and she did tell them.....

and, she has gone underwater...

seems she's not as in charge as she would like to be.:)

YIKES..Mommy turns 37!

2009-07-04T00:11:00.004-05:00

Mon. 6/29

I truly have to stop and think how old I am at times....but, I'm officially 37!

YIKES...that is just crazy!!

The day started out as usual....hurrying to get L to her first day of swim lessons in Alvin....I was sssooo excited to drop her off and go to No*rma's Bake*ry to treat myself to a Germ*an Chocol*ate Ca*ke Ba*ll...yummy...and, they were closed!! : '(

After lessons, we came home...M and L went to pick up lunch...

and I went to see a movie..

.a grown-up one even...

"My Sister's Keeper"

We went to Jo*e's Cr*ab Sh*ack for dinner....while we were there...L said,

"Daddy, you need to take me to that birthday party store, by where I get my shoes...so I can get Mommy a card and pinata and plates!"

SO, they did...and L was so excited...M said she was very diligent in what she picked out..and knew exactly what she wanted to get me..

4 balloons...and the specific colors..and even told them the string colors

B*arbie plates and napkins

Cinder*ella cups

Whoo*pie Cu*shion

My L*ittle P*ony Pina*ta and candy

M had picked up a cook*ie cake for me, while I took L to dance...she was so excited to come home and have my party

My big fancy balloon...the outer edge was lined witha pink boa

L put on her "ball gown" for my party

Junior Party Pla*nner

eeks

Before we had cake....L had activities planned..

we had to do the limbo...

then "bust" the pinata..

then pull the strings on the pinata

I was so tickled...while L was whopping the pinata...hard...she got M's hand and fingers a few times...it was pretty funny!!

After the games...I had to wait while they lit the candles....then it was time for cake...

My baby did a great job planning my party>:) HHmm..wonder where she has picked up those party planning skills?!!

Luling Watermelon Th*ump 2009

2009-07-03T23:56:00.009-05:00

Saturday

June 27th

(pics out of order)

Order of the day

1. Parade

2. Nap

3. Auction

4. Dinner

5. Swimming

6. Carnival from 10:00 p.m.-midnight

L kept doing her "Kung F*u Pa*nda-Imag*ination Mov*er" moves...still not sure what she was talking about...but, she was entertaining herself while we watched the auction.

the highest bid
$10,000
and it wasn't even for the Grand Champion Melon..
(yes, there really is a grand champion melon)

2 of my favorite people.:)

Getting ready to watch the auction...

how sweet is this picture?!

I LOVE IT!!

after the parade...

.and visiting a bit...

we went back to the hotel for a quick power nap..

.before going back to the auction

This was an awesome float...very bright...and even had music playing.

Towns from all over enter a float...the parade lasted about an hour and a half..and was very pleasant...thanks M for the great spot.:)

whew, she didn't freak about the parade clowns this year.;)

checking it all out

the giant HEB cart...too cute!!

You're never too old to wear white boots and twirl in a parade!!

and they're ready...

cooling off with her water fan...

We actually were pretty "cool" this year.

M had decided he would find a spot..and "man" it so we didn't have to sit in the blistering heat like we normally do...we had a nice shady spot..that we lucked out finding...all around the parade route, people had the same idea....I dropped him off and helped set up the chairs and around 8:40.....then went back ......the parade started at 10:00....and we were pretty shaded the whole time....so, now we know...M is the parade spot holder for next year.:)

It's never too hot to build a fort...

2009-06-25T23:14:00.003-05:00

Thurs. 6/25

Since it's been 100+ degrees this week...

we've avoided going outside unless we've absolutely had to...

it is just too too hot!!

I can remember destroying our living room and sectional couch growing up....

.so I could build a really big fort......

so,I though L might like it too...

we made a mini fort today...

L was SSSOOO excited!!

inside her "house"
we used 2 of our dining room chairs....and blankets to drape over as the "roof" and "door"....but, she proceeded to gather every blanket we own to use in her "house"

she told me she didn't need to take a rest in her bed...

she had a new "house" she was going to rest in.......

okay...so, did I mention that I had a major headache today...trying to quit the Dr. Pepper addiction.....I convinced L that we needed to take a rest..and she could rest in my bed with me.......

did I mention that I fell asleep for about 20 minutes...

and when I woke up.......well....

she was in here and had added 2 extra chairs...

every girl needs a bigger house..

and every momma obviously needs a little nap here and there.:)

(and at least 1 Dr. Pepper a day!!)

What's with the hat?!

2009-06-25T23:05:00.002-05:00

L has been wearing this hat for the past 2 days..I think it belongs to one of her baby dolls..but all her dolls are naked...so I don't know what is what anymore....

(Wed. 6/24 & Thurs. 6/25)

check out the ensemble..

she loves the "layered" look..

seriously, she always layers...

she also has on a pair of brown leggings.:)

and no, I didn't take her out in public.:)

wishing it would cool down....

This was L the "baby"...she had the hat, pacifier, and pull-up on..
she was crawling all around the kitchen "crying"
NO..she doesn't take a pacifier..or wear a pull-up
(we do have an emergency stash that she has had to revert back to a few times at night lately..ggrrr)

aaww....little baby!!

Happy 12th Anniversary!!!

2009-06-21T23:03:00.003-05:00

6/21/09

SERIOUSLY?!?! 12 years...

6/21/1997

Today we celebrated our 12th Anniversary...

that just sounds so crazy to say...

where has the time gone?

We were so young, and ready to face the road ahead of us...

not knowing what it would bring...

but knowing we would have each other...

not knowing the heartache we would face trying to have a child,

but knowing that it was all worth it once we finally did!!

We're looking forward to many more together...

(and without those GIANT frames M was sporting...don't believe me..double click on the pictures to get a better view...we love to laugh about them now...but they seemed so normal back then!)

Gotta love the 90's!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY BEST FRIEND!!!

I LOVE YOU!!!

Happy Father's Day!!!

2009-06-21T00:46:00.010-05:00

La*uren is such a lucky girl to have such a wonderful Daddy!

She tells me she is going to marry her Daddy when she grows up....

and he'll have to get a new wedding ring.....

