Santa Baby

Today we went to Melody's annual preschool Breakfast with Santa! Melody would not even give santa a high five.



Maya, on the other hand, probably would have gone home with him. She even went back to tell him how she ate all of her breakfast.





Morgan was mad that we made her pose but she got over it! :)

Sleepover!

The girls whipped out the airbeds and had their very own sleepover in the playroom upstairs last night. Silly girls!

Buc-ees!!!

Morgan and I went to Houston this weekend for the Texas USAG banquet. Rather than take a bunch of pictures of her getting her award (I did get some on my phone but actually forgot my real camera) I took video of the highlight of our trip, a newly built, cheesy but incredibly fun rest stop called Buc-ees! Morgan got extremely excited and took some video that i thought i would share with you. Enjoy.

Then, we saw the statue of Sam Houston... but we couldn't leave the buc-ee's issue alone...

Yes, we are a barrel of fun on roadtrips.

Maya's Dance Recital

Maya had her first recital this weekend and she did great! :)
The first video is of her tap dance and she is on the back row on the far left.
In the second video, she's doing her ballet dance and she's the last on the left in the front row.

Morgan's Talent Show Routine

Fashion Show!

I have told you before of the talent of my mother. I wanted to showcase some of the items she has made for my kids over the years.
Let the fashion show begin!
(pictures are courtesy of my sister, Sarah)
First we have a beautiful camel colored skirt modeled by the lovely Morgan.

Next we have some gorgeous summery polka dot dresses. Note that two of these models are enjoying each other's company while the third model had to join later following a massive break down. I think the little one likes her big sister.




This lovely ballerina is wearing a velvety leotard with matching skirt and hair scrunchie.. tres chic, no?

Our flexible gymnast is showing off her one of a kind neon pink zebra striped leotard made only for those that grandma adores! Sorry teammates, grandma doesn't love you!


For your little gymnast, there are sparkly leotards, fit perfectly to show your little ones' nice round little biscuits.



Siblings love to match!


And finally, summer is coming and what could be better but your very own sundress!!?


We love you mom!! You're the best!

We're famous!!

Ok, we're not technically famous, but this picture **IS** from the usa gymnastics website. The girls got to meet olympic silver medalist Chellsie Memmel and had a great time.

Greek Goddess

You too can have this look with an older sister and a fitted sheet (queen size).

Uncle Sam (and Morgan brag)

Nathan's parents and brother Sam are here for a visit and the girls have decided that they like Uncle Sam a whole lot.


And while I'm in the posting mood, I just have to let you know how proud I am of Morgan. She got all 4s (top grade) on her report card, passed the TAKS test with 100% and had her art work selected to be displayed in central office tonight. We are proud of how hard you are working, Morgan!

12th Anniversary

Today is our 12th anniversary. We spent it at a soccer game. We had a good time. At halftime the hubby surprised me with a sweet anniversary message on the big screen at Pizza Hut Park. Thanks Monster! Love you.. looking forward to many more years together.

Soccer Season has begun!!

We went to a pre-season game today at pizza hut park.
FC Dallas played CAP from Brazil. It was an entertaining game with a goal scored in the first minute. Sadly it was the only goal (thankfully it was for FCD) but the score was 4-4 on aggregate and it went to penalty kicks where we lost 5-4. We were fortunate to have some good friends join us and Morgan was able to bring her friend too. I didn't realize I missed the games so much. Next week is the season opener against the Chicago Fire. I am looking forward to attending with Nathan's family.

My Nephew Ethan

Jawbreaker Solar System

Morgan has a keen interest in space. She decided this weekend that she would make a jawbreaker solar system. I thought it was very creative.

Don't leave my children alone with your stuffed animals.

This is what will happen to them.

Let Us Eat Cake... Rainbow Cake! **Edited**

Idea and recipe credit goes to my good friend Michele!

Daddy and Daughters

Every year the city puts on a daddy daughter dance at the community center. All 3 girls got to go this year and daddy was EXHAUSTED! :)






Some other odds and ends...
This is entitled.. "the best afternoon ever"


and this one is called "Morgan and her mini-me"

A Hip Update

Get it.. a "hip" update.. ha. ha. ha. I need to get out more.
So let me refresh your memory. This video is before surgery and then a few weeks post 2nd surgery.

Here's today. Clearly I have a little more work to do but I'm thrilled.

Texas Prime Meet

I'm just a posting fool today. This weekend Morgan and I attended Kim Zmeskal's Texas Prime Meet. The team captains of the Legendz Classic this year were Alicia Sacramone, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin. Morgan was just a little excited to be attending.


We took some video to show you how close we were to Shawn and Nastia. The girls picked a quiet moment to shout "We Love You Nastia!!" and got her to turn around and smile at them. I wish I had taken out my camera then.

Fun with Frosties (or would it be "frostys"?)

I am not the only one in my house who likes a frosty from time to time. (or daily)
My kids like them too... and you can imagine the fun that comes with a cup of chocolate ice cream and a plastic spoon :) If you can't imagine it I will show you.

Sisterly Love

No this is not Maya strangling Melody. She is actually lovingly showing her how to navigate the website to play games with the Cheetah Girls. These moments are awesome.

Happy Birthday Maya!!

Happy Birthday to my little blonde spitfire! You are an answer to many prayers and a child I never thought I would be blessed to have. You never cease to keep me entertained. I love your sense of humor and your energy. Our family would certainly not be complete without you! Your momma loves you!

Staples

Morgan and another girl collided in a vault/foam pit accident at gymnastics yesterday. The other girl split open her chin and Morgan needed two staples in her head. She's fine and other than requiring ibuprofen, she's actually doing really well. She is out of gym for a week and gets the staples out in 10 days.

Happy New Year from my girls