Thursday, September 6, 2012
Molly's First Day!
I can hardly believe my baby girl is now on Pre-K! I am proud of her, ad excited for this big step, but a little sad to start that process of letting go.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Zoo Day
We had a fun time visiting the Audubon Zoo with some friends last week. After letting the kids splash in the Cool Zoo splash area for about two hours, we headed to the carousel...
Then we visited a few animal friends...
Stopped for a quick picture at the fountain and headed back home!
All in all, it was a great day at the zoo!
Then we visited a few animal friends...
Stopped for a quick picture at the fountain and headed back home!
All in all, it was a great day at the zoo!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Blast Off!
This weekend we took a drive to the MS Gulf Coast. We had lunch in Gulfport, drive down the beach, visited the outlet mall, and took a tour of NASA's new Infinity Science Center.
Molly enjoyed seeing all the rockets and getting to walk through the mock space shuttle.
Bobby and I even got in on the space fun! And of course, Bobby had some freeze dried ice cream to snack on as we drove home. Molly actually tried it, but was not a fan!
Molly enjoyed seeing all the rockets and getting to walk through the mock space shuttle.
Bobby and I even got in on the space fun! And of course, Bobby had some freeze dried ice cream to snack on as we drove home. Molly actually tried it, but was not a fan!
Friday, May 25, 2012
A Dip in the Pool
Summer is just around the corner, which means hot days and lots of fun in the sun! We always get a pool for the backyard, and Molly was eager to try out her new zebra sprinkler pool this year. So on a warm afternoon, we set it up and let them play.
Now, I knew Ella would enjoy this because she LOVES water. Taking a bath is probably one of her favorite events of the day. When I say bath, she takes off RUNNING and giggling through the house and makes a beeline for the bathtub. She has even figured out how to climb in all on her own.
To say she enjoyed it would be an understatement. She had such a blast splashing around and playing with Molly.
We are planning to take the girls to their first beach experience of the summer (and first ever time for Ella!) on Saturday to kick off our Memorial Day weekend. I am excited to see how they enjoy the sand between their toes and the waves crashing around them.
What do you have planned for Memorial Day? Whatever it is, enjoy it!
Now, I knew Ella would enjoy this because she LOVES water. Taking a bath is probably one of her favorite events of the day. When I say bath, she takes off RUNNING and giggling through the house and makes a beeline for the bathtub. She has even figured out how to climb in all on her own.
To say she enjoyed it would be an understatement. She had such a blast splashing around and playing with Molly.
We are planning to take the girls to their first beach experience of the summer (and first ever time for Ella!) on Saturday to kick off our Memorial Day weekend. I am excited to see how they enjoy the sand between their toes and the waves crashing around them.
What do you have planned for Memorial Day? Whatever it is, enjoy it!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Whirlwind
Obviously, so much has happened. That, or I forgot my password again.
No, really, it's been busy.
We had two birthdays and now parent a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old. In between celebrating those birthdays, we moved from Texas back home to Louisiana. We both quit our jobs in Texas and Bobby started a new job here in the New Orleans area. I became a stay-at-home mom. I loved it. I hated it. I was challenged by it. And then I got a job offer. I cried because it was what I wanted - and what I didn't want. And while it feels great to be back in the classroom, I miss my babies every single day.
Ella had to get tubes in her ears for chronic ear infections. I was glad to be home with her through that process and through her surgery. As fate would have it, I started working the week after her tubes were placed. She has been doing great since we had the procedure done and I know it was the right choice.
She goes to daycare now and she is not a fan. She misses her momma and our time together. She became quite attached in our two month break from routine.
Molly has adjusted well and has a new dancing school and after two months of part-time preschool, goes to school daily with Ella now. That was a rough adjustment for her because she loved her first school, but she has come around. She has proven herself resilient, and I am so proud of how she has handled all the change.
We have also done lots of fun things since moving home and I will be sharing those soon. It feels good to have a sense of being settled and to feel the whirlwind slowing down. Now it's just time to focus on our new life here in New Orleans with my two girls.
