First Grade

First week of first grade!

I am really letting the old blog slide. We have been super busy, but nothing too exciting. Just the plain old everyday things, like school, work, housework, etc. I haven't even had the camera out for anything except the first day of school.

So, far Lucy is really loving first grade. She says it is way better than kindergarten and her teacher is the cooler than me (sniff, sniff). I know she is going to rock it! She has already made several new best friends :) and can't wait to get on the bus each morning.

Grace really misses Lucy during the day, but is enjoying her extra one on one time with me. She is really into coloring right now and will spend hours with her markers and coloring books. Of course, I think she is an award-winning artist in the making.

Caught up in the everyday,

Thoughtful Thursday

Last Thursday, we were right in the middle of our fourth annual Frio river trip with the Loop. We always have an awesome time and go home counting down to the next trip.

1. School is only 3 days away for Lucy. She is so excited and is looking forward to meeting her teacher tomorrow. I hope she gets a great teacher and will have at least one friend in her class.

2. I made a dump cake last weekend for a get together at Sara and Justin's. It was so good. I can't believe it is so easy! I am planning another one for this weekend.

3. Chris, Grace, and I spent the Sunday before our vacation in the ER. It was our first trip to the ER with little Grace and made for a very long day. She woke up Sunday morning with half her face swollen. She looked like a Klump from The Nutty Professor. After seeing several doctors, nurses and a CT scan, they determined that she had an infected parotid gland. It was nothing serious, but required 10 days of antibiotics. She was such an awesome trooper throughout the whole ordeal (except the CT scan). We were so proud of her.

Short and Sweet,

Thoughtful Thursday - one liners

1. Lucy's almost sleepover party was a huge success... on the other hand, the cake was just huge!2. Laundry is taking over my life and my sanity.

3. Being sick sucks...especially in the summer.

4. My girls are so cute they make my heart swell and my eyes fill.

5. I am addicted to texting.

6. Diet Coke with vanilla is my favorite reason for Happy Hour.

7. My husband is awesome... even if he doesn't help with the laundry (see #2).

8. School starts in a little more than two weeks!

9. All girl weekends rock... chick flicks, shopping, food, and wine!

Minimizing my life and my posts,