Sears Family Blog

Sadie's first Day off School!

2011-05-19T13:13:00.000-05:00

Sadie is attending a wonderful Mommy's Day Out. It's organized by a local gymnastics school. She gets a one hour gymnastics class, ABC Class and they always do an art project. On Thursday's I drop her off for 5 hours and she play's and Mommy get's to play. It's a Win Win.

Life is running away with me.

2011-05-19T12:59:00.000-05:00

Do you every feel like you can't breath? Life is so busy and you look at the things you have to do and the list is so long it can't be done. That is why you see I have not updated my blog in a long time. I will try again to update and set new goals to do more updates for me and my future. Not only is this blogging fun for Grandparents but it's a great way to journal for my family.

Happy Birhtday Hannah! BIg 6!

2010-12-08T15:31:00.003-06:00

Hannah get's her ears pierced

2010-12-08T13:23:00.004-06:00

For her Birthday Hannah wanted her ears pierced. She was so brave. I thought she would decided at the last minute to not get it done but she did it and looks so pretty.

HOA Harvest Festival

2010-11-15T12:41:00.005-06:00

Our HOA had a great festival. Hay rides, Pony Rides, Cotten Candy and Hotdogs, Face painting and games. The girls loved it - Sadie wasn't happy about the pony but she liked to look at it.

What the HAIL!

2010-11-15T12:38:00.003-06:00

Was kept up late one night with this huge hail storm. They say everything is bigger in Texas but I think the Gods must be mad at Texans because they are throwing rocks!

Garage Sale

2010-11-15T11:38:00.002-06:00

Our comunity had a garage sale and a friend of mine came over with all her stuff so I let the girls have a lemonade stand. They did a great job and always have a lot of fun - then they spent all their earnings shopping at the sale. They must take after their Grandma

Found this old desk for $10 and with a little work and paint it turned out perfect for Lily's room.

Happy Halloween

2010-11-03T06:42:00.003-06:00

Happy Halloween! This year there was way to much celebration over this Holiday. It was more like a full month than a one day holiday. Next year I'll be better prepared and have just one day for Halloween. My girls were very cute though.

We are still alive and busy busy

2010-10-10T21:27:00.002-05:00

I haven't posted for a long while. So much has happened I don't know where to begin so they say a picture says a thousand words so I'll just post a bunch of photo's. I know that's all you really look at anyway :)

Slideshow made with Smilebox

Dance Recital Spring 2010

2010-05-27T14:49:00.003-05:00

Aniversary Cruise 2010

2010-05-27T14:33:00.003-05:00

Alan and I had our 10th Anniversary and took a cruise. If you want a vacation that you can totally relax I would recommend a cruise. Royal Caribbean has better food and is a little more elegant but Carnival was fun. I made a scrapbook using Picaboo. You can check it out here.

http://app.picaboo.com/WebView/Project.aspx?clientID=dbff2e87c4869ab14738cfbde54b4090&version=11313

Thanks Alan for the best 10 years of my life and for the most beautiful 4 girls I have ever seen.

I have the best relationship. In 10 years of marriage we have never had a fight. Amazing you might think but it's just that wonderful we have nothing to fight about.

I love you Alan here is to many more fun and adventurous years together.

Lily's 9th Birthday

2010-05-25T07:44:00.003-05:00

Lily's birthday was so fun this year. She had a camping theme and we bought flashlights and glow necklaces for all the girls. She is growing so fast and even thought of the idea for her own cake. Her favorite Reese Peanut Butter Cups on top of chocolate cup cakes with white frosting. They had a water fight, cooked hot dogs on the fire pit and finished off the night with roasting marshmallows. Only Lily, Chloe and Kat- lily's BFF slept in the tent. At about 4 am a big storm hit so I went out side to check on them and they were fast asleep through the loudest thunder I have ever heard :) I went back out at 6am and Lily was standing up in the middle of the tent. I woke the others up and had them run inside. :) Happy Birthday Lily!

Bishops Store House

2010-03-16T21:01:00.002-06:00

I was able to take Lily and Chloe to the Bishops Store House to do service today. They loved it and worked really hard. It's great to be able to have the opportunity to do service for those in need. I hope they grow up to love doing service for others!

I remember going to the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen with my Dad when I was a teenager or back from school and helping make sandwiches and serving it to those in need. Pick Pears at the Church Pear Farm with my youth group. These are some of my greatest memories.

