Say Aahhhh!

Last Thursday, my sister's good friend Kendra, came in from New York. It just happened to be her birthday, so we went to The Porch and Idle Rich Pub to hang out. We had a great time! Happy Birthday Ms. Kendra!

Blake's 4th Grade Performance

Blake had his 4th Grade recorder performance yesterday. They performed in the morning for the entire school, and then they performed for all the parents. Blake wasn't completely thrilled to be playing the recorder, but this is a 4th grade tradition. He did get to do what he does best....dance! They did the Crocodile Rock, so he didn't mind that part! He did great! I was so proud of him.

Blake gettin low!!!

wearing their Beethoven wigs

saying his 4B boys part

Love Note

Yes, it is true! Blake got his first official LOVE NOTE! Actually I got it! Here's the story: Blake has had little crushes on girls before, but not until this year has he come out and said that he likes a specific girl. I'm thinking he must really like her to be telling ME that he likes her. Then today at school I saw her at the bathrooms, and she was telling her friend how I am Blake's mom....I overheard them saying it. She was acting all silly and everything. Next thing I know, at the end of the day, she comes by my classroom and then leaves real quick. I can hear her friends say "Just give it to Ms. Anderson". Then one of her friends comes in and said Kalei has been telling her to give me this note for a long time. Then they all ran down the hall so fast! SOOOOOO cute! I love it! I kinda got excited when I saw it because I always hear Blake talking about her, and now I know she likes him too! AWWWWW, young love!

PS....Yes, I dated it at the top, so I can keep it in his scrapbook! HA!

No Title Needed.....Can't Wait!

I really am GIVING THANKS FOR EACH DAY!!!

As each day passes, I am so thankful for what I have, and the people who surround me each day and mold me into the person I am today!

GOD - I truly believe I would be nothing without my faith! HE has given me so many blessings, and I know I can always call on Him when I need Him!

Mom - the one who taught me everything I know. What a strong woman! She loves me no matter what, and has been there for me every step of the way.

Dad - such a free spirit. I think I got a lot of his qualities. He loves me now more than ever, and I am so thankful for that.

Mandy - my beautiful sister, and best friend! Words can not express the connection I have with her....AMAZING! I love her to pieces!

Blake - this boy is so amazing! He has a heart of gold, and wears it on his sleeve. He teaches me love, and how to be an amazing mother. He shows me each and every day that he loves me unconditionally, and my heart completely melts! AND he has the best sense of humor....he cracks me up! I can not wait to see him grow up and see where life takes him. I know it will lead him on a pretty awesome adventure.

Brooklyn - Oh, what a beautiful little girl, with an amazing personality and zest for life. She has to be the happiest person on earth. She teaches me to live life in the moment, and not be afraid to take chances. She will put her mind to something and make it happen. I know she will go far in life and become something big!

G-Mom - what a spit-fire she is! So witty and has a comeback for almost anything you say. She has taught me the love and importance of a family.

Jean - my sweet grandmother, who loved us from the moment she met us, and who took us in as her own. I miss her everyday since she moved to Ohio.

Travis - he loves me and my stubborn self. He spoils me rotten, and loves my kids! He will even sit through all my cheesy TV shows just to spend time with me.

Bailey and Dallas - yes, even these two little rugrats! My 'brother" and "nephew" who mean so much to my mom and Mandy.

And to all my family and friends who are a HUGE part of my life....I love you all! Thank you for being you! I can not forget to mention all of my loved ones who have passed on. Not a day goes by that I don't remember each of you! I love my life! I am truly giving thanks for each day!

La Di Da Di....We Likes To Party!

This weekend we had a much needed girls' night out! We had a complete BLAST! We started out at Uptown Bar and Grill and then headed to Madison to dance and get a little crazy! Madison has a great rooftop patio overlooking the Dallas skyline. It was beautiful! These girls like to have fun! Can't wait for the next one!

Gayla started us off with a little karaoke

Our turn....BABY GOT BACK!

Getting crazy at Madison

My Valentine's Suprise at Work

And the ones I got from my class.....

My Valentine

More Snow Pictures.....

So the snow day continues with record breaking snow in the Big D since 1978. This was great snow too....so fluffy! I thnk we made the biggest snowman in the neighborhood (thanks to a Minnesota boy!). We have been playing non-stop in the snow since we got home from school yesterday until this afternoon (except for coming in at 9:00 last night). We have been changing and washing wet clothes several times to stay warm. What a BLAST we have had!

Playing in the snow into the night!

Blake snowboarding down the driveway





Travis helping Brooklyn go down on snowboard

Waking up to even more snow

You can tell how much snow we got by how deep Brooklyn's feet go down

More snowboarding down the driveway in the morning

The Snowman!!!!

Snow!!!!

It started snowing last night at midnight, so when we woke up, we had TONS of snow on the ground. Now to some, it wouldn't be TONS, but for Texas, this is a lot! Definitely more than we have had all Winter, and it has been a snowy season for us this year. I got the kids up about 6:30(because we still had school) and let them get dressed and play in it before school! I snapped a few pictures. It was still dark outside, so you can't see all of the snow. I'm sure we will be playing this evening too, so I can take some better ones. (It is still snowing HUGE flakes as I write this!) But for now, here are the first ones I got this morning......

Simple Pleasures

It's the little things in life.....

• cookies fresh out of the oven
• sun dresses with cowboy boots
• kisses on the forehead
• the cool side of the pillow
• sun shivers
• laughing so hard it hurts
• fresh, clean sheets
• an abundance of Christmas cards in the mailbox
• tights with UGGS
• patio lunches
• snuggling with my kids
• puppy breath
• new baby smell
• being in bed during thunderstorms
• sunsets
• the first time you hear the sound of the beach on vacation
• singing loudly in the car
• good hair days
• freshly cut grass

These are a few of my simple pleasures......what are some of yours????

Super Bowl 2010

Travis had his annual Super Bowl party, and it was a blast. I am so happy that New Orleans won!!!! Go Saints!!! Last night was a fabulous night for me because my sister and I beat the champions at beer pong, I won the final pot in squares, and the Saints won! What a GREAT night! Nothing like good times with great friends.

Beer pong champs....Mom would be so proud!

Winning the final pot!