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11 Years Ago Today

We celebrated Elizabeth's 11th Birthday this evening at On The Border.
Our waiter announcing her birthday then they sang to her.

William gave her a bag of rocks. He collected them on his way home from school today.

We told Elizabeth she could have a party with her friends or we would buy her an iPod Touch. She chose a party so we are gearing up for an adventure this Saturday!

First Steps

Catherine took 9 steps last night so had to make a quick video today to share. She is growing up too fast!

Symphony Orchestra

3rd Grade got to go on a field trip today to the Dallas Symphony. It was a great performance but not able to take any pictures. Sarah was excited to get all dressed up this morning. Afterward, we had a picnic lunch. It was difficult going back to school as the weather in Texas is absolutely beautiful!

Pajama Day

They liked wearing their pajamas to school today! They were sitting far apart and I could not see them all in my camera. I asked them to move closer and put their arms around each other for one quick picture. This is what I got.

Community Helper Day

William went to school today as a doctor. The kindergartners had "Community Helper Day" and got to have a parade through the school. I had lunch with him and everyone looked so cute. Of course, I forgot my camera!

Soccer

William is playing soccer this season. Eric is coaching his team and he is playing for the Aggies! :-)

Eric is the Asst Coach for Sarah's team. She has been playing for the same team since she was 4!

Two Birthdays

Great Papa and Great Nana Green both had birthdays last week. Great Papa is 94 years young! We had lots of Green Family visiting this weekend including Eric's Uncle and Aunt from Maryland who flew in for all the festivities.
Great Nana looking good at 29!

Eric's parents with their 5 grandchildren.

Field Day

The kids enjoyed Field Day at school yesterday. It was an all day event with over 30 games and the weather was perfect. William has watched the past five years and was so excited to finally be able to participate!

Softball Team

Elizabeth's softball team. She is 4th from the left.

Camp Grady Spruce

Elizabeth had a GREAT time this past week at 5th grade camp. They went to YMCA Camp Grady Spruce located west of Fort Worth on Possum Kingdom Lake.

http://www.campgradyspruce.org/

The above picture was taken on Devil's Island. She got to ride on a boat and hike around the island. Trail guides weave folk stories with earth science on this activity. She has lots of fun stories to tell. Her favorite activity was horseback riding. She got to ride by herself on a trail. Her beautiful horse was named, Jasmine.

The students also enjoyed practicing archery.

Canoeing too!

Elizabeth's class after a strenuous hike to Johnson's Peak.

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Poor Sarah.