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<br />Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-81858821416594223772015-05-21T18:00:00.000-05:002015-06-27T09:47:57.834-05:00Happy 45th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Tom surprised me with a babysitter and took me to dinner at Kirby's Steakhouse for my birthday. Happy Birthday to me!</div>
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<br />Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-49684320140965581832014-06-10T22:34:00.000-05:002014-06-12T23:01:28.148-05:00Battleship, Barbie Legos and Chess<p>Aleck and Tom were playing Battleship this week. Ella was using Tom as a pillow as she browsed through her Barbie Lego catalog. Trying to be relative in the conversation she said, “I want to play chess.” That sweet little girl has no idea how to play chess. Her big brother does though, and she was trying to impress him and contribute to the conversation. I love that she wants to be like her big brother. I’m thankful that my kiddos get along so well, and I’m thankful for a life full of these sweet little moments.</p> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-25439953596149439132014-04-24T22:08:00.000-05:002014-06-08T22:10:16.590-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ella starts kindergarten in the fall so we are making the most of Tuesdays and Thursdays when she is home with me. Today we visited the Grapevine Botanical Gardens for a picnic. I love that we get to explore the gardens. Ella's favorite part is the adjacent park that has a swing and climbing web. It's a sweet life that I live. I am thankful for every single minute!</div>
Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-24419636925510669482014-03-22T18:42:00.000-05:002014-03-22T18:43:20.940-05:00Ice Powers<p>As Aleck and Ella play with Legos, I can’t help but smile with a full heart when I hear conversations that go something like this.</p> <p>Aleck: What powers do you want?</p> <p>Ella: Oh, oh! Can I have ice powers?</p> <p>Aleck: Oh, sure.</p> <p>Ella: Yay!</p> <p>Aleck: Do you want to fly or go on my ship?</p> <p>Ella: On your ship.</p> <p>Aleck: Well come on. What are you waiting for?</p> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-71629001427783979882014-03-18T16:19:00.000-05:002014-03-21T10:48:29.831-05:0010th Anniversary of our First Date<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of our first date. Our first date was at <a href="http://www.workplay.com/">Workplay Theater</a> in Birmingham, AL. Tom had traveled from Texas to visit his family in Alabama. We saw <a href="http://willhoge.com/">Will Hoge</a> in Concert. To this day, he is still one of our favorite bands. <br />
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-12148973349066185032014-03-15T21:46:00.000-05:002014-04-01T07:07:02.216-05:00The Tooth Fairy VisitAleck lost his 3rd tooth today, the bottom left central incisor. He was such a tough guy. Earlier in the day he told me his tooth was loose. Later, he walked in and said, "Mommy, I pulled my tooth." He was such a brave little guy. He misplaced his tooth before bedtime and was pretty upset because he was worried he wouldn't get any money without a tooth. I wrote the tooth fairy a letter confirming that he in fact lost a tooth and reassured AJ that the Tooth Fairy would likely accept my note in place of his tooth. Here's hoping the tooth fairy remembers to stop by before she goes to bed herself!<br />
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Aleck loves his legos. They are his favorite toy. When I asked him if he wanted to travel for Spring Break he replied, "Well, my favorite toys are my legos and my legos are here." I love my boy.</div>
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Ella has recently become quite fond of playing with her legos. I think she wants to be like her big brother.</div>
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As the kids played in the grocery store section of the museum, I reminisced about our frequent trips when the kids were little. It just seems like yesterday and yet Aleck is almost too old to enter that part of the museum. I wish I could slow down time.</div>
