First Day of School

I don't know when it happened, but my babies aren't babies anymore! Today they started 'school'. It's a twice a week program at a church. Molly loved it! She wants to go everyday. Kyle wasn't too happy when we left, but his teacher said he calmed down pretty quickly and did well. When I picked him up he was playing and having a good time! I just wish they wouldn't grow up so fast!

Molly's Piano Recital

Molly had a spring recital last night, she did so well! We are so proud of her, I think the video speaks for itself!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOLLY!

Our little girl is 3!!! What a difference a year makes! I think '3' is going to be a great year! Almost overnight Molly has matured so much! She reasons with us like an adult, she sticks up for her brother, she folds towels and puts them away, she is doing great with piano lessons, she doesn't need sippy cups anymore, she sleeps in a big girl bed... and the list goes on. She has changed tremendously and we could not be more proud of the little girl she is becoming!

I'm THREE!

On her actual birthday, she awoke to balloons and sprinkled donuts, mmm.

I put together her present while she napped, the Rose Garden Cottage, it's so cute!

Dinner at Macaroni Grill where she was serenaded to in Italian, it was quite sweet!

Molly had a "Dora the Explorer" birthday party! We hired a Dora impersonator (who was fantastic and the kids loved!) from A-List Parties and had a wonderful mexican fiesta! Here she is with Dora and her very cool birthday cake!

She loves Dora!

I think if given the option, she would have brought Dora home with us!

Coloring with Dora, cousin Dylan is looking on.

What a cute bunch!

Merry Christmas!

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and is enjoying the start of 2009! We had a great Christmas, all 3 of them! :) I won't write much, I have quite a few pics to post. Enjoy!

Molly and Kyle got caught eating some of Santa's cookies!

Our mantle

Christmas morning!

Kyle being silly, as usual!

Am I handsome, or what?!

Molly Grace - such a sweetie!

Dylan and Molly

Dylan about to open the best gift Santa brought him!

Mommy and Kyle (yes, I do wear glasses occasionally)

They love each other, they really do!

There are some days when Molly and Kyle just don't get along, I'm sure other parents have experienced these days. But today, a different story. I just had to take a minute this morning and blog about it, because it just warms my heart. Since they woke up they have been so loving to each other! They have been sharing toys, walking around holding hands, sitting in the chair together sharing a blanket. Just the sweetest things! I love those two so much and to see them love on each other just makes my heart want to jump out of my body!

Polar Express

We went on the Polar Express train ride in Grapevine, it was so much fun. The kids really enjoyed themselves. They have a cute little village set up, with shopping, decorations and food. Before the train ride, they put on a little show and the kids all gathered together and sang Jingle Bells. The kids wore their pj's so they were super warm and cozy!

Molly singing Jingle Bells with the other children.

Kyle gazing at Santa.

Cousin Dylan and Molly outside of the general store.

Disney on Ice

If you ever get a chance to see Disney on Ice - go! It was so much fun! Our show was 'The Incredible's save Disneyland'. We were on ice level, so great view! The kids had a great time, so did I!

Dinner Time

This is one of Molly's favorite meals, she asks for it quite often. It's super easy - pasta, broccoli and garbanzo beans. Boil pasta, steam broccoli and open can of beans. When the pasta and broccoli are done combine all 3 together, drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder and a small amount of salt, mix well and serve. See how easy! Aren't ya'll proud of me?! The kids eat this up!

Molly mixing everything together, thumbs up!

The final product, so yummy!

Tiger Refuge

We drove out to the Tiger Creek Refuge Center in Tyler on Saturday, it was a beautiful day for being outdoors! This refuge center has lions, tigers, bobcats and panthers. Some of the tigers are from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch and the Barnum & Bailey Circus. There was a male tiger that did not like men, he would growl and paw the fence every time Malcom walked by!

The lion was Molly's favorite animal.

This is the tiger that did not like Malcom!

White Bengal Tiger

Kyle looking cute!

It did not smell like roses out at the refuge, poor Molly held her nose the first couple of minutes until she got use to the smell.

Happy Halloween

We had a nice halloween. My friend, Carleigh and her children came over for some fun picture taking and then we took the kids to chick-fil-a for lunch. Molly was a bumble bee during the day and for the Church carnival that evening she was a unicorn. Kyle was a super cute spider! They were so adorable!!

Molly dancing in her bumble bee costume.

Our happy spider!

Molly has a unicorn - you had to see her in it!

Daddy and his little spider.

Cousin Dylan has a pirate, spider baby and unicorn Molly.

Kyle, Molly and Kenzie

Zach, Kyle, Molly, Kenzie and Audrey - what a cute bunch!

Kyle, Molly and Kenzie

Election 2008 - VOTE!

I find myself enthralled in this Presidential election, while I voted 8 years ago I didn't find myself too concerned about who won. However, 8 years ago I was a college sorority girl, unmarried, not a mom and had a parent that graciously paid my bills - including health insurance.

I am now a 30 year old, married mother of 2. I stay home with my kids and run a business with my husband. We are self employed, we pay for private health insurance. These are just a few changes the past 8 years have brought.

I cannot stress enough the importance of getting out there and voting! I am voting for the McCain/Palin ticket, based on my morals and beliefs there is no other choice I can make. We are entitled to our opinions, and have the freedom to express them. I want it to remain that way. I want a better future for my children. I want someone who shares my core values representing me.

Take a moment and think about what you want and what you want for your family, your friends, your future. Make yourself heard!

Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch

We ventured out to Flower Mound for an awesome pumpkin patch! The kids had a great time taking pictures with their favorite cut-out cartoon characters, although we didn't find Dora and Boots!