Catching Up on April

L had her first dance recital.

Tears at first
Next dance, she just stood but no tears.

In the finale she participated with her class. We were so proud of her.

Getting awards at the end of the recital...

Hugging her teacher!

We welcomed Abueltia (my mother-in-law) into our home for a month. The kids and I took her to the Stockyards.

We went to see the Cattle Drive...this was it! Maybe 6 longhorns and they called it a "cattle drive."

We watched part of a show on the history of cattle drives.

The day was perfect for walking around so we were glad we got to go!

Easter Egg decorating...

Final Products!

And to top it off, this year they actually ate the hard boiled eggs!! Definitely a bonus!

Easter Pictures!

Abuelita with the kiddos!

So windy...hard to take good photos when wearing a skirt on a windy day.

Mother and Son

Zoo Run

Big Day for us....it was the Zoo Run!!!

P's mom (Abuelita) was visiting and got to join us as we left the house at 6AM so we could make it in time for the race. I got to run the 10K first.

Then it was the "boys'" turn...their first 5K!!!

They were ready!

So many people, but there they are in the middle.

D is coming in...

and he pushed hard to the finish!

P was wiped out, but D looked like it had been a walk in the park. Amazing!!

Then all three kiddos got their face or arm painted. Here is E with her unicorn.

D got a snake on his arm. Very cool!

Spring Break

When Paul headed to the UK, the kids and I headed in the opposite direction to Austin to visit grandma and grandpa for a few days.

Grandpa had a project for the kiddos to do.
They love the one on one time with their grandpa.

And it doesn't hurt that they have something to show for their hard work.

We were pretty excited to head to the dock for a boat ride.

The kids tested out the water on their feet.

E carries on an animated conversation with her grandma.

Enjoying the boat ride.

And then my crazy children got in the very cold water.

Each time going deeper and deeper

Until they were jumping off the back of the boat completely submerging themsevles in the frigid water.

Afterwards they warmed up in the cabin of the boat.

Finally...Six Years Old!!

Birthday Cinnamon Rolls!

Yes, princess shoes are worn every waking moment!
Presents from mom and dad

Reading a book she got for her birthday.

Opening big gift

It's a tabletop vanity.

Modeling with gifts

Birthday Lunch

L's birthday lunch with her grandma and grandpa was a much anticipated event!

We decorated
She helped decorate her cake

She chose to put a tiara on the top of her cake....that's my kind of decorating!

L chose the lunch menu...sandwiches, pickels, baked chips and fruit salad.

Her grandparents gave her "princess shoes" (heels)

She has concluded that these princess shoes match everything...even her PJs. Yes, she has had them on constantly in the house! I have yet to let her out of the house in them. Although, I have to admit that she has done amazingly well walking in them!

E helped open the gift she gave L

Bunny ears!

D chose lip gloss and also made her a necklace.

Then it was cake time!