First Day of School 2011

Well, here we go! This summer sure went quickly! So hard to believe--3rd grade and KINDERGARTEN!!! They are both getting so big. I'm so proud of them, and as usual, a little sad...how time flies. I'm not sure how Macie is going to handle all the quiet time in the next few days! It will be different having one kiddo during the day! Jack's teacher is Mrs. Pett, and I think she will be great. Callie has Mrs. Norwood, who seems super great, too. Jack's backpack is at his request--camoflauge, but something baseball, A&M, and Astros--wow. So, cheap backpack, plus iron-on appliques--and there you have it! The Astros applique is in the mail...At least he knows what he wants, right??

Fruity Cutie

Just some fun pictures of Macie...

Playdate with the Selby's

Enjoyed a quick afternoon playdate with the Sara and the kiddos...it's so hot it's miserable to stay outside for very long! We are so blessed to have them nearby--our kids love to play with them!

San Antonio Vacation

Bryan had a conference in San Antonio, at the Hyatt Hill Country, and we all got to tag along! 3 days of sun, water, "fake" beach, all sorts of kid activities, and even some cousin time! Outdoor movies, hairbraiding, bicycles...So much fun! On the way home, we got to stop in New Braunfels and see old friends for church and lunch. We took little Chloe back to Houston to be with her Aunt...she is such a sweetie, and we were so glad to spend time with her! She calls Bryan "By-ren", and I think it melts him!

Sleep-Over

Callie has been asking to have a girl sleepover for a while, and so, I finally relented! Annalise and Kate Selby, and Hannah Sherwin came, and they had such a fun time (and I did, too!) We did some crafts, ate some pizza, danced on furniture (ok, so I didn't really "ok" that one!), and watched a movie. At one point, they came up with a cool idea to dress up like specific characters--the Disney characters Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy...sounds sorta silly, but it was pretty creative! We are so thankful to these two families for their friendship, and letting us "borrow" their precious girls for a fun night!

Isn't That Smile Pretty Enough??!

Poor sweet Callie has had so many teeth/mouth issues already at her young age!! From early cavities/fillings, to getting her front teeth knocked out early, to the present issue of not enough space and bad overbite--whew! She seriously went almost a year without the row of 4 top front teeth. We are now in the expander phase, and this is the lovely headgear she has to wear at least 12 hours a day. I jokingly (and lovingly) kid my husband that this is "his fault"--he and his sister had some similar issues, and I've never even had a cavity (knocking on wood right now!)! Callie is a trooper, though, and always has been. Hugely-high pain tolerance, and happy-go-lucky attitude...I love her!