Whoo Hooo Curtis - First Marathon!!

Curtis just completed his first marathon!!!  He did the full and Jae and I just did the 10K at this year's Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth!  I am so proud of him!  It didn't turn out exactly like he wanted (goal times, etc) but he worked hard to train, still made it in a GREAT time and finished a MARATHON!!!!  I think he ROCKS!!!  The kids and I watched him start, met him at mile 15 to load him up with hydration, made a fun poster, and saw him cross the finish line!  We were so PROUD!!!

Valentine Parties at School 2011

 I am room mom in Kinsley's class this year and we had a blast at her Valentine party - there was a picture frame craft, yummy create-your-own sundaes, stacking conversation hearts game, Don't break my heart/pass the heart game, and of course the opening of the Valentine boxes!!  I love doing things to help at my kiddos school and seeing their happy faces on party days!

 Lauren, Landri, Kinsley, and Amanda with their cute little boxes!

 Kaden's party was a blast too - with many of the same activities!

and his very own special little Valentine Avery - these two are such cute friends!!!

Valentine Brunch at Jae and John's 2011

 Curtis and I

 My mom and dad

 Jae and John, and all our kiddos enjoyed a fabulous Valentine's brunch at Jae and John's house!

 There was a delicious waffle bar, bacon, and juices to choose from

and fun little gifts to exchange!

We also went for a walk in their neighborhood, toured the model home, hung out, and went out to eat at Mi Cocina that night!  It was a perfect day of all the things I LOVE - good food, fun gifts, and family!!

Daddy/Daughter Dance and Date with Kaden 2011

 This has become a tradition in our house - the Daddy/Daughter Dance!  Kinsley and Curtis went last year and she has literally talked about it ever since, so of course they had to go again this year!  It is a very special date with just her and her daddy - believe me when I say JUST her and her daddy - (Kaden and I tried to sneak in and take pictures and they had this lady guarding the door that said we COULD NOT go in - thank you very much!!!)  But...it is precious and she loves her one on one time with her daddy!

 It is very special because she gets to go to this sweet little girl salon called "Girly Girl" to get her hair done - always an updo with glitter...just fit for a princess!

Then she gets to get a mani and a pedi in whatever color she wants - here she is supposed to be showing off her mani but being silly instead!

And since her and her daddy get a special date, so do Kaden and I!  We played Lego Star Wars on the Wii and went out for Frosties at Wendy's - Kaden's picks for the night of course!

I love making these precious memories with them!

Snow Dayssss!

 The kiddos were out of school for about a week at the beginning of February for the SNOW!!!  This happens at least once a year here in Texas and it is so funny how everything is shut down - you northerners just laugh at us I know, but we LOVE it, and look forward to it every year - even if we have to make up those school days in June!

Here's the house covered in snow!

 Snow angel wearing my bibs from when I was her age - we don't buy them much around these parts ya know?  Nor do the stores sell them too often:)

 Snow angel 2 - he LOVED being out in the snow in his pajamas:)  

 If all the snowflakes were lemon bars and milkshakes...

 Oh!   What a snow it would be!!!

 Curt's work even shut down for a day - something usually unheard of - and he got to enjoy it with us!!!  He built forts and played snowball fights with the kiddos - they just LOVED it!

 Whoa - bad pic alert - this is me after having the worst case of flu I've had in years - I was recuperating here but was still in the "too weak to wear make-up" phase;)

 Building Frosty

Biggest Icicle this baby has ever seen!!!

Western Day 2011

Yeeeehaw!!!  Kaden and Kinsley had a rootin' tootin' good time at school on Western Day!  Their daddy was able to go watch them participate in different relay races and western singing and dancing!  Aren't they just the cutest little cowboy/cowgirl you've ever seen?  Thanks to our friends Mande Babb and Jayme Hughes for letting us borrow boots/hats from your kiddos:)!

Upwards Basketball and Cheerleading!

 Kaden and Kinsley just finished Upwards Basketball and Cheerleading!  It was a wonderful experience!  Upwards is a christian organization and they have devotions at half time at every game!  Also, while teaching the kiddos the fundamentals of cheerleading and basketball they are also teaching them lessons from the bible about character.  Kade and Kins had to memorize a weekly bible verse - which is awesome, and Curt was able to coach Kade's team - it was a wonderful experience for the whole family!

 Kinsley cheering - it was so exciting to see her confidence SOAR after starting cheerleading!  She was so proud of herself, and we could tell it made her feel a part or "cool" to have her "thing":)  She loved every minute of it!

Kaden playing - he was such a cutie and learned so much this season!  He made two baskets, one in each of the last two games he played, which was a blast since Grammy and Grandaddy, Aunt Jae, and Kai were at the last game!