Springbreak Was So Fun

We (the kiddos and I; Bryan had to stay and work :( )headed up to Kerrville for the first part of Springbreak...time for some cousin fun and relaxation. (at least for the travelers..I'm quite sure MeMe would not classify our gang taking over her house as "relaxing"!!) MeMe had an early Easter Egg Hunt planned, too. The "younger" cousins all have such a great time together, and I enjoy catching up with everyone as well. MeMe is very wonderful to let us hang out at her house..I know it must feel like a tornado has come through when we leave! Thanks to Krista as well, as myself and my kiddos bunked at her place. Baby Leo joined in this time--first Kerrville cousin trip for him! I've thought of Macie as "the baby" for so long it's almost strange to see an actual baby around, and it makes her look so big!! He's a super cuddler. Brady (Jenny's fiance') and his sweet little Chloe were able to join for the weekend, too--our family is just expanding like crazy!! I don't think I had my camera out until the day after they left, however. We also celebrated Kendall and Jenny's birthdays. Lots of fun memories made...I treasure these times. Our Springbreak definitely did not end as well as it started, though, as Jack came down with a tummy bug the day after we got home and got so sick we had to go to the ER for IV fluids, and even after that, he didn't kick the high fever and no appetite for several days...yuck!

Go Texan Day

Callie and Jack had Go Texan Day in the spirit of the Rodeo. Callie's grade really didn't do anything extra except dress-up, but Jack's class got to take pictures with a young longhorn steer, which he thought was pretty cool.

Square Dancing Diva

In the spring theme of Rodeo and Go Texan days, Callie's music class learned to square dance, and let the parents (and Grammy) come watch their accomplishments..it was so cute! Callie's partner was Allan, a sweet little boy from her class. I have to admit, though I really enjoyed watching the routines, it was a little stomach-turning to see her partner up with a boy...not ready for those days!!! Callie really had the routines down, and was definitely the leader! At the end, they had some of the parents join in; let's just say my daughter is much better at square dancing than I am!

Macie's Rodeo Day

Macie had Rodeo Day at her Mother's Day Out...they brought in ponies for the kids to ride, and everyone dressed in their cowgirl/boy gear..so cute! Grammy came and joined the fun, too. Macie actually rode the horse for a short while before saying "I'm done" and sliding off all in the same moment! I love to watch her with her little classmates--she is a social child and really likes her "friends", as she calls them.

Rodeo Time

It's Rodeo Time in Houston, and we took the kids for an afternoon of animals, carnival rides (oh, joy), farm/agricultural education, bull riding...and of course, all the yummy food!! Callie could have stayed in the petting zoo the whole time, I think. Macie loves the animals--until they get close, then she panics! Jack wanted to ride every ride that existed, and play every game. They all really enjoyed the rodeo; Macie called the bronco riding "jumping horsies" and laughed when the cowboy fell off...not very polite, really. We even got to stay for a few songs of Martina McBride before everyone started falling apart...a fun family evening!

Little League Opening Day Parade

Well, it's started! Baseball Little League kicked off this weekend with a parade. Jack's team is the Rangers, and he looks so cute in his uniform! Bryan is the coach, and is really excited about being involved this season. Grammy and Papa, Alli, and Baby Leo came to watch the parade, and of course, the weather was not great--windy and cold! After the parade, the rest of us went back home, but poor Bryan and Jack were out in the cold most of the day since Jack didn't play until later. Callie is playing softball...pics of her later!

Preschool Art Show

Jack's preschool recently displayed art they had been working on over the past few months...just a

neat way to let the students "show off" to the parents. Jack's art included (clockwise) a train, mitten, thunderstorm, "something I copied", and a cheetah in a tree. Awesome!

Window Shopping

I just loved this picture...I think they were looking at some squirrels or something, but Macie is very in tune to Jack--listens to him, watches him, copies him. He pesters her like crazy, but loves her, too...cute big brother!