No, really, it's been busy.
We had two birthdays and now parent a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old. In between celebrating those birthdays, we moved from Texas back home to Louisiana. We both quit our jobs in Texas and Bobby started a new job here in the New Orleans area. I became a stay-at-home mom. I loved it. I hated it. I was challenged by it. And then I got a job offer. I cried because it was what I wanted - and what I didn't want. And while it feels great to be back in the classroom, I miss my babies every single day.
Ella had to get tubes in her ears for chronic ear infections. I was glad to be home with her through that process and through her surgery. As fate would have it, I started working the week after her tubes were placed. She has been doing great since we had the procedure done and I know it was the right choice.
She goes to daycare now and she is not a fan. She misses her momma and our time together. She became quite attached in our two month break from routine.
Molly has adjusted well and has a new dancing school and after two months of part-time preschool, goes to school daily with Ella now. That was a rough adjustment for her because she loved her first school, but she has come around. She has proven herself resilient, and I am so proud of how she has handled all the change.
We have also done lots of fun things since moving home and I will be sharing those soon. It feels good to have a sense of being settled and to feel the whirlwind slowing down. Now it's just time to focus on our new life here in New Orleans with my two girls.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Ella's Winter ONE-derland!
It happened so fast. We brought her home from the hospital, and before we knew it, she was growing. Smiling, crawling, babbling, walking. She's officially a toddler now!
We celebrated Ella turning the big ONE with a Winter Onederland themed birthday party a week before her actual birthday. Nanny and Uncle Mason played host and we had a great turnout of family and friends to celebrate her big day.
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| Cake table. All homemade treats! |
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| Loved the wintery decor. |
We rented a spacewalk for the day to help entertain the older kids. Little did we know, Ella would LOVE it as well. She kept up with the older kids just fine and was all smiles toddling around.
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| She had a blast in the spacewalk with the big kids! |
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| Our family. |
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas!
There are few joys in childhood greater than waking up on Christmas morning to a pile of presents from Santa.
There are few joys in parenthood greater than watching that moment and the smiles spread across the faces of your own children.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Taking the Stage!
Molly's dancing school rotates a performance of The Nutcracker every other year. This year is a Nutcracker year, which means the girls get an extra recital in December in addition to the annual revue in May.
Molly's class danced to one of the most well-known tunes of the ballet, depicting the Sugar Plum Fairies.
As with her last recital, we took her to get her hair put into a proper ballet bun. Her friend, Lacey, had an appointment right after us, so the girls were excited to be there together.
After we got hair and make-up done, we headed to Morton Ranch High School to check in and get dressed. I got her ready and then left to take my seat in the audience, while she stayed behind stage with their class mom and her fellow ballerinas.
The girls did a great job on stage, and after the show, daddy got to bring roses up to her.
Congrats, Molly, on a beautiful performance! I love watching you dance!
Molly's class danced to one of the most well-known tunes of the ballet, depicting the Sugar Plum Fairies.
As with her last recital, we took her to get her hair put into a proper ballet bun. Her friend, Lacey, had an appointment right after us, so the girls were excited to be there together.
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| All dolled up and ready to head to the recital! |
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| Lacey and Molly |
The girls did a great job on stage, and after the show, daddy got to bring roses up to her.
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| Molly is 3rd from the left! |
Congrats, Molly, on a beautiful performance! I love watching you dance!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sights of the Season!
Christmas time is fast approaching and we are starting to fill our days with holidays lights and sights around here! It is amazing how much more fun this time of year truly is when you get to share it and see it through the eyes of a child.
We have spent some time decorating outside...
And inside...
The next few weeks will be busy and fun for us, and we are looking forward to traveling to see family during the holidays!
We have spent some time decorating outside...
And inside...
