Winning Day

This was our best volleyball day yet. First, we had enough players. Second, our serves were strong. Third, we stayed focus on the ball. All of that helped us win the first two sets, so the last one was just for fun/practice.

School Fishing Trip

Lexi had a school fishing trip today with the 5th graders. They went to Mary Jo Peckam Park and she was able to catch a 15" fish. I wasn't there, so I don't have pictures of the day, but they made these shirts in art class. I think it turned out pretty cute even if it is wrinkled.

Only 5 Mystics

Our little Mystics volleyball team only had 5 players show up today. There were quite a few field trips and school things going on. In addition to that, Lexi had to borrow knee pads because she forgot hers. Luckily there was someone at the game willing to lend theirs or we would have been down to 4 players. The good news is that each Mystic player all got a lot of time to play and practice serving. They were only able to win the second set though, so it wasn't a winning day. 

School Garden

The elementary school has a garden in the back that the students and some parents are responsible for. Lexi's science class was outside today so that they could identify producers and consumers.

Easter Egg Hunt at Grandma & Papa's

We had our own little Easter egg hunt this afternoon. These kids were definitely spoiled this weekend.

Easter Sunday Poses

This morning, Malcolm headed off to his church to sing in the choir and we went to Grandma's church. I snapped a few pictures before we left and then one later with Papa. 

Easter Baskets on Sunday Morning

Miriam, Lexi and Jordan got up this morning and were very excited to look for their Easter baskets. It took them a surprisingly long time to find them (not hours, but we thought it would be easier). They got candy, swimsuits, books, big bubbles, and a few other things. 

Dewberry Picking

There are rows and rows of dewberries on the edge of grandma & Papa's neighborhood. Katy (Malcolm's daughter), who lives in the same neighborhood, told them about these gems. We went there to pick dewberries several times and even the thorns didn't stop the kids from loading up and wanting to go back.

Saturday Easter Egg Hunt

This morning, we headed out to 7D Ranch in Navasota for a huge Easter celebration with Katy, Jason, and Jackson. The kids got to collect buckets full of candy filled Easter eggs, eat hot dogs and cupcakes for lunch and then ride horses all for free. What could be better on a beautiful Spring day?

Cousin Water Time

The kids only had a half day of school yesterday and they had all of today off (Good Friday), so we headed up to Montgomery to spend the long Easter weekend with Grandma & Papa. I still had to work, but the kids had fun today. They went over to Katy & Jason's house for a water fight. Jackson always seems to enjoy cousin time. These guys are definitely entertaining.

Tough Game

It was a tough day for the Mystics, but mostly because half of them were late. At game time, we only had 4 players. They are supposed to be 15 - 20 minutes early to warm up and be ready. The ref let us stall for a little bit and two minutes later, we had enough. Sadly though, the girls definitely needed warm up time to get their heads into it. 

5th Grade Choir Concert

Lexi has been in the 5th Grade Choir this year, which means early morning practices twice a week. They have had quite a few field trips and have learned a lot. The choir directors at her school seem to be much more serious and professional than most elementary school music teachers. It has been a fabulous experience.

Mystics

I signed Lexi and Miriam up to play volleyball at the YMCA. I signed them up so early that I got a discount, but somehow Lexi ended up on a team without a coach. At the first practice, they asked parents to step up and help the team. I told them that I would be happy to help someone else coach, but that I didn't want to be the coach. Next thing I know, I am Coach Stephanie without an assistant coach. Whatever - it is going to be fun. 

We had our first game today and won the first and third sets and since it is 2 out of 3, we won!!! Pretty good since our team still isn't set and we have the smallest team in the league. 

Folk Festival Day

The school district hosts a folk festival every year on the first weekend in April. They charge $1 per person and have lots of activities and demonstrations going on. We invited Grandma & Papa to join us. Lexi and Miriam seemed to enjoy the line dancing (Cotton Eyed Joe and others) the most.

Daddy/Daughter Dance

There was a Daddy/Daughter Dance at the church tonight for girls between the ages of 8 and 11. Lexi's dad is now living in Conroe, which is over an hour away in GREAT traffic. Our home teacher, Eric Johnson, filled in and they had a great time. He has been watching out for us for 6 years now.

Day of the Braids

There is a silly email/text going around the Jr High and Elementary telling all the girls to wear braids today to see if the boys notice. I knew the boys wouldn't notice, but it is kind of a unifying thing for the girls. I asked Lexi if she would like Jordan to spread the word around so that some boys may look. I took a few pictures of Lexi and our neighbor, Sofia, on our way to school this morning. 

Spring Break at Brazos Bend State Park

Spring Break is coming to an end, so we headed back to our home last night. We got up early this morning to beat the crowds down at Brazos Bend State Park. I love coming here every spring. I always enjoy hiking and looking at alligators.

Saint Patty's Day

It is Saint Patrick's Day and of course I insisted that we all wear festive t-shirts. We went to see the new movie, Beauty in the Beast (live action) with Grandma. After, we met Papa, Katy and Jackson at B52 which is an outdoor brewery that has food trucks and games on some weekends.

Roaming the Grandparents' New Hood

Today, our Spring Break fun included a LONG walk down to the club house in Grandma & Papa's new neighborhood. I think the kids complained for 3/4 of our walk, but we kept going. At the club house, they fished out floating golf balls from the lake that is used as part of the driving range.

On the trek back, we stopped at this old fashioned park. It is rare to see metal play equipment, so they thought it was a real treat. Fortunately, it wasn't hot enough for them to experience the burning effects these parks can have.

Spring Break Movers

It is Spring Break here and I have to work. Fortunately, Grandma and Papa just moved to Montgomery, Texas (today). We headed up to see them and help unpack. I figured that would be a lot more fun for the kids than hanging out in our boring house doing the same old thing. They actually worked hard and accomplished a lot to the amazement of the grandparents and even me.  

Crazy Hair

It is crazy hair day today at school and the kids didn't want to miss out. I let Lexi and Jordan pick what they wanted and this is what they came up with. Miriam wanted in on the action and I figured that it was harmless enough, so she had blue tips too.

Lexi's teacher posted a picture of her today working out in the school garden.

Not Lucy

This weekend, we are dog sitting, but it is not our favorite dog - Lucy. This one is named Ginny and sometimes at night she likes to bite the person she is sleeping with. Not a cute little nip either. Her owners had to go out of town for a funeral and heard that Lexi likes to dog sit for free. I guess we're the popular ones now. The girls still enjoyed having her.

Spring Picture Day

It is Spring Picture Day at school. This is when they take the class pictures too. I decided that I didn't want to buy them this year because I am already buying the year book for each kid. Instead, I snapped a few before school pictures and one with the neighbors that we walk to school every day too.