Aggie

Shea loves the Aggies.  Dewayne took her to the Nebraska game a few weeks ago and had a blast.  It makes me happy to see her so excited about Aggie football (I can only imagine how much Dewanye likes it).

Phone vs. Dog Water Bowl

Need I say more?  The water bowl won.

Over the Thanksgiving break I drove mom's car into town and put my phone in the cup holder (as I normally do in my car).  When we got home, I retreived it only to see it half submerged in water.  No, there was no drink residue left in the cup holder.  The cup holder was being utilized as a water bowl for Rosie (my parent's fourth child dog).  Lesson learned.  Double check cup holders that could possibly be used for dog water bowls.

No, drying out the phone with rice didn't work.  No, I didn't see any splasing when I put my phone in the holder either.

Thanksgiving

We traveled to my parents over the Thanksgiving break.  The girls absolutely love the country.  Uncle Jared took all the kids (sans baby Eli) coyote calling.  (Last year Charlotte wasn't "big enough" to go, so she was pumped that she was a big kid now)  No worries - nothing was injured.  They were able to see some deer and a coyote. 

Shea and Bug also got to check on the chickens multiple times.  Uncle Jared informed Charlotte that the hawks were getting them, so the chickens were staying in their cage.  All the way home Charlotte was on "hawk lookout".   At one point, she exclaimed "I didn't know we have hawks in Dallas!" (I'm pretty sure all large birds in the sky were considered hawks to her).


Bug is more brave than I!



On Friday, Madison and Dewayne left to go hunting.  Yes, my high maintenance lodging girl went to the deer lease.  (The deer lease does have heat/electricity - so its not too bad).  Dewayne didn't kill anything and Madison had so much fun.  She kept texting her cousin about all the things she saw and she kept a running deer count. Dewayne said she loved being outside! Madison made herself and Bug a broom from some twigs and a branch ("just like they did in the old days"). 

 

She stayed warm!

She looks so grown up!

During hunting, Bug and I did a little shopping with my mom and sisters.  When we got home, Charlotte said she missed Madison.  They sure do know how to push each others buttoms, but they do love each other as well!

Six Flags Fun

This past Saturday was "Six Flags Day" for Mary Kay, so our family attended. 

It was quite entertaining listening to Madison tell Charlotte all about the rides during the week leading up to it (two kids having a grown up conversation about what the rides do and where they should go first). 

The day turned out great.  Madison's thrill level is steadily increasing and she really enjoyed herself (she even rode Judge Roy Scream).  Charlotte was a bit more hesitant and stuck with the less extreme rides (teacups, carousel and kiddie area). 


If only you could see Madison rolling her eyes since we made her ride with Charlotte!



Bug having fun!

The girls got to see a few characters and were happy. 

Tweety Bird

Bugs Bunny

Overall, we had a good time and the girls were great. It was a truly enjoyable family day with no meltdowns.  Hopefully this is a trend!!

One less fish

As you know we got some fish at the beginning of the school year (and Charlotte's fish subsequently ate one of Madison's fish....Life Lesson). 

Well, I vaguely remember reading about some types of fish jumping out of an "open top" aquarium, but I didn't give it much thought.  I guess I should have.

We arrived home yesterday to find one of Bug's fish "expired" on the counter by the tank.  Poor thing - Bug was terribly upset and Madison thinks they are "even" now.  When will things not be such a competition?

Charlotte's Take on The Mayflower

When I picked up Charlotte from school yesterday, Mrs. Debbie informed me that Bug participated quite well in the discussion on The Mayflower.  It was hilarious when she was explaining it to me the first time.  She said it with such enthusiasm and was so sure of herself.    Below is a clip of her explaining it again later that night - a little distracted.  Notice she says habaneros instead of bows and arrows. 

Growing Up

Oh how Shea is growing up. 

For the past year Madison has been begging for a sleepover (this was a conversation we had multiple times per week).  I kept putting it off by telling her that I would think about it and maybe one day she could have one/attend one.   Well, it happened.

Apparently Madison's friend had already told her that she was inviting her, but Madison didn't say anything to me.  One evening, I got an e-mail from the mom and I immediately felt anxious.  I wasn't ready for this.......... When did my girl get big enough to attend a non-family sleepover?

We purchased the birthday gift, packed her sleeping bag, overnight bag and she was ready.  Dewayne dropped her off along with the "emergency contact" sheet I made.  (I wish I could have been the one to do the drop off, but perhaps I would have made too big of a scene - maybe it worked better this way). 

When I picked her up Sunday morning, she was all smiles.  She had a wonderful time and is now "hooked" on sleepovers.

Thank you Julie and Isabella for making Madison's first sleepover a great one!