8th Birthday Party

Lexi's big 8th birthday party was today.  She hasn't had a big party in a few years, so we decided to really celebrate this one.  We had it at Mason Skate.  Where else?  There were 19 kids at the party including her and Jordan.  Everyone, including Grandma Margie & Malcolm, seemed to have a great time.

Pizza

Oreo Cake she picked out months ago

Cash Box Game

MLK Day

Grandma Margie, Papa Malcolm & Travis arrived on Friday.  We had a nice weekend.  Fortunately, the kids were out of school today for MLK.  My mom and I walked them over to play on the playground and of course Travis came with us.  

Upcoming Baptism

Lexi has been asking for over a year to be baptized.  The date is set for February 1st.

Warm at the Park

We just had to take advantage of the warm weather today.  I took the kids to a park.  I like this park because it has a sidewalk around the whole playground.  I can get a little exercise while they have fun.  

Report Card

As you can see, Lexi is doing very well.  School definitely agrees with her.

Holiday Artwork

Lexi did a lot of drawing over the holidays.  I decided to snap a few photos.

Skating Rink

The kids have been wanting to go skating again.  Unfortunately, the cheap night at the rink is on Wednesdays. Christmas and New Years both happened to fall on that day.  I decided to take them this evening.  They don't have homework this week, so it worked out well.

Back to School

School is back on starting today.  Strange that they start on a Tuesday.  It was a chilly morning, but Lexi insisted on wearing shorts.  I decided to allow it since it would be quite warm in the afternoon.

First Sunday of 2014

Lexi wore one of her new dresses to church today.  I had to take a picture since the kids are matchy-matchy.

L & L Sleepover

Lucy has been wanting to have a sleepover with Lexi for a while, so I said that she could spend the night tonight.  We had dinner and watched a movie.  I set up a bed for her in Lexi's room.

New Years Eve Celebration

We celebrated the coming of the New Year with some of our very close friends.  Gram & Papa invited their grandkids & my kids to sleep over so we wouldn't have to wrap up the party early.  The kids had lots of fun and then got into their pjs and watched a movie while the adults played card games.  After midnight, the parents of all the kids left.  We all had a great night.  Of course, I wish I would have taken more pictures.

Watching Friends

Our friends spent the day with us.  Their father took their older brother to a Texans vs Titans game in Tennessee this weekend.  He asked if I'd watch them today.  

McKenna's Reading Party

McKenna finished her 100 reading lessons and we got to celebrate at her ice cream party. McKenna is the cutie standing between Lexi and Jordan.

Disney Live

For Christmas, my boss and his wife sent us tickets to Disney Live - Princesses & Pirates.  We went this evening.  The first half of the show was a princess story.  The second half was much more entertaining for us.  My kids like Jake and the Neverland Pirates.  Captain Hook is always a fascinating character.  

Christmas Evening

This evening we went to our close friends' house for dinner & fun.  

Papa Steve played the accordion.

Picture of me with Aunt Melissa - we were very good friends in high school.  Now, the kids adore her and are very excited every time she comes to town.