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The dinosaur dig was a big hit with the kiddos. I think they would have stayed out there all day.</div>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-19448027502028216272014-02-02T20:30:00.000-06:002014-03-14T22:22:00.439-05:00Daddy Daughter Dance<p>Ella and Tom attended <a href="http://www.svsbedford.net/" target="_blank">St. Vincent’s</a> Daddy Daughter Dance. Not only am I one proud mommy, but I have also been the photographer for the last three years. I am the only mommy there and it is such a blessing to get a sneak peak at how much fun the girls have with their daddy. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjML6KiWJK6NGFd6qkyW3Ttg_TbQYkfAe7DySoMZB62ZzrimRSa0SjtsWAYrzg4JI8RabbFOTm3xBN_aefP4DvLT2X9mE8-uz0w4534ZY_dZQhx9eSuc3ExQn0UU_E-Y3NwmeRFtgcgcMm2/s1600-h/EB%2525205%252520by%2525207%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="EB 5 by 7" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="EB 5 by 7" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGinPPQLWSDzSbUjSsrGQZemo7dzCwdxDYgqFULBNIiH7fIxF6-UmWUZ1XSu50vuhOBcbpY5RtxsVp32d_4j65QqOt4vqyANVpYbCF3eoBsEpp01UN1fv9YK4jT3wRlu1GzJU9BUoWF5v//?imgmax=800" width="345" height="481"></a></p> <p align="center">I love this picture.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQ1AEFRP_kDQQXytjZkVoOcMUzNcZpB8rnSAa5VyoWu8-BN-n9soxaJFhzDGte6syP88w3m0-e2BaD6MlhSy2zC03ibpgep-o5Dhy0dr0mKUryjk6v8lI5bJhLwrvi47roXm-uTVsg36r/s1600-h/DSC_7220%252520copy%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_7220 copy" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_7220 copy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiheRfKA-yzy39mLo3vcFyr2SOLqq4URFb8bYgqQIBgrtxBDXmzAeKT-Kf2zVefdpY-wDek__-lpV6If9OXlkLK6C5qjqHiBMaBypt4BRdKXLQAB0TrXQwEUllaxG6xJHQUEVsB27qCPQe//?imgmax=800" width="344" height="514"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllAmMpdTRLZVkQFcpfbeHFoYpoIqxZDG7c2PmebDijaM3g_cJ-FYYt1jeWFpdK6q5YaFMCxRPgQAnyGoxSgMk9E8iRxu_hp2sfQOJSok5RHNUYAO3EAnuqTaYTGo6IDf_FeBD7_JpBXnJ/s1600-h/DSC_5482%252520copy%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_5482 copy" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_5482 copy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAq91FQz9s_vEBGh4xjJQ-U-pPkQLuYjLDBeyzF0e4W68hvIiauumKfPe_B4fwoWPNxhIGmzWXlI4Kv5pEeKJyWCBhnJhv-9ygJp6CQ_YA6hO5TU9L_nlHUCnETN81Gyprk_pYuOJ_6aPc//?imgmax=800" width="343" height="511"></a></p> <p align="center">February 2013 – 3 1/2 years-old</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNHp7qen8HbJ7ajQC5z9Tsh-SZIqTDMYlGchpVOY1G5icu437rgJyNUsVc7u4hll2vKgA1TEZR5QPuFCT532XugnT-BTPgVxLXxMzzpVbjG8mHSxDMqE7Y5Xl8JAjCve7OaROHUhTqcUH/s1600-h/DSC_8313-copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_8313-copy" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_8313-copy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRL6tGK2jyenXkVT3L3CF4UPaWv7g_B20Vwgf2M6SxrU7ceEuqOOB1O6hmVCv-PkB-8362FOLmYGUqtDqSS5WzI9JtR9agfK8Gf7_dcnHtTbDGPbZdWVZeOgl4ji7o1z1NXL041ihJ6ei//?imgmax=800" width="343" height="479"></a></p> <p align="center">February 2012 – 2 1/2 years-old</p> <p align="left">My goodness, my sweet little girl is growing up way too fast!</p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:3ee244a5-8d2a-4093-996a-fa2de0870958" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/St.+Vincent's+School" rel="tag">St. Vincent's School</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/St.+Vincent's+Cathedral" rel="tag">St. Vincent's Cathedral</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Daddy+Daughter+Dance" rel="tag">Daddy Daughter Dance</a></div> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-71270499709684898982013-12-19T09:40:00.000-06:002013-12-24T09:01:26.317-06:00St. Vincent’s Christmas Program<p>St. Vincent’s School had their Christmas Program tonight. Ella was an angel in the play. When Jesus was born the angels sang, “Alleluia, Alleluia”. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrH2l11H9HDje_XmrC4lz0cWl4VY6DN0Ur3mpEO-UlBwEZAGLWnelXKkPFJ0v6_UTbniUqx0gHlTMGFCa22XqYQHsC3FotNxyTdDQaeu24GKOcHvoTAij2dXrr5IkWUp50XgHTY_wsfh5j/s1600-h/DSC_61485.jpg"><img title="DSC_6148" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvXsC17JR0hyphenhyphencEcub8kx9a8vuCrlXJxp0yyyzAUIPfuDo7M9vkEdeGDS-v01FscTMB3DW7tmhKZNiHaM_cUyHxncrIVya7YGF2TI8W55y0NsCzJ9ja0Op3agYc7G27z4Z0yVTqb6G7f1Z//?imgmax=800" width="512" height="343"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrjc77KEccalu57SDg3efWpLMOFWHO_8Gj8P4VbdgESidSANHALc3pdW4aPhDNWRDMuj7M5GraZycEXoq6_YhjlepcM5rJ1L3x00G4Cl4OTBwzt4_u0Za_khSuWJ7nrJrccS38-Qofnb2/s1600-h/DSC_61595.jpg"><img title="DSC_6159" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbksLh45jLEK2JiP4HA4Zq-PgSOfaLaqiIJHMoZ-qY8yn8bIgzIfTtfGAAMZutnaWbkS9VTzmwhyphenhyphenOmlgXPz69iikQON1c3K9a5fwJ-f59c1QYjgBZ2rQTtoc_4J2zgydAceN889TOb5OQz//?imgmax=800" width="231" height="343"></a></p> <p>I adore my sweet little angel.