Ty's Field Trip

Ty and his partner/friend Jackson just after arriving to the Civic Center to enjoy the Arts Festival of Lubbock.
Ty and his second grade teacher Mrs. Matthews.
What a blessing she has been to Ty this year.

First thing we were led to the Arts Hall so see portions of the Ballet, Cinderella. It was a PERFECT time period to learn appreciation for Ballet, along with some basics in protraying emotions through dance, without allowing time to get bored for this age group. The entire Second grade in the city of Lubbock was there along with two other school districts. There were some REALLY neat exhitbits, like the Jelly Bean Art in the Mona Lisa and Starry Night! click on the picture for a more detailed view, really amazing!

and candy wrapper dresses! WOW!

If I wore this I might actually end up eating my jewelry.

and even wedding cakes! How cute is this topper??!!

There was even a lady painting TOMS!

My little man that I love...

This field trip was near and dear to my heart. I have a degree in Interior Design from a small school, ACU and the majority of my classes were int the Art Department. I sure have a love for it and wish I could go back at this point in my life for just shear enjoyment rather than memorizing to regurcitate for a test! I have not had the opportunity to attend the Arts Festival in the 9 years I have lived here and thoroughly enjoyed it!! Ty kept pulling me a long saying LETS GO MOM! YOUR TAKING TOO LONG AT EACH AREA!!! Ha! I guess I was. I just took it all in! I have a ton more pictures but too many to post. We also were able to sit and enjoy some folk music and watch four short films made by students. They were SO good and clever!!! What a beautiful day to experience and appreciate so many different types of art!

Sick Day

This boy did not come out of his room for over 24 hours!!!

YOU KNOW he is sick if he can sit still for more than 20 minutes.

Started throwing up at 3AM that morning :(

THIS boy had MAJOR allergies and a bad smoker's cough with mild fever.

So, he mostly napped but found some time and energy to do some riding.
We also played cars. We raced....
and raced........
AND raced. About an hour's worth of racing.

and I did some blogging- last post.

I bet nobody has quite the artwork and space I do in my office

and later I finally put my big girl panties on and finished the other side of the entry. It was a BEAST. But I did it! ALL BY MYSELF. :) WOO TO THE HOO.

Easter Sunday

OF course I know Easter has nothing to do with a bunny or eggs or baskets. However its a tradition I enjoy. Stockings and baskets are on my mind each shopping trip throughout the year. I am sure I had a basket at some point in my life but I don't really remember them. I grew up with church in the morning and a big lunch late afternoon at my grandmother's house. In later years we would eat at a nice resturant after church. Its just not a huge celebration where I live now which really kind of makes me sad. Last year my mother and I did a big dinner for our immediate family and it was wonderful but we just plain ran out of gas this year so it was sandwiches and of course devilled eggs from mom :) We go to early service so I pulled the Bibles out of their baskets to take and they went through the rest of it after lunch. I think it actually worked out better that way so the focus was not on them but church. However there was not a mention of Easter in our service this year. In years past our preacher has included it but not this year. The Church of Christ feels that it should be celebrated EVERY day so its not necessarily any different than any other. I disagree. I was actually wishing I had attended a mass with some of my Catholic friends this year who dove into great detail about it. I know it, but I think I probably don't focus on it enough and what better time to do it.

Once Levi saw his 'carrot bat' that is all he cared about! BASSSSEBALL!!!

Not bad! Look at that stance and where his eyes are!

running the bases

Dad and his clones :) Someday I will learn how to work the timer on my new fancy camera and maybe we can actually have a FAMILY picture instead of one with each parent!

He eventually got back to the basket......

Front Yard Egg Hunt with Neighbors and Cousins

Insta Friday

My girl in the car while waiting for Ty at piano lessons.

Olivia's Field Trip to the Science Spetrum

Spring is blooming!

Our Wisteria is beautiful! Our attempt to cover up that ugly shed :) You can see that our town is in a very serious drought. Our main water source has completely dried up. We have been told that they will be able to replace it but it most likely will not be until September. SEVERAL area pools will be closed.
This ladder is the only thing I have from my maternal grandparents. Its pretty rickety and I spray painted it this year. A project in the works. I used it this way at our last home but have not committed to outdoor plants at this home until now. After pics to come. Thank goodness we can hand water :)

DOG

I am so weird. I know it. I come by it honest. I get my humor from my mother and we both do odd things like give people nick names and theme songs. I think I will call us FUN instead of weird :) Ty just said in his 'telling' voice yesterday, "MOOOOOOUUM..... SHE CALLED ME WEIRD!" My response? Well you are. Reaction? "MOOOUUM??!!" I went on to tell him that I think his weirdness makes him cool and that in fact he is cursed because I am his mother :)

SO.... here are the names I have for our dog, Murray: Bitty Bear Skin Rug, Bitty Baby Black Bear, Furray Murray, Diggity Dog, sometimes just Diggity for short. His theme song is Hot Dog Hot Dog Hot Diggity Dog- thanks to Mickey Mouse Club House :) He is also known as Furry Brother and a lot of times just plain old Dog.

He is almost 11 years old. Our first responsibility as a couple. Well thats not true, but that would be our brief ownership of a German Shephard and a whole other post. I will never forget the first words out of Trent's mouth... AWE CRAP I HATE LITTLE DOGS. Famous last words :) Let's just say they have a special bond.

Trent is a spoiled brat and out of town in Augusta Georgia, for yes you guessed it THE MASTERS!!!! SO.. last night he was replaced with the next oldest male of the house :)

The Good Day

Here are some pictures taken from my phone the Thursday of Spring Break. This was at Trinity Park in Ft.Worth. It was one of those days I hope is forever instilled in my mind. Just us and Pop and Cita on the most perfect temperature day with partly cloudy skies and BRIGHT green grass. I truely believe Cita would have pushed him ALL day if he wanted her too. I wish I had video on my phone and you could hear him giggling the entire time. The sweetest moment. You have never seen two grandparents more in love and I'm proud they are my mom and dad. I again cannot give enough grattitude for how they cared for me and these babies the day after these pictures were taken and I was sicker than I ever want to remember. Love them so much it hurts.