Elia's Birthday

Chris and I both took the day off, and Grandma and Grandpa, and Patrick were still in town. To celebrate her birthday we all went to the Rough Riders game.  It was pretty darn hot, but we had a great day together!

Not many people can say they have a twin AND a mini-me.

Really excited about a present!

Our tradition of birthday pancakes morphed into birthday frozen waffles!

 

Grandpa discovered a momma duck with 11 ducklings.

My beautiful 4 year old!

We probably played longer at the playground than we actually sat and watched the game!

Her birthday crown from school.

Patrick's Graduation

The very reason grandma and grandpa were in town was to see Patrick graduate.  

Birthday Party

This was the pic on the invite.

The birthday party was a little early, but it worked out since Grandma and Grandpa were in town!  Aunt Jenny, who just started a cookie and cupcake business with grandma, sent the most adorable My Little Pony cookies.

While in town, grandma made yummy raspberry and vanilla cupcakes.  Elia helped.

This is the first year we did not have a party at home.  After calling bounce house places etc, I found this awesome indoor play ground in Carrollton that is open to the public on weekends, and you can reserve tables for parties for FREE!  It was a huge success, and we ended up spending about the same amount as we have in the past, because really all we had to pay for was the food.  No pinata this time around.  We saw some old friends and G invited all of her new friends too.

MLP shirt!

rock climbing.  this place had it all!

I was running around like crazy so I didn't take many pictures.  

Mothers Day

My lovely principal let me leave for a while so I could go to Elia's mother's day tea.  It was adorable.  They sang songs and we did a craft, and then there were snacks.  During all the songs with the hand motions, Elia would do the motions and sing, but her face was turned toward me the whole time.  So funny!

Love my girl.

For the actual mother's day, I got to sleep in, and had bed in breakfast.  I also told the girls I didnt want ANY presents, all I wanted was no fighting.  They did pretty good that day!

Very proud of their work!

Carrollton Fun Run

Instead of doing the 5k, we decided to do the fun run instead.  The path was on the trails near our house, so they were very familiar.  G kept up with me and we did a 12 minute mile, while Elia and Chris did a 16 minute mile!  Elia held Chris' hand the whole time.  Gianna and I met them at the finish line.  Afterwards, we reversed all that calorie burning and went to McDs.  A great Saturday morning, and we plan to do it next year!

Cheesing for the camera before

G was intent on starting first!

The big finish!

April Fun

I'm so glad April is over.  It was the busiest month of my life!  I prepared my students to take the STAAR test and I accepted a new position at a private school.  More on that later though.  Sarah and I did the Color Run!  When I came home the girls could not get over how crazy I looked.


Squeaky Clean before



Colorful After



A rare night out sans kids- Edgefest!

My mom came to visit during STAAR week.

My tall girls helping dad update the playground.

March Madness

Sweet G earned the kindness award in March!

Open House- they had been learning all about farms!

Spring Break- went to Grandma's house who had a little bit of snow left.

Grandpa's specialty- pancakes!!

His other specialty- the ipad.

Can you guess how old this stud turned?

A quick playdate with the McBrides!

Back in Dallas, we ditched the STP parade and went to the Arboreteum instead.

Cousin's Bday party- 1 of 5 G was invited to in March!!!

My sweet girls.  Yes, Elia insisted on wearing a Christmas shirt in March.

February Flew

My cousin and I got together while she was in town on business.

A chilly trip to the FW zoo- best time of year to go- the animals were so active in the cooler weather!

Happy V day!

Oh and yeah- we bought this beautiful new (to us) minivan!

StL Weekend Surprise

All of the sisters COMPLETELY surprised my mom this weekend for her birthday.  Megan and I flew up to St. Louis.  She left the boys at home and brought sweet baby Anna.

On Saturday, we had brunch at Aunt Shanny's, and even did a craft. 

A Valentine Wreath

Then we went and saw Les Mis and out to dinner. 

It was wonderful, and the first weekend in a while I have been away from the girls in a while.  It was good to kiss their sweet faces when I got home.  Lovely Weekend.