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoQz73_559pgnSTLf63Nb4IbpSYtSB-ojm1aa-69dtWN3HZ_xxCbTYA4bkEaCBwNGHKwg9lTMT6Fgv0g7AkS6QLv_Pp7RX8Ma4G0-sPZVuYpBcQJ_hyphenhyphenN1L76nVU0nTOdf_jmpml_PsIuo/s1600-h/DSC_61646.jpg"><img title="DSC_6164" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uLqPw6u75MukHucS1EsXTUxQQR8_qB6OytM7dlghNuF_nnVfDcF1y1KWDhkfC-J9eiyNgfuV5NAwkDwKj1dhzzVzlmVW7TXTEBqnDsT4nMXH_UuJmIKCOi4c8CDJ7xkRxuzYSnoyKL9k//?imgmax=800" width="516" height="201"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATw3QfthUf3KgCL_og4r3bg9KTy73Q_3yyrvO-mh_po8rce8wlCKTe1J0lrNVheGxMd4_o-pkgPNg-3VWMauuRmXZ73Uk8sQPd_F84dV5RG6dW40Cds-8mxV0sKZR3bqRXougFGr6N1dL/s1600-h/DSC_61804.jpg"><img title="DSC_6180" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITgyOVkNUQj8SfXPyfST45BKdPP3MHNVHgAN8r0PceXGJgi1g9Y-6pXA6vl3RqxCEqgB9GBD8_DXCwePTLO7MBxYUQTwEMt-0tEphnLqwOYl5z89YrxlisxA-FTTptLoq7en9aCJAlq8s//?imgmax=800" width="514" height="343"></a></p> <p>In the past, the Christmas Program was performed by only the Pre-K classes. This year, we have a new music teacher, Mr. Cleaver. He is wonderful and all the kids love him. He worked with every grade up through middle school. The first grade class sang “Silent Night”. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEymwX8XAm5pVp5qZSJAuq74K1qpsuYt_dbOd8EqQ3suz01o0MzJOZNCuKMHldjxwFtqoisFi3JUPFYOet0cNP97wk_oggFHz59qIRmglZqX1863cjFtBjQjn4G6o3WZC659dj2oKUIPN4/s1600-h/DSC_61894.jpg"><img title="DSC_6189" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxX1MZ3crqBqcfLjgB58BfMKTnLo9ngIZpCRgpieD3fntkO_ly-05GMyDMEbWRGEWMh3afqO17Z9-IF_WlANO9MOk2LRF3aCTsbiKpDFBeSlfJXDYh80dW-arYCZxpHebVU6hBWF6m3y8//?imgmax=800" width="514" height="343"></a></p> <p>The Christmas Program, just one of the innumerable reasons I love St. Vincent’s School. Merry Christmas.</p> <p> </p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:5c629818-a9bd-4d85-aa57-48c452e2e47b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Christmas" rel="tag">Christmas</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/St.+Vincent's+School" rel="tag">St. Vincent's School</a></div> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-59747097471949903642013-12-17T10:09:00.000-06:002013-12-24T09:06:14.928-06:00Seeing Santa<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7t7sw5WuGyjgywkFJ84N0yqx_zhkcRx_xtYXF7Z2VRj1z4s5xxpgDveso0mE3qZjJD4ukhChwRK2-pCGQqZBeZikWvjxwc97qlTtmxqAWQUdImGbFMWiiqm0cHXXthIV6JSERm8nuKI_/s1600-h/DSC_610638.jpg"><img title="DSC_6106" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhje9axo_5I8gVczxs7qskf2JLcHFIWz3Bhv89rIljGU5Z8OHAAPDJjh7XRuBb1mzqvY4l_fLiNwD3uiNQ4gaI03AplbGEalWc3-38pDmZvGTaymdjqJTf1Bjt-7cw0JXTuTIJObFaAIuGx//?imgmax=800" width="496" height="343"></a></p> <p>After a yummy dinner tonight at Uncle Buck’s, we visited with Santa at Bass Pro Shop. Ella was super excited. Aleck was excited, but he still has a “I’m gonna play it cool” going on in the picture.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyqlYQmNepejB3T6FQH4936Sy5QkVW9KVGorXovVK8vzjwaYYyf0vIwnp1a3E-_GVEBujohBf1Ln6Bi-LYzb2axC1T0DBK4D0GdBUKm0RYQ1YNoZeLh_sOraRMwHtbxdzimUgW7eBrsyV/s1600-h/DSC_610417.jpg"><img title="DSC_6104" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xMWDB4xa5kSC4Fi5CIOFl0bYMtKc1PV1QPpwFb6PZqNGP_X8W1C9mGRShbCQs4NicHHwX7ajI1JjLEOVEH51v6zQMhhpBhQLHFbN6E51tsABWoOXSGZ2y9vwfdER2_0BXuMO_gxEDwAo//?imgmax=800" width="230" height="343"></a></p> <p>The people at Bass Pro Shop are pretty smart on how they layout their merchandise. The entire section leading up to Santa, was lined with cool toys that any kid would love to have. Aleck spotted a toy truck that pulls a boat. For the rest of our wait, he could be heard mumbling, “Red truck with boat and trailer. Red truck with boat and trailer. Red truck with boat and trailer.” He didn’t want to forget what he just saw, but nonetheless had to ask for from Santa.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_1UlBRXba_ZkQTbcxxsnboZKNSkLxFuEhIzG5TF3n-qhTd6bLw_SelXe86z5yF4A8wTZucewPxA2PZx7lfm4lL-9exQhyBgNDJI1mNDid4eaB7QCESoBqQB_8p2s59d8O7uhPR8NzmWY/s1600-h/DSC_610322.jpg"><img title="DSC_6103" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmKrXhVi0cF3QaX__KxQDBLUdWw11_vED7qLIxqV9QmtRnydNnApA3xslKFoN7yMNyTlejGWBURcMnFJyBKDGhpQdylzRO7Tlz_CLd0bhVHGHr7w2qPz2gbZ3Ujgu1MLKamhTsQZacK6JM//?imgmax=800" width="233" height="343"></a></p> <p>Ella has been asking for a Monster High Doll. I have told her many times that Mommy doesn’t think she is old enough for a Monster High Doll. Mommy thinks they wear too much makeup and their clothes are a little edgy for a four year-old girl. When Ella got to talk to Santa, of course she asked for a Monster High Doll and Batman Legos. I explained to Ella that although Santa tries to bring toys that kids will like, Santa has to listen to Mommy if she says “no” to a specific toy. I’m not even sure where Ella saw a Monster High Doll. I suspect a commercial. I sure hope Ella wanting a Monster High Doll isn’t a sign that as a teenager she will dye her hair black, wear black combat boots and all black attire and way too much makeup. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaEEnOLeS8EYH8XvLLvXV4zll5XtUibWPt9PXFpKVBs2XkjKIGJES6ItNkvKvEFfELn-GyehWnPAwcODIBvKcguBxRdYPMiO_Z3uyYIDiIyOhDndFWV6UNHYeyiqHZriWhZaLB-ZEoGNX5/s1600-h/DSC_60989.jpg"><img title="DSC_6098" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOe1bn3FD-GuI2t5XcxhuXMbaKhcI4bwbckl_qi65LNJJGMjZT5479bB4SNq1nl6Yx-p30pcDWeimPn5JFKRwMY4MtXmop-h2EvVBzZP8cO8pJU0O3Yf2eusml5aOu6yM3ygzM3C-FSR7//?imgmax=800" width="514" height="343"></a></p> <p>I love how she is holding the elf’s hand for the picture.