Our Texas Boots

 These boots and hat have gotten their use. We have actually put all three boys in Grant's outfit for the rodeo.  (this year was his turn).  But I couldn't find the picts.  Love age 2!!!

My two and four-year olds this week

Feeling old with my baby turning two, and feeling like a significant chapter of my life getting near the end. The phase of having lots of little kids and demanding physical needs is turning. My two year brings me diapers, wipes, and a bag when he needs a change and a bottle when he wants a drink. Self sufficient, not yet, but well on his way.

My four year old needs friends, and I have been getting lazy making plans with them. Luckily,  My friends are okay with my laziness, and I was able to throw together a little party for our play group friends, impromptu bug cupcakes, and some playtime. 

Big sister made an elaborate rocky road, Reeses, brownie ice cream cake for his family celebration. I have purchased a little 6" cheesecake pan, which is the perfect size for these little birthday celebrations, and has got a ton of use. We are not big eaters around these parts. Definitely not from my side of the family.

Our busy February

Gary and I went skiing in Keystone with most of my siblings the beginning of February.  The snow was great, the company was even better.

Then we went to Great Wolf Lodge in Dallas with some old roommates of Gary's, who also happen to be boys from Indiana that I grew up with, Dave and Mandy, and Tim and Ashley. Between our 3 families there were 11 kids. They were in heaven. I was worn out by the end of the weekend.

We also started soccer which consumes 3 nights a week plus Saturdays. I am coaching Lily's team which is fun. 

We also had our school fundraiser and Gator dash, which Lily got her best time for her mile 7:48, and came in 2nd for the 2nd grade girls. Gary jr. Also had great fun competing in his 1st race.

This weekend I ran the Woodlands half marathon, with my cheer squad present. It was great to have something to train for and motivate my exercise.  I was just under 2 hours, an small improvement from last year. 

And after all that we should have a relatively quiet spring break just hanging around here.

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When texas calls a snow day

To be fair there was ice on my roses and on Gary's car, but in Texas that is enough to cancel school. We had a great free day. We made whole wheat bread, with every child making a different flavor. Lily's orange zest whole wheat was to die for. 

Then we had an elaborate tea party with "pigs in a blanket" and pomegranate soda, and peppermint tea if course.

Lily and I had a girls afternoon watching Barbie movies and painting our nails. 

Then I ran my long run for the week while Gary made a fire for the boys and Gary and I ended the day with a date to a local frozen yogurt dive. Eventful day.

Ps . I love this boy 

Lily's baptism

My oldest is 8, and is our church that means baptism.

We sent this out to neighbors and friends and coworkers. 

  I was so excited for her.  It was a really special day full of family and friends. Aunt Rachel did her hair. My parents, Gary's parents, my sister Rachel, and my cousin Matt and his family all came down for Miss Lily.  Aunt Rachel, my dad, and Gary's dad all spoke.  Gary was one proud papa.  It ended with lots of food and playtime with cousins.

 This dress I wore when I was eight.

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