Pocahontas ... or maybe Squanto

It was a big day ... Kate's first Kids Kaleidoscope Thanksgiving Program and Feast.  She had a couple of songs and sang them proudly last night as we all talked up her big approaching performance.  Now, my boys barely sang at any of their 8 years worth of KK Feasts but we had high hopes for our dancing little performer!  And then, she walked into the room with around 300 people, saw me, and broke down crying!  Her teacher had a small cup of Skittles which quickly convinced her to take the stage along with her classmates to sing.  She stood frozen for the first few lines and then moved her mouth some and actually did several motions at the end of her songs!  She clapped for herself at the end of each song and was just a cutie-pie!  But ...  look at the first picture.

Is it really Pocahontas or is that a boy, maybe Squanto??  Chris and I got the giggles because she looked JUST LIKE Caleb did but she had on a dress.  As precious and beautiful as that sweet girl is ... she looked like a sweet little BOY!!!  too funny

Once she sat down, she gave us a few waves and even a grin.  She was so excited that Mommy and Daddy were at her school.  She loved the turkey, sweet potatoes, grapes, some congealed salad (the thought makes me ill) and refused all things green.  Her favorite part was, of course, dessert!

Kate, you are growing up so quickly.  You love, love, love your friends at school and adore Ms. Teresa.  We were so proud of you today and enjoyed having a lunch especially for you.  My favorite part of the entire day was showing the boys (who were at school during her feast) the video of her performance and watching her stand by the TV and sing EVERY SINGLE word to all of her songs!!!  I guess she prefers a smaller crowd ... 

To Thanksgiving, to turkey, to my family, to our little Pocahontas ...

Weekend Fun

We went to College Station for the weekend ...

Josh enjoyed his homemade cake by Lalee ... carrot cake, his very favorite!
We met friends in Waco for our annual Baylor vs. A&M game.  Good to see the friends; as for the game, well, we don't need to go there!!
the boys were both honored at chapel today.  Caleb received the award for the character quality of respect, treating everyone as valuable and deserving of honor.  It is based on the verse 1 peter 2:17 "Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the King."  Josh received the award for faith, knowing God will do what He says even before we can see it.  It is based on the verse Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

Smores - Glenney style

Kate absolutely loved smores.  She ate all of it and wanted more ...
Caleb enjoyed the whole "playing with fire" part ...
Josh announced that he wanted this to be a new Friday night family tradition ...
To siblings, to the backyard, to chocolate with a graham and marshmellow, to a cold night, to a little Alan Jackson playing in the background, and to lots of laughter and fun ... Friday Night Family Smore Night ... sounds like a good tradition to me!!

Caleb's Touchdown

Our Caleb caught his first touchdown last weekend!  Look out Cowboys.  With recent market performance, professional football is our best retirement strategy! Posted by Chris

Costume Parade and Carnivals

Kate loved the cookies and candy at her KK Costume Parade and Party yesterday.  In fact, I do not think there has ever been a cookie she has not loved!!!!!
Superman, Indiana Jones and Supergirl getting ready to go to our church's Block party carnival.  Yes, I finally had a girl that could wear a princess costume, Snow White, Tinkerbell, fairies, cheerleader, etc. I mean the list of girlie things is long but NO ... the boys had her completely convinced that Supergirl was the "most awesome" costume ever ... I negotiated the pink one instead of the blue one for a sucker!!!  To brothers ...

Backyard Movie Night

Josh turned SEVEN yesterday.  We had a backyard movie night party.  Fourteen boys ate hot dogs, cake, busted a pinata and more before watching The Return of the Jedi on a big screen in the backyard.  It was so much fun.  Darth Vader (thank you, Papa) made a special appearance and took pictures with all of the kids!  

Here are seven of the many million things I love about Josh ...

1.  He loves his family.  Even at 7, Josh is still a snuggler!!!  And we love it!

2.  He tries his very best at school ... I mean what mom does not enjoy hearing such great things when she picks up her kiddo at school.

3.  He is funny ... at all times ... even when you are wishing he wasn't (like potty humor in front of the grandparents)!!

4.   He loves to talk ... just like is mom!!!

5.  He loves Texas A&M and decided to decorate his entire room in Aggie fan memorabilia.

6.  He smiles A Lot!!

7.  He loves Jesus!!

Field Trip Fun

I went with Josh's first grade class to Moore Farms.  It was a beautiful day and we celebrated Josh's birthday with our snacks.  Josh was so sweet and sat with me on the hayride ... some of the kids are starting to not want to do that anymore!
I went with Caleb's third grade class to the zoo.  What a sweet group I had ... we had a safari hunt to complete and the kids were super.  I was amazed at just how smart they are ... glad I am not competing with this group to go to college!!

To field trips with my boys, beautiful weather, and a few breaks from the 2 year old (that we love very much) ...