Yee Haw

Emma was on Spring Break last week so we took a day and headed off to the Rodeo. It could not have been more perfect of a day.

We were suppose to go on Thursday and meet up with some friends, but Barry was in AZ and missed the flight and had to spend another night in AZ. So, we went on Friday and took one of Emma's friends with us.

That's right. Everything is fried. Twinkies. Snicker Bars. Oreos, etc. Not had any so wouldn't know what it tastes like.

This was after we got back from the rodeo and I realized we never got a picture of us.

The girls wanted to ride the Ferris wheel and I was the lucky one to go. Hannah had to bring her purple bear that she won.

You can't go to the rodeo and not see the piggy races. This year Emma held Oreo, the pig, all by herself.

Also this year, Emma wanted to sit on the Long Horn, and yes it is a real live one.

Going to the rodeo was something Emma was looking forward to all year. Now we'd just like to get her cousins to come out and go with us!

What Went Down in February...

Emma's school had a Hoe Down in honor of the Rodeo and Livestock show starting. They practiced for weeks on their singing and dancing. Evan was Emma's partner and I'm told by Evan's mom Emma did great. She had a very strong desire to NOT do the Hoe Down and was very anxious about it. Thus, she asked that I not be there and so I respected that desire of hers.

Emma had been invited to a birthday party that took place at an equestrian center, which happened to be the same place we went to last year, for another party. Only this time Emma was excited to ride the horse and had no hesitation.

Barry turned 40! We surprised him by having his brother Dave fly in from California. Barry had no idea he was coming, so it was a true surprise for him. He really enjoyed having him around for a couple of days.

Barry opening up his birthday present. Emma got him a new shirt!

Hangin with my sis

Last week my sister came to Texas for a visit. We had so much fun together!

We went to BBQ...

the movies...

shopping. Saw two cowboys, both at Target.

It was so nice hanging out with her. Can't wait till April when we celebrate our 40th in California.

I know this will sound crazy, but I'm thankful for more humidity in the air today. Makes it a little easier to breathe!

October: Happy 6th Birthday

November: My Aunt Pat passed away and I flew back to California for the funeral

December: It snowed in Spring, Texas and the kids got to play in it at school

Refreshing

As you can tell, I've made some changes to our blog. It's been such a long time since I've posted and I want to get back to it. As they say in Texas, "Git 'r done."

I have some tweaking left to do, but for now I need to go off to bed as it is midnight here, and I was up till 1 a.m. the night before.

See you later!