For all our Rangers fans.....

We came across this picture the other day and it had to post it for all our friends who are Texas Rangers fans!!!

Puddle Hunt

It's been pretty hot here for the last couple of days, but today we got some much needed rain. To the kids delight, we got a rain shower without the usual thunder and lightning. SO, they wanted to go on a hunt for puddles!

Off they went...
Not here...
Follow the leader...
Taking a break for some 'Rain Angels' Work with me --- it's Texas, we don't get much snow.
And finally....SUCCESS!!!
Much splashing and glee followed!

She's Learning So Fast...

I didn't learn PowerPoint until I was in the workplace --- She's only in First Grade!!!

All About Zebras by Sophie

At Least She Wasn't In It

Allison's hat blew off into the street and was immediately run over by an SUV. Fortunately, although she impulsively started to chase her hat, she stopped as we yelled at her. Then she stood watching agast as the SUV ran over her hat.

It was at least 5 minutes before she let go of the hat again.

Sophie's Busy Day...

Sophie woke up bright and early this morning to go plant a vegetable garden with her Girl Scout Daisy Troop. She proudly planted 2 squash seeds....then turned and asked if she would have to try them if they grow! After lunch she met up again with some of her Daisy friends. (Now, we don't usually plan 2 activities for one day, but the planting of the garden was re-scheduled from last weekend when the weather turned so cold.) The girls went to learn a bit about riding horses. This was the first time that Sophie was actually taught how to handle a horse instead of just being led around by someone else while sitting on the horse. I think she did quite well.
Lastly..... after a shower and a quick nap, here is my big girl all packed and ready for her first sleepover. Will she make it through the night? ............. Will Mom?
I have so much more to post, but I must first catch up on my sleep.

Driving home from church tonight...

S: "Are the kids going to wave Palms again this year (Palm Sunday)?"

Me: "I'm not sure yet...do you want to?"

S: "YES!"

J: "I don't cuz I don't like the crashing sounds."

Me: "Jason, I don't think there will be any crashing sounds this year since Aunt C. is not there."

J: "OK! I want to then!"


A few minutes later from the back of the van....

S: "I miss Aunt C. It makes me saaaad."

J: "I'm happy AND sad. I'm really sad about Aunt C., ... but I'm happy for no crashes!!"

Snowin' again!!

Here are pictures from this morning. Sophie was the most excited about the snow, but she had to go to school. So, we got ready quickly and headed out to play until she had to leave.

At that point, the younger kids were ready to come in. I am pretty sure that Sophie will persuade them to go back out after she gets home!!!