I love watching the 2 of them together....

I know that she will grow up...

and realize she can't marry her Daddy...

but for now.....

why crush her.:)

Happy Father's Day M*ichael!!!

1. My Daddy's name is Michael Villa*sana

2. He is years 13 years old.

3. My Daddy plays "simon says" with me.

4. We like to go Dairy Queen together.

5. I like it when my Daddy dances with me and plays dominoes with me.

6. My favorite thing to do with my Daddy is love him.

7. I love my Daddy...a hundred-a zAllion-fifteen!!!!

Daddy, You love L*auren ,you love Mommy...we got you the hand....

uh, you're my favorite...I love you in your heart! Um..um..I love you a zallion-hundred!

(blue=L)

OK....one of our many Father's Day gift projects.....we spelled out "Daddy"...these were just a few of the MANY pics taken....I ended up using the ones with the black background...the letters seemed to stand out better.....I found a vertical/ 5 slot frame..and it turned out so cute! We're hoping M likes it...I have a feeling he will! How could you not...look at those faces!!

Trying to beat the heat....

2009-06-21T00:38:00.002-05:00

Sat. 6/20

M was trimming out of control vines and branches this morning...and L decided she needed to be outside as well.....she came running in the house telling me she needed to put on her bathing suit and play with the hose....I turned the hose on for her.....Apparently playing in the hose wasn't good enough....so, they opted for the crocodile pool......

she said she needed a noodle to "float and relax"

I hate to break it to her, but we so have to retire this bathing suit...it has been her favorite forever...but it is getting a tad bit too small.......when your ninnies hang out, and it leaves marks on you when you take it off....and a major wedgie......time to move on....guess it's ok for home....

"Mommy...You make the BEST Dumpkin Huns!!!!"

2009-06-21T00:29:00.003-05:00

Thurs. 6/18

We finally made the Dumpkin Huns....L helped...

the last of the Dumpkin Huns were polished off today!

http://thevillasana3.blogspot.com/2009/04/dumpkin-huns.html

wow...can't believe she has waited since April

VBS Family Night

2009-06-20T23:58:00.002-05:00

Thurs. 6/18

L had a fun and busy week at VBS.

She went everyday(except Wed.) from 9-12.

She was very excited to go...but even more excited to find out her friend, Tay*lor was going to be there. L and T, and a few others, were moved from the 4 yr. old class to the Pre-K class...so L thought she was big.:)

On Thursday evening, families were invited to come see all the children had been working on in class...and to hear all of the songs they had learned. On Friday, L came home with a brown grocery bag FULL of awesome projects and crafts she had been working on...AND a CD of all the songs they had learned......and yes, I know the songs now...that's all we listen to in the car...and we bring the cd in to listen to it...then back to the car...you get the idea.:)

What a great program...what a great outreach....so many children impacted in such a short amount of time!!

After the open house and singing....families were invited to the gym for the kids to play..and for ice cream....ginger ale and orange sherbet...it had a cute Australian name to go with the theme..but can't remember ..

the theme was "Boomerang Express"

all aboard the boomerang express-
after VBS on Tues, we went to chick-fil-a....L and T wanted to ride together...so they rode with J*essica (T's mom)...L was telling her how they had learned the "Panda Express" song too funny!!

Friends Forever!

so cute...singing and doing the motions

front and center

Tay*lor and Lau*ren showing off their work;)

Beach Babe

2009-06-13T22:34:00.002-05:00

Fri. 6/12

*Galveston*

L apparently thinks Mangie+Friday=Beach

L was excited that Mangie was here..

and wanted to go to the beach again.

We waited to see if she remembered Friday morning......well......we went to the beach!>:)

After sleeping in past 10:00....and driving down and finding a spot...

we got there right at NOON...ouch!!

We only stayed for a few hours...L was lathered and slathered with 50 and 70 spf sunscreen....and re-lathered and re-slathered...

and Mommy and Mangie, well...I guess we thought we would be fine...

since it was the hottest part of the day and all...

in Texas....

in June...

on the water!!

One word-

OUCH!!!!

Oowweee zowie...talk about a rough night...and I am still hurting...M thinks I have a bit of sun poisoning....my arms/chest/back are all very achy....my bones hurt..and the top half of me is on fire...of course my legs are still ghost white...of course!!

ANYHOW...we had a great time...and enjoyed watching L play on the beach...again.:)

working up the courage to fill her bucket with water...she did it.:)
waiting..waiting...waiting..that's one way to do it.:)

I DID IT!!!

(double click to look at that excited face)

L was so excited to feed the "Eagles"

this was after the beach...and a few stops...almost home

Life is good!

How could you not take this cute thing to the beach?!?!

My little designer...

she collected shells the whole time we were at the beach...

then decided..

on her own...

that it would look nice if they were all around the sandcastles...

very cute!!

Feeding the "eagles" and wanting them to catch the bread before it dropped

L's 1st Dance Recital

2009-06-12T00:23:00.006-05:00

L's "Informal Demonstration"...a.k.a.- Dance Recital was on Wed. 6/10....

the dress rehearsal took place on Mon. 6/8.

Photographs and Video were only allowed at the dress rehearsal....

so, pictures of her on stage are at the rehearsal...

Her group consisted of 3 girls...

we were very lucky...

the girls received a lot of extra attention.

L loved her teachers, Mrs. Natalie and Miss Shelby..LOVED!!!

looks like the roses were a bit heavy to carry
L was so proud of her roses...We ordered them ahead of time, and picked them up before the show...but presented them to L when she was finished...the money from the flowers is added to a scholarship fund that sends 8 teenage students to NYC each summer...to study for 4 weeks ...
http://www.royalacademyoffinearts.com/nyc-scholarship.aspx
Miss Shelby and L...we enjoyed watching them both dance at the recital..

Around 8:45 p.m.....she had to be there at 5:00..and the show started at 6:00...tired girl!!!
Each class had 2 hostess moms that were in charge of the girls the entire show...there was a police officer who stood guard at the door....Parents were not allowed in the "holding area"...I dropped L off at the door at 5:00...my big girl...Nana and Ms. Debby took good care of her.:)

Before the recital...check out all of the make-up ..eeks

this was after the dress rehearsal..at around 9:00 p.m.....we were finally able to have dinner....this t-shirt was also a scholarship fundraiser

so sweet!!!!

