Boot Scootin' Boogie and Hog Heaven

Sydney's class had a huge western week last week, and Wednesday was a Boot Scootin' Boogie Party.

We walked in to see cattle to practice ropin, a covered wagon, a "horse" with a saddle, and tons of snacks. I got to stay and practice a little line dancing and square dancing. She learned a lot too, about the wild west, like that night when I was putting up her bandanna she said "Mom, did you know that cowboys and cowgirls use their bandannas to wipe sweat and even to blow their nose on???" Hee Hee! And she now has a new love for country music, which is just fine with this Momma! She is in the SENIOR room this year, which is a big deal since she has moved up through all the classes- infant, toddler, then sophomore, junior and now finally, the senior room.

And this week was all Razorback.  Because, lets be honest, there isn't much I don't love about the Hogs; I was thrilled.  They learned a lot about the University of Arkansas and compared and contrasted the other teams in the SEC (state shape and mascot).  Then they had cheer leading clinics, football clinics, learned the fight song and of course how to CALL THOSE HOGS, a tailgate party, and Friday they lead the entire school at a pep rally for the Razorbacks.  Then the seniors went outside for a little football game where the boys played ball and the girls cheered or coached.  Did I mention that Channel 7 was there to film a little segment?  :) It doesn't hurt that one of her classmates has a mommy that works there. 

MAJOR love for her class and teachers this year!!!! 

We are so thrilled with everything Sydney is learning and how much she loves going to preschool every day.

Stay tuned for future pre-k fun! 

Summer Pictures

Huge thank you to Jenny McHam for taking these beautiful pictures of the girls this summer!!!

She was a dream to work with and I highly recommend her!  Just in case you need an easy way to find her-

http://www.jennifermcham.zenfolio.com/

Sweet Sisters and Sweet Friends

 These sweet sisters have kept us busy this summer, but I am SO thankful to be their Momma!

 Look at this beautiful baby girl!  Sydney and I traveled 2 weeks ago down to Lafayette to meet Miss Alice and to try and give Corbin and John Austin a break.  She is so tiny, so easy and sweet, and so beautiful!  Love you sweet baby girl!

 These 2 hot messes kept each other company and managed to get along fairly well for 3 days.  John Austin is such a smart and kind little boy.  We love you too buddy!!!  Thanks for sharing all your toys with us!

Swimming with the Boyds and Napiers

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Silver Dollar City from my phone camera

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What we've been up to this summer... Part 2

Sydney had a "rockin" time at VBS and I have noticed her being more creative in her prayers which is about the most precious thing to a momma's ears!

Baby Kate is eating everything she can get her hands on and loves solid foods more than baby food, and her reflux seems to have greatly improved too- PRAISE GOD!!!  She is as sweet as ever and is clapping, dancing and pulling up on everything!

Gigi got some extra snuggle time on the girls in Fayetteville this week

Check out this crazy crew!  We spent a long weekend in Dallas with the Luce family and had a blast swimming, shopping and eating.  Love you guys!!!!!

An exert from "Bossy Pants" by Tina Fey

oh tina fey, how i love you. your wit, your intelligence, your ability to make me hold my sides from laughter. she has outdone herself again. in her new book 'bossypants' she includes a prayer for her daughter that had me giggling pretty hard.

First, Lord: No tattoos. May neither Chinese symbol for truth nor Winnie-the-Pooh holding the FSU logo stain her tender haunches.

May she be Beautiful but not Damaged, for it’s the Damage that draws the creepy soccer coach’s eye, not the Beauty.

When the Crystal Meth is offered, May she remember the parents who cut her grapes in half And stick with Beer.

Guide her, protect her
When crossing the street, stepping onto boats, swimming in the ocean, swimming in pools, walking near pools, standing on the subway platform, crossing 86th Street, stepping off of boats, using mall restrooms, getting on and off escalators, driving on country roads while arguing, leaning on large windows, walking in parking lots, riding Ferris wheels, roller-coasters, log flumes, or anything called “Hell Drop,” “Tower of Torture,” or “The Death Spiral Rock ‘N Zero G Roll featuring Aerosmith,” and standing on any kind of balcony ever, anywhere, at any age.

Lead her away from Acting but not all the way to Finance. Something where she can make her own hours but still feel intellectually fulfilled and get outside sometimes And not have to wear high heels.

What would that be, Lord? Architecture? Midwifery? Golf course design? I’m asking You, because if I knew, I’d be doing it, Youdammit.

May she play the Drums to the fiery rhythm of her Own Heart with the sinewy strength of her Own Arms, so she need Not Lie With Drummers.

Grant her a Rough Patch from twelve to seventeen. Let her draw horses and be interested in Barbies for much too long, For childhood is short – a Tiger Flower blooming Magenta for one day – And adulthood is long and dry-humping in cars will wait.

And when she one day turns on me and calls me a Bitch in front of Hollister, Give me the strength, Lord, to yank her directly into a cab in front of her friends, For I will not have that Shit. I will not have it.

And should she choose to be a Mother one day, be my eyes, Lord, that I may see her, lying on a blanket on the floor at 4:50 A.M., all-at-once exhausted, bored, and in love with the little creature whose poop is leaking up its back.

“My mother did this for me once,” she will realize as she cleans feces off her baby’s neck. “My mother did this for me.” And the delayed gratitude will wash over her as it does each generation and she will make a Mental Note to call me. And she will forget. But I’ll know, because I peeped it with Your God eyes.

Amen.

Happy Birthday America!

 The girls LOVED spending the long weekend in Hot Springs with my Mom and Joe, and our Aunt Sherri, Britton and Holly came too!

 We got some special time with my Dad and step mom also, and Doris found this old float.  Turns out my dad has an identical picture of ME in this same float in this same pool!  Can't wait to get my hands on it and scan it in for a little comparison :)

Dance Recital 2011- AKA "The Chicken Girls"

We are so proud of you doodle bug!!!!  Thanks for bringing some sunshine and dance into our everyday life.

Rhea Lana is THIS month!

Ladies!  Are you working on cleaning out those closets????

Greater Little Rock Rhea Lana is in just a few short weeks and you can start adding your items online here:

http://www.rhealana.com/
I have car magnets available and if you work a 5 hour shift and sport a car magnet you could get an early worker pass and shop presale day at 10:00am.  Give me a shout out if you are interested in some great shopping deals or consigning your stuff for 70% of the profits!

Memorial Day Weekend Lake FUN!