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0bQlZ1GnBP6fYImxpm0ohfTAtjDxe4QoXsHk394xpmE8-xSslOjmNp5_tc2CKZ1_CazBxMi7q0mQA8U2AkKdN2uusV-ypbHaHfLWsYmhJYdsnxiA3W8KHs5Rg-aOdmjrl6rnlArdmYUB/s1600-h/DSC_60998.jpg"><img title="DSC_6099" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6099" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAyk9QKZboKdYkX9mcBRedAtYmEZpvlXA4tjXUmfv-kvIYrzD58eGbqsdE7hpMd2nTrEBXbow5k0xJSYuNWFA7UWpV9H-EiUXgCciDg46Zs3ow6XWeA5CmKL5_C2Sich6alwflavIRVilA//?imgmax=800" width="229" height="343"></a></p> <p>“Mommy, take a picture of me with the snowman too.”</p> <p> </p> <p>UPDATE:</p> <p>A few days later we ran into Santa on the street in Downtown Grapevine. He asked Ella what she wanted for Christmas. She looked at him then looked at me. She softly replied, “Jewelry will be just fine.” That little girl of mine is one smart cookie. </p> <p> </p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:b7166898-36b6-4800-99b5-8b0513f40aee" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Santa" rel="tag">Santa</a></div> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-23051422880061152622013-11-10T21:57:00.001-06:002013-11-10T21:57:05.471-06:00Crazy Cousins<p> </p> <p>These two cousins adore one another, which makes these pictures all the more special.</p> <p> </p> <p> <div id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:444b0772-8b2c-4c77-933a-e8b450d72dfc" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; 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We went Trick or Treating with the neighbor kids. Our street is a happening place to trick or treat, with great candy and decorations. Ella and AJ picked out their costumes, Power Rangers, back in September on a trip to Costco. I was so surprised that Ella didn’t want to be a princess, but the pink costume won her over. Occasionally, she would mention a princess, but I reminded her that since we already had her Power Ranger costume, she was committed.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOoJxUcxoda3dN7jEC6ur4ueLfZSVCrRVIrI3wiYAbxP6cQGE0WXy3dahefMbZzrDtvLhuTnks43L9Lb4ONM2Kb94etphrHqGC2ssKS6V0NbY3ioXSLfvE4ulMqw0EA7q2TBEcoh_76uR/s1600-h/DSC_3977%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_3977" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_3977" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9daVKFtZuKGnDSmgN_xXyJNX7CBnoC94tpWJr5hQICiM5Yr7qiKjxFzAOGwM7ysKI1N38OHHYxvmePIFmZugyOlyGTPDOefmne8O7T-VLXBZccf05-CKL6R1QQ7L-S2EwEnA7ub1ei5Lc//?imgmax=800" width="230" height="343"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4SJhYGII_7D7C7691nZF-A9oVwfK8FyDFLTeFk3pfeFPtvO3e8XVmBhz8_CcFzvlXc2tHX9f-opy63-QVqYzUeFy3TjP-kJzU3PgZk6xfndQQSKwegNQnqCSGtM75NPJ3jz3hmwNr8dR8/s1600-h/DSC_3981%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_3981" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_3981" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR8LdAzEqiPdkzE9N9ScAMZ3UycF5Eztj2vymvEny7g0YqeMRunlGun1-DgK8imekhvXP1NiSpnMwEdVA9qEzzcDeVPQBEjBrvSRULkthlQsVFi-s76lmA2cJNRkMseQkWYWe7VVXu8tv//?imgmax=800" width="512" height="343"></a></p> <p>I dressed as myself, Brenda the Good Witch.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdhg67EHcKWhGViXAPZBesPnPRprY6GtKS9ZIBPROQ4STPjrIp_9GyoLUzp2umdWhEZFc-qtT93vjon41BwWe2lq2ffu0fnLB_ndQ-x6XZ0Y34X53FQMvr19uWfUNjgoLqc7dXxVJfizE/s1600-h/DSC_3988%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_3988" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_3988" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtdeEBv-uPWIMCLIChNvWkZFOaY5sVb99xewIZz56YuAeSjb7wcHgLdgoNpytRpjUs6EQeJTY66yGHlTsV2cunzsNrvtXVsWNFvGYNiALUU1pZUu3v_zUSaBTSOko9p6z68xp7rGyYzEU//?imgmax=800" width="513" height="343"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKXXGYdHb3hqiCVd_ou2lr-A7Egg1nOmDF7kgRQaq5j5GihrxKQoVBX2ciyUOpfWukrgGuHRIu2rwOfnpT8yeuxnTzQ791hHpUjADMRfIt2SefPHGQXvKGn1ElXoQWr22bTN9KrxSmarSJ/s1600-h/DSC_4011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_4011" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_4011" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcQ-kFWjmA4nVc6zQ8EpJyePyhWzBUL3Vd1sJ7OR_ZEz4TpWS1xxRBVbmAWL05F_yzRUbAe0WuwLemxBiAallLF3riK_i7kzztAB2Os3953vtcBq2dEiibqGHMwwI69vrJ18qtZZrqb83//?imgmax=800" width="513" height="343"></a></p> <p>Ella and AJ had been talking about all the decorations in this yard for weeks. The person giving out candy was dressed as a wolf, but that didn’t slow Ella down one bit. She is happy to snuggle in for a picture as long as a chocolate candy bar is in it for her. </p> <p> <p>I’m off to scavenge through the kids candy while they sleep. Does that make me a bad mommy?