My tiny ballerina

getting ready to start

L's tap routine was to "Calendar Girl"..it was the cutest thing ever!!! I"m not sure if it was the fact that her class was the smallest in number....or the smallest in size...but at the recital, they truly got the most applause on both of their dances....they were all so cute!!!

Concentrating

* Each year RAFA alternates....one year is an Informal Demonstration..

then the following year, the students put on a Formal Demonstration..

the students didn't have "costumes" this year...we had to purchase their skirt and headpiece....we purchased matching leotards for our class...something new and special..

next year, the Formal Demonstration will be

"The Wizard of Oz"

HOW FUN!!!

you HAVE to watch this...you WILL love it!!

2009-06-09T23:02:00.001-05:00

http://richards-creations.net/Videos/Are-women-born-like-this.html

Cousin Fun!!

2009-06-05T14:03:00.003-05:00

Sun. 5/31

After the wedding, L and Brayden had a slumber party with Mangie and Pop...complete with popcorn, ding dongs, jalapeno chips....and jumping from bed to bed....

AND staying up until midnight...

The next morning we and went to Brayden's house for breakfast...

and a little play time and visiting before we all had to head back home.

L and Brayden played very well together..and kept each other well entertained
not sure what the life jacket was about...but it was one of the dress up things they needed...
who's gonna argue?!

getting ready....poor Riley was so tired...he had to nap...but he did get to play outside with them for quite awhile!

Hot and sweaty..and playing in the closet...with the door closed...crazy kids

dinner...dancing..and dessert...What a fun reception!

2009-06-05T13:35:00.008-05:00

WARNING...WARNING..

this post contains a lot of pictures..

and yes, they are out of order...

BUT, I have faith that you can figure them out....

haven't we all been to a few weddings?.:)

and away they go...with a rose petal send off
You can see the shock on Miranda's face...
they thought they were leaving in her car...
but her mom surprised them with an antique Rolls Royce to leave in.:)

L waited all night to dance with her Daddy...and they danced a lot!!
She said she was only dancing with him...

Daddy, let's do our moves!!
L and M had a little routine they would do while watching Dancing with the Stars...
so she was excited to be able to do it at the wedding...
so sweet!!!

the last dance of the night

L tried to catch the bouquet...no luck...

but was glad to at least get a flower from it...

one of the many that went flying!

Double click to see the lucky lady's face that caught the bouquet..she was serious!

getting ready...

all the single ladies...all the single ladies....

Beyonce's song played while Miranda tossed her bouquet...

L has been singing it since then.:)

M, L and Brayden doing to cha-cha slide song..not sure of the actual name...anyone?

Pat and Gene...

the proud parents of the Groom...

it was so nice getting to see them...

and having L meet everyone.:)

L and Brayden watching the dancing

waiting her turn to dance with the bride

There was a money dance, and L chose to give her $2o to Miranda...she was SO excited about dancing with her....Miranda was so sweet to pick her up so they could dance...but L just froze...but is still talking about how she got to dance with the pretty bride!

all of that dancing made her hungry...girl loves cake...really the icing!

Riley and L heading upstairs...to go inside for the cake cutting

L had a great time running and playing...I saw her go up the hill...and turn to run down....and told M, "Your daughter is about to eat it!"...and the next thing you now...she ate it!! She cried for a few minutes...we cleaned her up..and she was back in no time...grass stained dress and all.:)

Fajitas..yummy

*** Austin and Miranda had a beautiful wedding...and we wish them a lifetime of happiness!!

The Woodall Wedding.:)

2009-06-05T13:14:00.004-05:00

Sat. 5/30
We finally made it to Weatherford....
for Austin and Miranda's wedding...
at The Parson's Table in Aledo, Texas...

The ceremony took place outdoors...

Austin and Miranda were at an area above the guests...

the guests watched from their tables...

it was very nice!

The Bride and Groom

Miranda's Uncle officiated the wedding..it was very sweet!

Miranda's attendants each wore a different color dress...and the groomsmen had coordinating ties...they were the colors of her bouquet...after the ceremony the guys changed into a polo that was their color..and khaki's...it was cute!

L watched the whole thing...she was in awe!

and here we are...

Slappy's Playhouse

2009-06-05T13:00:00.002-05:00

Sat. 5/30

We noticed a sign advertising an 11:30 performance for a little clown show...

it was right near the play area at the mall......

we checked out of the hotel....

picked up a little lunch at McD's and ate before the show....

L wanted to make sure she got a front row seat....

I think she did.:)

patiently waiting
Monday and Slappy were pretty funny

can't you tell!!!

plate balance

wow..they are magic!!

in utter amazement!

playing in the play area a few minutes before we headed to Weatherford...

the last leg of our road trip......and yet, another hotel!!

Pajamas, cookies, and a tiny bed...

2009-06-05T10:57:00.002-05:00

L "swam" in the tub...then she and Sissy got in their matching pajamas.:)

cookies and milk...and a special note...we weren't sure why they brought 2 plates?

We had some confusion when we checked in...who knows?!

and....2 beds..not sure about that either? BUT, Sissy did get a good nights sleep....L slept with me...and put Sissy's bed in our bed....hhmm...I wonder if they noticed there was only 1 AG bed when they cleaned our room....hhmmm

Hotel Picnic

2009-06-05T01:02:00.002-05:00

After our pedicures, and power shopping trip...

we decided (at 8:45)..

we would get dinner and bring it back to our room.......

and have a carpet picnic.....

L was STARVING...

she ate this entire piece of mutant pizza(except for the crust)...

and washed it down with a cold beer!!

okay, so it's not a beer....it was some type of mineral water...she gets that taste bud from her Daddy...yuck!

L's 1st Spa-Pedicure

2009-06-05T00:52:00.002-05:00

My toenails were pretty ghet-TOE...so I was looking for a nail salon at the mall...we found one...and had a mommy/daughter pedicure...we tried for a family pedicure..but Daddy wasn't interested...