I have always thought doing service for others was fun and never a burden. Lily and Chloe had such a great time today. Lily said " Mom this is fun can we come every day" I wish we could.

FHE

2010-03-16T20:54:00.002-06:00

I went to Lily's open house and this is a picture she had up on the wall for display!! Yeah! It's working they do hear me even when they fight through FHE and tell me it's boring! They love Family Home Evening :)

Sledding in San Antonio

2010-03-04T14:24:00.001-06:00

Free photo slideshow customized with Smilebox

Chloe's Room

2010-03-04T14:12:00.003-06:00

Chloe picked out the colors for her bedroom and we picked out a design together. I think it turned out pretty well now all we need is for Grandma to make her a matching quilt - hint hint. LOL.

Ouch!! Poor Sadie

2010-02-10T08:40:00.004-06:00

Sadie was twirling fell and hit her head on the TV stand. She was a mess. Luckily I have great neighbors and friends. My neighbor picked the girls up from school and my friend drove us to BAMC to get Alan to help. We were in the ED for 7 hours and that's with my husband being the DR. They had to knock her out it was a little scary seeing her like that but much better than seeing her strapped down and screaming. She is much better now. Daddy took the stitches out at home. She was not happy and told me "Daddy cut me" All is forgiven now and she is back to twirling.

Dentist

2010-01-25T10:49:00.004-06:00

Sadie had her first trip to the Dentist. Her big sisters where such good examples that she had no problem!

THE BIG TWO!

2010-01-19T11:57:00.003-06:00

Happy birthday to my sweet Sadie. I can't believe how fast that two years went.

Dance Recital

2010-01-09T13:26:00.003-06:00

We have a dance class at my house on Wednesdays. Their teacher Ms. Megan did an excellent job. They were all so cute. I posted the video on FB if you want to see it.

Mommy and Chloe's Date to the Salon.

2010-01-09T13:19:00.003-06:00

Chloe needed a trim so we went together. This was the first time she had them wash and style her hair. I think she loved it check out her smile. I forgot to take a picture of the results but they are fabulous :)

I took Lily to see NEW MOON

2010-01-09T13:06:00.001-06:00

Lily loves the twilight books. Over Christmas break we had a date and saw NEW MOON. She loved it.

Happy Holidays!!!

2010-01-07T20:00:00.000-06:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Hannah lost her first tooth.

2009-12-11T08:36:00.005-06:00

Piano Recital

2009-12-11T08:28:00.002-06:00

The girls had a piano recital. The did a wonderful job. Chloe played Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Lily played Silent Night. Just my luck my batteries ran out so no video but I'll try to get them playing at home.

Thanksgiving

2009-12-11T08:18:00.003-06:00

Our presents to Jesus

2009-12-11T08:13:00.001-06:00

Our church did service for presents for Jesus. We baked cookies for a baptism and cleaned out our friends Hot Tub - she has lupus and ms. The girls had a blast doing service. I think we will make this a new family tradition.

New Moon

2009-12-11T08:08:00.003-06:00

Had a girls night out with my friends. It was so much fun. I think the books are better than the movies but it was still fun to go. Lily wants me to take her to see it. She has already the book.

Hannah turned 5

2009-12-11T08:02:00.004-06:00

She is growing to fast! I am so excited for her and her new adventures. Happy Birthday Hannah.

Pizza Night

2009-11-16T19:19:00.002-06:00

With Alan working a lot Pizza is one of my favorite meals. I thought these pictures where fun!

Halloween

2009-11-16T19:07:00.003-06:00

This is my least favorite Holiday - exactly what is the purpose? - but as a kid I loved it so being the good mom we had to participate and my kids were more than excited. It was fun watching Sadie hold out her little hand and say "treat" to everyone.

You know Somethings going on when it's too quiet

2009-10-26T08:51:00.002-06:00

She is growing up too fast.

It's a BOY! Buddy Wizard Sears

2009-10-22T13:52:00.004-05:00

We got a new Puppy last Friday. Poor thing was covered in fleas and knots but a good bath and a few snips and he's looking better already. The girls can't love him enough. They treat him like their little baby and he follows them around the house. He is doing well on the house training and sleeps in the crate all night so I can't be more pleased. What a good puppy.

He is a Maltese full breed but because they gave him to us they didn't give us any paper work. I guess because he was 5 months old and they couldn't sell him, he wasn't worth the trouble. Poor guy, their loss our gain.

Sadie is such a little me!

