Field Day . . . Texas Style!

Today was Field Day at Emily's elementary school, and the theme this year was "Wild, Wild West!" It was wildly hot and humid out, but the kids still had a good time. Here are some pics . . .

Emily and her friend, Alyssia

Emily's teacher cheers the class on during the famed Tug of War

Emily with her friends, Rachel and Haley

Sydney, Haley, Emily and Rachel

Yee-haw!

Carly Gets Her "Paploma"

Today is officially Carly's last day of preschool. (Hold on . . . let me get some tissues.) Sigh. While I certainly won't miss the commute to and from her preschool every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and while I'm happy about the little raise I'll be getting now that we won't be paying tuition every month, for some reason, I'm really going to miss having a preschooler! I just can't believe how much Carly has grown these last few years. Check this out . . .

First Day of Preschool, August 2004

Last Day of Preschool, May 2008

Carly was so excited to get her "paploma" today at a special advancement ceremony at her preschool. We're so proud of her!

She was even more excited about the after-party with some of her classmates that took place at a local Mexican restaurant.

These are the days to remember!

What Emily Wants to be When She Grows Up . . .

A Teacher. Emily loves to play school. Her favorite pupils are her sister and her Cousin B. It's so funny to listen to her conduct class. It's like getting a small little glimpse into what actually goes on in her real classroom at her elementary school!

An Author and Illustrator. Emily has such a talent for writing, and some of her artwork is exceptional. She has been writing little stories since she was 5 years old, and I've kept many of them. I wouldn't doubt it at all if she is really a published writer one day!

A Mom. Just FYI . . . she's planning to have two girls - - - Cynthia and Matilda. Oh my!

One of My Faves

You have GOT to try this stuff! I received a tube of this in a gift basket last year, and it smells wonderful. It's a fabulous moisterizer to use on your legs after shaving, and you can buy some for yourself here. I'm hooked!

What Carly Wants to be When She Grows Up . . .

A builder. Carly has always been fascinated with constructing things and even has her own little tool set. She loves helping Frank fix things around the house, and she's actually really good at it. Maybe she'll be an architect or an engineer one day!

A CCE teacher. Carly really enjoys going to CCE class on Sundays. Apparently, her teacher has made a positive impression on her.

A Mom. Makes me think maybe I'm doing something right at least some of the time!

Frick and Frack

Carly and her cousin, Brianna (also affectionately known as "B",) enjoyed hanging out with each other today. They're only six months apart in age and love spending time together. While Emily had her weekly tennis lesson, I took Carly and B to the park to run off some energy.

It's so cool to have a cousin for your bestest friend!

Our Own Texas Star!

Carly has been taking a recreational cheer class as an after school activity since January and has had a ball "cheerleadering" (as she likes to call it) with some of her preschool classmates every Monday afternoon. Today was her last class of the spring session, and we were treated to a special performance where all of the girls showed off their skills and performed a little routine they had learned. She was so proud of herself, and we were, too!

Go Carly! Go Carly! Go Carly!

Brownie Pool Party

Today Emily's Brownie Troop celebrated the last meeting of the school year with a fun pool party at her friend, Avery's, house. The girls enjoyed some time swimming, and we were all treated to some great food. Afterward, the girls were recognized with badges earned.

Way to go, Em!

Emily's Latest Artwork

I just love this picture Emily came home from school with last week! She must have been looking forward to Carly's cowgirl birthday party when she created it in art class. I think it's fantastic!

Emily and Carly both really enjoy drawing as evidenced by the millions of pieces of paper you can normally find strewn all about our house (sometimes with just one little doodle or two on each one.) It drives me crazy all the paper they go through, but I know it's good for their creativity. At least that's what I have to remind myself of when I can't find any paper for my printer! Their lastest fascination - - - drawing mermaids as well as brides in wedding gowns.