L has had several "pedicures"..

but they have always been just a polish change...she hasn't been able to dangle her feet in the water...but was close enough..so they let her.:)

this time she got to sit right beside me in the fancy spa chair...aaahhh

love me some red toes!..

I tried to get L to pose with me..

but she was too busy playing in the window

oh..and she had a manicure too!

love me some little red toes...

she wanted to have the same color as me...

but chose pink for her nails..

and scraped a lot of it off before we made it back to the room!

Can you tell she was a bit relaxed during the leg massage?!

LOOK..my feet can reach!!!

The "Hotel-Mall"

2009-06-05T00:43:00.002-05:00

L is definitely a girl after my own heart...

she LOVES to shop....

we were major mall rats when she was a baby...

I think she loves Target more...that's my girl!!

She was sssssssooooo excited when we left our room...took the elevator down...and poof...there was a mall...

L- (giggling in amazement)- "I can't believe we're at a Hotel-Mall!!!"

This was the neat kid area she played in!

We were in the mall until 9:00...closin' it down...

M shopped the whole time too...we got him a new tie for the wedding..the girls stopped by Godiva for a few treats... Momma got some new MAC make-up and brushes..and we window shopped quite a bit too.....

.fun..fun..fun!!!

but wait...the adventure continues

2009-06-05T00:32:00.004-05:00

shopping wore Sissy-Lou Dora out!
resting before we hit the mall

L had to rip into her stash...it was like Christmas!

* We were at the A.G. store until around 2:40ish....we were staying the night at the Westin Galleria....to continue our AG experience......a special bed is brought up for your doll..along with milk and cookies for a bedtime snack...and a special note.....L had no idea about the extra AG fun...it was to be brought up around 7ish.....Momma and Daddy both took a nap....I think Daddy slept a little harder......L on the other hand...danced around in the window area the whole time.....her checks were so red from the sun...our room was on the 18th floor...she was enjoying watching the cars go by...and we were enjoying watching the zzzz's go by!

We had planned on swimming after our nap...but the pool was closed...gggrrrrrr!!

So, L and I had to grit our teeth .....and head to the mall!!! Daddy went too!!!

And a good time was had by all..:)

2009-06-05T00:24:00.001-05:00

If you have the chance...GO...it was a great time!!

Time for dessert...and a bathroom inspection

2009-06-05T00:15:00.002-05:00

L was so excited that there was a special place to hang your baby in the bathroom stall...we had to go get Sissy and bring her back for a few photos...I was quite impressed too

taking a dessert break

L had chocolate chip cookies and chocolate milk

M had a strawberry shake

Momma needed some chocolate..I had a hot fudge sundae with chocolate ice cream...

YUM-O!!!

How cute is the little set up!!

SHoPpInG sPrEe...

2009-06-04T00:38:00.003-05:00

L was a girl on a mission.

she knew what she wanted..

and what she didn't want....

she would take her stash and sit it beside M..

.M found a bench that was nice and cozy...

here is her bag-o-loot....we were waiting on the stroller.:)
they even gave Sissy a tiny bag to carry..
L told me she would carry it..
.and I could carry her big bag since it was way too heavy!
(but Daddy's wallet was a whole lot lighter after that transaction...eeks)

making sure she had everything

"WOW Daddy..that's a lot!"

Checklist

Stroller-check

Potty Seat-check

bibs-check

socks-check

ballerina outfit-check

wedding outfit-check

stick on earrings for Sissy-check

matching pj's for L and Sissy-check

shocking Daddy when we checked out-check

L said she didn't need this outfit now..

but when it was "seasons"..

I think she meant fall..

or when it was cooler...

if the shoe fits...

L had a hay day shopping for Sissy....

and when we were leaving...she said she needed a "hair-doll"....

I see more trips in the future..

but I would love to take her to the NYC location..

.there is a show there as well....

hhhmm...now that's a GREAT idea....Daddy thought so too.!!!

Lunch time at the A.G. Bistro

2009-06-03T23:54:00.004-05:00

We got to the store around 11:00..and our lunch reservation was at noon...L was begging to shop...but we told her we only had time to get Sissy cleaned up....then we would have lunch...then shop....so...we did...

so sweet and girly...this was one of the overhead lights

loved the decor

yummy...we all had something different...and everything was great

Sissy even had her own special "Treat Seat" ...so she could enjoy visiting with us during lunch.:)

UH-OH...this looks like a pretty serious talk to me!

Can you tell M had a good time as well?! What a good Daddy!!!

enjoying some of the veggies on her appetizer tray....

she ate the celery...

but said the others were

"NASTY!"

3 Generations.:)

Surprise...American Girl Boutique and Bistro

2009-06-03T23:45:00.005-05:00

Fri. 5/29

Mangie gave L her Bitty Baby a few years back for Christmas. Grand-mere and GiGi hooked her up with the crib/bedding and high chair....L has been lugging around "BeBe" for quite a while....a hand me down scroungy doll that she LOVES....but has been obsessed with her Bitty Baby- "Sissy-Lou Dora" for the past several months too....as a matter of fact....BeBe has been pushed to the side lately....Sissy goes everywhere with us...everywhere!!!! SO...I knew there was an American Girl store in Dallas....and since we were headed that way for a wedding....we went a day ahead of time to experience the store....OMG...every little girls dream come true. L didn't know where we were going...just that it was a surprise for her....it didn't hit her when we walked in...or even when Sissy was getting her hair done....but I do believe she heard angels singing the Hallelujah Chorus when she saw the Bitty Baby section.......

L choosing the ribbon colors for Sissy

About to enter a dream world.:)

had no idea....

Sissy in the waiting area...waiting her turn for her pampering

SO many hairstyles to choose from...

..Sissy doesn't have real hair...so she was cleaned up.:)

Yes...that's a real person putting Sissy's cape on...I think she has been around since the first American Girl was introduced...YIKES...after hocking up a lung a few times...she finally excused herself...and came back....poor Sissy Lou was probably traumatized!

trying her best to get off all of the paint and scratches

almost finished

L had to sign her name to pick Sissy up..it was pretty cute..and she was oh so proud!!

