One way to get new clothes...

I was having a great day today...

until

this

Note to self: It is imperative that you check the pockets of your clothes before loading them in the washer.

Following this piece of sound advice will save you the money you will now spend on new (used) clothes which is needed to put towards your Texas (yes-why-don't-we-secede-so-the-taxes-and-utilites-can-go-up-even-more) utilities/taxes.

That is all.

(Guilt aside however, I do look a teensy bit forward to the shopping trip... ;)

The Birthday Girl

Well, time just keeps on a marchin...

I am now the mother of an eight-year-old, soon to be member of the Church, Wednesday night Activity Day goer, makeup lover, adorable little girl. I just started to delete "little girl" and replace it with "young woman", but no, that will need to wait for a few more years. She is still my little girl, and such a delight. She is the most kind, helpful daughter and wonderful big sister. She LOVES to interact with her little brother, and is such a great playmate for him in spite of the 6 years age difference. I love having her as part of our family.

Last Thursday began with Hello Kitty Banana Waffles...mmmm...

The baking continued....

The dinner of choice...Aaron's first time there...he was quite enamored...
I've tried for 8 years to capture this moment....YAY it finally worked!
The tongue helps sis. :)

Happy Birthday Kay - I LOVE YOU THE MOSTEST!

Kaylee sings the National Anthem

Last fall Mr. O, Kaylee's music teacher at school asked her if she wanted to sing the National Anthem at an Ice Ray's game...the town's professional hockey team. Well, last night was the big night and she did AWESOME!!! See for yourself! (Thanks Josh for taking the video :)

We are so proud Kay!

Achievement Days and Girls Night Out

Kaylee went to her first Achievement Activity Day this past Wednesday. I can't believe she is old enough! She raced into the church after giving me a kiss and wave and I got all teary-eyed watching her run in...the start of 10 years of Wednesday night church activities...so fun! She turns 8 on the 25th, but Sis. Diaz asked if she could come earlier and help with some invitations they were making. So, off she went!

The cute invitations they made to invite people to church.

Obviously, Kaylee took the picture, but I thought it highly appropriate since it gives Bertha a halo, rightfully identifying her as the angel she is. She helps me with Aaron every Sunday when I go to play the organ and I'm so excited she will be Kaylee's Achievement Day leader!
Then on to Girls Night Out at Kaylee's school. We went last year and had a blast so we were really looking forward to it. We got our nails all prettied-up.

And we're ready to go!

Making a frame.

With her teacher, Ms. Alaniz.

Working the runway.

Donut decorating.

Mmmmmm...

Check out that Yahtzee score!

It's a secret who won... :)

We had a great night!!

Awards Assembly and Other Happenings...

This is what happens when my girl goes to school.

She makes friends fast and excels in her work.
She is in her element.

This is what happens when my girl gets home...

As my sister-in-law would say...

Oh dear.