Daddy Daughther Dance

This is the 4th year that Lauren and Ken have gone to the Daddy Daughter Dance. It is something that they both look forward to all year. We were actually able to find a dress and agree on it when we went to the first store. Which is a huge shock since she thinks I have no fashion sense. When Ken got home from his trip I asked Lauren if she wanted to show Daddy her new outfit. She said nope I want it all to be a surprise. So sweet. So when she got dressed yesterday we had to do everything ( hair etc.. ) in her room. So that Daddy would not see her until she was completely ready. She decided that she wanted to curl her hair. Which is no easy challenge with her head of hair but we did and it turned out cute. Thanks to Emily W. and her curling iron. When Lauren she finally was ready and made her grand debut down the stairs. She had Daddy keep his eyes closed. When he opened them he was taken back by how grown up she looked and got a tear or two in his eye ( even though he says he's a man and that didn't happen). Whatever he cried looking at his little girl looking so big. Its hard to see her growing up.
Nana bought Lauren this very fancy coat last year. Other then church we dont have a whole lot of places to wear it. She was very excited that it was cold enough out to get to wear it. She calls it a " Princess Coat" because it twirls around. Thanks again Nana for the coat. We love it.

We had to get a family picture before they left. Getting Walker to participate was a challenge in itself but this was was good as we could get.
Lauren and Ansley have been friends since we moved here. They are great BFF's and love to do thing's together. The night would have not been complete without a picture with Ans. Also getting to do some moves in the dance floor with some friends.





All in all they had a fabulous night. One that they will remember for years to come.

Godzilla protects the popcorn....

Walker has a thing about Godzilla ( thanks to Ken ). He loves anything Godzilla, movies, the plush dolls etc.... When I asked Walker what Godzilla was doing next to the popcorn he says, " Mommy, Godzilla is protecting the popcorn from Daisy." She does try to eat anything and everything that is within her reach. He was determined that Godzilla would keep her at bay. Not so sure about that but if he feels that his popcorn is safer with Godzilla as his "Heavy", then go for Walker.
Please note that Godzilla is not keeping Lauren and her friend away from the popcorn. I guess you can't get everything you wish for.

Snow in Frisco

I am behind on some of my posts. Back in December we had a few snow days. For the " big snow fall" we were in Houston. Thankfully for the kids sakes we had another one a few days after we got home. Walker wanted to find anything and everything he could that was coated with ice and knock it off. He kept telling me that we needed to have an "ice storm". Mommy we need a , "giant ice storm". Really that's okay because around here we get a little bit of ice an FISD decides to shut school down for the day. Which of course the kids love but not the Mommy's so much.

80's are back

Lauren definitely has her own fashion sense. When she came in with a "side ponytail" I had to laugh because I can remember the when I wore by hair like that. When I told her that she just had this look on her face. Then turns and says, Mommy, " you don't know fashion like I do. " If you know Lauren at all you know that is one of her favorite things to say is that " she knows fashion". Gotta love an 8 yr old.

Not another blood test ....

As many of you know Lauren has Hashimoto's Disease. She has no thryroid and will have to be on synthroid for life more than likely. In the beginning she had to have a blood test every 4 weeks. Now its just every 6 months. She has truly been a trooper when she has to get these tests done. Even though she knows that we end up at Target or Learning Express for a sympathy gift. After this last visit she was extremely excited to find out that she finally weighs over 50 lbs. I have tried to explain to her that being petite is NOT a bad thing at all. But I am just her Mom and what do I know.

Young Love

Walker loves the ladies. But he REALLY loves Ava Baja ( our neighbors little girl). I think the feeling is mutual. They are constantly asking for each other. After school one day, Walker says Mommy I need to see, " My Ava, I said she's at school. Mom, I NEED TO SEE HER RIGHT NOW. Walker she's at school with her other friends. Mom she's my girl and doesn't need other friends. ''

They are just like an old married couple. They love each other then are yelling at each other. What cracks me up is Ava will change her clothes completely for Walker. It has to be in one of her many Princess dresses. The pic below sort of tells the story. At one point she was on her elbows looking over at Walker in the chair saying , " Walker look at me I'm a Princess don't I look pretty." She repeats it about 3 times. Then he says, ''Ava, I'm watching TV. " See just like an old married couple.

This past weekend we were over at the Baja's for dinner. As we were leaving Walker grabs Ava's face and plants a BIG wet kiss right on the lips. Julie and I were so bummed that we didn't have a camera. But if we just wait long enough it will happen again.

Charlie

Charlie has been with me since before I even met Ken. He is the best dog EVER. Lauren and Walker refer to him as their " Brother the Dog". Anyway, he has gone totally blind and just about completely deaf. It's been an adjustment on all of us. On Friday I heard this horrible scream coming from the front of the house. Lauren was hysterically screaming. Charlie fell down about 8 steps and she FREAKED out. He was fine but it was our first time that we realized how hard is going to be when he's gone. She even told me, ''Mom, I would trade Daisy if he could stay for ever." He is still in fairly good health but our time with him is getting shorter and shorter. Daisy is a good dog. But she will never be Charlie. The BEST-EST GOOD DOG.