This weekend we traveled to Houston. What for? Well, I went to Sam Houston State University, and since it's so close to Houston, a lot of people came from the Houston area. So, I have some great, great, great friends there. One of my friends' little boy had a birthday party. We hadn't been down there in a long time and I hadn't seen my "sisters" in a while, so we went. It was a quick trip, but well worth it!!
It was a super hero party. Here my super heroes. ;)
We tried to get all of us (kids and all) to take a picture. That was a task within itself. This is the best we got, but it shows each of our kids personalities. I love it!!
Then, it was time for just us mommas! ;)
Once Upon A Time...
Once upon a time there were these two little girls
Who loved to be a part of their mom's theatrical world.
They danced and they pranced across the stage.
Their performances were proclaimed to be all the rage.
They grew up to be big girls in life.
They chose a path with a little less strife.
They still loved the stage and supported their mom,
By coming to see her direct and perform.
Once upon the time there were two little girls
Who loved to be a part of Mims' theatrical world.
They danced and they sang during the auditions for her play.
But that was only once for a day.
The play was directed and rehearsed each day,
But all the little girls could do was wish they could play.
Alas, one day their Mims knew what to do.
Let the little girls be on the stage too!
Belle and the Beast, Regan and Kennedy
Would have such in a world of whimsy,
Costumes and makeup and playtime galore,
Was what Mims had in store!
Welcome to the cast of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
I look forward to you being a part of the theatrical feast.
They'll dance and they'll sing and prance across stage.
Their performances will be proclaimed to be all the rage!
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Mims
That was a poem my mom wrote the girls for Christmas. Part of their Christmas present was for them to be in my mom's musical Beauty and the Beast. They are so excited about it!! So, today was their first day to practice.
Grant keeps fussing every time I sit down to eat. He is in his highchair right next to the breakfast table. So, I was tired of the fussing so I tried something different. I put him in his highchair booster seat at the "big" table. He was so proud of himself (hence the smile).
I told him to say cheese and he puts his hand on his face and smiles so big. I just love him!
Nathan is the Watch D.O.G.S. at the girls' school today. They are so excited about it. They have been asking when the day was since we signed up in August. What does a Watch DOGS do? Nathan will get to spend some time in each of the girls' classes, walk to perimeter of the school, walk the halls, go in to other classrooms. Today he go to go in P.E. where they were playing dodgeball...right up his alley. He got to eat lunch with them, and harass the kids in Regan's class that he knows. They are loving it!!
Sunday night Nathan and Kennedy were in her room picking out clothes for school on Monday. I went to put Grant down and I heard a horrific scream. I thought, "What in the world did Kennedy do to get in trouble right before bed?" I opened the door and she was laying on the floor screaming. Nathan was saying, "Don't move! Don't move!" He was looking in her sleeve, so I thought. I said, "What is wrong?" He said, "She broke her arm!" So, I dart out of the room get Regan she runs across the street to the neighbor. The neighbor comes over. I call my mother-in-law to get her to come over to watch Regan and Grant. We load up and head to the ER. Kennedy had stood on the footboard of her bed and was jumping off onto Nathan's back. Well, she overshot and cleared Nathan's back and landed on the floor.
We got to the ER and they took x-rays. You have two bones in your forearm--the ulna and radius. Her ulna broke. We didn't know until the follow up that when the ulna broke it dislocated the radial bone into the elbow. 
So, yesterday we headed back to the hospital. They had to sedate Kennedy while they put her arm bones back in place. 
Well, I am back in business! Yay! I know all of my blogger fans have been awaiting my return. Ha! Well, here I am!
August- Always crazy! Both of the girls' birthdays are in August. So, between that and getting ready for going back to school there is never a minute of down time in August. 
Earlier in the summer Regan went to an art camp and LOVED it!!, so she decided she wanted to have her 7th birthday party at an art studio. That is exactly what we did. 
The girls got to paint a self portrait. They were quite interesting. 
The girls were asked by my grandmother what they wanted for their birthdays. Their replies, "A new door." When we moved into our house Kennedy did not have a door to her room and Regan's ended up with a hole in it. So, the doors were purchased and the girls asked if they could paint them whatever color they wanted. I was not so sure, but dad said YES! So, here are the colors of their doors. :)
Regan has finished her first semester as a SECOND grader!! My how time flies!! (The other day Nathan and I were watching home videos from before Regan was even born, her birth, and so on. I wish I could freeze time.) She loves school and has some great friends, which I love! Kennedy has finished her first semester of KINDERGARTEN!!! She is doing so good. She told me before school started that she was excited to go to kindergarten so she could learn to read, and that she has done. 
