Flashback Friday: Ruidoso 2006

 I was looking through the pictures on my computer, and came across these pics from when we went to Ruidoso in 2006. We spent spent a week, shopping, sight-seeing, and playing with the girls. My dad met us up on the weekend with my nephew, Jarren. We had a wonderful time. I cannot believe how little the girls look.  I am looking so forward to taking them again. They love it there!

This pic was taken in front of my favorite shops in Ruidoso. It is called Klassy Kids. They sell the cutest boutique children's clothes. My mom and I love to go to all of the little shops when we go.

This pic of was taken in front of the Rio Ruidoso. It is a stream that runs through Ruidoso. This was such a fun day when Ky and I got to have some time alone together. I took her to a pony ride, and to the park. Fun times! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend. I can't wait to see all of the Flashback Fridays!

Sweet Little Monkeys!

Our scrapbook table aka dining room table!

I just wanted to show you guys what we have been up to today. My co-teacher (and friend) Korey came over today to work on memory books. All of the teachers at LakeRidge put in countless hours and lots of love into making these. The books contain precious pictures, crafts, and special memories the kiddos have had during the year.  We started off the day with a super clean table and ended up with my dining room covered. I think I scared Korey at first when I mentioned how much time I like to put into these. She was such a trooper. She came at 8:30 a.m. and didn't go home until 3:30p.m. She did an awesome job! We got several pages done, and I can't wait until we have the final books finished. I always get so excited to show them to the parents. This year at LakeRidge all of the classes were assigned an animal to represent our class. I chose the monkeys. This class has been such a blessing to me. I have loved watching them grow and learn. Wish me luck on getting these books done! I just love those monkeys! I posted a pic below of our class. I hope you had a marvelous Monday!!

Our Sweet Little Monkeys! ( Aren't they precious!)

Future Monterey Plainsman and Showgirl!

Wow! I have a ton of catching up to do on my blog! We have been super busy, these past two weeks. I guess that is how it is at the end of a school year. I am doing a post on what the girls have been up to. I am so excited to tell you guys that Kylie was part of twenty students in her whole school to be a future Monterey Plainsman. I was so proud of her. There were only three kindergarten students chosen for this honor. Three representatives from Monterey Highschool came to her school today to present her with a t-shirt and certificate. Mrs. Holder told me that she chose Kylie, because she has great citizenship, listens and follows instructions, is kind to fellow students , and is a strong leader in her class. WOW! That was all I hoped for her in her first year of school. I went to Monterey's rival school, Coronado. I guess I better start getting used to the fact that Kylie will be a plainsman one day. So here goes... GO PLAINSMEN! 

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Marls has been one busy girl, also. She had her spring program last week. She LOVES to sing, and dance.  I don't think I have ever told all of you, that I teach on Tues. and Thurs. at Marleigh's C.D.O.  I had my own class to tend to during the program, and so I was not able to watch Marls sing. Thankfully,  Lala  came and took some precious pictures of her for me. Thanks Lala! I also received a DVD of the whole program from my good friend Jamie, but I am not computer savvy enough to figure out to put it on the blog. 

Singing, "This little light of mine!"

"Clap, clap, clap your hands!"

"Wheels on the Bus!"

"ABC Song!"

That's about all for this post. I am looking forward to May. The girls have their dance recital, end of school parties, and more. I hope all of you had a wonderful week and have a blessed weekend!

Flashback Friday: Woah Mama!

I remember this day like it was yesterday. This was Nov. 17Th, 2005. Do I look scared? I was minutes away from going in for my c-section. Who knew that I had 9 pounds 7 ounces of sassy in there. I gained 30 pounds with Marls. Can you tell? She has been such a wonderful blessing to us.  She is funny, outgoing and sassy all the way! I have tons to blog about. It has just been one of those weeks where it has been one thing after another. I will hopefully be able to catch up today or tomorrow. Have a fantastic Friday!!!

Flashback Friday: Sea World!

This was taken almost a year ago, when we went with my parents to Walt Disney World and Sea World in Orlando, Florida. I love this picture with all of my three sweet blessings and the beautiful dolphins in the background. It brings back some wonderful memories! I would love to go back someday! I hope you all have a fab Friday!