Ta-Da

Sissy-Lou Dora is a new girl..

It was amazing how dirty she actually was

L making sure not to take an eye off Sissy

powdered up..and ready to be cleaned

careful

* I know..the pictures are out of order...just when I think I master uploading the pictures...well...I"m wrong.:)

Snuffer's and Uncle James

2009-06-03T23:35:00.002-05:00

(sorry..out of order)

After MDO, and picking up my car....we headed to Dallas....I was excited to drive through Huntsville to see SHSU...and wanted a t-shirt oh so bad...but, the bookstores were closed,:( L slept through my whole trip down memory lane...but I know M had enough enthusiasm for them both(not) ...hearing about the good old college spots and days! Jolly Fox..those were the days.:)

M called his brother on our way to Dallas to see if he would like to meet up for dinner...at one of M's old college hangouts...Snuffer's....he had been talking about the cheese fries for days....but of course, they weren't as good as he had remembered when he was at SMU..isn't that always the case!? BUT..despite the cheese fries disappointment...we had a great time visiting and catching up with Uncle James.:)

L was SO excited to go to the hotel...little did she know what we had in store for her the following day.:)

L*auren and Uncle James....
M is 6 of 9...James is 7 of 9
Did someone say Cheese Fries?!

Last day of School (MDO)

2009-06-03T22:04:00.004-05:00

Thurs. 5/28

My sweet girl had a wonderful year at MDO.Her teachers were so good..and I know she will miss them over the summer...and next year as well...but she will still see them.:) She'll just be in the "big girl" class...She had a great last day...school time in the morning....school wide happy meals for lunch..and a carnival to end the day..and year.:)

One last kiss from Mrs. Melody and Mrs. Tina

STRIKE

determined to get a hole in one

bean bag toss

fun in the ball pit...but apparently she saw something else.;)

These pictures were actually taken before we left...the token last day of school pictures...L decided where she needed to stand...and how she would pose...of course

work it girl!!

this was a little ballet pose she told me I needed to take a picture of...crazy girl!!

L's 1st wedding..that she can recall.:)

2009-05-24T23:56:00.003-05:00

Saturday 5/23

L was very excited about attending a wedding on Saturday.

She kept talking about how she wanted to see the "Brive" in her long dress.

And that when the man with the book talked, we had to listen....

( she was talking about the preacher and his bible).

L did a good job during the ceremony, and told me afterwards..
"Mommy, I liked the Bride...but not the Prince!"

Too funny....and, she remembered...bride....guess we'll have work on the groom part...since we will be attending another family wedding this coming weekend..

which..she is looking forward to dancing and spinning in her dress.:)

L enjoyed seeing Emma and Clara........Paw-Paw too.:)

fRiDaY iS BeAcH dAy!!

2009-05-22T23:46:00.004-05:00

L has been telling me ...all month....

"Mommy, when it's Friday..we're going to go to the beach..and we're going to build a sand castle..with a moat around it..and Mangie is going to come too!"..

Well, a few Fridays have passed....no beach....not that she even knows when Friday is.....or that Mangie was coming down....They have been learning about the Beach at school...

SO..Mangie came down for her MDO program..and a family wedding this weekend....and brought her bathing suit!

When we woke up this morning..Mangie told L it was Friday..

L said "We're going to the beach!"

her bathing suit was on within seconds.....and we were on our way.....

We're at the beach...finally..

We pulled into one pocket park..but it wasn't "quiet" enough according to L...so we found another one...
fun in the sand and sun

we fed the seagulls...FYI..they like powdered donut holes..bread from kolaches..and blueberry cake donuts

so sweet...

serious concentration and planning went in to building her princess castle

L wanted a log for her bridge....but the shovel had to do..Mangie tried to bring her a piece of driftwood to use...but it was ssttiinnkkky!!

filling the moat with water.....and collecting seashells...she was a girl on a mission

We stayed at the beach for a few hours...it started sprinkling, so we started packing up.....we didn't want to get wet.:) We were about to pack up anyway...4 cars pulled up beside us with their blaring music...L had a quick snack...then we went to Fisherman's Wharf for lunch!

Fun Day!!

NO,that's not sand on her face...

it is chocolate from the ding dong she inhaled....

the girl LOVES anything chocolate....

and she worked up an appetite building all of her castles...

L enjoyed sitting in the back...watching the waves as she ate her apple...

Life is good!

MDO End of the Year Program

2009-05-22T23:39:00.002-05:00

Thurs. 5/21

L did such a great job singing her songs..and doing all of the motions....We have enjoyed listening to her practice at home as well.

My favorite was the color song-

L's lyrics-

"RED is the color of the blood he shed for me!"

"BROWN is for the crown of thorns he wore on CALORIE!"

"BLUE is for the royalty in him it did well!"

"YELLOW is for the Christians who ARE afraid to tell!"

...and it continued...but very cute!...all of the songs were..we were very proud of her!

RAFA Awards Ceremony

2009-05-16T23:43:00.006-05:00

Sat. 5/16

We attended L's dance awards ceremony tonight ....There are 2 locations, and both locations were included in the ceremony......lots of kiddos..llloonnnggg evening...and we didn't even make it through the whole thing...sorry! I think next year we'll be better prepared...we will actually eat dinner before we go...and bring a snack...or a pillow....and personal fans...apparently the school district forgot to program the air to come on ...very long, but very nice!

The ceremony took place at LC Intermediate....the original location was damaged during IKE...so, they made due with what was available..

These pictures are out of order....we ate dinner AFTER the awards...but, you'll get the idea.:)

We told L she could pick where we went for dinner..since we were so proud of her for earning 2 medals....she choose East Star........the girl was huuunnnggrrryyy!!!
showing off her medals

L earned 2 awards
1.yellow-perfect attendance
2.blue-completing her skills for her level...
(each child has a skills notebook that they are responsible for...it is to come to class each week...and they are tested at the end of each semester...the skills are the terms for their ballet and tap positions)
a pat on the back before heading to the medal table...
The Director/Founder of RAFA...Mrs. Lynette...read the cards....L calls her "Oliver's mom"...there is a cat that lives at the studio...and L knows Mrs. Lynette is the boss....so, she always calls her "Oliver's mom"...it is too cute!!

