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| Showing their spirit by wearing Pawpaw and Daddy's hats |
Monday, October 31, 2011
The Ups and Downs of Being a Rangers Fan
Well, we all know how the World Series turned out... not good for the Rangers. However, we all had a great time watching them over the last couple of weeks. Ben's parents came in town during the series and Ben and his dad went to Game 4! They had a blast and said it was an awesome experience! (The Rangers won that game). Ava and Macy even got in on the action. They would ask every night, "Do the Rangers play tonight? Are they playing the Cardinals? We don't like the Cardinals. I hope the Cardinals lose!!" I wonder who taught them that? They would always say that they wanted to go to the game in person. I kept telling them that they couldn't go because it was the World Series, it cost too much, kids aren't allowed, etc. Ava wouldn't let it go until one night I had to "call the Rangers" and ask if Ava and Macy could go to the game. The Rangers said no, because you have to be a grown up to go to a World Series game. : ) Maybe one day girls...........
Sunday, October 16, 2011
A little bit of this... a little bit of that
There have been so many things that I wanted to blog about over the last couple of months but just didn't ever have the time so I am going to do one post with short little snippets of what we have been up to.
Swim Lessons
The girls took swim lessons this summer and did awesome. I know it seems like all I do is brag on them so maybe my next post will be about them throwing fits, not listening, and talking back. Believe me, they do plenty of that too!! Anyway, they really did make me proud during swim lessons. They were brave about putting their heads under the water and by the end of the sessions (every day for two weeks), Ava could swim across the pool completely by herself! Macy was super close to being able to do this too and just needed a little support to come up for a breath about half way across. Their teacher was amazing and SO patient. I hope when we get in the pool next summer, they will be able to pick up right where they left off.
First Day of Preschool (3's class)
Because of our move, the girls had to start a new school. It was a little rough at first, especially for Ava, but now they are settled in and doing great. After being home with me all summer, it was a hard transition. Ava cried every day when I dropped them off for about two weeks. She would say, "please stay with me" and when I would tell her that I have to go to work she would say, "But I want you to stay because I love you." Talk about breaking a momma's heart! But, all is well now. It just took some time to get adjusted. They love their teachers and their new friends and are learning a lot. In fact, their teacher told me on Friday that Ava and Macy were the only kids in their class that memorized the Bible verse for the week. So proud! (I know.....again with the bragging).
Random things that they do
I don't know why, but I think this is hilarious. One day right after our move, I was busy unpacking and the girls were off playing somewhere else in the house. They were being good and playing together but also being unusually quiet so I knew they were probably up to something. They came out to show me this:
They had found some shower curtain hooks in a box and Ava stuck all of them in Macy's hair. Crazy girls!
Whenever they can't find something in the house, they run and get this kaleidoscope thing. they call it a spotting scope. They say, "I can't find my baby doll, I better get my spotting scope." They they look all around through the tiny eye hole like that will actually help them find it. Cracks me up! They got the idea from the TV show Diego. He looks through something similar to find animals in trouble. Here is Ava searching for something.
Riding a "Canimal"
We went up to Fayetteville last weekend for another Razorback game. My friend Andrea is getting married in January and had a shower on Friday night and a shower on Sunday. There was also tailgating and the game on Saturday. Busy weekend... which means lots of Gigi and Papa time for Ava and Macy. Mom and Dad took them to a pumpkin patch and the drive through zoo in Gentry all in one day. Mom said they had a blast and Ava and Macy are still talking about riding a "canimal" and zebras trying to get in the car.
Swim Lessons
The girls took swim lessons this summer and did awesome. I know it seems like all I do is brag on them so maybe my next post will be about them throwing fits, not listening, and talking back. Believe me, they do plenty of that too!! Anyway, they really did make me proud during swim lessons. They were brave about putting their heads under the water and by the end of the sessions (every day for two weeks), Ava could swim across the pool completely by herself! Macy was super close to being able to do this too and just needed a little support to come up for a breath about half way across. Their teacher was amazing and SO patient. I hope when we get in the pool next summer, they will be able to pick up right where they left off.
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| They liked petting Mrs. Lisa's dog, Molly, as much as the swimming. |
Rangers Game
When Ben's parents were in town one week over the summer, we went to a Rangers game. This has kind of become a tradition when they come in town. We have done it the last two summers. The girls always have fun, but their favorite part is the food. I think they ate nachos, hot dogs, peanuts, ice cream, and a frozen lemonade.
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| She didn't eat the jalapenos! She's brave but not that brave! |
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| Ice cream face. |
Because of our move, the girls had to start a new school. It was a little rough at first, especially for Ava, but now they are settled in and doing great. After being home with me all summer, it was a hard transition. Ava cried every day when I dropped them off for about two weeks. She would say, "please stay with me" and when I would tell her that I have to go to work she would say, "But I want you to stay because I love you." Talk about breaking a momma's heart! But, all is well now. It just took some time to get adjusted. They love their teachers and their new friends and are learning a lot. In fact, their teacher told me on Friday that Ava and Macy were the only kids in their class that memorized the Bible verse for the week. So proud! (I know.....again with the bragging).
