First day of 1st Grade

No, he did not want a new back pack or lunch box.

No, I didn't get him all dressed up in something nice for his first day.

No, I wasn't 'allowed' to walk him in to his new classroom with the other 500 something parents and therefore, dropped him off in the car rider line (along with maybe 4 other cars).

Yes, that back pack is 1/2 of his size.

Yes, he had a good day and likes his teacher.

Yes, I can't believe he is in 1st grade.

Where does the time go??

Ready to go.

Silly face.

More silly faces.

Bird food

Check out this little bird eating my basil flowers for his breakfast!

Bon Appetit!

Greek Salad

I always love how people put food on their blogs so I thought I would join the ranks. Here is my Chopped Greek Salad which is delicious!

Bon Appétit!

Freedom Weekend III

Once again, a huge THANK YOU to Grandma and Grandpa for watching the kiddos all weekend long. Our "Freedom Weekend III" was so relaxing - free from wiping bottoms, making meals 3x day for picky eaters, whining, fights, etc. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and of course we missed out on the good stuff as well. D and I started our weekend out to eat at a very nice place, Silver & Stone, right here in downtown Georgetown. They are on the 4th floor of a new bldg. and have a rooftop patio with musicians playing on the weekends. It was excellent food and an after dinner fun atmosphere. On Saturday we slept in (woohoo!), had Dunkin Donuts, worked out, went bowling (forgot my camera to capture all the strikes D got) and then out to eat and to Esther's Follies which is a combo comedy/magic show downtown. On Sunday we had brunch at the club with my parents and Trey and Paige and hung out for a bit afterwards. What a great end to the weekend.

At Silver & Stone

Getting ready for Esther's Follies

Wordless Wednesday - or not

Paige, who never naps, built a cozy little sleeping area in her closet while playing and fell asleep. Aawwwwwww.

Happy napping!

Paige's First Dance Recital

Paige had her first dance "recital" today. I use the term lightly because it wasn't a big production like most dance recitals are. It was just the parents (and some wonderful grandparents) watching the little girls in a dance studio as they tried to follow along with their dance instructor, Ms. Diane. I think Paige is a natural (of course I am biased). Seriously, she was very focused and enthusiastic (especially compared to a few other adorable girls!). Unfortunately, I am unable to upload my video, but I did put it on youtube (without sound) so if you want to see it, send me an email and I can send you the link as that is the only way you can see it.

Receiving her pink ribbon.

Waiting for the big show.

And the grand finale - Lunch at Chuy's!! Delicious!!

Happy Toe Tapping!

Miracle Grow

One day while my Mom was over watching the kids, she mentioned what an amazing tomato plant I had growing in my back yard. Me? A tomato plant? Seriously? I thought it was a ginormous weed! I certainly had not planted it, but boy are we blessed with an amazing plant! It is HUGE. It has over 50 little sweet tomatoes growing on it and we have already picked more than a dozen. I took a pic of the kids standing next to it so you could see how big it is. I also have some basil growing right next to it. I have planted basil before, but not there. Thanks to the wind / birds and mother nature we can make a delicious Italian meal!