The children waited in line with their card...that listed the awards they would be receiving....they were to give their card to the person when they got on stage...listen as their card was read...and then go to the table to receive their awards...my big girl on the stage all by herself!!

waiting in line with the rest of the mob to take her turn on stage..so big!

L entered on one side of the stage....received her awards...and exited the other side of the stage....she was so precious walking across the stage....I asked her if she was nervous...she said "only a little when you wouldn't say hi to me!"....I guess I missed that part.:)

Make A Mess Day!!!

2009-05-14T23:58:00.002-05:00

Today was messy day...make a mess day at school! SO, I let L choose ..from her play clothes...what she would like to wear. We were asked to send them in old clothes...just in case....so....here is what she wore to school...TADA..

She was so excited to be able to pick her ensemble...and was very sweet..

"Thank you Mommy for letting me choose my messy clothes!"

From top to bottom-
1. Pigtails(she requested them) with dark purple bows
2. Size 2t(she wears a 4t) brown t-shirt that says "Way sweeter than chocolate"
3.White shorts with turquoise and light purple flowers ( 3t)
4. orange socks
5.pink sparkly tennis shoes..size 9 (she wears a 9 1/2 or 10)
**and the kicker...I didn't iron any of it...eeks..I know..can you believe it?! she had the curled up shorts cuffs to prove it...nice!
Double click for a better view
(you can even see her nutritious breakfast in her baggie....fruit loops)
and her favorite bunny, L*aure*n

WWAAYYY BBAACCCKKK WWEEDDNNNESDAY!!!

2009-05-13T12:43:00.001-05:00

Gotta love bathing a baby in the kitchen sink!

This was after L's first bday party....so cute!

Little Jokester!!

2009-05-12T22:30:00.003-05:00

We were getting in the car to leave for Mother's Day Out this morning..and...

K-" Hop in..we don't want to be late to school!"

L-"Mommy,how do bees get to school?"

K-" I don't know..how do bees get to school?"

L-"On a school-bbbuuuzzzzzzz!"

(followed by giggling from both of us)

I know she didn't make this up..

.I"m guessing Imagination Movers, Max & Ruby, etc...

BUT, I thought it was pretty funny that she told a joke...

and it fit with what was going on at the time!

funny girl...

Village Fair 2009

2009-05-08T17:14:00.002-05:00

Isn't it every child's dream to...

1. go to the town fair..

2. eat greasy carnival food...

3. ride rides...that may or may not be safe...

(and may possibly be tainted with Swine Flu)

as much as you want because you have the "all you can ride' wristband

4. let the carny-guys

(who may possibly be tainted with Swine Flu)

help you on and off the rides

5. spend $5 on a game to win a dirty stuffed animal

(that may possibly be tainted with Swine Flu)

6. get your arm painted for the first time..

7. stay out wwwaaayyy past your bedtime

Things that make you go hhmmm....

2009-05-08T17:05:00.002-05:00

I was looking at the pictures on my cell phone....

and found these that I felt were blog-worthy..

This kid is a NUT!!!

We had gone to East Star for lunch after an egg hunt...

she decided it was "cold" when she found her hat in the car.....and the chopsticks...

well, they were her...ears, scribblesticks, you name it!!
I think she told me she the "crazy bunny"...

my favorite part, you can kind of see in the pics....was the way her ears were turned down and poking out of her hat! crazy girl!!

WWWAAAYYY BBBBAAACCKKK WEDNESDAY!!!

2009-05-06T16:58:00.002-05:00

Are YOU ready for bathing suit season?

Why is it that when you are little...chunky thighs are to die for.....

and when you grow up...

well...not so much!

I wanna be a Cowgirl....

2009-04-30T23:24:00.002-05:00

Wed. 4/29

L-"Mommy...I need some jeans to wear!"

K-"Why do you need to wear jeans, it's hot outside?"

L-" So I can wear my belt...like Daddy..I know how to loop it!"

K-"Here you go!"

(the first pair I gave her wasn't right...tossed to the side....after the right jeans and a few minutes of frustration trying to "loop-it" like Daddy does...she gave in, even though she's "big"..and let me help!")

L- "Mommy, now we need to find Daddy's cowboy hat so I can be a real cowgirl!"

(Daddy's "cowboy hat" being a Panama Jack-ish hat he got when we went to Hawaii)

K-"Okay, let's go find it!"

L-" What do you think Mommy, do I look like a cowgirl?"

K-"The cutest cowgirl I"ve ever seen!"

And that my friends is how you make a cowgirl....complete with a Dora necklace..and perfect "ending pose"

National Infertility Awareness Week 2009!

2009-04-29T11:59:00.002-05:00

I never knew this week existed....having "been there and done that" for soooo many years, it is encouraging to know....I saw this video on another blog...and wanted to share.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqfGqOx2iDQ&feature=player_embedded

WWWAAAYYY BBBBAAACCKKK WEDNESDAY!!!

2009-04-29T11:20:00.002-05:00

Oct. 29,2006

I miss that little diaper butt....

not changing the diapers...

just the sound and sight of L running around in a diaper.......

she LOVED getting in the window.....

her hair was starting to grow..finally!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY A.J.M.

hard to believe that a year ago today...she arrived.:)

Little Fashionista!!

2009-04-27T17:21:00.003-05:00

Those of you who know me, know that this is vvveeerrryyy out of the ordinary....L usually matches from bow to toe...and her outfit is neatly ironed.BUT, this was one of those days...that I didn't fight it.....I had a migraine...took medicine, napped...felt a bit better...about 70%., but we HAD to run a few quick errands....so, I told her to get ready so we could go to a few stores...

