Soccer

Both girls played soccer this season. Karsyn cried through most of Landrie's practices and games last year because she wanted to play, so we decided to give her a chance. I got a small taste of what my mom went through getting us to all of our practices when we were younger.

Landrie will tell you that she LOVED soccer, but mostly I think she loved playing with her friends. She tried her hardest and it started to click at the end, but I doubt we'll have a soccer star in the future.



Most of the time she had this look on her face. When she was on the bench, she was either in her own world or looking at the game going on behind her.

Karsyn's team was the Leopards! She got to play with her friends Ella and Campbell. She hated practice and only enjoyed the games if she got to start. If she had to wait a quarter to go in, she would lose interest and prefer to play with Landrie on the sidelines.

They both made CUTE soccer players, but I don't think they were as into it as I expected. We're going to try cheerleading or dance next and see how my girly girls handle that.

I Made it Without My Hubby ~ Message Board

I am teaching a craft class to middle schoolers over the next 3 weeks. I had to come up with a craft for each week that would take 1-2 hours at a time and be interesting to 7th and 8th graders. I decided on a locker message board, a tie-dyed beach towel and one of my clipboards.

The cast of characters:

• Fabric
• 2 colors of coordinating ribbon
• 12 x 12 cork tiles (mine came in a 4-pack at Hobby Lobby)
• Magnetic strips
• Measuring tape
• Low-temp glue gun

I cut the fabric to 16 x 16 and laid it face down with the cork board centered. I glued one side down and then pulled tightly and glued the other side.

For the other sides, I folded the corners in like wrapping a present and glued them down tightly too.

I cut 3 pieces of the pink ribbon with 1-2 inches to spare at each end, and did the same with the blue.

Then, I flipped it over and started at one corner. I glued it down and then pulled it tightly to the other corner and secured it with hot glue. I followed the same step for the center blue piece too.

After all the ribbons were secured, then I added magnetic strips. They had a sticky back, but I added some extra glue too.

I also added a ribbon to the top so it could hang as well.

Karsyn's Program

Karsyn had her school program last night! She did a great job - especially after being sick and running a fever for 5 days! She's next to the girl in the pink shirt on the front row and our cousin Chase is on the far right on the top row.

Landrie's Kindergarten Program

Landrie's Kindergarten program was held on the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day so they sang songs about the Earth and the environment. She was not as animated as the other kids, but was definitely more outgoing than she usually is when performing. When she's at home and no one is "watching" her, she is VERY loud and fun to listen to.

There wasn't any nose picking or hiding behind other kids, so I'll call it a success! She knew I was filming so she would turn and look at the camera a lot!

This is a highlight video of her performance. The real deal is 10 minutes long and I wouldn't want to bore you. :) Sorry for the Blair Witch-like recording. I'm not good at taking video at all!

Construction Project

Inspired by my cousins who were inspired by this lady - we are building an entertainment center. It's coming along nicely and hopefully we'll finish it this week.

Here's the first three pieces:

I've spent the last 2 days painting it black and then I will distress it a little bit. I've really enjoyed building and learning something new. AND - Lamar and I haven't killed each other either. :) I'll update later this week as I get pieces finished.

Easter

We had Easter/Karsyn's Birthday Party at Meme's on Sunday afternoon. It was a really nice day - a little hot even - but the kids all had fun! Landrie filled her bucket up, but Karsyn was done after about 10 eggs.

The Many Faces of Karsyn

This girl just makes me smile! I should have recorded her laughing because it is one of a kind!

Happy Birthday Sweet Karsyn!!!!

I can't believe my baby girl has gone from this:






To this:

She changed my world for the better on 04-05-06 and has changed it every day since then! I LOVE this girl!!!

Happy "Balentimes" Day

With an unexpected 3 day weekend, Valentine's has been extra fun and special. Lamar and I started dating on February 13, 1999, so we celebrated 11 years together yesterday. Lamar found a DVD of the movie we saw together that night 11 years ago - She's All That - what a fun treat!

This morning we made heart-shaped pancakes and have just lounged around...a great Sunday!

Hope your Balentimes Day (as Karsyn says) is extra special!

Snow Day

Crazy Texas Weather---AGAIN! Today we are nearing a record 7+ inches of snow! We had school today, but tomorrow we're off. The girls played outside for over an hour today and were loving every minute of it. If I had let them, they would still be outside now.

The view across the street at our pond

Pure Joy!

Our Snow-Mouse

Lauren's snowman (next door neighbor)

Landrie & Lauren