Friday, but Saturday

Yesterday we went to Waco to go to the Cameron Park Zoo and Magnolia Market (See link on the side if you don't know what that is) and had a fabulous day! It was a gorgeous day and the zoo was awesome. Blake hadn't been to a zoo since she was about two so she could hardly contain her excitement at seeing all the "real ones" of various animals. I can't say enough about how nice the zoo was. It was shaded, the animals were close and active, the walking areas were flat for the most part, lots of trees and bamboo, would never have guessed we were almost smack dab in the middle of Texas! Magnolia Market is definitely one of my favorite places in Texas so to get a second visit in was a special mama treat! If only there wasn't a budget when I walked in, I can dream right? Blake had her first tball practice the night before so the late night made for a little extra sleep in for our day off adventure, it was such a great day!!! The big kids had great report cards again and both had field trips on Thursday to two different farms, I'd say it was a pretty fantastic week beginning to end!!!

Ten Minute Take

Since I missed last week I'll give myself ten minutes today while Avila sleeps. Last week was a busy week with wedding related activity, Blake's fourth birthday, spring break, and everyday life. Blake had a fun birthday day with treats, gifts, fun with daddy, cake and of course Chuck E Cheese. Four years old means we have almost lived in Texas for four years, that's mind boggling. On one hand it's gone so fast, on the other it seems like we miss California just as much. I suppose we will always miss what feels like home, but I won't get started on unraveling all of THAT. We had a fun week of fun with friends both for the kids and myself. Kenny was able to take a couple days off too. I was in my dear friend Lynnea's wedding on Sunday in one of my new favorite places in Texas. Fun girl time, a beautiful bride, laughs, a relaxed schedule-somewhat, and one last little bit of cool weather made for a great week. This last week has been catch up time for us and the start of coach pitch for Rylan and the girls start teeball next week. I hit a toe on the bathroom door and think it's broken, it's not as much painful as it is a nuisance when I can't put my weight on it, not much time to rest with four babes. Avila is standing on her own but hasn't taken a solo step yet, not that I'm in a rush for her to walk. I'll take all the "baby-ness" as long as I can. Our transfer request for the kids to stay at the school was approved this week, great news! We had some family pictures taken on Monday and I can't wait to see them. We only have one other picture of the six of us, one! Looking forward to some down time this weekend before the chaos of three practices and three games a week start very soon. That's the happs from the last couple of weeks. See ya next Friday.

Texas Day

Five Minute Friday

Today was Texas day at the school which include a hoedown(square dancing and singing Texas songs) and our cowpoke looked adorable. Tomorrow morning we are going camping for one night to kick off spring break with some friends. The kids love it and Avila is veteran already! Blake's birthday is Monday and per her request her daddy will be taking her to drive go carts, Chuck E Cheese, and of course cake and donuts. Elle received two Blue Jay Pride awards on Tuesday and Rylan received one on Wednesday. We are very proud of their efforts and it feels great to know their teachers from the classroom and PE are proud of them as well. Elle also lost her first tooth this week! It's been a very exciting, busy, and full week.

January Fun

Five Minute Friday

To squeeze today's post in I have Blake parked in front of whatever the grown up new Dora show is and Avila happily eating cheese and carrots in her high chair. This morning has been a whirlwind already, eesh. To catch up on the last yearish...Rylan is seven and a half and in first grade, Elle is almost six and in Kindergarten, Blake will be 4 on the sixteenth, Avila turned one last month. All three big kids start t-ball and coach pitch this month, and all three on DIFFERENT teams, this should be an interesting few months. Kenny and I get a weekend getaway in the middle of all that thanks to my parents coming out to watch the kids so we can celebrate Kenny's 40th birthday! Not as much exciting stuff happening with us parents. And I'm already passed my five minutes and need to load up to get to Costco before nap time. See ya next week.

I'm Coming Back on Friday

As we are now settled nicely into our circus of six, I'll be bringing back Five Minute Fridays.

Six Months in a Blink

What, a half a year has gone by already? I guess that is life with a family of six! Avila Sadie was born February 7 at 11:07 am weighing eight pounds and measuring nineteen and a half inches long. Life is pretty sweet, at times requiring some deep breaths and quick prayers for patience and stamina. Avila is an easy baby and such a cozy cuddly love. The big kids are growing like weeds 6 1/2, almost 5 and 3!!! We are blessed to parent them and share our days together.

Boys-1 Girls-3

Halfway!