Texas A&M Football Game with Parker

A few weeks ago, my dad won 4 tickets to yesterday's Aggie game.  Emily, Jon, Cory and I were supposed to go but Cory's broken ankle put a damper on our plans.  At the last minute, we changed plans and took Addison and Parker to the game.  Parker has been to a couple of Aggie games but this was Addison's first time to go.

I had the best time spending the day with Parker!  The weather was perfect and it was fun to show him around campus and take him to the places I used to frequent when I was a student.  To top off an already great day, the game was a blowout and the Aggies won 55-14.

Parker's favorite part of the game was the Fighting Texas Aggie Band.

Emily and I went by our first dorm, Krueger Hall.  It's been completely renovated in the past few years and didn't look anything like we remembered.

Back in Cleburne, the girls and their cousins had a fun day with Granna.  They looked at old family photos, painted and hid rocks at a local park, and took bubble baths.

It was such a fun day and even though I was sad Cory couldn't come, I loved spending the day with Parker.  I can't wait to take him back again next season!

2nd Six Weeks Awards Program

Today was the awards program for the 2nd six weeks of school.  Parker, Eden, and Lily all earned honor roll and perfect attendance awards this six weeks.

In addition, Eden earned the Grizzly Greatness Award for her class.  This award is given to one girl and one boy per class for good citizenship.  Eden was so excited and couldn't wait to put her yard sign in our yard when she got home!

Eden and Mrs. Click

Cory and I are so proud of our kids and the hard work they do at school.  It's always nice to see them recognized for their accomplishments.

Eden & Lily's Birthday Party

Yesterday we had a joint birthday party to celebrate Eden and Lily's birthdays.  We had a bounce house party at Miss Tammy's.  They each got to pick their own theme and invite their own friends. 

Eden chose an emoji theme so I made her four different emoji cakes and poop emoji cupcakes.

Lily didn't want a theme but instead chose a cute cake design on the internet for me to recreate.  She got to pick the colors for the design.

The girls were adamant that they each got to open their presents separately and blow out their candles separately.

We are so thankful to all of our friends and family who came out to help us celebrate our sweet birthday girls!

Surprise!!!

We found out this month that Aunt MerMer and Uncle Craig are expecting triplets next spring!  To say we are excited/shocked/scared would be an understatement!   I can't wait to find out if they are boys or girls next month!  What a blessing these babies will be to our family!

October Little Things

October was a busy month for our family.  Between birthday celebrations and fall activities, it seemed like we were always on the go.  Here are a few of our October little things:

Lily loves to help Granstan with chores around his house like watering the plants and filling up the bird feeders.

One day, the girls were playing at my mom's house when she called me and said there was a small problem. Eden and Lily were trying to brush their hair and Eden somehow got the brush stuck in her curls.  My mom and I tried everything to get it out and just when we thought we were going to have to cut the brush out, she somehow managed to get it loose.

This was the biggest tangle I think I've ever seen and, in the end, we did have to cut a little bit of her hair out.

Last month, I applied for an educational grant from the Cleburne Education Foundation for some math Learning Palettes for my classroom.  I found out this month that I received the grant and I can't wait for my new manipulatives to come in so I can use them with my students.

During Homecoming Week, we had special dress up days at school.  One day was Scrabble day and students were encouraged to wear shirts with the first letter of their name.  Mrs. Brightwell sent me this picture of Lily and her classmates spelling the word "TALK" with their shirts.

Because Parker is in Student Council, he got to ride on the Homecoming parade float.  Eden, Lily, and I found a good spot to watch the parade and wave to him as he rode by.

October was a busy month and I know November and December aren't going to slow down at all.  Once of these days I'm going to miss this crazy, busy schedule...right?!?!?