Random things that they do
I don't know why, but I think this is hilarious. One day right after our move, I was busy unpacking and the girls were off playing somewhere else in the house. They were being good and playing together but also being unusually quiet so I knew they were probably up to something. They came out to show me this:
Whenever they can't find something in the house, they run and get this kaleidoscope thing. they call it a spotting scope. They say, "I can't find my baby doll, I better get my spotting scope." They they look all around through the tiny eye hole like that will actually help them find it. Cracks me up! They got the idea from the TV show Diego. He looks through something similar to find animals in trouble. Here is Ava searching for something.
A visit from the Ramers
Our friends, Greg and Kelley, came to visit us a few weeks ago from Little Rock. They brought their little boy Myles who is 4. He is seriously one of the most well-behaved kids I have ever been around. So sweet!! The girls had a big time with him. We tailgated for the Arkansas vs. Texas A&M game at Cowboy stadium. We didn't go in for the actual game but just watched it on the TV at the tailgate sight. We are so glad that Ava, Macy, and Myles finally got to meet and become friends. Can't wait for them to come back!
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| Just have to note that A and M are still wearing their pajamas. Didn't want anyone to think that this was their outfit for the day. : ) |
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| They formed a band. |
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| Marching Band |
We went up to Fayetteville last weekend for another Razorback game. My friend Andrea is getting married in January and had a shower on Friday night and a shower on Sunday. There was also tailgating and the game on Saturday. Busy weekend... which means lots of Gigi and Papa time for Ava and Macy. Mom and Dad took them to a pumpkin patch and the drive through zoo in Gentry all in one day. Mom said they had a blast and Ava and Macy are still talking about riding a "canimal" and zebras trying to get in the car.
Ok... I feel better. Feeling caught up now!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
San Francisco Treat
Ben recently found out that he was going to San Francisco for work. Neither of us have ever been to that part of California, so we decided to take advantage of the opportunity and head out there a couple of days before his conference to have an adult-only vacay. Grammy and Pawpaw came to our house on Wednesday to help with the girls and Ben and I flew out Friday after work. We were supposed to leave at 5:20 and get to Cali at 7:15 (west coast time) right in time for a nice dinner. We stayed in Napa Valley so we had a quaint little restaurant picked out for when we arrived. Well... After 3 delays and boarding and deplaning TWICE, we didn't leave DFW until 9:00! By the time we got to San Francisco, rented a car, and drove to Napa it was almost 1am which was almost 3am our time! We had both worked a full day Friday before leaving so we were exhausted!!! The good news though was that we could actually sleep in the next day. No little munchkins waking us up at 6:30 in the morning. : )
On Saturday, we went to 4 vineyards and did wine tastings and a tour at one of them. It was fabulous! The wine was great, the weather was great, the scenery was beautiful. I can't wait to go back! We had a nice dinner on Saturday night that was delicious. I love my girls but I appreciate every single bite of a dinner when they're not around. It is so nice to eat slowly and not have to say, "stay in your chair" 50 million times while eating. Ben planned our day in Napa with the help of a friend who has been often so I have to give him props because it was a perfect day!
Sunday we drove into San Francisco to see the sights. I have a friend from college that lives there so she gave us some tips on what to do. We ate brunch at a yummy restaurant then drove around to some of the famous spots in SF. Coit tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli square, and Fishermans Wharf. We took an hour long boat tour around the bay to see the Golden Gate Bridge, The Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and some other things. It was a little cold and rainy but it was still a good time. San Francisco is an amazing city and really unlike any place I have ever been. I flew home Sunday evening and Ben stayed to work until Wednesday. It was a quick trip but I feel like we really hit all of the major sights and had a fabulous time.
And of course, Ava and Macy were well taken care of and having a blast with Grammy and Pawpaw. They got to skip school on Friday so they had 3 days of nonstop fun. They went to the acquarium, the mall, the park (twice), the ice cream shop, out to eat Mexican food (the girls fave), and McDonalds..... just to name a few. So fun for the girls to have time with their grandparents.
On Saturday, we went to 4 vineyards and did wine tastings and a tour at one of them. It was fabulous! The wine was great, the weather was great, the scenery was beautiful. I can't wait to go back! We had a nice dinner on Saturday night that was delicious. I love my girls but I appreciate every single bite of a dinner when they're not around. It is so nice to eat slowly and not have to say, "stay in your chair" 50 million times while eating. Ben planned our day in Napa with the help of a friend who has been often so I have to give him props because it was a perfect day!
Sunday we drove into San Francisco to see the sights. I have a friend from college that lives there so she gave us some tips on what to do. We ate brunch at a yummy restaurant then drove around to some of the famous spots in SF. Coit tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli square, and Fishermans Wharf. We took an hour long boat tour around the bay to see the Golden Gate Bridge, The Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and some other things. It was a little cold and rainy but it was still a good time. San Francisco is an amazing city and really unlike any place I have ever been. I flew home Sunday evening and Ben stayed to work until Wednesday. It was a quick trip but I feel like we really hit all of the major sights and had a fabulous time.
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| You could see the fog sitting over the valley. This picture doesn't do it justice but it was really cool. |
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| Alcatraz |
And of course, Ava and Macy were well taken care of and having a blast with Grammy and Pawpaw. They got to skip school on Friday so they had 3 days of nonstop fun. They went to the acquarium, the mall, the park (twice), the ice cream shop, out to eat Mexican food (the girls fave), and McDonalds..... just to name a few. So fun for the girls to have time with their grandparents.
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| Macy jumping on a bungee cord trampoline |
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| Ava jumping |
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| petting a dog at the park |
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| bread for the ducks |
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