Saturday, May 25, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Award-Winning 7th Grader
Bragging- On
It was awards day for the 7th grade at RMS. Grey received awards in Math, Science, and Theatre. Personally, I think I should have received an award for sitting on the bleachers as long as I did.
I thought he would run off and not let us get any pictures, but he wanted to lobby for us to take him out of school early. Ummmm at 10:00, no, I don't think so. But, I did get some pics.
We are really proud of him getting the math and science, but the theatre award is the one I think he is most proud of. His teacher always raves about him even though he only had theater one semester. And we are proud because she sees how creative and funny he is all the time.
Although, I wouldn't mind if he dialed it down a little at home.
I figured out how to get a good expression out of Grey for pics. When he gives me the creepy or crazy face I tell him to "stop", and when he laughs I snap the pic. That's right, I'm one step ahead, again.
Grey and the principal.
Always good to see them together under these circumstances.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Still Love A Cardboard Box
Grey showed up at his friend Diego's front door in a box. I believe his intention was to jump out and scare them, but he couldn't get his legs completely in. Unfazed, they invited him to eat with them on the back patio.
(With all the trouble out there for kids his age to get into, I'm glad he hasn't grown out of this stuff yet.)
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
I saw this Lamborghini parked in the elementary school parking lot as I was sitting in the carpool line. I thought, sure, it's pretty, but it would take me 4 trips to get everyone in the carpool home and that's if they leave their backpacks in the school. And don't even think about grocery shopping in it.
I may be close to 40, but I am still aways from mid-life crisis.
Monday, May 06, 2013
San Antonio Weekend Getaway
We took a spontaneous weekend family getaway to San Antonio. Despite ominous weather forecasts, we were blessed with perfect weather.
We took on Fiesta Texas which was a lot of fun now that Holland is tall enough to ride everything. She was fearless taking on her first inverted roller coaster and every other crazy-looking roller coaster. I took pictures of her with most of them so she could put then in her own scrapbook.
Then we went to eat at The Melting Pot. It was their first time to eat there. I knew they'd like it. I mean, seriously, who wouldn't love a fondue meal. Cheese, bouillon, and chocolate. I'd eat my own finger dipped in the right fondue.
We also headed downtown. Not much has changed since we lived there 14 years ago. Of course, there's really no reason to go changing the Alamo. We took a stroll through the wax museum and 4D theater and a walk down by the Riverwalk. The 11 day Fiesta celebration had just ended so it was a bit messy, especially after a hard late night rain. It's like their version of Mardi Gras but family-friendly so maybe nothing like New Orleans' mardi gras. Anyway, I've heard the parades are definitely something to see. Not sure why we didn't see them when we lived there.
Then we headed home Sunday and made a stop at Buccee's which was busier than Fiesta Texas. I mean crazy busy. They do have amazing restrooms. According to one of their many billboards, the top two reasons to stop there are #1 and #2.
We took on Fiesta Texas which was a lot of fun now that Holland is tall enough to ride everything. She was fearless taking on her first inverted roller coaster and every other crazy-looking roller coaster. I took pictures of her with most of them so she could put then in her own scrapbook.
Then we went to eat at The Melting Pot. It was their first time to eat there. I knew they'd like it. I mean, seriously, who wouldn't love a fondue meal. Cheese, bouillon, and chocolate. I'd eat my own finger dipped in the right fondue.
We also headed downtown. Not much has changed since we lived there 14 years ago. Of course, there's really no reason to go changing the Alamo. We took a stroll through the wax museum and 4D theater and a walk down by the Riverwalk. The 11 day Fiesta celebration had just ended so it was a bit messy, especially after a hard late night rain. It's like their version of Mardi Gras but family-friendly so maybe nothing like New Orleans' mardi gras. Anyway, I've heard the parades are definitely something to see. Not sure why we didn't see them when we lived there.
Then we headed home Sunday and made a stop at Buccee's which was busier than Fiesta Texas. I mean crazy busy. They do have amazing restrooms. According to one of their many billboards, the top two reasons to stop there are #1 and #2.
Holland conquers her first inverted roller coaster, The Goliath.
Next the Boomerang.
The Superman
(Plus The Poltergeist, The Frisbee, Pandemonium, etc.)
Grey and I turned the corner, ahead of Mac and Holland, and I said to Grey, " $10 says your dad puts on that hat."
At the Melting Pot.
Every picture has Grey trying to skewer his sister.
Typical.
He had the nerve to ask me why my wallpaper photo on my Iphone is a pic of Holland and me and not him. Because every picture of him and me is some version of this.
Tired and time to head home.
The bruise on her leg is from Grey opening the truck door on her leg.
Plus the girl bruises like a peach.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Salesman of the Year
At this year's furniture market Mac won "Salesman of the Year"!!
I am so proud of him, because I have seen how hard he works everyday. In 15+ years, I have seen him take only 3 vacations where he didn't take his phone with him. The reason I drive when we go home for holidays or just a visit is so he can take phone calls. And call, they do. He is 100 percent commission and pays all his own expenses so he's learned to be smart with his money. He drives on average 50,000 miles a year, hitting the occasional wild animal.
But if ever there was someone made for sales, it's Mac. He has amazing patience, self-motivation, people skills that I've always wished I had a fraction of, organizational skills, and does it with integrity. And God has truly made it his mission field.
