Park

Supposedly we were going to be stuck indoors this weekend due to Hurricane Ike. As devastating as it was for others, Austin was able to continue to enjoy the outdoors. The temperature is cooler which is wonderful for the park. Cami and I went to Williamson Co. Park today for a picnic with our friends Kieren and Keelin. Ironically, the creek was dry enough for the girls to walk through it and collect rocks. We had a great time!

Teeth

Well, my sweet girlie lost 3 teeth over the last 3 days! She lost one front tooth wrestling with her daddy on Saturday. Today I was walking down the hall at school and the counselor said, "Ms. Swindle, don't go too far, your daughter is in the nurse and she might want to see you." I rushed to the nurse's office and there she was with a pink tooth treasure box, a huge smile plastered on her face. Then, 4 hours later as were walking out of school to get to karate, she was drinking out of a straw and said, "MOM! I lost my tooth!" Sure enough, the other front tooth fell out. Geez...Tooth Fairy has a busy night.

First Grade

Today was the first day of first grade for my girl. She woke up quite sassy, imagine that! She even told my office mate, "you don't really think you are funny do you?" OMG...she got in trouble for that one! Anyway, she LOVES her teacher and so do I. She had a great day and is so much more confident this year. I'm proud of her.

Entryway

I finally got around to painting my disgusting entryway that I've hated since I moved in this house. There was a cheap, thin chairrail on the wall that I tore down and in the process, tore the wall. So my sweet friend's husband spent a Sunday here and put up a nice chairrail. So here is the result.

Honey Bees

Gran Gran and Mimi expose us to all kinds of things at their farm. Llamas, donkeys, pottery, and honeybees. This weekend we got to extract the honey from the hives. We got 100 lbs. of honey and are only half way done! It was an interesting process and Cami got to help. She was very brave around all those bees (more than her mommy)!

High School Musical

Okay, I know you are all anxiously awaiting my post about Cami's theatrical debut in HSM as Sharpay (hehehe)! Well, my camera wouldn't work! I have to wait for her father to send me some pics before I can post those. However, I did get video! I don't know how to upload that to here, though...sorry! I can tell you that she was precious and did great. Her age group didn't use props or costumes, so it was very basic. I was proud of her for performing without 'magic' tights, however (which we used to have to use during performances). My little girl is growing up and I don't like it one bit! She told everyone where to sit and what to do, all the while remembering her own lines and minimal dance moves! She did have a terrible break down after it was over because she wanted to come home with me and instead, had to go with her daddy. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. I pray she doesn't resent me for making her go with him when she doesn't want to.

Sharpay

I'm going later today to see my drama queen play Sharpay in HSM at Zachary Scott Theater. I hope she overcomes her stage fright so Austin is able to see what I see every day! I will post pics later. Wish us luck!