What the Hail!

It all started at about 4:30. The sky turned very dark very quickly. I heard some pea sized hail coming down, when Jason called to tell me to turn on the news. Lubbock is under a Tornado warning. All of a sudden, hail was falling from the sky like snow. Jason was still at work, and I decided I had better get Marls' closet ready for us to take cover in. Luckily, the storm never produced a funnel, but I really thought that this was going to be the time, that the girls and I were going to have to use our tornado safety plan. After the storm passed, the girls and I went out to check out the hail. We found some the size of a golf ball! What an afternoon! We are supposed to have some more storms tonight. I guess it's all a part of living in tornado alley! 

Golf ball sized!

Build-up on our porch.

Ky and Marls thought it looked so cool!

Marls was ready with blankets and pillows in her closet!

Beautiful Easter!

We woke up this morning to a beautiful sunny Easter. The girls were very excited to wear their new Easter dresses and go to church. I praised the Lord so much for the beautiful morning and wonderful Church service. Jason then took the girls and I out for Easter lunch. It was a great day. Thank you to all of you who left Kylie a message. I read all of them to her, and she was grinning from ear to ear. 

At church with sweet Gavin and Cassidy!

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We went to eat Easter dinner at Nene and Papa's house on Saturday night. Papa cooked up a yummy meal of ham and potatoes. After dinner, we decided to help the kiddos color eggs. Jason really got into this activity. It made me so happy to see all of the cousins having so much fun together. My brother, John, and my sister-in-law, Lora, joined all of us for the festivities. We then had a mini Easter egg hunt inside because we finally got some rain in this part of Texas. PTL! We had a wonderful evening with the fam! 

Sweet Cousins!

Auntie Lora

The yellow one turned out so pretty!

Jas helping Jarren

I hope all of you had a very blessed Easter. I can't wait to see all of your Easter pictures! I pray you have an awesome week!!!

Kylie's Wonderful News!!

I have the most wonderful news!! Kylie asked Jesus into her heart today! I have tears in my eyes while I am typing this. We were driving by ourselves in the car today, and she started asking me about how we get to Heaven. I told her that you pray a special prayer, and ask Jesus to come into your heart. She said, "Mommy, can we pray that prayer right now?" I immediately stopped the car. We prayed right then and there. I am so proud that we did this together. She is such a blessing to me! She was already telling me, that she was going to ask her friends if they would want to pray that prayer with her. I just thank the Lord so much for giving me the right words!! It was the most wonderful Good Friday, that I have ever had!!!

Easter Fun and Birthday Bash!

Whew! What a busy week we have had! We had our annual Easter egg hunt and party, at LakeRidge (Marleigh's C.D.O.). She was so excited to hunt eggs out on the playground. Poor things had to fight the hurricane force winds of West Texas, though! They all found several eggs and decided they were ready to go in for their party. I love to watch her hunt eggs. Too Fun!! 

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We spent the last part of our fun day celebrating Mrs. Holder's birthday. All of the kids in Kylie's class brought her one flower each to make a bouquet of flowers. It turned out really beautiful! The class ate cupcakes and sang to her. She told the class, "this was my best birthday ever." Kylie just loved hearing that! Happy Birthday, Mrs. Holder!!

This was the cross I found for her at Hobby Lobby. I love that place! I might need one for myself!!

I hope all of you have had a blessed week and have a wonderful Easter! :)

Brassy Apple Giveaway!

Hi everyone! I hope all of you had a safe and relaxing weekend! I just wanted to post about this awesome giveaway I found. The Brassy Apple is giving away a $50.00 gift certificate through Photofiddle. Head on over to her blog and enter! I love giveaways!!! 

Flashback Friday: Easter Style!

Look at my sweet little peeps! Ky was 3 and Marls was only 6 months. We still use the same Easter baskets. I found them in the Pottery Barn kids catalog. They have the cutest stuff! It is so hard to believe that it has been almost four years since this picture was taken. The girls are so excited for the Easter bunny to come visit this year. I hope all of you  have another Fabulous Friday!!!