Salon Party

This evening, Lexi went to a birthday party for a school friend. The theme was Princess Make-overs. She enjoyed a night of pampering with LOTS of friends. 

Fashion Drawings

Lexi drew these fashion characters and really got into it.  They turned out so cute I decided to take pictures.  

Skinny Jean Fashion

Some days, Lexi feels that she needs to be at the height of fashion.  On those days, she changes her clothes way too many times.  This was one of those days.  She is all about skinny jeans, because she believes that it is important for jeans to be snug around the thighs.  I sure love her, but girls can be such a pain.  :)

Easter Gifts

Lexi and Jordan spent Easter weekend with their dad.  He took them camping out at the Stephen F. Austin State Park on Friday night.  They had a big breakfast and an egg hunt the next morning.  The Easter bunny visited them on Sunday.  When they got back on Sunday evening, my mom and I gave them a few gifts.  Grandma Margie gave Lexi these pink pants.  Grandma has a pair of red ones that Lexi liked, so when Grandma found these she had to get them for her.  

Lexi said a tearful goodbye to Grandma and Papa.  They are heading back to California. Lexi wore the pants to school today.

Hat Day

The fifth graders at Lexi's school do fund raisers for various charities every year.  They come up with neat ideas to get all of the kids involved.  This month, they are selling tickets that allow kids to wear hats.  I think the money goes to kids with heart problems.  It costs a dollar a ticket to wear a hat for the day.  They can buy up to 20 tickets.  I gave Lexi two dollars.  I told her she could wear it once this week and once next week.  She got excited and picked out her outfit today.  

Class Photo Day

Today, Lexi had her class photos. I decided to let her show her funky side. I even helped by doing a different hairstyle. I also went to the school to have lunch with her. She had a good day. I hope the picture turns out great.

Black & White Day

Lexi had black & white day at school. She got to pick out her own outfit. I don't really know the point of their dress-up days. I think the point is mainly to get kids excited to go to school. Strangely enough, it works - at least on Lexi.

Her Choice in Clothes

I am one of those moms that pick out the clothes that my kids will wear for the day. Often, I’ll let them choose between two outfits, but they don’t have much say unless it is day where not much is going on. Lexi has been gently trying to gain more autonomy in this area of her life. I realize that I was an extremely independent child and had quite a bit of say growing up, so I am trying to step back a little.

Today, I gave her free reign. She even decided that she wanted her hair in a bun with the hot pink headband. She was so excited and asked me to take a few photos. I know I will have to let her do this at least once or twice a week.