</p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:83c4e30b-d484-411d-bcb2-4441a7556b6b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Halloween" rel="tag">Halloween</a></div> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-14690395839230610462013-10-30T22:57:00.000-05:002013-11-10T18:02:06.517-06:00St. Vincent’s Halloween Carnival<p>We had dinner and a little carnival at church tonight. The kids love the games, parade and trick or treating down the hallway. Mommies love all of the above, and the fact that we don’t have to cook dinner. Good times with good friends. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKzPI8DavIxmg8VIeBfub2vlSUEdo6p63TXAhyphenhyphenPEyhRFNm9y2ODDK84bAEvjcedBy0_kLIwVjwEpal-M5ECwrbceIne-1-3m-gKH4ys4c2o1qpbg-NLQsI4Blt8oLal2PMbi9sQgMSJuW/s1600-h/DSC_37315.jpg"><img title="DSC_3731" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_3731" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4xCybnZXGA010E80eKEz2aI74N9ybGEgmExVn3sFn4YaciUmjjkCvCNKtRQXkYRsA-d0S_XlMqv32_HWx7mQ7ANKsKf4h6nyshap3ZzQQK1N-HeLLflcMgfxPw_wK-QJbRk0ar5GHZ6E//?imgmax=800" width="247" height="343"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2XyoTzrZo6-EmRmylIMPUtMhRpshxbJHNcNsviSalBSCn3neqh_F8iQ8aDuhbhyvA_3pcUCuIMCq3ZZ_eX29dnidqIzgGVntnKgq5tR_4W8RP14BEhJultpM30zAQfaD7It6WlUJKiGP4/s1600-h/DSC_37325.jpg"><img title="DSC_3732" style="border-left-width: 0px; 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border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_3830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgqSi-sACZIidBFy9u-L2UJCAt0r8Vjge74_KatobXQzlFGeW18UNN8drRbifei_iO30XgaQaN0ZMGdmHBDTozzhWGZnn2hwKyhZmlrK_ldFcIvRtCRgc0BRUwCN-SaAROGRc_WWT1D7X//?imgmax=800" width="229" height="343"></a></p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:5243417e-5d97-4253-816a-5678a836e0b4" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/St.+Vincent's+Cathedral+Bedford+TX" rel="tag">St. Vincent's Cathedral Bedford TX</a></div> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-56699984039324701352013-10-02T17:32:00.000-05:002013-10-03T09:34:50.690-05:00St. Vincent’s School Chess Club<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1Zh-9vKM9cAW-T10DExeJt6xcbEguChqiwXd1s_25UZef_jxiIiCJHz5oseZNOL1-eqK_J5UFBui3iEu-1UrZs3Cf7bO7iS4H8GFmaX2iZFpIxilcGFhujnL_n7PJAyXew1vUY0BqSgE/s1600-h/DSC_2081%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_2081" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_2081" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VoQAdQxyqg2y4hX1TcvlgTCNddIoKixHO1JYQ8lLO4mwQTWCshtkjlWXbDCFBxC3ajwjaaJUnxxsDQA5dnfwh47aYk97QoTisr9FuLL_uVT1VJMSLO9VS4p5JDbw-frVcR2YlbUUO11Q//?imgmax=800" width="514" height="343"></a></p> <p>Aleck found an old chess board a few weeks ago and started playing around with the pieces. I don’t play chess, so I couldn’t teach him. Luckily, the <a href="http://www.svsbedford.net/activities/chessclub.cfm" target="_blank">St. Vincent’s School Chess Club</a> just started and he was so excited to join. We are so privileged to have <a href="http://www.utdallas.edu/is/chess-online/alexey-root/" target="_blank">Dr. Alexey Root</a> as an instructor. She has written six books, and won the U.S. women’s championship in 1989.</p> <p>Aleck is obsessed with “castling”, whatever that is. He was reading instructions from the chess game in the car one day. He was asking me questions and I said, “Aleck, Mommy doesn’t know how to play chess.” He replied, “That’s OK Mom. I’ll teach you.” I love my sweet little man.</p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:ee6630de-42d0-4688-a55e-26c4cc90e0a5" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/St.+Vincent's+School" rel="tag">St. Vincent's School</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/St.+Vincent's+School+Chess+Club" rel="tag">St. Vincent's School Chess Club</a></div> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-21677947005405099082013-10-01T18:01:00.000-05:002013-10-06T18:03:05.027-05:00School Work<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzla0IKqAz9ZV9UuiEYzYjIqLSGv8DVSeiZvHCr3pc1Ru_ekBK2izRZdR4U-gRWG-xNdTtEqI4QY48GJX6sJij_BdpA8_cF-xRIPOZxZM0X4k4J7Sm85SfqH643_qsuG6QVr3JvD3IIyr/s1600-h/CCI10062013_00001%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="CCI10062013_00001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CCI10062013_00001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiks7kiKs7zXMuf_scxktKqorniZ-xuOrg_P8PCoRPE6TyZS4uINsi11pKbWGUZEHZbbRyF9feXq4nfk6c_eEHWVl9_HNB9P8sLr5Z2M2SS9wmMD9CGhFwVq7uJwWtnx0GbIz34PFRSvk-Y//?imgmax=800" width="310" height="398"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWdvDYywlTKnHTSeeJ1eKlzQnwAqWB7PDtAYtOXLxZ3ff45haHBAq-NB43w2qWO4ihEJMOub8CubbKElr5VKkyi4X3sgt7QiQxXLjy3FlZ5Zj5oN_Zvl3WHswMTbj9i_yIJe9sfBqRYRs/s1600-h/Ella%252520painting%252520with%252520vegetables%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Ella painting with vegetables" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Ella painting with vegetables" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZSLHTs6ZtL3gecMyJmy_j8Ys5WBmg0qgZG5TBs630MvWDPeMA5CO0XWj_HTOH74dKBDwDdyFcXlhclvxEd95jL9xRDw2IcQPu5Lr4rpN78_GrEo4L1OBfHLf0RarGUX3xcOSmY-zm9_H//?imgmax=800" width="306" height="393"></a></p> <p>Ella used vegetables to paint this picture. I can see corn, potato, and onion patterns. I love how creative Ella’s teacher, Mrs. Dashner, can be.