2009-10-13T12:24:00.002-05:00

call to action

2009-10-09T17:19:00.001-05:00

I'm posting this for journal sake. I just think Presidents Obama was great.

Lesa --

This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.

To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.

But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it's also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes.

That is why I've said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century. These challenges won't all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it's recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.

This award -- and the call to action that comes with it -- does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.

So today we humbly recommit to the important work that we've begun together. I'm grateful that you've stood with me thus far, and I'm honored to continue our vital work in the years to come.

Thank you,

President Barack Obama

Picture Day

2009-10-01T20:52:00.005-05:00

I just can't spend money on school pictures when I can get better pictures from the picture people but then I spend too much money because I have such beautiful girls. All the pictures are so good.

Sadie get's her big girl bed

2009-09-28T22:20:00.003-05:00

Sadie learned how to crawl out of her crib. She got so good at it she would do it in the middle of the night. So, time for the big girl bed. I'm sad to see my baby grow up. Why can't they stay little?

Allergies?

2009-09-13T20:58:00.003-05:00

Woke up one morning with Lily complaining that her ear was itchy. Then a few hours later she was complaining of not feeling well. I told her to take a bath she got out of the tub with hives all over and the her eyes were almost swollen shut and her poor face was as big as a pumpkin. Poor little girl Daddy took her to the ED and they gave her some ointment I had been giving her benadryl every 4 hours and the next morning we took her to the doctor. A few weeks later we had her tested for allergies. The result HOUSE DUST. That's eat no milk or peanuts or anything that I was expecting so now I have to keep a food journal for her and see if it happens again. Poor little girl.

First Day of School 2009

2009-09-01T05:22:00.004-05:00

Hannah Pre- K
Chloe 2nd grade

Lily 3rd grade
We are so excited about our new school across the street. Yeah! No more bus! The girls all love their new teachers and Hannah is so excited she askes me every 2 minutes if it's time for school yet- when I was little I remember how hard it was to wait for afternoon kindergarten.

Alan had the day off and was able to walk them to school. I think that is the first time ever that Alan was able to take them to the first day of school. The girls loved it.

Party Time

2009-08-31T18:05:00.001-05:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Happy 7th birthday Chloe

2009-08-31T14:19:00.002-05:00

Chloe turns 7 today. Wow! I can't believe it. She is such a wonderful girl. She had a blast at her "Wizards of Waverly Place" Party thanks to houseparty.com We had Substation Sandwiches, Played Freeze Dance to the new CD and Watched the premier of the new movie on the Disney Channel.

New Diet

2009-08-18T22:36:00.003-05:00

My mother-in-law sent me this new diet I think it is fabulous!!

Breakfast

1 grapefruit
1 slice whole wheat toast
1 cup skim milk

Lunch

1 small portion lean, steamed chicken
1 cup spinach
1 cup herbal tea
1 Hershey's kiss

Afternoon Tea

1 The rest of the Hershey Kisses in the bag
1 tub of Hagen-Daaz ice cream with chocolate chips

Dinner

4 glasses of wine (red or white)
2 loaves garlic bread
1 family size supreme pizza
3 Snickers Bars

Late Night Snack

1 whole Sarah Lee cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer)

Remember: Stressed spelled backward is desserts.

If you delete this message, you will gain 10 pounds immediately.
That's why I had to pass this on, I didn't want to risk it.

Karate Lily

2009-08-18T10:59:00.002-05:00

Summer Classes

2009-08-18T08:58:00.005-05:00

We are so lucky to live close to a community college that offered kids summer classes. Lily took Karate, Hannah took Adventure Explore and Chloe took Art. They had a lot of fun.

Circus

2009-08-18T08:42:00.003-05:00

I love the circus. It was good but not as good as expected for some reason they decided to make the Ring Master and a clown sing through out the entire thing. Bad Idea. But the girls loved it.

Happy Birthday Alan

2009-08-18T08:39:00.002-05:00

We had a great family party with Alan for his birthday. Nothing better than Cheesecake! Yum!

Lily the Magician.

2009-07-30T04:48:00.003-05:00

Lily put on a magic show. It was all her idea. She made her own invites and walked around the neighborhood handing them out. She also invited a few friends from church. (thankfully she informed me about it)

My camera ran out of batteries so I recorded the show on my phone and will post it later as soon as I figure out how to transfer it to my computer.

She makes a great magician.

Sadie's first hair cut

2009-07-30T04:44:00.002-05:00

I took the girls for hair cuts several weeks ago. Sadie got her first cut she did really well except had to sit on my lap. Wish I would have known I was going to be in the picture would have done my makeup and hair. LOL.