Her ensemble consisted of :

1. Tight spiderman pajama top..(that she slept in the night before)

2. Size 24 mths. skirt (too small..and wrinkled)

3. Turquoise headband ( which made me want to sing "Let's get physical"..and run in place...Olivia Newton-John flashback)

4. "High-Heels"-her brown sandals that were bought to go with her fiesta dress(don't mind the fact that they are too small...and her toes were dragging over the ends)

5. AND...unbrushed hair, unbrushed teeth..and, no bow!

YES, we got a few looks...mostly grins....she ditched the headband after awhile....said it "made her hot and sweaty"......BUT, errands were complete....it was nice to get out of the house...and I wouldn't trade my little pajama top wearing, toes dragging ground, headband wearing girl for the world.:)

Dumpkin-Huns!!!!

2009-04-27T12:31:00.002-05:00

L was so excited today when a commercial came on today.....
L-"See Mommy, that's what snack I want at my house...that's what I've been talking about....look...Dumpkin-Huns!!!"""
(and licking her lips after she says it)
She has asked for Dumpkin-Huns before....but I told her I wasn't sure what she was talking about...she told me it was on tv...I told her to point it out to me next time she saw the commercial....so,today was our lucky day!!!

Here you have it

DUMPKIN-HUNS Brownies....Yummy!!

So, tomorrow while she is at MDO...I will be stopping by Target..and picking up some brownies for us to make when she gets home!

My girl is a chocolate lover!!

WWAAYYY BBAACCCKKK WWEEDDNNNESDAY!!!

2009-04-21T23:50:00.002-05:00

June 13,2007

Splashing around at the Houston Zoo

Where did this 2 year old go?

I love doing Way Back Wednesday posts....but I also hate doing them..

The reality of L growing up always hits me....it seems like we were just at the zoo...I can remember her giggling, and splashing around in the water...I love that I have been able to stay home with her...and make so many good memories for us....but, can't someone invent a pill....or a shot...that I could give her...I want her to stay little forever!!! Before I know it, she will be in Kindergarten..and the thought of that...well, we won't even go there!! Gotta go kiss my sweet girl while she is asleep...she'll be grown and in college before I know it!

It's not easy being this cute...

2009-04-21T23:40:00.002-05:00

..and it's not easy getting a picture of this child...without some sort of pose involved....L wanted to wear pigtails to school today....these pictures were taken this afternoon....they were so cute and curly this morning...

(Tues. April 20)

(remember...you can double click on the pictures to enlarge them)

where are my blog stalkers? playing dead?

2009-04-21T11:51:00.004-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DalB-CvO7Qc&feature=player_embedded

Family time at the Kemah Boardwalk...

2009-04-20T21:08:00.004-05:00

Mon. 4/20

** Have I mentioned that I LOVE my new cell phone....one of the features is a camera...I wasn't too impressed with the pictures at first because they all looked blurry to me...so I didn't really use it....M asked me one day how I liked it, told him I didn't....and he said I might like it better if I took the plastic lens protector off..DUH..so now..I LOVE it.:) I forgot my camera today...but thanks to my trusty G-1, I was able to capture our memories.:) (did I mention that I LOVE my new cell phone so much..that I went over by 1200 minutes..and my phone bill is $703.03..but tmobile reduced it by $100....so now I'm down to $603.03,,,have I mentioned I am taking donations..LOL!)

*** M's aunt and uncle are in town visiting. We were supposed to meet them Saturday in Kemah...but, the rain got in the way...so Grand-mere brought them to Kemah today...and L and I met up with them for lunch...then M called..and was able to join us as well....We had a nice visit...lunch at the Flying Dutchman..and ice cream and beignets....we visited for a few hours...then they were headed back to SugarLand....and L reeeaaalllyyy wanted to ride the rides...I think she only asked about 47 times

This was our first post-Ike visit...the carousel is now a double-decker carousel...first time we'd seen one of these
we rode the train...and were all nervous at first...didn't want a repeat of Kemah-crash 2007

who is this 8 year old posing with her Daddy?

L- " I am NOT afraid of tunnels!"

riding the Red Baron ride

...lift-off

so cute!

L was very eager to ride on the "top" part of the carousel

M, Aunt Betty, Grand-mere, Uncle Paul and L

Disney on Ice!

2009-04-19T23:51:00.007-05:00

APRIL 17 (Friday)

L was so excited to go see "Disney-Ice". The Easter Bunny brought her a pair of tickets...knowing that her Daddy would have to work ...so it was a mommy/daughter date. We had VIP Dining Seats...which included your choice of chicken strips/fries or a personal pizza...and a drink....and a 2nd drink at intermission.......Since the show started at 10:30, we asked if we could have our intermission drinks first...and our lunch at intermission.....We ended up having our own table...which was nice...L LOVED the show!! I loved watching the joy on her face! LOVE that girl!!! I can remember going to see "Sesame Street on Ice" and "The Smurfs on Ice" as a child...I know this was the first of many "on Ice" shows she will see.:)

(and once again, these pictures are backwards...but it is too late, and I am too tired to redo them...I bet you'll get the idea.;0 )

"posing" with Flounder...L wore this dress when we went to WDW in September...it was amazing to put her in it again...she has gotten much taller....the dress was ssshhoorrrt..but hey, we had to get one more wear out of it.:) Anyone going to Animal Kingdom anytime soon..need a 3T dress?
The show was 2 hours long...then we stopped by the Galleria for a few hours afterwards....she was such a trooper....she fell asleep on the way home...at about 3:45.......and yes, Flounder went shopping with us too!

The Grand Finale-

The Lion King, Lilo and Stitch, The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan....L liked all of the "acts"...but Lilo and Stitch was her least favorite

Captain Hook and his pirate ship

Clapping with Peter Pan....to help save Tinkerbell..."clap if you believe in make-believe"...

Captain Hook

You can fly...you can fly..you can fly!!!

Tinkerbell

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy were also part of the show

YES...we bought a $10 watered down snow-cone

L-"Mommy, this isn't really tasty!"

enjoying her cheese pizza at intermission

L wanted to pick her souvenir when we first got there, out of all of the toys, trinkets and light up gadgets...she chose the little "baby Flounder"
She almost chose the "vinoculars"...but they had Ursula's scary eels on them..so she quickly put those down!

L-"Mommy, those fish and starfish are really people in costumes....but the other ones are real!"

Ariel a.k.a. The Little Mermaid

Flounder

L was mesmerized...

..and amused!