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKAjk6XCQdIQ0FD6oH-QHtaSR3XR88ugae9-2YV6mJelUFGuEQMNm3iWWpOz-W3v087sX12HFUe1ZctSxdWMnCeKrnD_ixd0EQlDxjVSySk8S0B9_v-bE6LvXLczgyaf-FNh8ytbAhA-C/s1600-h/CCI10062013_00002%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="CCI10062013_00002" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CCI10062013_00002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpko9GN6oMn9HXCacSpCubJEbPt3Ywc3N2SOwlFpUPI27AyOmhtxllqgsyRCPve2sQWBNfAOIH0qmzGplpaVnC8fIxYaGEs5dP-kR56qRWDrTQ8EkVUi-XIkpinBjKV1Ag7645297qFnYD//?imgmax=800" width="305" height="392"></a></p> <p>I love Aleck’s drawing illustration making a new friend. It makes my heart smile.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWDhX_d9EC7m_jH8Px6tND1F7s3pEHXalkyBz1XUqKAoW9B_z5OPXU4dif_CxYVPrHI6X2cRF7atQ9zw77lBNyvafflBUoUUASugVf_ml1r1EzjUxY_RF0l8BQPj1Fj5BMygDIJwkn3Lr/s1600-h/CCI10062013_00000%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="CCI10062013_00000" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="CCI10062013_00000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uIpjwWjFk2Cw9j0UX86kx6-L-GphKQlsOl6s573OPgjZymYmF4SyerKKdXn9Png8MG9Ao-NiHj6SC0QB8l9vwJpzqpVCbfd-_smixWhU3UoXW4Muu4DvW8F7c_kjlkkl7sflsTWpWKwC//?imgmax=800" width="303" height="390"></a></p> <p>I am so impressed with the math word problems that Aleck is solving.</p> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-56966973703315236822013-09-26T20:41:00.001-05:002013-09-26T20:41:35.207-05:00Pay Attention<p>This was floating around Facebook today. I have no idea who wrote it, but it spoke to me. All parents, at one time or another, get so busy that we can forget to relish today. I am thankful for this little reminder to “breathe”, “notice” and “study” today.</p> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1074142_10151712354423444_677882893_o.jpg" width="512" height="768"></p> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-48736087947574570782013-09-26T00:38:00.000-05:002013-11-10T17:05:35.321-06:00Girl's Day<div class="mobile-photo">
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-87851255249294494942013-09-15T18:28:00.000-05:002013-09-25T18:44:01.904-05:00Happy 50th<p>Some friends helped surprise Tom for a birthday celebration today. The first couple of families showed up and Tom said, “Did you know they were coming over?” I just kind of shrugged my shoulders and went on about my business. When the next two families showed up, Tom knew it was a surprise party for him. His face lit up like a kid on Christmas morning when he realized it was all about him. It was awesome!</p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbfcx0UNx2bQvlSLgIhFSNBUMvpSjIJYcf-ZvaCVzV-EuUn8Oxp7bZkWVUkgIWhH8ve9t-FTrARFjR20TeDWtA6-VsSWZW6qJZ6D004SskMqnvfSo0F_y_F6AR3snXiKTwQCXu4TJ2lsg/s1600-h/DSC_1485%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1485" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDHe_OLbHNmHXmOJvnVw4VQvdAAj-rAbR7fp4lLZSxm8V_eteven2UjpWpdXs623MkDVEThfN_c8A7TK7idk_YIWyENNGAxMGu-PwQuFtUfhFRq-J2jwKcPW0IDJegEDGUsHexis4omrxf//?imgmax=800" width="514" height="343"></a></p> <p>The kids had a great time swimming while the parents visited.</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdALTUve6JeHnm1XfziUi_SOErGmbvoQkQOn7ayxhKK3sJa26DXdBs4mM-UaVqCQ-eKVyC9pHUaO7L8O1I3t0RYNzEgoE-EYubQcSkaMDipy1-dVlHVGBVZuNeBSqV4LuwLvwu1ZELEmps/s1600-h/DSC_1512%252520copy%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1512 copy" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1512 copy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsqg1P53hzDz2vX-ton66cT8FyiAD_vZNQLv3v-8TBvR7EimBBw8nNtx_C82rigHXpcPgAXByDoyAYlPX2VFPFZbYgKwNW4eAJpCQJBu5kjO-fCt-jota0Mr_SDvJQIr4Xw4p7MS8bZzp//?imgmax=800" width="255" height="380"></a></p> <p>Tom doesn’t really like care, but he loves my brownies.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MVV_64TVEfFacTiuZce1-hH-MkFtOUaZcJvyI-y_yMuUuqNBw1tiCOT_0k7NQUPSrjUlNYIB41CIaXm2oR3znIlbQbXMXpgHWdCuNILjb-_VbcdWwndnjQ8XctnhDv0ROIKD765sA199/s1600-h/DSC_1523%252520copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1523 copy" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1523 copy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8jH_ZovBM5se1RlEcGlHuZbSxWwyHwmB8TgOOvwPM67NETt2HlHeAS2AmA9k5bxH13LVrQPAevDiOzxfPYt6Lq-rLnccQX_ijsGYbk37lv9oIhV1XoMgOnFczjhgyhNdFBBHz46MRtG6//?imgmax=800" width="512" height="343"></a></p> <p>We only had one near CPR event with all these kids in the pool. OK, maybe I’m exaggerating just a little.