We love him so much and are so proud and thankful for him!!!
( Cause we all know if I had to work in sales, we'd starve.)
I am so proud of him, because I have seen how hard he works everyday. In 15+ years, I have seen him take only 3 vacations where he didn't take his phone with him. The reason I drive when we go home for holidays or just a visit is so he can take phone calls. And call, they do. He is 100 percent commission and pays all his own expenses so he's learned to be smart with his money. He drives on average 50,000 miles a year, hitting the occasional wild animal.
But if ever there was someone made for sales, it's Mac. He has amazing patience, self-motivation, people skills that I've always wished I had a fraction of, organizational skills, and does it with integrity. And God has truly made it his mission field.
We love him so much and are so proud and thankful for him!!!
( Cause we all know if I had to work in sales, we'd starve.)
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Report Cards
This is how the kids gave me their report cards. Can you guess which one belongs to which kid?
(They both did great. No surprises. Of course, nowadays I can follow all their daily, test, and project grades online as the semester goes along. )
(They both did great. No surprises. Of course, nowadays I can follow all their daily, test, and project grades online as the semester goes along. )
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
April Fool's Day
It's that unfortunate time of year again. April Fool's Day. I dread it every year, but for Grey it's like Christmas. He loves pranks and every year he gets better at them.
We took more precautions this year and kept our iPhones away from him, but he's not one to repeat the same prank. This years pranks consisted of Mac finding his deodorant replaced with butter. I found mustard in my conditioner. Mac found his office covered in post-it notes and mardi gras beads. Holland refused to even use their shared bathroom so she dodged a few. However, I got the upside down cup full of water left for her.
The one good thing this year is that it fell on a school day giving us an 8 hour break. But he used that time wisely and hit the kids at school. He had a fake thumb trick that was popular. His best was the Sour Warheads spray. It's a candy spray that you spray directly in your mouth. It's intensely sour. He sprayed it in several kids' drinks at lunch. He had a few more pranks, but I didn't want to know. If I have to testify at some point, the less I know the better.
This year I had a prank or two for him. I replaced his school- issued athletic shorts with a pair of my purple workout shorts. We set his alarm clock for 11:59 pm on April Fool's night. And so Holland didn't feel neglected, I packed her lunch with half a bottle of water and some crackers. (Fear not, she supplemented with ice cream from the cafeteria.)
But thankfully, the day is over and we can relax until next year which Grey is already planning for.
We took more precautions this year and kept our iPhones away from him, but he's not one to repeat the same prank. This years pranks consisted of Mac finding his deodorant replaced with butter. I found mustard in my conditioner. Mac found his office covered in post-it notes and mardi gras beads. Holland refused to even use their shared bathroom so she dodged a few. However, I got the upside down cup full of water left for her.
The one good thing this year is that it fell on a school day giving us an 8 hour break. But he used that time wisely and hit the kids at school. He had a fake thumb trick that was popular. His best was the Sour Warheads spray. It's a candy spray that you spray directly in your mouth. It's intensely sour. He sprayed it in several kids' drinks at lunch. He had a few more pranks, but I didn't want to know. If I have to testify at some point, the less I know the better.
This year I had a prank or two for him. I replaced his school- issued athletic shorts with a pair of my purple workout shorts. We set his alarm clock for 11:59 pm on April Fool's night. And so Holland didn't feel neglected, I packed her lunch with half a bottle of water and some crackers. (Fear not, she supplemented with ice cream from the cafeteria.)
But thankfully, the day is over and we can relax until next year which Grey is already planning for.
Monday, April 01, 2013
Good Friday @ The Kemah Boardwalk
We took the kids plus Holland's friend Lindsey to the Kemah Boardwalk for some Friday fun.
Mac and Grey each won a basketball in the carnival game. Mac got the Ole Miss ball as a prize. Funny, I always associated carnival games and carnies with LSU, not Ole Miss.
Mac and Grey each won a basketball in the carnival game. Mac got the Ole Miss ball as a prize. Funny, I always associated carnival games and carnies with LSU, not Ole Miss.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Exhausted
1. A slumber party
2. A scary story from slumber party kept me awake night
3. Kemah Boardwalk and a sleepover night
1 + 2+ 3 = Can't keep eyes open at dinner
2. A scary story from slumber party kept me awake night
3. Kemah Boardwalk and a sleepover night
1 + 2+ 3 = Can't keep eyes open at dinner
Easter 2013
We have been attending a different church for a couple of months, and this year we went to the Saturday Easter service instead of Sunday morning. I kind of like breaking away from old traditions and trying something new.
Although we didn't do the big Easter outfit dance, we still took a few pictures, mostly because Grey never wears a collared shirt.
Although we didn't do the big Easter outfit dance, we still took a few pictures, mostly because Grey never wears a collared shirt.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
94 Seconds
"94 Seconds" Every electronic device in our house that can have the app, has it. It's rare we find a game we all like, can play together, and dare I say it, learn something.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Just One Picture
Grey purposely tries to mess up pictures I take of him, either by subtlety looking away, doing something weird with his mouth, or putting food in in his mouth and so on. That's okay, 'cause I'm saving them all for the day he brings home that special girl.
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