Simba and Nala

ready for the show to start

We were the 4th row of tables back from the rink...right in the center..the Easter Bunny gave L a great set of seats!

L- "Awww, look at this baby water...it is so cute!"

we had our own table...and the entire table to the right of us was empty...and the people to the left of us showed up right before intermission....very nice!

Our tickets to "Disney-Ice"

Not sure why, but L insisted it was Disney-Ice...not Disney on Ice...could it be that she's 4?!

We had a great time...thank you Easter Bunny!!

Party Planner in training...

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March 13,2009

(just a little behind)

**Party Time**

L decided she wanted to have a party in her room....I was the only adult...person for that matter...but there were plenty of stuffed animals that were in attendance! L had me wait until the party was "ready"...she went downstairs to get the snacks she would serve...and also prepared the goody bags for each guest...her stuffed animals were all positioned around her room...she probably worked on the party preparations for at least an hour....and I was not allowed in her room until it was time.....she must get this OCD party planning from her Daddy...lol!!

She said she was the birthday girl...so she got to wear a crown
snacks...strawberry marshmallows, goldfish and princess graham crackers.....
she also had us play "Musical Marshmallows"...she made a circle of marshmallows....turned on her cd player...and said "when it stops..you have to eat a marshmallow"...but, she was the only one who was allowed to play...it was the funniest thing..and pretty creative!

Goody Bag for Mommy....she wrote it herself..and pointed it out to me to let me know it was mine!

Goody Bag for her "sister"..Lillian...Lillian was one of the children who also had a February birthday...and had her picture in Space City Parent Magazine...L cut her little quarter sized picture out, and has it taped it her room...that is her sister!

not sure about this guest

L-"Mommy...you can have your goody bag when you leave..after you tell me thank you for inviting me!"

***What a great party ...great company, great food, great games, and great goody bags....a girl after my own heart.:)

Tandem Swinging!

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One Wednesday afternoon in March....

we met the Martin's at a park to play....we headed over straight after dance class....A and L love playing together....and more importantly, love being silly together....they had fun swinging, sliding, and playing frisbee...

L and A were so giggly when they were swinging together.....

they stayed in the swing for quite awhile...

it didn't look too comfortable...

but apparently at 3 and 4....it's just fun to swing in the same swing as your friend.:)

BeRrY PiCkiN' fUn!!

2009-04-19T08:59:00.002-05:00

Tues. 4/14

***Top Secret Location***

Sssshhhh...we were given insight on a top secret berry pickin' location....unpicked territory!

L and I went to pick berries ...she picked one...was poked by a thorn...so, that was the end of her pickin' time!!

So, she cheered me on while I picked....we wanted to have enough to make a cobbler.....we were there for about 20 minutes......and ended up with 3 cups...and headed to Kro*ger to buy the ingredients......then headed home to make a yummy blackberry cobbler......mmm...warm cobbler and vanilla bluebell ice cream...life is good!!!

The Villasana 3

D*ew*berry F*arm

I LOST my tooth!!!

2nd & 3rd day

First Day of Kin*der*gar*ten

wow..talk about DUST!!!

BACK BY not so POPULAR DEMAND!!!!!!!

anyone out there??

Things!!

How did you spend your Co*lumbus Day?

D*ewberry F*arm 2009

Dew*berry Farm

Imag*inat*ion Mov*ers Concert 2009

LIPSTICK!!!!!

Being a songwriter is exhausting...

Scary little GHOUL at our house...

Fall is in the air..?!

Life is good...

all dressed up..and ready to go...

WWAAYYY BBAACCCKKK WWEEDDNNNESDAY!!!

Joe's CRAP Shack

Soccer Time!!

WWAAYYY BBAACCCKKK WWEEDDNNNESDAY!!!

neck pillow=serious sleeping

What is it about the ringing of the ice cream man's truck...

MDO Silly socks and hat day..

2 napping parents =

First day of MDO...2009!

SCORE!!!

here's a little something to keep you coming back.:)

new post coming soon....

OH..by the way...

D-D-D-D-D- Dora..LIVE!!

Reading Class- CHECK

Swim Lessons- CHECK

Firecracker...Firecracker...Boom..boom..boom!!

Fireworks @ the Kema*h Boardwa*lk...kind of

Three cheers for the red, white and blue!!

*j*u*s*t *in* cas*e you are wondering...

I want to ride the Du*mbo ride....

Swim*ming Less*ons 2009

YIKES..Mommy turns 37!

Lul*ing Watermelo*n Th*ump 2009

It's never too hot to build a fort...

What's with the hat?!

Happy 12th Anniversary!!!

Happy Father's Day!!!

Trying to beat the heat....

"Mommy...You make the BEST Dumpkin Huns!!!!"

VBS Family Night

Beach Babe

L's 1st Dance Recital

you HAVE to watch this...you WILL love it!!

Cousin Fun!!

dinner...dancing..and dessert...What a fun reception!

The Woodall Wedding.:)

Slappy's Playhouse

Pajamas, cookies, and a tiny bed...

Hotel Picnic

L's 1st Spa-Pedicure

The "Hotel-Mall"

but wait...the adventure continues

And a good time was had by all..:)

Time for dessert...and a bathroom inspection

SHoPpInG sPrEe...

Lunch time at the A.G. Bistro

Surprise...American Girl Boutique and Bistro

Snuffer's and Uncle James

Last day of School (MDO)

L's 1st wedding..that she can recall.:)

fRiDaY iS BeAcH dAy!!

MDO End of the Year Program

RAFA Awards Ceremony

Make A Mess Day!!!

WWAAYYY BBAACCCKKK WWEEDDNNNESDAY!!!

Little Jokester!!

Village Fair 2009

Things that make you go hhmmm....

WWWAAAYYY BBBBAAACCKKK WEDNESDAY!!!

I wanna be a Cowgirl....

Dewberry F*arm

First Day of Kindergar*ten

Dewberry Farm 2009

Imagination Mov*ers Concert 2009

Fireworks @ the Kemah Boardwalk...kind of

just in cas*e you are wondering...

Swimming Lessons 2009

Luling Watermelon Th*ump 2009