Trail Riders

Howdy Ya'll! Rodeo time is fast approaching. That means it is time to start wearing our cowboy & cowgirl gear. Lexi got to wear her's to school today because the trail riders are in town. In fact, one group passes right in front of her school. In stead of dropping her off this morning and heading out, Jordan and I stuck around to see them. Lexi and her classmates loved shouting out "Yeehaw!" as the riders passed. We all enjoyed it, but next year, I'll take her out of school so we can meet up with the other group of trail riders during their pit stop like last year. Watching them pass by just couldn't compare.

Puzzle Fun

Lexi got this puzzle for Christmas. I helped her with it a few times and then put it away for a while. We pulled it out again and she loves doing it. She is getting better and better, but I still have to hand her the pieces in the right direction. She also gets frustrated when she can't fit them just right.

Hair Picture Tradition

When I was about 3 years old, my mom took a picture of me with my back to her. I am guessing it was to show how long my hair was. I thought it would be fun to do the same with Lexi. It would be even better if I could find the picture of me, but I wasn't able to. Other than our backs to the camera, we wouldn't be that similar. She has light blonde curly hair and I had orangish blonde straight hair.

Party at Cara's House

On Saturday, I took Lexi and Jordan to a birthday party for Cara. They had a great time. Jordan tried to eat everything in sight and Lexi was either playing or being over protective of Jordan. Apparently, only she is allowed to take things away from him and be rough with him (yes, she takes after me). We had a great time though.

With the Birthday Girl

Camden & Lexi Showing off their Icing Faces

Playhouse

Writing her Name on the Valentines

Yesterday, when I went to pick Lexi up from school, her teachers were very excited to tell me that she wrote her name and it was actually recognizable. She has been doing that at home for about 2 months, so I wasn't surprised. They were amazed and mentioned that some of the kids in the class still don't know their colors, which I found strange.

Basically, she is doing VERY well. The teachers just adore her. The only "issues" they have with her is that she wants to answer all the questions and she thinks she is a teacher too. She likes to remind everyone else of the rules. Obviously, I am not worried.

Here is the paper that the teachers saved to show me:

Bye Cousins

We were all glad the cousins came. Lexi really enjoyed spending time with them and was quite disappointed when they left this morning. The next time we see them will probably be in December at my mom's house. That is the plan for now anyway. Here are a few photos. I would have taken more, but my memory card was full:

Lexi, Kaylie & Zak

Aunt Katie & Baby Rachel

Day with Cousins

Lexi rarely gets to see her cousins, so it was a special treat when my brother stopped by to see us on their way back to Montana from Florida. They spent all day Tuesday with us. We took them to the park in the morning and then to the mall for more fun. At the mall, his kids climbed the rockwall. Lexi begged me to let her go. According to their policy, it is for four year olds & up. The guy let Ammon, who is only 4 months older than Lexi, try. He got up a little less than half way. I decided to hold off for now.

Swinging at the Park

Lexi & Jordan

Cousin Ammon & Lexi

Feeding Ducks

Watching the Kids Climb the Rockwall

With Kaylie by the Rockwall (Lexi was mad that she couldn't go)

Rainforest Cafe

Aquarium at Bass Pro-Shop with Miriam

With Ammon

Hiking with Friends

Yesterday, we went hiking at Bastrop State Park with some friends. It was a two hour drive. We packed a lunch and ate when we got there. We hiked around and saw a lake (looked like a tiny fishing hole), cabins, other people, trees, and a frog. Also, Lexi and Steve fell on a rather steep hill that was covered in slippery pine needles. She got a little scrape on her belly & he hurt his wrist. He hasn't complained this morning, so it is probably just a little sore. I had just hiked up the hill with Jordan on my shoulders and was happy that didn't happen to us. Even with that experience, we all had a great time.


Waiting for Others to Catch Up

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Not all fun & games?