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNV5YhqSOO3sJsQrDDc3N01e3lIZ3K5ZknDgWjf3fssjOand99thT-4kLogpnimBB-zf_iQspCSXmrGzfxH_7BYFRvv5N30y666Ng0b-AcYmdzLQepRFz-XrhQVivBVddiIVzC_gqHGB4n/s1600-h/DSC_1524%252520copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1524 copy" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1524 copy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmFx4BBCO_OkJ77KfuCtCaRCPMk6nmGMMgxQIm-_po1KVgx6uHlTS5mjGxiRYhBOvQzDn_CRLw5p84THN3sjwMfreDkj0sZuaDbhrW7WdHmGKhsb8-7zmt890gg_j47snaCQ-_EN_Q7-K//?imgmax=800" width="512" height="343"></a></p> <p>Let’s celebrate!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUy4ysGPK9E3B5IYGEFh70MuzaAEsc7Rc8hCPFBXlftbb8-LmybCBZQgqUhkrHljzUg4DhfUJsYldvsoz4_o3mm3FQAwLjwb11KqRUp1DNSxXU1un7FjJvfKpYRj00dKtbTt9jMbNY3grV/s1600-h/DSC_1525%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1525" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbhrgSxR1srS76ZypLuimDQlj97U7lN8GDGMeTk9rjYa6MhfyYe_yEgjPNS9STC8KRV39eI8W5fqzM2RcA392vhFlHmzo26aX9Spzw_lTOMrzIZQ6fKHHbHN6OF9zTrjV_ocGg64j57rQG//?imgmax=800" width="514" height="343"></a></p> <p>The next door neighbor even made a visit to wish Tom a Happy Birthday.</p> <p>Dickey family, Siek family, Wolfe family and Campbell family, we love you guys and are so blessed to call you friends.</p> <p>To steal a phrase from my kids, “It was the best day, ever!”</p> <p>Happy 50th, Honey. Here’s to the next 50!</p> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-79445093393610707282013-09-08T14:39:00.000-05:002013-09-25T15:04:23.273-05:00Saint Vincent’s School Rally Sunday<p>We love Rally Sunday at <a href="http://www.stvincentscathedral.org/" target="_blank">St. Vincent’s Cathedral</a>. On Rally Sunday, the children from <a href="http://www.svsbedford.net/" target="_blank">St. Vincent’s School</a> wear their dress uniform and attend the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Since the school is the church’s biggest mission, it is a wonderful opportunity for the church to meet some of our school families. </p> <p>Rally Sunday is actually how our family was introduced to the church side of St. Vincent’s. We attended Rally Sunday when Aleck started St. Vincent’s in Mrs. Jordan’s 3 year-old class. Tom and I were confirmed, and Aleck and Ella baptized the following Fall. For that reason, Rally Sunday will forever hold a special place in my heart.</p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-UfdR7alYdgFWsNJQN5i0O30m3jSc08vXA7py2UTcwKXBNS0KpYBLSyRq1zlmvAxZLYY1kON4oK5eCQK_vKJk_ND3JTk7difEmh6whei09nSmW-UV6aHzjtDF5zISS9hM_A7y60GsFTD/s1600-h/DSC_1465%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1465" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCWqUXDp_MwRT7QgrInDvulFI8B4NyLX4JB5xUVJs6ZwGj88I8xrrPN2ic5ENHXZ07ESqbmlvfP77Cmx95TGt_9fJSb-uSuXroVtN5jqYD6OoGbqvLhe5uXLi1BY_gBXlelqXqyxFP4q6//?imgmax=800" width="301" height="452"></a></p> <p>Aleck and his friends looked so handsome in their dress uniform.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF1JfUjxpJO4TyypkSRw2_EL8ZS0uo6_n40lmIGYt0L1mfZNhKpW9fPv0j14iZitnhA7SJxhCWwz8oNTlIzpcIoNoN3wDHDSpLrNadDqzQEfzUCxVZNaa7CwIbcqFnJTWXtWKVxZuJ2HvA/s1600-h/DSC_1475%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1475" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrFxFUZDFj7UuX6AqVpwZ-il6Ugif9XhXcWbLGrXLR_C-ZnVRuRGFvfrAaQ_wFyB9-im_UZewTLMLi1NNjWlsazUzU5m5fizsww0vT-4N8BCeFfpvMww_nAle64umv79bpFqW_miN9bYs//?imgmax=800" width="309" height="463"></a></p> <p>Britney did a wonderful job speaking to the congregation.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeHtG3A2BA9LAMNTMn6deEam3zHDw8oYE6JTqI5WMRRAkUHhqw53IfzdQP6lnw4X5PWopsiII9DJNcpfWarIrFsKwDhU0g0rgkOYdhb-vJyCIq5W_GEA-LKSTfQd6CJY3d4dAofItfDF7/s1600-h/DSC_1470%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1470" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvDbOjCnuQu8UBlmJn0UcK641vDxCMvu0XI8-NEVZEa0Yst-qXvKEILN55gRlDL2092xVs8G8WAC1LABDLN7dF8Q53V3xiONWU9oJvbVq5xyJDd4D4bWXoo90sNG5pFuECmiwVmjCHNwG//?imgmax=800" width="514" height="343"></a></p> <p>The Boy Scouts were selling popcorn and recruiting new members.</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K81UphL1jW7lEnQxNB1vKKioY1tftiWC3u6m4sVAoP7xGup8WekWrbS-hRh93U18OsQ-2QuL6iUIAwvUU6zgePyJFVOFidGwsFDLtFZQJL452q9hd73CFgmkB7I-yzXU1eXz2e_hxUUi/s1600-h/DSC_1473%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_1473" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_1473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiltuEaPNp4VMXULb_eG1DCL_NoRbublYg5yEVsYXSKYfRr1mUKgQYAT5o0WoG2qDmlanpFsni43BOOaszLZgY7v5fKqZodSJXVhZYA7VgsxmzxAdQr7Uvk_yxBqWXYe-1GYkiKATeDPRD6//?imgmax=800" width="514" height="343"></a></p> <p>Jana, our Head of School, also gave a wonderful speech to the congregation. Keal was there, well, because Keal is always hard at work behind the scenes.