Dancing Queen & Drapes

This past Sunday was Gabby's fourth dance recital. She did such an awesome job!!! We were so proud of her!!! She even won an award for Most Improved Dancer! This was her first year to really be displaying showmanship, smiling and well...putting on a show!!

Doesn't she look like a porcelain ballerina? The kind you would put on a shelf in your room?

She was so surprised to win an award. I had to keep it a secret longer than I almost could. But, somehow managed to hold it in until award time.

And, the grandparents had to show their support!!!

In other news, I made a new addition to my breakfast nook...CURTAINS!!! I have been obsessing (Chad was getting sick and tired of me heading out to Joann's and Hobby Lobby every Saturday) about putting curtains in my kitchen. I finally researched a tutorial online at Nester's and found a ridiculously easy curtain to make. I have yet to stitch one stitch on these, however I do plan on hemming and lining them when I get a chance. But for now they provide so much warmth to my entire kitchen and den. I just love them.

Finds

My best friend and mom and I went antiquing today in the Richmond and Rosenburg area. I have been really longing to do so, since I rarely get to shop anywhere right now with the two kiddos in tow. But, today Alex was at school, so I figured I could handle just the one little Mackenzie, right? Wrong. She was quite the busy one, almost broke a few valuables, but we made it. I was very pleased that most of the things I got were under $10. I think Chad would be pleased as well or maybe he might just see this stuff as a bunch of old junk, but I love the old country style. It's amazing how one piece can transform my modern kitchen into an old historical home. Well, maybe not completely, but almost. My goal is to add one little item little by little to achieve the old classic country style. I've been wanting to go this route for years, but I get stuck with my same ol' same ol'. Since now I'm still moving in my new kitchen, I am trying to be a little more choosier with my accessories. I am officially phasing out the mass of roosters that I have collected through the years. Not that I don't like a few ones here and there, but for a while there rooster was almost everywhere you looked. My next mission--another plate wall with white antique platters.

Say What?

Yes, I took this picture while driving today. I just couldn't miss the opportunity to share this logo. Can you believe someone would even think to name their company this? I have to admit, it caught my attention. But for now, I'll stick with Chad. Ha Ha!!!!!

Mackenzie Lately

Yup, that's pancake syrup all in her hair!

Her first popcycle. Look at her little smirk on her face. I love it!

We call her "Babe-a-rella" because she is obsessed with cleaning.

Soooo, I went to Marshalls today. Can you believe these cute outfits I got for M? And, each of them were under $15. I love Marshalls!

My sweet little baby girl is growing up! She is literally EVERYWHERE and into EVERYTHING!!! I am really working hard to keep up with her. If we leave the house, it doesn't matter where we go, I have 10 minutes or less before she's ready to get down and SPEEDWALK! I love my active little cutie, but she is definitely putting Mommy to the challenge.

Easter

Dying Easter eggs

We made a bunny cake!!!

The Easter Bunny came!

Mackenzie loved her wagon that held blocks.

Gabby loved her soft cotton-tailed bunny!

Alex loved his chipmunk movie!

After church was the egg hunt...

Pretty spring day...

We went to church with Grandma and Gido!

What a cute pair!

This picture was taken right in front of our car at church. We had to park in a field.

Then we ate some lunch....and played.

We can't get enough of those egg hunts!

Pretty flowers!

I love this happy picture!!!

As you can see, we had a fantastic Easter celebration! Happy Easter!!!!

The Big Move

President George W. Bush Gala

Bye Old House!!!!

Kids can help pack too!

Mackenzie thought walking up and down the boxes was the most fun!


Our New House
BEFORE:

Den

Kitchen

Rodeo Day was today, and I thought this was too cute not to post!

These past few weeks have really been disheveled. We moved just after Valentine's Day. Since the move, we've been very sloooowly unpacking partly because I'm super busy taking care of the little ones, and partly because we were getting ready for the painters. We also made a trip out of town to Granbury. Typically we wouldn't leave town for just any reason, especially when our house is chaotic, but it was a special occasion--going to Fort Worth Christian's Gala where we heard George W. Bush speak!!!! It was amazing to be in the same room as a former president. He was so down to earth and laid back. I really enjoyed hearing him speak, and getting to see actual secret service agents around the perimeter of the room.
On another note, the painters are here today commencing the painting/wallpaper removal/remodel. I am tooooo excited! Although it was harder than I thought to choose paint colors and make decisions. It's so hard to know what will look good. I took pictures of the before to share with you. Everything is supposed to be finished at the end of next week. I'm crossing my fingers hoping it will be what I have envisioned in my mind. You know a tiny paint color swatch sure can look a whole lot different on a large surface area. I just hope I won't be disappointed!