Emma's 6th B-Day

Emma's birthday was on Thursday, the 13th. After my morning run I stopped over at Dunkin' Donut and got her a NICE SURPRISE! We never get Dunkin' Donut because of all the peanut/tree nut issues with the donuts. But, since Ben and Zach are now older and know all the consequences with the allergy, we don't have many issues any more.

Emma got her wish! (She wanted her hair curly for school too.)






It was also time for a party on Saturday... so on the 15th, six girlfriends came over to party. We played pin the cherry on the cupcake, pass the marshmallow by spoon, musical chairs, pass the present and last but not least - THE PINATA!



We celebrated with cupcakes and icecream... of course they were all pink!

Happy Birthday Emma Lee! (I kinda' wish you were still small.)

Hallee, Emma Lee, Sonora
Payton, Chelsea, Riley, Brinkley

Snow in Dallas

You read the title correct: SNOW IN DALLAS! When we moved here over 3 years ago EVERYONE told us that it very very rarely snows in Dallas. Each year we have been here we have had snowfall and it is so much fun!!!!

We went to church yesterday and were home at 2pm. We played in the snow for the rest of the day till the sun went down. THEN on Monday AM they postponed school for 2 hours so we all got to SLEEP IN! Merry Christmas to me! Merry Christmas to ALL!

All Region Band

While Nick and Glenn were in Austin (see previous post)... the rest of us were getting Ben ready for the All Region Band Competition that was held in Carrollton.



A few months back Ben competed among over 2,000 students (7th and 8th) to enter the first round. He passed the 1st round into the 2nd round. (He was one of only two 7th graders from our Middle School to make it into the 2nd round.) He went back for the 2nd round where he was asked to sight-read various trombone music. And... he Made The All Region Symphonic Band (2nd highest of 3 band levels). He was the only 7th grader to make it this round.

They practiced for the entire morning and afternoon (good thing - this gave Glenn and Nick time to get home). We were ALL (ok-Chris was at a soccer game) able to make it to the performance in the evening to hear the wonderful music. Good Job Ben and my you look SHARP!

We were able to see 1/2 of Christopher's soccer game (which they won 10-1). Chris went home with the neighbors while we went to hear Ben and the Symphonic Band.

And yes, Zach had a basketball game the evening before - but I don't have much to say about THAT game. They led the entire time until the last 4 minutes - 4 minutes - and they lost by 6 points. They held tough until the end... just wait till next weekend! :)

And Emma - she is currently making arrangements for her Birthday Party on Saturday! Planning planning planning to do... she really does enjoy going to watch her brothers - as long as we bring "treats" to snack on and she can bring her baby too.

Life Is Good (but busy)!

Amazing Vault, Star Center, Austin

Glenn and Nick went down to Austin to the Star Center Invitational gymnastics meet this past weekend. Nick placed 1st on the High Bar (14.9) and also 1st on the Vault (15.4). Take a look at this amazing vault! (He placed 4th in the All-Around.) Go Nick!