Easter Cookies

I decided I wanted to make Easter Cookies with the girls and invited Clay and Josh to join in the fun. They had a blast. I found this recipe on All Recipes for sugar cookies. It was great except I made it the day before and put it in the refrigerator, when we were ready to make the cookies the dough was a little dry and crumbled. Thanks to Gary we revived the dough by adding a little water and it softened up. Presley had flour all over her as well as Brooke. Clay and Josh were a little neater with their rolling of the dough. The cookies looked great for first time efforts and for their age. What do you think? I might have to make this a yearly fun time event. I think it would be fun to post it every year and see how they have improved. It was such a joy to watch them roll out the dough and put the icing and the sprinkles on their cookies. Presley loves "Prinkles," as she would say. She was very upset when I put the sprinkles up, can you say temper tantrum. That is exactly what she did. Rita informed me that she has figured out 3 1/2 is the age when things get better. Not that I want time to move fast but definitely bring on the better and easier days. It was a good family fun time had by all. I have more pictures to post but will post those tomorrow. Happy Sunday!

Happy Birthday Party

We went to two birthday parties this weekend. Aleck's birthday was on Saturday and I have no pictures because I forgot my camera so feel free to send me pictures Brenda and Joni so I can post them to my blog. Brant's birthday was today and the girls had a blast at both of the parties. They say, Happy Birthday Party (hence the title) whenever we are going to any kind of party. At first, when I told them we were going to birthday parties this weekend they were saying Happy Birthday Mimi and I had to let them know it was for Aleck and Brant. They still remember making the birthday cake for Mimi(so cute).
We left early and had them sleep in the car because the party was in Plano. They did sleep but not long enough for Brooke she got a little defiant at the party. That girl needs her sleep. Presley can mange fine without a nap and still stays up past her bedtime. She talks and plays in her bed. She is so like her mommy, she doesn't need much sleep. The girls played with new toys, in the sandbox, jumped in a bounce house, swung in an airplane swing, colored, did a puzzle, sang Happy Birthday (which they love to do) ate an Ice Cream Cake for the first time and absolutely loved it, and then played some more until Brooke started to melt down and then it was time to leave. They both fell asleep on the way home. We had a lot of fun and it was good to see old and new faces. The weather was perfect. Thanks Michelle for thinking of us for Brant's special day.

I'm Back And Happy!!!!!

Wow, it has been a long time and I have really had blogging withdrawals. I never realized how much I use my computer as therapy until you don't have one. I will tell you I got some things done. Hmm! That sounds like I won't be getting as much done now. So true! Gary says that's why he didn't want to get me a computer. He's pretty funny isn't he. Oh well such is life and I am a happy person now that I am back on line and can blog. Thanks honey, I love my new computer and it is so much faster. Why didn't I do it sooner? I stayed up til 1:00am loading some of my software and now look at me I am back on and addicted again but at a new level because of being without. Can you say obsession?
It has been a busy couple of weeks Gary has been in New York and China with a small break at home in between. The girls really missed him. My new computer has web cam capabilities and he said he will set it up on his work computer so the girls can see him when he is gone for long periods. I would take pictures with my iphone and send them to him. Thank goodness I had my iphone because at least I could check my email and get a liitle of my fix each day. That probably saved me from going into full withdrawals.
The girls are really starting to talk a lot especially Presley, she repeats everything I say. Brooke is talking alot also but she still has her boppy and I need to really focus on helping her give it up. I think I may do what Super Nanny does with a Boppy Fairy. But we'll see. I also need to work on potty training in which I am dreading because of public restrooms and my germ issues. I know I will have to get over that as well.
I didn't take as many pictures because I didn't have a computer to load them on but I did take a few as well as some video and that is another thing that excites me about my computer I can do videos now of the girls. My other computer was so old and didn't have the memory to store videos becasue they use a lot.
The girls got these new balls and they absolutely love them as you can see from the pictures. Well, I should pay attention to my children because Gary is catching up on sleep and trying to get in the right time zone after returning from China early Sat. morning.
It's so glad to be back. Have a great weekend.

