We have been so busy lately that I declared last Saturday as "Family Fun Day." Ben has been working like crazy and left last Sunday morning for a four day work trip to Boston and New York so I wanted to have some family quality time before he left. Saturday morning we went to the annual Frisco Community Parade. The girls loved the parade, especially the marching bands. It was crazy windy but we still had a good time. I had planned to go to the park and have a picnic lunch after the parade but it was so windy that there was no way we could have set up a picnic outside. All of our things would have blown away. So, we set up camp in the back of my car and picnicked there. After lunch, the girls rode their trikes around the park and played for a while. Ben was in Boston on his birthday so my plan was to celebrate on Saturday but I ended up really putting this on the back burner and didn't plan anything! He begs me every year not to do presents and make a big deal of his bday but I usually make a cake at the very least. Major fail this year but luckily Stephanie came to the rescue!! Eddie was out of town so Stephanie, Brooklyn, and Chandler came over to watch the Razorback game with us. Stephanie rescued the day by bringing party hats and cupcakes to celebrate Ben's bday!! Here are some pics from our eventful day.
Waiting for the parade to start. So windy!
Waving to the policemen.
Dancing to the bands
Picnic in the car
Notice Ava in her Snow White dress. I think she has worn it every day since it came in the mail the week before Halloween.
I almost forgot to post some pictures from past Halloweens. It's fun to look back at these pictures.
First Halloween. Tulip Fairies. Halloween at this age was all for me and picture opportunities... not for them. We took them to Boo at the Zoo thinking they would like that and it would give us an opportunity to show them off in their super cute costumes. They fell asleep. (but I had fun showing them off!)
Hating life as a tulip fairy
Really hating life as a tulip fairy
Second Halloween. Ladybug and Bumblebee. Loved these costumes! We went to Boo at the Zoo again and they got much more out of it this time! This was the age where it was IMPOSSIBLE to get them to be still for a picture and there was no way I was going to get a good one of both of them.
Ava fell and scraped her nose the night before Halloween.
Third Halloween. Minnie Mouse. We went to Trunk or Treat at our church then passed out candy to Trick or Treaters at our house. I think they were the cutest little Minnies ever!!
First Jack O Lantern
"Princess Pumpkin." Our pumpkin for the pumpkin decorating contest at their school.
Our pumpkin won the "Most Glamorous Pumpkin" Award. : )
Halloween for us started on Friday and lasted through Monday. The girls loved Halloween this year. They had a great time dressing up, partying, trick or treating, and of course eating candy.
Friday, Ava and Macy had their "Storybook Character Party" at school. "Storybook Character Party" is the politically correct term for "Halloween Party" at a Christian preschool. : ) Here they are in their costumes with their Cinderella and Snow White books. (We have a whole collection of these litte old school fairytale books and they LOVE them. They were excited to be able to take them to school and show their teachers and friends).
Saturday, we went to our neighborhood Halloween block party. It was a lot of fun! There was a bounce house, a fire truck and firemen, lots of yummy food, a candy hunt, and good company. We enjoyed meeting our new neighbors. So many of our neighbors are young families with kids under 5 which is perfect! Here are some pictures of the festivities.
We took a break from costumes on Sunday and then of course the real fun was on Monday. This was the first year that Ava and Macy went door to door trick or treating. They were so excited after school they could hardly stand it. When the time finally came around, we got dressed and hit the streets. I wasn't sure if they would be kind of timid about it, but they weren't. They went right up to the doors and said, "trick or treat" and even remembered to say thank you (with a few reminders). What a fun night!!
We went with princess tiaras instead of the headbands for Halloween night. We needed a change for round 3.
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...........
Showing their spirit by wearing Pawpaw and Daddy's hats
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.
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.
She didn't eat the jalapenos! She's brave but not that brave!
Ice cream face.
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.
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!
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. : )
They formed a band.
Marching Band
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.
Ok... I feel better. Feeling caught up now!
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