The next few weeks will be busy and fun for us, and we are looking forward to traveling to see family during the holidays!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Sugar Plum Fairies
In just about a week and a half, Molly will take the big stage with her dancing class to perform in the school's production of The Nutcracker. The class will be dancing as sugar plum fairies, and they got to try on their costumes during class tonight. They were so very excited to practice their routine in full costume, and I can't wait to see my big girl light up the stage!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Remembering Marie
This is Marie.
That smile you see? That’s the true embodiment of who she was.
To know her smile was to know her. The warmth, love, joy, sense of welcoming that personified her smile defined the person she was. Ever thoughtful, putting others ahead of herself, and enabling a sense of peace within anyone she came into contact with during her short life.
And indeed, her life was too short. To imagine the things she could have done, the things she wanted to do, the things she dreamed of, is to doubt God’s plan. And while it is hard not to do just that, and not to question why such an incredible person was taken so unexpectedly, so abruptly from our lives, we must remember the faith Marie held and exercise that same faith in her death.
During this time of loss, we must remember the way Marie loved and take care of one another. Mickey, I hope you never doubt the love she had for you. The twinkle in her eyes and the smile on her lips when she was with you was unmistakable. You were her true love, and I am so happy you found one another.
She truly was an angel on Earth. I am thankful to God for lending her to us, for choosing me to be one of the people she touched in her time with us. I am thankful to have shared in so many of her happy, defining memories. To have been a gift bearer in her wedding while my husband stood beside her groom on the altar. To have shared with her a love of children and of teaching. To have made such fond memories while on vacation with her just three short months ago.
It has been said that if you live on in the hearts and lives of the ones you have touched, you will never truly die. Marie has touched so many lives, her legacy will thrive. Of that, I have no doubt. Marie executed such a gracious life full of faith, hope, and love, hers will be the Kingdom of Heaven. Of that, I am certain. Rest in peace, Marie. Our hearts are heavy, and the tears still fall, but you are where you are destined to be. Of that, I have absolute faith.
That smile you see? That’s the true embodiment of who she was.
To know her smile was to know her. The warmth, love, joy, sense of welcoming that personified her smile defined the person she was. Ever thoughtful, putting others ahead of herself, and enabling a sense of peace within anyone she came into contact with during her short life.
And indeed, her life was too short. To imagine the things she could have done, the things she wanted to do, the things she dreamed of, is to doubt God’s plan. And while it is hard not to do just that, and not to question why such an incredible person was taken so unexpectedly, so abruptly from our lives, we must remember the faith Marie held and exercise that same faith in her death.
During this time of loss, we must remember the way Marie loved and take care of one another. Mickey, I hope you never doubt the love she had for you. The twinkle in her eyes and the smile on her lips when she was with you was unmistakable. You were her true love, and I am so happy you found one another.
She truly was an angel on Earth. I am thankful to God for lending her to us, for choosing me to be one of the people she touched in her time with us. I am thankful to have shared in so many of her happy, defining memories. To have been a gift bearer in her wedding while my husband stood beside her groom on the altar. To have shared with her a love of children and of teaching. To have made such fond memories while on vacation with her just three short months ago.
It has been said that if you live on in the hearts and lives of the ones you have touched, you will never truly die. Marie has touched so many lives, her legacy will thrive. Of that, I have no doubt. Marie executed such a gracious life full of faith, hope, and love, hers will be the Kingdom of Heaven. Of that, I am certain. Rest in peace, Marie. Our hearts are heavy, and the tears still fall, but you are where you are destined to be. Of that, I have absolute faith.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Carnivals and Costumes
Today we headed out to the Fall Carnival for the girls' daycare. There was face painting, nail painting, pumpkin painting, games, and goodies! The girls got dressed up in costume (Molly insisted she wanted to be Cinderella instead of Alice today) and we had a fun time.
After the school carnival and lunch, we headed to another Pumpkin Patch Festival at a local high school. More goodies, games, and a hayride later, it was all the fall festival fun we could stand for one day!
After the school carnival and lunch, we headed to another Pumpkin Patch Festival at a local high school. More goodies, games, and a hayride later, it was all the fall festival fun we could stand for one day!
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