She is growing to fast. Why can't they stay little?

I finally finished Hannah's room

2009-06-13T21:28:00.004-05:00

Here is an easy way to do a mural. I bought a wall sticker of the castle and just painted the background.

My Wonderful Husband Built this for me for my birhday

2009-06-13T21:04:00.005-05:00

Dancing Queens

2009-06-10T12:35:00.003-05:00

The girls had a beautiful recital. They were so cute. I'm so blessed to have such beautiful girls

My fun Birthday

2009-05-31T19:17:00.003-05:00

This is my yummy birthday cake that my honey made for me. It was caramel cake, vanilla ice cream, chocolate and caramel topping and my favorite twix. It was delicious.

Sadie is so funny! You have to watch this.

2009-05-29T23:17:00.004-05:00

Does this count as giving the kids a shower?

2009-05-15T20:56:00.002-05:00

How to get candle wax out of carpet!

2009-05-15T20:28:00.002-05:00

Sadie pulled my scentsy candle cord. Scared Hannah because most of the hot RED wax ended up on her arm - but no burn Hallelujah. The rest as you can see ended up on the couch and carpet. I am so thankful for the internet. If this ever happens to you here is what to do: 1) scrape as much wax as you can off 2) Grab lots of paper towels and your iron 3) iron the paper towel over the wax on low heat -no steam. It takes awhile but works!!!

Days at the beach

2009-05-06T10:41:00.009-05:00

Alan took a few days off and we surprised the girls with a couple days in Corpus Christie. It was Heaven!

The aquarium was very nice and small enough to see it all and still have time to hit the beach again.

The have all decided to be dolphin trainers!

If I could spend all my days at the beach with my family life would be perfect!

Baking Cookies with Hannah

2009-05-01T20:06:00.004-05:00

Hannah loves to cook with me in the kitchen.

Everythings bigger in Texas even the rain.

2009-05-01T19:34:00.003-05:00

Happy Easter 2009

2009-05-01T15:54:00.002-05:00

Coloring Easter Eggs

2009-05-01T07:54:00.002-05:00

Staining the fence

2009-05-01T07:50:00.002-05:00

A big thank you to my Daddy and Lynden for staining my fence.

Trip to the Zoo

2009-05-01T07:38:00.002-05:00

We went to the zoo with Grandpa Burleigh, Grandpa Sears, Genelle, Aunt Brittnay and Lavio when they were here for Lily's baptism. It was a crazy day! But the girls had fun.

Sadie Anna Sears One Year Photo's

2009-04-08T14:45:00.002-05:00

Finally went and got Sadie her one year photo's only took me 3 months. So she's actually 15 months old. She is so cute!

Lily was Baptized

2009-04-05T21:28:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to Lily Saturday she was baptized. Grandpa Burleigh, Grandpa Sears, Genelle and Aunt Brittnay come from Montana for this special occasion. The water heater was not working so poor little Lily got a memory she will never forget. Her friends asked her "Did you get that warm feeling all over and she said "No it was freezing"

I am so proud of her choice to be baptized. We are very blessed to have her in our family!

This is for Grandma

2009-03-30T21:07:00.003-06:00

Thanks Grandma for the wonderful present!!!

Happy Birthday Lily

2009-03-30T21:00:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday Lily
I can't believe how fast time flies. She had an excellent birthday! Her first sleep over and when I figure out how to get photos from my phone on to my computer. I'll post more pictures. My camera stopped working in the middle of pin the tail. She had a blast. I was a little crazy with 12 giggle girls. Alan was on Call so he missed all the fun. Luckily my friend Sammie stayed to help.

St. Patricks Day Fun!

2009-03-20T14:45:00.000-06:00

Alan's Week Off

2009-03-03T13:58:00.003-06:00

Alan took the week off and I had a bunch of things for him to do. It is so nice he is so handy! The girls went crazy when they saw what he was building for them. I also had him plant me new tree's but I'll post a picture of them when they bloom.

Swinging Sadie

2009-02-20T15:55:00.002-06:00

Food Storage

2009-02-20T15:53:00.001-06:00

I just found the coolest sight in helping with food storage! This is what we are doing with some of our tax return. I have an overwhelming feeling that we need to get in our year supplies and 72 hour kits as soon as possible. (I hope I never have to use it) but I will have great peace of mind if I have it. http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net I hope this site helps you! Let me know what you think or if you have any other helpful information about food storage.