Bye Bye Computer

I just wanted to let everyone know I haven't posted because my computer crashed.
Who knows when I will get a new one. Please stay with me during this time.
Hopefully it won't be too long

Birthday Cake for Mimi

I baked a cake for Mimi's birthday and the girls decorated it. They were so cute watching them get so excited. They did really good with the sprinkles and the little decorations I made until they realized they could eat the icing and that is was really good. Their little fingers were all in the cake. I tried to gete a picture of Mimi but she didn't want her picture made that day. The girls loved the strawberry cake.
I have been so busy. The Divine Consign sale ends today at noon and I have done really well. I am so glad it is over and can get back to my regular posting.
Presley came to me and told me she was poopie. I quickly went to get a diaper. She likes to set up a little so she can see what I am doing which makes it rather hard to change her diaper. She sat up one last time and said, "hi poopie" I just cracked up and of course she said it again because I laughed at her. She is so funny at times.
We got the girls twin beds and set them up this weekend so they are sleeping in big girl beds now. They look so little in them compared to their toddler beds. I wanted to wait for the summer but they have not been sleeping well and am hoping they will stay in their beds being that they have a more comfortable bed. Cross your fingers and pray that they will continue to sleep in their beds. Brooke has been sleeping through the night both nights but Presley on the other hand only did it for one night. She isn't a good sleeper. What happen to my good sleepers? I will post pictures of their new room when the room is finished. Their dresser won't be here for six more weeks. I will need to move things around on their wall.
I have lost my voice and not feeling well, it started on Sat. I guess it was a good thing I didn't get to go to the retreat this weekend because I wouldn't have been able to be my fun self since I can't talk. Although I'm sure everyone at the retreat would have been glad because I wouldn't have been so loud. I am still sad I missed it but will be ready for the next one.
Have a great week!

Valentines Day Cards

A quick post to show the Valentine's Day cards the girls colored for their class and the teacher gifts I made. They really had a fun time coloring all their pictures.I gave them different shades of pink and red pencils to use, so they were able to choose the colors they wanted. They really did a great job. I had to make 40 cards because they have 2 parties one on Thursday and one on Friday so all the kids can participate.
Have a wonderful week.

My Boots

I have been so busy with making the girls valentine cards and other creative projects. I will post some later if I can remeber to take a picture before I give them away. I have also had a few trainings and have kept busy with the Divine Consign Sale which is next weekend. I will be glad when it is over because I have everything in piles in my craft room. It is absolutely driving me crazy.
I took this picture the other day of the girls, I was getting ready and Presley was playing in my closet. I looked up and she was wearing my boots and of course I ran to get my camera. Can you say "adorable." I then finished getting ready and then Brooke put them on and I just couldn't resist. I think these will be my favorite photos for a long time. Aren't they the cutest!
I also started BSF(Bible Study Fellowship) this week and I know I am going to enjoy it as well as grow in my relationship with God. I have been wanting to learn more about the Bible for a long time. I am really excited and I hope to benefit tremendously from this study. The girls had so much fun in their class. I look forward to them growing and learning the word of God as well.
Have a great weekend!

Stock Show

We went to the stock show last Saturday. I will post more pictures because I took a ton. The girls loved seeing all the animals. Brooke really loved the bunnies and man were there some huge rabbits. Presley liked all the animals. We took them to the rides and they loved it. The motorcycle ride worried daddy a little bit but they did great. We rode a Ladybug ride and Presley really had a ball. I think she had a permanent smile on her face. Alec and Beebee went with us and we ran into the Mathis family as well. It was a fun but tiring day. The girls fell asleep in the car on the way home. Gary and I went back to the stock show that evening with friends and then went to dinner with a group of people. It was great to get out with my husband and to see friends. I better get to bed because I have a training tomorrow. Goodnight!

Western Week

Last week was Western Week at school. We bought the girls cowboy boots and button snap shirts (we already had the hats). I would try the boots on several times and the girls would leave them on for a brief moment and then kick them off.(as you can see from the picture) Brooke especially didn't like them. She would say, "no mommy". So I made the executive decision to take the boots back and just let them wear their tennis shoes. I just didn't want to spend the money for one day if they weren't going to wear them any other time. I really wanted them to like them because I so wanted to put those boots with denim skirts when it got warmer. I really wanted a bright pink boot instead of a pale pink so I guess it all worked out for the best.
The girls had a little rodeo at their school and had stick horse races and sang a song. They were so cute. Presley did better with the song and Brooke did better with the race. I took my video camera and got some cute video. When I left and got in my car I just had to watch the video and it was cute but my videoing needs some work. I would forget to turn it of some of the time because I would grab my camera to take a picture. As I was sitting in the car I stated watching videos when the girls were babies and when they started walking. It really made me kind of sad and glad at the same time. Sad that I no longer have babies and glad that they are getting easier.
It was a bittersweet moment. It was a fun time for me. Brooke and Presley mommy loves you very much.

Baby Loves Disco

We took the girls to "Baby Loves Disco" last Saturday. They got their faces painted, played with bubbles, danced, had snacks, saw Clay and Josh, played with scarves and hoola hoops, and just had some good old clean fun. It took Brooke a little while to warm up as it always does but once she was warmed up she was rocking. Gary and Presley were able to go this time. Gary was out of town and Presley was sick last time. She really enjoyed herself. There wasn't as many people this time but it was still fun. The girls were pooped out on the way home. I truly enjoy seeing them experience things and grow as little girls.