Memorizing Songs & Nursery Rhymes

When you have a child like Lexi, it is difficult to keep their mind stimulated. She knows a bunch of songs and we have started working on nursery rhymes. Actually, I recently bought some nursery rhyme books so that Steve can read them to her when he puts her to bed. She now recognizes all of them and can fill in spots of a few. She even recites a couple, but not perfectly.

Princess & the Pea Party

We were invited to a Princess Party for our friend Avery. Lexi was very excited about being able to dress up. The theme of the party was the Princess in the Pea, so lots of games and activities were centered around that. We all had a great time.


The Princesses


Princess Lexi in Yellow


A Kiss from Prince Camden (her best buddy)


Princess & Pea Puppet Show


Royal Cake

Sparkley Shoes

Stomp, stomp, stomp...that is one of the fun things about buying sparkley shoes for kids.

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

Little Dolls

Lexi is only a little interested in dolls unless there is a matching dress involved.

Accident Prone

As you can see, Lexi has quite a few booboos. She got the one on her face when she ran into a tree. Her continual scraped knees come from falling down in various places. Running can be so fun. Don't feel too bad for her though. She cries a little and then quickly asks for a bandaid.

Puzzles

Since I started working again, I have had internet and computer issues. I haven't been posting much. Part of the problem is that I have become dependent on pictures & videos for the kids' blogs and my work tower doesn't have a card reader. When we move to the new house, I'll get both computers set up. For now, here are some pictures that I took last week.

Photographer

Back in February, when we went to see the trail riders, a photographer snapped a bunch of photos of the kids. She recently gave us CDs that she made and I thought I would share a few photos, mainly because my mom is interested. If you decide to click on the last one, you'll see that Jordan needed his nose wiped. Oh well!

Best Buddy's Birthday

Yesterday, we went to Lexi's best buddy's birthday party. Cowboy Camden turned three and was lucky enough to party with lots of cute little girls. The kids got to round up the mustangs, rope a cactus, jump over side winders (a rope), listen to camp fire songs, eat vittles, decorate a paper vest, and dive into a horse cake. There was plenty of fun for all to be had. Lexi will be talking about it for weeks.

Miss Artist

Lexi has started drawing faces. This morning, after breakfast, I got out the crayons & let her do her magic. Here is one of her typical faces & an explanation:

Sunny Sunday

Summer seems to be headed our way. Since the highs are looking like they stay in the mid 80s for a while, we decided it was time to get out the water table (a present that Lexi got from Grandma Margie for her birthday).


Showing a little personality


Discovering the spinkers all over again


Playing with the water table


Miss Attitude

Tour & Registration

This Fall, Lexi will be starting part of the Mother's Day Program at a local church (Methodist). When we moved here and even last week, I had no intention of enrolling her in any program or even pre-school. A little phone call (positive thing) early this week has changed things, but I can't go into details on the internet just yet. For now, I will say that we found a wonderful program for her.

I started looking for something that was one or two days a week for half a day. Of course, I also wanted a place she would love. I called a friend who doesn't have her kids in any programs, but who knows lots of moms. She told me that basically everyone uses this place. Not only that, but my mom has a friend that runs it & one that teaches there. I was surprised by the fact that all these people that I know are at the same place and I never knew.

We took the tour this morning and I was amazed. I loved their set-up, basic philosophies, projects, play grounds, the fact that they are closed for the summers, and that there were lots of kids I recognized. As much as I loved it, Lexi loved it more. In fact, she threw the mother of all tantrums when it was time to leave and screamed to play with one of her friends there (Cara). I filled out the application & with a little more paperwork, she'll be going 2 half days a week in September.

Pink Cowgirl

Lexi has certainly embraced the Texas way of life. This time of year is for rodeos and other cowboy activities. The fact that she has a pink hat and boots helped of course. She wore this when we went shopping yesterday. She got lots of attention, which she loves.

Forward Rolls

Yesterday, Lexi worked on her forward rolls.

Easter Egg Hunt

We have been invited to spend Easter with our Texas family (the ones we spent Thanksgiving with). Yesterday, they had an Easter Egg hunt for the grandkids & Lexi. There were over 150 eggs for 5 kids. We gobbled pizza after.

Getting Instructions


Lexi's Basket


Girls Gathering Eggs


Dividing up the Spoils

Coloring Easter Eggs

Knowing that Lexi loves doing crafty things, this was sure to be an exciting evening of Easter Egg coloring. She got so involved in the whole process that her colored hands will prove her artistic ways for days as well as her lips. We'll see how much she loves the eggs tomorrow when we serve them for breakfast. I have a feeling she likes coloring them more than eating them, but I could be wrong.

St Pats Day Shout-Out

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!! Ok, so we didn't do much other than walk over to the park & play on the "big toys." We are still celebrating in our own little way though.