Swim Party

Lexi was invited to a birthday party for her friend, Lauren.  She had a swim party in her backyard.  It is still a little on the chilly side here for swimming (about 80 degrees), so they heated up the pool. Lexi got to wear one of her new swimsuits.

Soccer Sign-up

Guess which kids are registered to play soccer from the middle of April to the end of May.  We went shopping today to get their socks, shin guards, and cleats.

Happy St Patt's

Charts & Posters

Grandma Margie left a roll of paper for the kids.  Lexi has enjoyed making lots of different charts and posters.  This is one she made today.

Brazos Bend for Spring Break

What would Spring Break be without outdoor fun?  Hopefully, we never find out.  Today, we went to Brazos Bend State Park with some friends.  We got to hike around, laugh, talk, and point out alligators, turtles, and birds.  

Group Shot

Picnic Lunch

Visitor Center

Spring Break

Spring break is here.  We walked over to the park today.  The kids needed some sunshine, fresh air, and chance to get their energy out.  

2nd Grade Spring Party

Next week is spring break.  The kids' school likes to kick it off with a Spring Party before letting them go.  The second graders had theirs this morning at 9:45.  It was a little chilly today.  This year has been much colder than usual.  The kids still were happy to get snow cones though.  Lexi chose wedding cake and cherry blast.  She said it tasted wonderful.  These parties are all about the parents standing around watching the kids do things.  Lexi played and then a bunch of girls gathered around the DJ to do line dancing.

line dancing

Spring School Pictures

It is Spring school pictures and class pictures day.  Strange that now days with everyone taking millions of pictures of their kids that they need 2 different school picture days.  They also do the class photos today.  At least for the Spring one, they send you the pictures so you can decide if you want to buy them.  Unlike the Fall one, where you send in the money then they give you the pictures.  Either way, it is difficult to refuse.

Grandma & Papa Left

Grandma Margie and Papa left this morning.  Lexi and Jordan shed a few tears.  After they left, Lexi decided to draw a few posters for them.  

Funky Hair

I felt like doing something a little different with Lexi's hair today.  She was not happy about it.  She thought it looked horrible and decided to pout about it.  I told her she had to go to school like that anyway.  My mom told her that she really liked it, which helped.  By the time Lexi got home from school, she decided she liked it.  I guess she got quite a few compliments.  It will be a while before I do this again though.  

Lunch with Grandma

My mom and I picked up lunch from Jersey Mike's and went to the school to eat with Lexi.  We all had sandwiches.  Lexi loves sitting at the visitor table and making sure that her classmates see her. It is nice to have kids at the age when they are very proud to be seen with you. She makes us laugh.

Katy Rodeo

We went to the rodeo tonight to support Jordan in his Mutton Bustin.  Some of our friends came to watch the rodeo and cheer for Jordan.  

Mutton Bustin 2014

This was the night that Lexi has been waiting for since the rodeo last year.  She has continued to say she wanted to do mutton bustin.  This was her last chance since the age limit is 5 - 8 and the weight limit is 60 lbs. We had quite a few friends there to support her.  

Lexi had quite a run.  She was hanging on the side for most of it, as you can see in the video.  

Rainforest Cafe

Before leaving Galveston, we went to Rainforest Cafe.  Unlike the other Rainforest Cafe restaurants that I've been to, this one has a big volcano that erupts.  It also have a river rafting ride.  Since the wait was fairly long, we decided to try the ride.  You float around and look at various mechanical animals.  The kids enjoyed it most.  We were starving once we finally got seated.  After the meal, we indulged on a volcano brownie & ice cream dessert.  Yum! 

Galveston Beach

We went on a long walk on the beach this morning.