Brothers... Oldest and Youngest

There's a reason...

So. I was really bummed about not taking the kids to the State Fair. Daunted by crowds, 4 little ones, and not having done the excursion with kidlets, i felt more secure with a trip to the good ol' Dallas Zoo. Kids were excited anyway and the cooler temps were great. Game on. 

Got our tickets from the ticket booth and was just about to go in when a giant bus load of folks pulled up. Zoo personnel were there to meet and greet with animals in hand which the kids were fascinated by. Turns out they were allSouthwest  Airlines employees. They all got off the bus cheering and snapping pictures. Then they came up to us (cameras rolling), and asked us if we knew what today was. I said yes, Monday, Columbus Day, Wright Amendment repeal day. They cheered and said yes and that they were giving away free airlines tickets-- all we had to do was roar like a lion. Well, Clare Elizabeth said, "No, I don't want to roar." I said to her, "Child you will roar or dance like a monkey if it means free tickets!" We roared and got two round trip tickets onSouthwest!!! Talk about being in the right place at the right time!!! I told them I was so glad that didn't go to the state fair! 😜

 

And to have all for kids looking nicely at the camera?? What luck for sure!

House updates

I got a little behind on things, so I'm going to throw a bunch of before-and-after pictures on here. (If I keep waiting for the right time, then maybe they will have to post themselves... Kinda like Jude and potty training... Never mind... Another blog post...)

Twins bathroom- paint (SW misty and...) hardware, artwork

Half bath- paint (SW heavy cream), spray paint hardware (rustoleum ORB)

Playroom- paint (SW balanced beige)

Demo in the kitchen- Day 1

Demo in the masterbath Day 1

Plano Hot Air Balloon Festival

Ahh, my most favorite festival!

Fall is here!

Claire is 7!

What a weekend! Birthday surprise visit from Gran. Plano Balloon Festival.  Dallas Arboretum. Fall Festival at church. Night time swim at the new house. Church and Sunday School celebrations. Party time. Dinner at Red Lobster. Whew! Not to mention presents and phone calls and FaceTime calls! What a special birthday for my girl!

Two peas in a pod

"Growing up happens in a heartbeat. One day you're in diapers; the next day you're gone. But the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul."  ~The Wonder Years