Not a sissy lala

You will be amazed to read this just as I was amazed by seeing it with my own two eyes. Last week, my "big boy" who is just 3 1/2 yrs old, he will turn 4 in October, learned and has mastered to ride his bike WITHOUT his training wheels! I know I was impressed too. Not only can he ride his bike now, like all the other kids in the neighborhood, but after a day of riding he was trying to jump the curb and do "tricks". Today, he was trying to ride standing up! AND ride with his legs in the air! (I see ER visits in my future.) His Dad is ready to get him a motorcycle. (Over my dead body!)

This all occurred after one of his training wheels fell off his bike. He wouldn't let Ricky put it back on. So, he rode with just the one training wheel. That didn't work out so well. Ricky removed the other training wheel and he just took off. I'm so proud.....................yet, so sad. Wasn't it just yesterday when Scott and I brought him home from the hospital?!

Blue Bonnets

Ever since the State flower has been in bloom this year, I have wanted to get the kids photo with them. When I'm on the highway, I will scope out a spot that I think looks perfect. Of course, the kids aren't usually with me or they aren't picture ready. Just my luck................. and lucky for them.

Yesterday, while Scott and I went to Brandon's baseball tournament, Elena, Ricky and Allan stayed with my parents. (They haven't done that in a long while.) My parents took them to the lake for a few hours. Ricky fished with my Dad and my brother, Theo. (He was in heaven!) Allan played with his cousin, Matthew, who he hasn't seen since Christmas.

Elena surprised and impressed me with this photo she took with her phone. I know the kids have expressed to me they think taking pictures in the blue bonnets is cheesy, but it's a Texas thing, though.

Easter 2009

This year Easter was spent with Scott's side of the family. Mike and his family didn't make it this year from San Antonio. As you can see, there are only two little ones.

Elena spent most of her time with the boys fishing. Allan caught his first fish and Scott didn't have the camera handy. Allan was super excited! It was too small to keep though. He said Papa made it bleed and didn't put a band aid on it.

Before we left our house, I got Elena and Allan's baskets down from the closet. My daughter questioned why I was getting hers downs and informed me she wouldn't be needing it. She explained to me she was "too big" to hunt eggs. Of course, when it was time to hunt eggs, she asked if she could use Allan's basket. I reminded her of her own words. Lorrie, my sister-in-law, had a loaner.

(Allan with his blue stained face.)

WARNING!

Coloring eggs may cause blue face.

The Star Athelete

Scott and I are extremely proud of Elena. Last week, she won first place at her track meet. She threw the furthest at the shot put. We took her to the restaurant of her choice, El Fenix, to celebrate. Today, was the district meet and she won 3rd out of 21 girls from seven different schools. Beauty, brains and an athelete!

Metro PCS

Scott and I went to Opening Day at the Ranger Ballpark on Monday. (No, Marla, we didn't freeze. I was dressed like an Eskimo and we were in the sun. It was actually pretty nice.)

Scott: Metro PCS doesn't suck. Look! They are a major sponsor.

Me: LMAO!!!

Easter Bunny

Ricky (12): Mom, are you going to make Allan go visit the Easter Bunny when he is 13?

Brandon (10) & Elena (13): Yeah?

Mom: No

All three: Then why are you making us?

Mom: If you don't take a picture, then the Easter Bunny won't bring you anything.

Brandon: That's o.k. with me (hoping to for some followers).

Ricky and Elena both go silent.