Story Time

Catherine and her boyfriend enjoying Cheerios before their library class. Today they learned about dogs. Catherine putting her dog on the storyboard. She is a big girl!

Celebrate Good Times

As you can tell from the picture, William had a great start to baseball season! They won a very exciting game tonight 7-6. Way to go, Cardinals!!!

15 Month Portraits

Here are a few pictures from the photo shoot today. Catherine is wearing Great Nana Green's purple necklace and holding Great Nanny Gammon's ring.
She is reaching for Great Nana Green's bracelet.

The jewelry kept her very busy during the photo shoot!

Robbers Cave State Park

We went to Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma this past week. My parents took me here every year as a kid. It is a beautiful place!
We were so excited that Nana and Papa were able to join us.
The kids had so much fun hiking, fishing and riding canoe/paddle boats. They also went to a couple of kid classes at the Nature Center.

They liked hanging by the lake feeding fish, playing at the park and eating snow cones! We also enjoyed a hayride on our last evening together.

Above picture is outside our cabin making s'mores. Robbers Cave does not have wireless internet!! It was nice but kinda weird not being "connected."

Spring Break 2011

Yay, It's Spring Break! We took the kids to the zoo this afternoon and we are looking forward to a fun week together.
William liked the albino alligator.

Sarah feeding a giraffe!

Catherine loved the goats. She called everything a "kitty."

Elizabeth and a big kitty!

The Morning After

Sarah had "the best slumber party ever." Eric checked on them at 3am and they were all still awake! I needed a blow horn this morning. They all looked at me like I had four heads when I told them it was time to wake up!

Happy Birthday!

We celebrated Sarah's 9th Birthday last night! She did not want a cake. Instead she wanted Great Nana's chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. So I made her a cookie cake using the recipe. It was so yummy!
We let the kids choose what they want for dinner on their birthdays. Sarah chose Steak-n-Shake. We did not know you get a free shake on your birthday. Any shake any size! Sarah was so happy to not have to get a kid size shake. Dr. Pepper on top of that. We are terrible parents.

Catherine wanting to help Sarah with all her presents. Sarah is having a slumber party on Saturday night. Catherine will love a house full of 9 year olds. Eric and William not so much. I think they are trying to plan an escape.

Storybook Character

Today William had to dress up as his favorite storybook character. He chose to be the little boy in his basketball book. It will be another fun day in Kindergarten!

Kindergarten Surprise

Eric did not have school today so he made a surprise visit to William's Kindergarten class. William was overwhelmed when he found out that his daddy came to read a book at his school. He will definitely remember this day forever!

Texas Force Softball

Elizabeth also had a big cheering section (Nanas and Papas) at her softball tournament this afternoon. Papa Gammon got more excellent pictures.
She is #22 and plays 2nd base.

Elizabeth (far right) scoping out her next opponent.

Hot Shots Basketball

Elizabeth had a big cheering section (Nanas and Papas) at her basketball game today. Papa Gammon took some great pictures!
She plays for the Hot Shots and is #14.

Elizabeth on the bench getting an ear full from her coach a.k.a. "dad." It was not a good outcome for the Hot Shots today.

100th Day of School

Today is the 100th day of school. William was so excited this morning! The kindergartners celebrate with lots of exciting activities. Above picture of his shirt that he made with 100 sport stamps. It is also pajama day.

Big Boy Bike

William learning how to ride his new bike he got for Christmas without training wheels! Way to go William!!

Sledding

Friday we got 7" of snow on top of the ice. Schools were closed for the 4th consecutive day! Today the kids had fun "sledding" down our street. It was a beautiful day and all the snow is almost gone. But they are predicting more this week. Crazy Texas weather!!

ICE ICE Baby!

This is our 3rd ice day home from school! I don't remember ever having 3 bad weather days in a row. Eric is on contract till the middle of summer anyway so he is enjoying this extra free time. The kids have been busy making homemade Valentines. Above William showing off a few of his. It has been a great project for him to work on his writing.
Sarah has been my little helper. She loves rocking Catherine to sleep for her naps. We have also done lots of baking, cleaning, rock band, movies, games and puzzles.

Elizabeth started the week with strep. She is feeling better now and fortunately nobody else has gotten it!

Roadrunner Basketball

We are in the middle of basketball season. Papa Gammon came to Sarah's game today and took some fun pictures.
Eric enjoys coaching their teams.

Sarah plays for the Roadrunners. She is #5.

They have a great little team. Today they won 8 to 0. Sarah had 4 points.

Catherine wanting to get on the court and play ball too!

Catherine's Lunch

Why is Catherine not in the picture? 1. I had to pick her up and get all the cat food out of her mouth. 2. She was completely drenched from head to toe. 3. She was screaming because I took her away from all this fun!

Low Battery

Happy 24th Birthday

We celebrated my 24th birthday last night at Olive Garden.
William loves olives so he was super excited!

They got me two birthday cakes! Long story short Eric got one chocolate and one white so he had it covered. ;-) Notice the 2 and 4 on the white cake. So sweet. I'm looking forward to a spa pedicure and manicure with Sarah!