Musical Theatre, Hope for Senegal and a busy weekend

Meagan's class did a project in which they made bracelets to sell to raise money for a group called Hope For Senegal.  The kids made the bracelets initially at their Valentine's Day party, but the other 4th grade classes took it up too.  We enjoyed this farmers market down at 5th and Comal.  There was a lot to do there and once again, we had unseasonably nice weather.  Meagan and her friends (including her good friend Makenzie on the left) walked around with their sign. Eventually they made $270, which pays for at least ten kids to go to school.  

The girls had their musical theatre recital at the Dougherty Arts Center.  Andy's parents and my mom came to see the kids.  Natalie takes the class with 3 of her besties, Inyaa, Chaarvi and Matilda.  It was super cute and 50s themed.  Meagan's older class had a Bye-Bye Birdie theme.  She seemed to really have fun on stage.

These photos got all out of order.  At the farmers market a company that does Lego themed classes had brought a huge ole bag of Legos.  They were just sitting out and the kids were encouraged to play.  They took this very seriously and wouldn't even pose for a picture, as you can see.

Flowers from Grandma Lois

A really, really crummy photo.  Not sure why I put it on here.  Go figure.

After the recital we stopped at the Domain.  Matthew, as always, had to climb on the armadillo that is by Starbucks.  

Yup.  You guessed it, another crummy photo.

Ha!  One of the blurry ones in the back is Natalie.  Sure hope someone else took some better photos. On another note, I am crossing my fingers that we get STAAR results tomorrow.  Meagan doesn't seem too worried, which I am glad about.  

I LOVE this.

I really, really love this.

Happy Birthday Andy/Happy Mother's Day Sharon

The weather was amazing this weekend and we had to take advantage.  We headed off to Corpus Christi, more specifically North Padre.  We prefer it because it is a bit more secluded and quiet.  We also went to the USS Lexington museum, which I have always wanted to do.  I am a history nerd and there were all kinds of neat things for all of us to see.  The photo above is as you walk up to the ship.

Meagan in the ship jail.

The kids really loved the airplanes and other replicas that they were able to sit in or play with.

Here you go: the downside of this getaway.  There was seaweed everywhere.  I mean, everywhere. The kids got a new boogieboard and just headed in with no complaints.  Matthew was a bit more hesitant.  However, the 82 (!??!) high in mid May made up for the seaweed.

Matthew's Big Night Too!

While the girls were off with Daddy at the dance, Matthew, Grandma Lois and I headed over to the mall to purchase Matthew's first Build A Bear.  We expected him to choose a fancy bear, but he choose a little bear named Fluffy.  Fluffy is currently wearing a vest, tie, black pants, black converse, and of course, a pair of roller skates.  Matthew liked the process of making his bear.  They have a very cute process to make the bear with highlights such as adding a heart, stuffing the bear, and giving it its first bath.  Grandma Lois was very nice to buy Fluffy, which ended up being pretty darn expensive.  The girls had requested roller skates, which we thought weren't all that bad.  That was BEFORE we realized that the bears have to have shoes as well as the roller skates.  Quite an operation they have going there. :)

Daddy/Daughter Dance 2014

Andy and I were just talking about what a difference a year can make.  Meagan and Natalie look so much older this year than last year.  Andy took the girls to Kobe steakhouse and to the annual dance.

Last weekend was Grandma Lois's birthday, so we got together to celebrate.

Mayday! Mayday!



I couldn't really come up with a title for a post on the first day of May, so Mayday it is.  Last night we had "book club" at Steph's house.  That really consisted of me, Steph and Betsy eating cookies.  This little guy, Charlie, who is Steph's son entertained me to no end. 



Lots of photos here of Natalie.  I dropped Meagan off at dance the other day and she was very silly and wore a Canada hat that I have no idea where she got it from.  Quirky little thing.  The other photo was just of her wearing one of her new, more grown-up, outfits.

Before Brian left to go home to San Francisco we were able to catch a game at the Dell Diamond.  I love it there.  It is the sweetest little stadium and there are no bad seats in the whole place.  We managed to stay through the fireworks at 10 PM (?!?!?) and the kids loved it.