If you know me you know that I love Aggie Football. I just ordered our tickets for the Southwest Classic where A&M will play Arkansas at Cowboy Stadium. I can't wait. I'm kind of sad we won't be going to Aggieland for a game this year, but it will be very exciting to watch the first game they play at Cowboy Stadium. Regardless of where you are when you get that many Aggies together you are bound to have a good time.
1. I don't like waking up early.
2. I don't like when people drive slow in the fast lane.
3. I don't have any pets.
4. I don't do confrontation. I would just let something go before I would confronted someone.
5. I don't like living two hours from my sister although I know it could be farther.
6. I don't like cleaning, but it's what I seem to be doing all the time.
If you would like to read more from I Don't Wednesday you can visit Jenna's Journey.
Last week I got a call from my sister telling me that she wanted Avery and Addison to paint some pictures for her nursery. She is having a little girl in September. My first thought was "Are you kidding?" I just couldn't imagine what kind of pictures she would be wanting them to paint to use as the decorations for her first child's room. I told her sure and just hoped for the best. I know. I should have had more faith in my children, but I will remind you they are 2 and 4. And from the looks of this picture, Addison and paint do not go well together. 
Kara came home for the weekend so Friday night we went to Paris to eat at TaMolly's and go to Hobby Lobby. 
Avery wanted her picture made with one of the scarecrows at Hobby Lobby. Only the girl one though. She said the boy was scary. We came home with paint matching her crib bedding and three blank canvases. (scary) Kara sketched designs on two of the canvases for Avery to paint and gave a blank canvas to Addison. 
I wil say I am very impressed with how the pictures turned out, and the girls had so much fun. Especially knowing they were decorating their new cousin's nursery. It took a while, but I did finally relax and just let them paint how they wanted. My OCD was trying to take over and have them make everything perfect, but I'm glad Kara convinced me it needed to be their own work.
This is the bedding.
Here are the pictures after they are finished.
Kelly at Kelly's Korner is hosting a tour of wedding dresses this week. Since I don't have digital pictures of my wedding dress, I decided to post a video of my sister and her husband's first dance at their reception. She had a beautiful dress, and they just celebrated their first wedding anniversary on July 12. If you haven't seen the video it is worth watching. Hope you enjoy.
Here are a few more pictures of the girls swimming at the pool. They were so sad to leave the hotel.
We got up Sunday morning and drove to Grapevine to eat at the Rainforest Cafe. Brad met us for lunch, and then he and Kara left to go home. Avery and Addison loved listening to all of the animals while we ate. Addison was thrilled because they sat us right next to the waterfall that she proceeded to play in throughout the meal. She had the front of her shirt soaked by the time we finished eating.
We got to enjoy a little shopping before it was time to leave for Dora Live. Addison was so excited that Nanny had gotten them tickets for her birthday. (Thank you Nanny) When we got there we bought their souvenirs first. (Thank you Pepaw, Mimi, Papaw and Grandma for our souvenir money) They each chose wands that spin and light up. Addison also got a Boots doll since Avery got a panda at the Rainforest Cafe. They both really enjoyed the show. It was all interactive so they got to dance and sing alot. I was suprised at all of the songs Addison knew the words to and could sing. 
When it was time to leave we realized we had lost Addison's last pacifier. I know we should be getting rid of it by now, but it sure does bring peace and quiet during some very loud moments. Needless to say we stopped at the first Wal-Mart we saw to buy a new one. A car ride home from Dallas was not the time or place I wanted to start weaning my child from her paci. Luckily both girls fell asleep on the way home so we had a very peaceful trip back.
We left this morning at about 8:00 to head to Dallas. We were planning on meeting Kara around lunchtime to eat at one of our favorite restaurants, Chuy's. They have the best burrito I've ever eaten. I just wish there was one closer to home. 
When we left Chuy's we drove to Arlington to check into the hotel. The girls couldn't wait to swim so of course that is the first thing we had to do. 
They had a really neat splash park at the hotel. Addison spent most of her time there. Avery was in the pool swimming like a fish. She has taught herself how to swim without floaties this summer. I am so proud of her.
After swimming we came back to the room to order pizza. These are the delicious cinnamon sticks we got with our pizza. YUM! 
In the morning we are going to wake up and go to Grapevine Mills to eat at the Rainforest Cafe. Then we are on our way to see Dora Live. The girls are so excited. I hope we can get them to sleep tonight. I will update tomorrow after the show.
We had several activities planned this weekend. Avery and Addison were so excited because Dylan and Kylee were coming to Bogata. Avery and Kylee were born on the same day, and they are very close to each other. It has been so much fun to watch them grow up together and watch them play. It's just too bad they don't live closer to each other. Friday night we brought Kylee home to spend the night with us. I think the girls tried on every dress hanging in closet. They are such girly girls.
Saturday afternoon we went to Dennis and Janice's house for a fish fry. Joanie (my best friend from high school) came over, and we played games and had time to visit. Joanie is expecting her second child in December, and we can't wait to know what she is having. The kids had a blast playing at Papaw and Grandma's house. They even got to play with Jake and Judd.
Sunday night everyone came to our house for tacos. All of the kids enjoyed swimming and eating ice cream. Monday Dylan and Kylee had to go back to Arlington. Avery and Kylee were so sad, but they were already trying to make plans to see each other again.
(not sure why she is doing this)
Avery, Addison and Kylee
Avery and Addison got these cute American flag dresses from Pepaw and Mimi.
On July 3rd Janice and I took Avery and Addison to see the fireworks in Paris. When we got there we happened to be at the same spot as one of Avery's best friends, Kaytie. All the girls ran around and played until it got dark and time for the fireworks to start. They really enjoyed the fireworks and weren't scared like I thought they might be.
We had a fun and relaxing 4th of July. Saturday afternoon we went to meet Erin and Colby at the lake. We went out on the boat and grilled hot dogs that afternoon. Avery got to ride the tube for the first time and loved it. We had a perfect spot on the lake because we were able to see two different firework shows. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.
Welcome to my blog. I have been reading several blogs over the past few months and thought I would give this a try myself. I have never been a scrapbooker so I thought this would be a good way to document the things that are happening in our family. We have really been enjoying the summer. It is so nice to be off work for a couple months to spend time with my kids. In June my mother in law, Janice, and I took the girls to Arlington to visit their cousins and go to a water park and the Fort Worth Zoo. They had so much fun, and it was great to get all 7 grandkids together since that usually only happens on holidays.
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