CtR End of Year Program

Last night Max's school had their end of year program and we were so excited to see Max at school with his friends. We we dressed up for church, dropped in off in his class, then waited for them to make their entrance. Maddie did not want to sit still, but I didn't expect anything else (she actually didn't even want to wear her dress --kept saying "don't wike it!") The 4 year old class had their graduation, then they sang songs with the other students. Max was front in center when it was his turn singing "This Little Light of Mine" So sweet! He did a great job and looked so cute. When we came up to picture he kept waving and smiling. I love seeing him with his friends. He is so sweet and wants to tell them hello and play, but he is a little shy sometimes. After the program he joined us and we had cookies and lemonade in the courtyard. It was a great night, and yes I did get a little teary-eyed! To top it off his teachers sent his pre-school portfolio home. It was great to look back at how much he's grown and the fun he has had with new friends. We are looking forward to doing the same with Maddie next year. Shawn took a video also, I'll try to post that later too.

September 2011

May 2012

Mother's Day Tea

One of the coolest things about having Max in MDO is that they have these little programs and I get to see him in a new way. I love seeing him stand in line and listen to his teachers. Then when he gets so excited to see me, I love it!They always compliment on what a good boy he is. They had a Mother's Day Tea this past week. All the moms sat in the chapel and the kids walked in line by class to leave a flower for the Virgin Mary. I thought I was recording it, but I didn't. Gotta love technology or the operator really!

Walking in, Max is towards the back of the line

Max with his cupcake and my gift.

L.O.V.E.

Miss Maddie hung out with her friend Olivia. I don't think she even realized I was gone!

Cheese!

I have taken a picture of this pose of the kids a few times. Today as we were rushing out, Max insisted on a picture. They both said cheese and looked absolutely adorable.

And this is our weekend project, planting flowers!

My impromptu weekend away

I wrote an entire blog about my wonderful weekend in fort worth. Somehow I completely deleted it and I am was pretty upset. So here are some photos for the mean time. :)

In & Out Burger

Fun after a few belinis

Mini family reunion

With my cousins - Angela, Jessica & moi

Late evening trip to Central Market. Excited we found the Amber oil that Maritza uses!

Aunt Donna & Uncle Mando @ breakfast at the Ol' South Pancake House

With Frances, Laney and Dan-Dan

April photo dump

I've been too distracted to blog lately, but the mamarazzi in me always takes pictures.

Running like a mother

So excited I think I finally found a great pair of shoes. Since I have terrible feet this is a big deal. They've been great do far and make me feel light as a feather in Zumba. I'll keep y'all posted on my fitness progress. So far, I'm down 5lbs, with about 20 more to go. Guess I better put down this oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, it's healthy though, right?!?

Easter 2012

We had a busy weekend celebrating Easter with the family this year. Maritza flew in on Thursday night. My parents were nice enough to watch the kids so we could go to dinner and movie before picking her up at midnight. We stayed up until 2am talking and catching up. I miss my sister, but I know she is doing great things in Minnesota. :)

Friday we had day of shopping planned. Unfortunately my kids had other plans for me, so I decided to stay home and have a fun day with daddy since Max was a little sick and Maddie was cranky.

Early Saturday morning we headed to College Station to my parents to visit with my parents and my Aunt Amy and Jessica. We prepped for the next party and visited at the house. I even left the kids so my sister and I could go grocery shopping. Let me tell you this was probably the highlight of the weekend for me. Browsing around, wine and cheese samples, visiting with my sister--it was great! Someone even asked if we were twins, it doesn't get much better than that! After we prepped the jalapeño poppers (de-veined jalapeños, stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon) for the grill we headed out to Suzy's. Shawn and the rest of the family was already there. The kids were happy to see the family, especially their cousin Isabel. Max brought his boots and was running all over the place. I wasn't thinking and only packed sandals for Maddie which was a big mistake. She hated the sand and dirt in her toes, the bugs were flying around her --she was not happy! 

Once my parents showed up we were ready for lunch. The food was so good: brisket from C&J's, homemade potato salad, jalapeño popper, etc. We had a fun Easter Egg hunt in the front yard. The older kids had a scavenger hunt going too. At some point we all started in on the wine, whiskey and beer so the details are a little fuzzy, but there was an unusual game involving balls and pantyhose. We all had fun with it though. I didn't get any pictures, but my dad and Darren were the big winners!

The next day we had lunch over at David & Brenda's (to be continued)

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