Time For A Trim

It was certainly way over due, but last Friday I finally broke down and took Mallory to get her "1st Trim". We can't call it a hair cut, but it was an opportunity to trim off the uneven baby layers and give her a little girl look. The main reason for the trip was to get her hair out of her eyes. Lindsey told us if we started bangs now we would be in every couple of weeks for a trim. Not something I imagined. So the solution, a rubber band. We have tried headbands, bows, clips, etc. but never a rubberband. I thought surely she would manage to pull this out as well, but I was wrong. Mallory has been wearing her pony tail proud since Friday. Here are a few pics from the big day.

Before

Evening up the back 

Triming the sides 

After 

All smiles 



Groovy Baby

Yesterday I tagged along on Dalton's school field trip. They headed to Bryan to attend children's musical artist, Stephen Fite, in his 'It's Groovy Great To Educate' tour. The kids learned how to say 'groovy baby', 'bummer dude', 'hang loose' and 'far out'. The kids enjoyed a journey of discovery, dancing and learning. Here is just a few of the songs they sang that I can remember: Hello My Name Is Joe, Let's Rock The Vowels, The Okie Pokie, Yellow Submarine and Seven Days A Week. It was amazing to see the amount of excitement in the kids eyes. It truely was a 'groovy' show! After the concert the kids enjoyed a picnic lunch on the grass that then loaded the buses and headed back to school.

Bluebonnets

At 7:30 last night we decided to attempt some bluebonnet pictures before they are gone. We are blessed to usually have an abundant display in front of our house, but this year due to no rain I did not think we would have any. We did however have a decent crop they just are not their usual vibrant blue. Here are just a few of the shots I got. Think I took over a hundred pics. The sun was still a little bright in the beginning and of course Dalton is not my picture taker, but I think Mallory will be. I had some fun taking shots with her.

Livestock Show

A couple weeks ago I loaded both kids up and took them with me to spend the day at the Lee County Jr. Livestock Show. Every year I try to go back home at least one day during the livestock show to see everyone. Now I enjoy taking the kids along to see all the animals and let them see what mommy did growing up. This was the first year that we made it down for the pig show (sorry forgot to take pictures in the beginning). We only caught the end, but it was something that I really wanted Dalton to watch. I enjoyed spending the day with my parents and I know the kids enjoyed their time with Nana and Popo also.

Mallory enjoyed watching the steer show with Popo. For those of you who don't know she absolutely loves cows. Checking our cows at home and at my parents is a must. Driving down the road she spots out all the cows and you hear her sream COW (in her own language of course, but we all know what she is talking about)! 

30th

As I eluded to in my previous post, Ryan surprised me with a birthday getaway, but yesterday was my actual birthday. They seem to come around a lot sooner and for some reason this year it seemed to come even faster. I certainly hope that is not a trend that will continue, but I'm afraid I can't control it, can I? I enjoyed a wonderful weekend in San Antonio with my husband and spent last night watching Dalton's t-ball game and the Lady Aggies win the National Championship. I could not ask for anything better. I'm so blessed!



A Weekend Away

This past weekend Ryan surprised me with a trip to San Antonio to the Riverwalk for my 30th Birthday. It was an opportunity for the two of us to get away, no kids, no plans, just pure simple relaxation. It has been way too long since we had an opportunity to simply get away. It was just what I needed, but way to short. We enjoyed sleeping in, relaxing in peace and quiet, doing what we wanted to do and not what the kids would have wanted to do and did I say simply RELAX. We also enjoyed our fair share of food and drinks. We certainly won't wait near as long to do this again. Thanks Grannie and Grandpa for watching the kiddos. I'm sure you need a vacation now. Thanks to my wonderful husband for making all the plans and surprising me. I certainly am one lucky lady to have you in my life.

We stayed at The Westin on the Riverwalk. I might add on the 10th floor with an amazing view.

Friday night we decided to enjoy some Mexican Cuisine and Drinks at Casa Rio, one of the oldest restaurants on the Riverwalk.

After dinner we took a stroll and headed back to the room. This was our view outside on the balcony.

Saturday morning we slept in, got dressed and headed out with no plans. Here is a view from the balcony in the daylight. 

We enjoyed lunch at Joe's Crab Shack and then headed to Rivercenter Mall for some shopping. 

It's been years since we were here, but the landscape, atmosphere and scenery are amazing. 

I should have known that a trip to Bass Pro Shop was in the mix, but luckily I enjoy the store, just maybe not quite as much as he does. 

Saturday night  we enjoyed sitting at a patio table on the Riverwalk at the Saltgrass Steakhouse. I told you this trip was about two things relaxation and food. I think we successfully managed both.

Opening Ceremonies

Saturday was a busy one that included a trip to the grocery store, Little League Opening Ceremonies, home, then back to town for T-Ball Pictures and then to a couples wedding shower that we helped host. Just writing it makes me exhausted. Here are a few pics from Opening Ceremonies.