She didn't even turn 5 until the second day of school, but her teacher says that if she didn't know what her birthday was she wouldn't know she was almost a year younger than some of these kiddos. That made me feel good about starting her in school so early. 
September-The girls cheered for the Texas Longhorns this year. That was quite an experience within itself. They loved every minute of it though, and I loved watching them!
October- We went to our fair day at school. In case you aren't from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area or from Texas, let me explain. Every year we have what is called The State Fair of Texas. The Fair, as it's called, it full of food, games, rides, exhibits, and a whole lot of spending of the money! So, the DFW area school districts have a designated day that they get out of school for the day and get a free ticket to go. It is always fun for the kids to see their friends; because you know that when kids see their friends outside of school it's a whole different experience. So, we did that like we do every year. Last year I was two days from delivering Grant. This year, my sweet baby boy was there to enjoy the fun!
October is also 
Nathan's and Grant's birthdays! We were so excited to 
celebrate Grant's 1st birthday! Many emotions over this special day! He has touched our lives, and the lives of many others. I thank my sweet Jesus everyday for allowing me to be his mommy. Since his birthday fell on a Saturday, we had to have his party on a Sunday...gotta love the car business! :) So, since it was on a 
Sunday the Cowboys were playing. So, Grant's 1st birthday was a Dallas Cowboy birthday party!
Every year the kids' school has an annual fundraiser...the Walk-A-Thon. It is really neat. They have a parade that the kids are in. The high school drum line comes out, the high school drill team and basketball team are all there. The kids from the whole school get to walk in the parade that the parents come watch. Then, throughout the day there are different activities...almost like a field day.
They were also studying the Pilgrims and Indians. They made an Indian costume and a Pilgrim costume and got to decide which one they would wear for their Thanksgiving Feast. Kennedy decided to be an Indian. 
One day when Nathan was off he started up the 4 wheeler. We thought Grant would take of running because of the loud noise, but he didn't. He ran TO the 4 wheeler with his little arms stretched up for Nathan to pick him up. So, he took Grant on his first 4 wheeler ride. This momma was a nervous wreck!! 
December- We continued on with our tradition of donuts and the Christmas parade. The kids loved every minute of it...even though the cold front was coming in.
When your in kindergarten, you don't just party from 2-2:45. You party ALL day LONG!!! It started out with a pancake breakfast in the morning, followed by games, story time, craft, lunch, recess, cooking decorating, and PE. Wheeeww!! What a day!!
Regan's Christmas party was much more low key AND short and sweet!
The Sunday after school got out we went to the Gaylord Texan and spent the night. We went to see ICE. This year the theme was Charlie Brown. It was cute and COOOOOOLLLLDDD!!! They keep it at 9 degrees!! Insane, but fun. Then, we got room service and went for a swim (they did not me) in the freezing cold pool. Then it was time to go to bed. Grant wanted him bed and his bed only. So, poor Nathan drove Grant home (30 minutes) to sleep in his bed and then came back and got us in the morning. The girls and I enjoyed breakfast with Charlie Brown and just walking around and looking at all the Gaylord had to offer.
We did something that I have never done before. We went to a friends house and baked and decorated cookies with her kiddos. It was so much fun!! I have made cookies, but to actaully let my kids get flour ALL over them that has nver happened. We loved it!! Thank you Kandi for a fun day!
Christmas...Well, there is so much to say about Christmas. It just amazes me that Mary was only 14 years old when she had that sweet baby. Can you imagine being 14 and 1. having a baby, 2. having the Savior of the world!, 3. having that swet baby knowing one day (not sure when) that your sweet child would die? I just am so taken back by her. I commend her for her bravery and willingness. I am sure that she had her moments, but WOW! What an amazing woman!! I know that Christmas is about Jesus birth, but that is just the beginning. Then Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead. All so we could go to Heaven and be with our amazing Father. I love that Christmas is not the end of the story. I think it is a gift of hope. Hope that if we believe that we will get to go to Heaven. For me, that is the greatest thing in the world. I long to be with my sweet baby boy. This season gives me a promise that my Savior was born...and it's not the end because Easter is coming soon. Merry Christmas!! I hope everyone has a blessed new year. 
