Circle of Life

Ahh, The Lion King!

One of Disney's best, in my opinion!

We had a blast waiting and making this first experience magical, GRAND, and 3D!!!!!!!

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Gracelee was beside herself, and sat through the ENTIRE movie! Of course, I snuck in snacks, but she didn't complain and we made it out the theater without spending $50 in food.

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It is magical for the parents too! Just to watch her face light up and see her imagination come to life in front of her was pure AWESOMENESS!!!!

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What a delight to experience that with her!

Many moons ago, I got a Happy Meal with a Simba beanie baby in it... this day, it made a come back in the arms of MY little girl! He sat through the whole movie too! = )

Imelda Marcos EAT YOUR HEART OUT

Ha!

Tea Party...

But we are a little bit more moderate... just a little = )

The month of birthdays!!!

September is a wonderful month!

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It is the start of fall (which really hasn't shown it's face yet)

It is time for all the festivals to start

And it FULL of birthdays!

We have Colton, Jaxson, and Parker... friends and cousins

We have Grammy

And Grandpa

And Austin who is also cousin

(I made these = ) )

And me a.k.a. Momma

Justin took me out for a surprise dinner to Reef, whose Chef, Bryan Caswell, competed on Next Iron Chef and now has a Smoking show... Food Network junkie, you ask????

Just a little!

We finished the night at our favorite restaurant, Pesce, for dessert... a Port tasting and a dessert boat that I am proud to say we NEARLY finished!

My love language is NOT gifts... BUT I feel truly loved and blessed by my family every day! My sweet momma took me to see Paula Deen, and we had the time of our lives listening to her talk TO us!!! My sweet husband took me out and he bought me my IPHONE!!!!! Hello Words with Friends!!!! And it still isn't over! My sweet SWEET family continues to give and support and bless us everday! Thank you to my mother and sister in law for making my birthday so special! And thank you in advance to my daddy, who doesn't care about the day, just that we get to celebrate!

And thank you to everyone and I MEAN EVERY ONE who wished me a happy birthday! God is so good!

Indoor Ball Pit Slide

Texas Heat Wave????

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Whatever!

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We got the "coolest" dad in the State!!

He brought in the slide and the blow up pool... filled it with the ball pit balls...

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And Wha-la!!!

That is one happy girl!!!!

July- August 2011

Nut- Shell:

July went by too fast!

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I don't understand where my time went!

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Anyway, I am sure there aren't any readers left, but I told myself this isn't a blog, it is a baby book. So I feel a little better... not much!

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I froze postage mid July, so I will pretend to start where I left off and that I didn't go an ENTIRE month without a single picture post... GAWWWHHH!

So Brian turned 27 this year

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Don't do the math... I know I am old.

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We had a great time hanging with Uncle B at mom's house! Gracelee is crazy about family time!!! She is such a love bug!

And she likes to open everyone's presents... who doesn't! : )

Then a dinner celebration for Uncle B with Grampa... deeeliicciiious!

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Look at baby Kinzley in Auntie Ke's belly! We cannot wait for you baby girl!!!

Ha! I love this picture! Looks like they are singing the same song!

Friday Nights in the park!

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Sugar Land Town Square is so family oriented! It is a wonderful place to hang out (when it's not 5 million degrees outside!)

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We joined Grammy, Banana and Scott for a night on the town to see the band Fried Ice Cream! It was a blast!

Dancing

Giggling

and loving!

My girl!

The last library day for summer 2011

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Sweet girls...

and a sweet boy!

Aunt Banana joined us for library time too! So fun!

The first day of "school"

I just want to nibble those cheeks all day!!!

New school shoes are especially cool when...

they light up!

Always wants the dog in the picture... so sweet!

2nd annual Baptismal Celebration

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Sorry for the pool hair! Dinner landed on a swim lessons night

And we leave you with the ever- impressive "BATH HAWK"

Oh yea!!

WHHEWWW!

Promise it won't be another long delay... I got things in the works! :)

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A leap of FAITH... Trust in God... New job venture.

Library Day 4: 7/14/2011

Library Day number 4...

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A special day! We were joined by our dear friends the Jasters!

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We got sing songs!

We got to see Ruth and Marie! {aren't they ADORABLE!}

We got to do arts and crafts!

Sweet boys!

And to top it all off, TODAY WAS TROPHY DAY!!!

She gets her little name on a dino that will decorate the library shelves...

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And she gets another trophy to add to the collection!

So proud!

And a kiss for the trophy... Ha! I LOVE that spirit!

Gracelee,

I am so proud of you and your love of reading! You help momma and daddy recapture our imaginations through the many, many pages we read! You are a smart, wonderful, sweet, beautiful baby girl! I LOVE YOU!!!

Love,

Momma