Super Bowl Recipes

2009-02-09T11:09:00.005-06:00

Here are some new recipes that we tried for the Superbowl. My friend Anna brought them over and we made them together with the kids while the Husbands watched the game! It was a lot of Fun. It really kept the girls busy so they didn't get in the way of the game. I think it will be our new family tradition!

Buttery Soft Pretzels

PREP TIME 2 Hrs
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs 20 Min

Original recipe yield 1 dozen

INGREDIENTS

* 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
* 1 teaspoon white sugar
* 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
* 5 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
*
* 1/2 cup baking soda
* 4 cups hot water
* 1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
4. When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned.

Brown Sugar Smokies

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 30 Min

INGREDIENTS
* 1 (16 ounce) package little smokie sausages
* 1 pound bacon
* 1 cup brown sugar, or to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cut bacon into thirds and wrap each strip around a little sausage. Place the wrapped sausages on wooden skewers, several to a skewer. Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet and sprinkle them liberally with brown sugar.
3. Bake until bacon is crisp and the brown sugar melted.

You can find these recipes on allrecipes.com

Mom Advice

2009-02-05T11:08:00.003-06:00

I started a blog but it didn't work as well as I thought so I will start posting my advice, recipes and any other mom stuff on my family blog.

Yesterday I was talking to my neighbor and she said she had saved $50 on her grocery bill buy using coupons. I thought she was amazing! Here is her advice!

1. Buy the Sunday paper and save all those coupons you love but don't need right away. They usually are good for 4 to 6 months.

2. Don't clip a coupon that is buy two and you only save .50 or less. It's not worth it

3. Get your coupons online at www.couponmom.com

I hope this helps me and all my friends in saving some money.

We will miss you Matt Burnett

2009-01-27T20:04:00.002-06:00

Here is an e-mail that my dear friend Christine sent me on Monday:

Dear Friends and Family,

Matt passed away Sunday night at 6:15 pm. We've known this was coming for a long time, and as the end drew near he needed to go, but it was so very hard to say goodbye. We love him! We'd just finished taking a picture for each of the kids as they gave him a hug and kiss and they went off to play. Matt's parents and mine were all still in the bedroom with me and him as he took his last breaths. It was really special. I felt him here so close last night, giving comfort. I can see his beautiful happy smile, and I know that he is well and will be busy while he waits for us to join him.

Thank you all for your emails, your prayers, and your love. Somehow those things travel well.

It has been such a blessing to be here with family these last months, but one draw back is that so many of you won't have the opportunity to attend the funeral. I'm attaching his obituary and a song I wrote for him.
We are creating a special memory book of Matt for the kids. They've known him only as children, and I think it will be important for them to get to know him better through you. We would appreciate knowing some of your best memories by email--or handwritten would be even better, as long as we can read them. :)

Christine and kids

I wish I could be with my dear friend at this time. I know how much losing someone you love hurts. There is comfort in knowing that we will see Matt again. Our prayers go out to Christine and her beautiful children.

Sadie Anna Turns One!!!

2009-01-19T21:37:00.005-06:00

2009-01-05T11:45:00.001-06:00

Pictures from our trip to the Zoo and our New Years Eve Party. Thanks to Anna and Nate for all the balloons and poppers. Yes, All the girls stayed up past midnight!!!

Christmas

2009-01-05T11:27:00.002-06:00

MY PURSE WAS RETURNED

2008-12-30T11:26:00.002-06:00

Yes that is what I said. Saturday night I received a call from Michael's and they had my purse in their vault for several days. He said he didn't know why I wasn't contacted earlier but that it appeared nothing was missing. Alan was home - a rare occasion- so I jumped in the car and picked it up. Everything was still in the purse, keys, glasses, credit cards, Hannah's change purse with all her coins. It was amazing.

Why did I have to go through this experience? I don't know for sure but this is what I learned.

First, Heavenly Father does hear and answerer are prayers. Not always in the way we would like but He is listening to us.

Second, There are evil people in this world. The day my purse was lost. I came home in a panic and so upset at my self for losing it again. That night when I watched the news they had announced the killer of Adam Walsh and I thought " I am truly blessed it could have been worse it could have been one of my children".

Third, There are also good people in the world. Someone did in fact find my purse I left in the shopping cart and turned it in along with the bag of items I just purchased.

Hopefully I will never lose my purse again!!!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-18T23:10:00.001-06:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

2008-12-16T15:37:00.003-06:00

We have been so busy!