</p> <p> </p> <p>I love our church and I love our school. We are so blessed to call <a href="http://www.svsbedford.net/" target="_blank">St. Vincent’s</a> home.</p> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-60879085078438047362013-09-05T17:26:00.000-05:002013-11-10T16:55:03.208-06:00Girl’s Day and Tea Parties<p>This is my last year before both kids are in school all day, every day. Ella is attending preschool three full days a week. Going into this school year, I decided that Tuesday, Thursday and weekends are going to be special days with my kids. I will try to get the majority of my work done while the kids are at school so I can enjoy the days that my kids are home with me. Hence, Girl’s Day was born. The thought quickly grew on Ella. When she wakes up in the morning, she says, “Is it Girl’s Day?” If I reply “yes”, she shouts, “yay!” Some days we spent the day at home painting and riding our bikes to the park. Other days, we visit Paradise Pond and have a nice lunch at Jason’s Deli. Ella always orders soup. The staff always says, “what will she be having?” They are always surprised that a little girl loves soup.</p> <p>On this specific day, Ella and I had cupcakes and tea at <a href="http://www.letspretendteaparties.com/" target="_blank">Let’s Pretend Tea Parties</a>, a little girl’s tea room and boutique. Ella loved having her nails and hair done, and she even got a touch of makeup for the special occasion. She was mesmerized with the cubes of sugar. She wasn’t too crazy about her cupcake, but she did love eating the sugar cubes. If you live in Grapevine, TX, and have a little girl, I highly recommend a tea party at Let’s Pretend Tea Parties.</p> <p>Of course, we call days that AJ is home Girl’s and Boy’s Day. We can’t leave my little man out. </p> <p>I am so thankful for these sweet moments and also thankful that I am aware of how fleeting these special times are together. In the blink of an eye, my babies will have babies of their own. 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padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Tea+Parties" rel="tag">Tea Parties</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Girl's+Day" rel="tag">Girl's Day</a></div></p> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-54321310768917555812013-08-21T22:00:00.000-05:002013-11-10T21:04:25.989-06:00First Day of School at St. Vincent’s<p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCT4_aPJvJzYKTSZsJ6apaCLx8kAre7eo3J3wQ4xlf0KkfryYvyAA7RYcHftvpo1vKTIU0Xs9kcZFy2pJp-YV8L5EV2t00NhtDxvamzUgMIHwNmJmzLqU3sr8I9IXwl8I-CtaWxW0z2uu/s1600-h/DSC_1055%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="First Day of School 2013" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="First Day of School 2013" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3E8g8FWgwkvazxPiO1JKJZa6o80-D4P77vd3wGMGbQCRxVGeUrVXhlpKRGIKk5r9reWeRoT2T2-YT3-tkZhThG-osbNyaf8AdWUz669qXopixD_FHUHc-CFZcornRqWsJnNBqLCYA3-G//?imgmax=800" width="269" height="400"></a></p> <p>Where on earth did the summer go? Aleck is starting 1st grade, while Ella will be in Mrs. Dashner’s pre-k class. Can you tell how excited they are to see all their old friends. It’s going to be a great year!</p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:fdd007a6-b827-47fe-b150-a9625727fdf1" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/St.+Vincent's+School" rel="tag">St. Vincent's School</a></div> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659520512819176137.post-48300275557499118652013-06-30T22:23:00.000-05:002013-11-10T21:24:51.342-06:00Porch Swings and Wild Little Indians<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGs-mB-Q06NzO5yp7Sa3obcsysbWSFDz6s3Xmgg8qikj0Vj7cnFhK9UZ-NLFeyJ26sKFP8StstUdmMwPvm8qWS-E5cx7v6WOGX0Eqfq_7baYH6PBJFkNnp3AqMT37pW9PaDwgicXjhrCt/s1600-h/DSC_0320%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0320" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AEMm53CH7G7o7fwYbIAshd5EI4_MXFok-zusHbRziVVC-IqJ8_YEeQkyMTsQjLYxQ3E5EYiZBrrbTdm5k36tat4eGjrKrjmU0v_h_CuqPI4eE-6p1KlGTUnbtq-9GO-sslRtt2LTECR6//?imgmax=800" width="495" height="330"></a></p> <p>We spend an awful lot of time on this swing when we are visiting Mammaw and Pappaw in Mississippi. Most days, we end the day watching the sunset while the kids run around in the back yard like wild little Indians. I’m pretty sure “wild little Indians” isn’t politically correct these days. It’s a good thing I’m a Mississippi girl and don’t care much about being PC anyway. </p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:004a9402-d53b-4ed1-8b80-6fca5261ae93" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Mississippi+Summers" rel="tag">Mississippi Summers</a></div> Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08357657173332390691noreply@blogger.com0