While Daddy is Away...

Eric headed to Austin today for a technology conference, so we have to make do without our Daddy for a few days! Edee chose to nap with every stuffed animal she owns! I think she needed a little extra love!


I made tuna casserole for dinner since Daddy is not a fan! Edee ate two bowls full and Reed had three!!


We dropped Reed off with our good friend, Jamie, and headed for dance class.


Edee received her recital costume tonight and was mesmerized by the sight of such a beautiful ballerina!!


"You mean it even has a butterfly hair clip??"


I could eat her up!! She is such a precious joy!!!


Meanwhile, Brother was enjoying "second dinner" at Jamie's! I'm also happy to report that he never mentioned my name! He had a ball and had no trouble going to sleep when we came home!


I can only imagine how many times I will be asked over the next few days, "Where's Daddy?"
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Corn, cookies and campers!

My little ones LOVE their corn on the cob!! Edee is especially fond of it! Here she is in her typical "CHEEEZ" pose!


Reed follows her lead for awhile but ultimately gives his over to Edee!


We received a new supply of Nonna's special Snickerdoodle cookies!! Hooray!! (Clearly, Elkee is a big fan!)


Reed's favorite activity these days is climbing all over Mommy in the living room chairs! He likes to stand on the edge of the foot rest while it is extended and says, "Ready?" Then, he launches himself at me in one swift move! He's ALL boy!!


We bought the kids this little tent for Christmas and we set it up inside from time to time. They love it!! We moved it to Edee's room one night and she slept in it! I can see many fun times for these two in this little shelter!


Edee was also practicing her blow gun skills!! I guess it could become a makeshift hunting blind!!


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Fireman Party

We had a BIG time at Cameron's party on Saturday! He is in Edee's class and his mom is an awesome member of my team at school! Her husband is a fireman and also sells fire trucks, so he was able to bring one home for the party!


The kids were able to take a ride through the neighborhood with lights and sirens blaring!


Brian also hooked up the hose so everyone could have a turn spraying!


Reed even had to get in on the action!!


Of course, we had to pose for pictures on the truck! It was still running and Reed was a little uneasy about the vibrations!





Sara created this adorable cake to top off a fabulous day of fireman fun!!


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"We're playing together!"

This is the announcement we love to hear!! Edee and Reed are becoming such great buddies, and she loves to bring it to our attention!

I rarely dress them in coordinating outfits, but I bought these shirts for a motorcycle event we attended in October. They are too darn cute!! Edee just woke up from her nap, so her hair is wild!!

They love to climb up the ramp behind Eric's shop, which Edee calls The Mountain.


She thinks that sliding with Reed is great, but he is not so sure!


Just a swingin'!!


Two babies in a box!!


Sharing some popcorn while watching Cars 2 for movie night!


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The Simple Things

What is the best way to spend a Friday night? How about having a campfire in the backyard?!?! Edee napped every day this week, so she and I made a trip to Target for a very special My Little Pony! (You'll see her pictured in the background.) Daddy and Reed stayed here and practiced their fire starting skills!


It was time to roast hot dogs! Yummy!! After some tips from
Daddy, they were cooked to perfection!!


Intense concentration!!


Hot dogs and mustard! A simple treat that's just perfect!!


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Texas weather

One day it's 47 degrees, and two days later it is 74!! Gotta love Texas weather!! We made the most of our weekend with lots of time in the backyard! Edee was still for a brief moment before zooming down the slide! Moments earlier, she was holding the hand of her imaginary dragon and saying, "We're going to get married!" She has a huge imagination!


Reed took a tumble on his tractor and COULD NOT get over the tiny pieces of leaves that stuck to his fleece!!


We even brought our lunch out to enjoy a mid-winter picnic!


Oh and did I mention that Eric made each child a modified blow gun?? It "shoots" little plastic pieces with dull points, so that is a relief!! Look out squirrels!! Edee's aim is pretty darn good!


Who knows what next week will be like, but we'll take it as it comes! You know what they say...If you don't like the weather in Texas, just wait a few hours!! (Or as I say...then move somewhere else!! Hee, Hee!!)
God Bless Texas!
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Where do I begin??

Oh my!! I have voted myself the World's Worst blogger, but I'm hoping to start a new trend in 2012! This is all despite the fact that I lost over 1,000 pictures when transferring to my new phone! I think I've ALMOST gotten over it!! At least 2,400 were saved!
Let's rewind to Thanksgiving!! We made the trip to see Poppy Wally & GiGi! As an added bonus, JoJo and Grandpa Frank joined us from Midland and brought with them lots of yummy food!! After eating lots, we strolled through town. (Some of us napped through town!)


Then, it snowed!! It was a beautiful sight!!


SO...we skied!! Edee is our snow princess! You just can't get her off the slopes!! This is her third year, and she is a natural!!


Even Reed tried it this year! I can't say that he took to it as quickly as Edee, but we'll try again next year!


Eric & I were able to make a few runs while JoJo and Grandpa Frank stayed with the babies. We had a blast!! (I forgot my hat and had to borrow one from Eric!)



I know that wasn't much, but I'll get caught up a little at a time!!
Stay with me...
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