2008-12-16T15:22:00.002-06:00

The last couple of weeks have been crazy! As you can tell I have not posted anything for awhile. First we all got some kind of fever bug. Then a stomach virus. Next we caught a cold and Sadie now has an ear infections. I've been up to my elbows in poop, vomit and snotty noses! Thanks again Alan for the Carpet Shampooer!

In the middle of that Lily had her last soccer game and they tied! The kids were so excited they didn't lose. We had several Christmas parties to attend including a progressive dinner at my house and we finished painting the kitchen and family room!

The last thing that proves to me I'm really losing it is I lost my purse, again! Third time this year! And you wonder why I don't want any more babies. My brain can't handle it. Kudos to all you wonderful Mothers out there, I know how hard it is. Hopefully the rest of this year will be better!

Hannah turns 4

2008-11-17T22:10:00.003-06:00

Hannah had a wonderful 4th birthday. I can't believe how she has grown. She loves to go to preschool, color, play with play dough, craft and play games on the computer. Her new things is to make up all kinds of songs. Here are some pictures of her birthday party.

Blue Angels and my Angels

2008-11-09T20:50:00.000-06:00

We went to the air show last weekend.

2008-11-09T20:22:00.004-06:00

Alan says the "Blue Angels" are the best and after seeing them I have to agree. The girls were hot and tired because we got there a few hours early but as soon as the show started they were great. Check out some of the pictures I got. Amazing.

New Blog!

2008-11-06T12:17:00.002-06:00

www.advicelovefriendship.blogspot.com

I am starting this new blog for anyone who want to participate please check it out. This should be a lot of fun. I love hearing about your lives and following your blogs now we can give advice and support all on one blog. Let me know if you want to be a contributor.

I think all of us mothers will find out we are the same.

2008-11-04T07:47:00.001-06:00

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Creating Memories!!! Happy Halloween!!

2008-11-02T06:08:00.000-06:00

Here are my cute little girls!!

2008-11-02T05:36:00.003-06:00

I know my kids had a fun time for Halloween but can I tell you how much I think this holiday is a waste of money. What are we celebrating? Spending money: Costumes, Candy, Decorations. And why do we have so many parties. I had to get the girls in costumes 4 times: Church, Neighborhood, School- they had to wear something different for school- and then Halloween night. I just don't understand this holiday and I am glad it is over.
The girls brought home about 8 lbs of candy but Lucky for us the "Switch Witch" came and switched their candy for a toy.

I guess Halloween is for creating wonderful childhood memories!

Lily's new sport

2008-10-31T08:49:00.002-06:00

She loves playing soccer. Despite it's her Dad's least favorite sport he sure cheers her on. She does a super job. They have her in as goalkeeper most of the time. She sure takes after her Daddy when it comes to sports and I am so glad!!!

Slish Splash

2008-10-28T10:55:00.000-06:00

When Mom's Sick

2008-10-28T09:40:00.004-06:00

I was sick for the last 5 days and this is what I get to do when I feel better. I think I'd rather go back to bed!!! Plus I still have 2 more loads.

She makes me smile

2008-10-22T21:35:00.001-05:00

new member of the family

2008-10-05T10:43:00.003-05:00

You will fall off your seat when you here this but we got a dog. I know I am not a dog person but I feel it's important for the girls. Portia is a year old and already house broke so I thought it would be a good idea. The girls love her and she is very good with them. She lets them carry her everywhere and Sadie will pull the dogs ears and she will let her. Too bad for Alan we still didn't get a boy!

Chloe pulls her tooth

2008-10-03T09:45:00.003-05:00

Chloe's new smile

2008-10-02T05:02:00.002-05:00

Do I support Palin?

2008-09-15T08:22:00.001-05:00

I have not decided yet but I thought this was funny!!!

Help My 7 month old is trying to walk!!!

2008-09-12T12:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday Chloe

2008-09-02T16:54:00.002-05:00

Chloe has BLING

2008-08-30T21:45:00.004-05:00

Chloe wanted her ears pierced for her birthday.

Velcro Wall anyone?

2008-08-06T14:00:00.004-05:00

The girls loved the velcro wall. Our neighborhood HOA had a summer party. We do live in the best community. It was even featured on the news "San Antonio Living" You could see the girls in the background getting their swim lessons. They were so excited to be on TV

Time to get the gates up!!!

2008-07-18T10:52:00.002-05:00