House Update

Not Tired

Today Miss Priss told me over and over that she was "not tired". She fought me getting into bed and insisted "no naps". Maybe it was the getting into bed that was the real problem...

They love their dad

Every night, Dad reads books to the girls. If he is gone, they get mom(but protest loudly because mom refuses to read dictionary or UT 101-go figure). I think it is their favorite time of day(and mom's too!).

Off to read!

Genetics

I know we have not figured out who she looks like, but she seems to have at least one female Dobbs trait...

Day two of framing...

our house-first floor

We are being framed!!

Day with Dinosaurs

The Botanical Gardens has an exhibit with life sized dinosaurs. Last thursday we met the McDaniels for a cool walk into the past.

I worried that the big dinosaurs might scare the girls-no worries-they loved looking at their teeth.

Never misses a chance to climb...

the small ones looking at the really small ones

posing

good friends

The whole gang

TX-OU Weekend

I have to mention the game on Saturday...totally turned this town burnt orange and made Dan's day. We were lucky to watch it with some good friends and the girls had SO MUCH FUN. They were so distracted by each other that we were able to watch the game undisturbed! Fair food was on tap including corn dogs, frito pie, and candy apples...

The fun table

LOVED the candy apples!

Paris and Nikki-sorry the pic isn't closer (always hard for the paparazzi to get close)


We also have another BIG development at our house...a new big girl bed!

I think she likes it!!

Pumpkin Patch

Today we made it to a local pumpkin patch with friends. It was a gorgeous day and the girls had a ball. Went to Phil's after for burgers and more play....

Pumpkin Patch 2008

Zoo

Our membership to the Zoo today saved us...We had told the girls that we would take them to the pumpkin patch(in Marble Falls) today not realizing it did not open until 1. Plan B was the zoo and the girls never missed a beat-had a ball and were home by 1. Some pics...

Love this zoo for how close you can get to the animals-the three tigers are just gorgeous to look at up close!

Waiting for the train

Miss Priss ready to ride the train
btw-Took Lauren to the doctor on Friday. Good thing-she had double ear infections and swimmer's ear. Poor thing is now back to 110% and going strong..BOTH girls will be in school tomorrow.

Fall

I don't think we can get through Sept without being sick. Lauren was up all night coughing and Kate was sent home yesterday for a runny nose. Allergies in Austin are partially to blame and school gets the other part. SO the girls and I have spent a good amount of "quality" time together these past few days...

Making Muffins(like in the book "If you give a moose a muffin" according to Kate)

The chefs

Adding their secret ingredient(pink sprinkles)


Coloring with markers(a special treat at our house)

Kate LOVED practicing her letters and her teacher suggested getting her more "tracing" sheets(another HUGE hit today)

We also have news on the house front:

Boards are going up!!!

Thursdays

We have made Thursday's our day to catch up, run errands, and just lay low. Today we had Sept 11 to remember as well as Ike to watch. It looks like Ike will hit east of us but we are keeping all of our Houston family and friends in our prayers the next few days.


Caramel Fudge Brownies was how we coped with all of it. I think the girls finally like having their picture taken(most of the time).

So cute in their aprons

Once the brownies were in the oven, they stripped(something they love to do anytime they can(Dan is a BIT concerned)). Kate was insistent that there be sprinkles on the brownies...

Speaking of a total sugar rush, this is a "cake" from a recent birthday party the girls attended.

It was a bigger hit than the presents for sure!

First Day of School!!!

Finally we are back into the swing of things. Today was our first day of school-both girls will be going three days a week from 9-1.

The house was BUZZING this morning in anticipation. I think both girls were ready to get back with their friends and we are all ready to get back on a schedule. No tears from either one-it was "bye mom" and they were gone...wow...

First day pictures:

No Posts?!?

So sorry there have been few to no posts all summer. Our house has been on the market and there is not really a good place for the computer(or the ability to keep it on all the time). We have been busy with swimming, friends and our trip to Idaho. I will post pictures this afternoon and now that we have taken our house OFF the market(long story involving credit card fraud), hopefully it will be easier to post updates.

NASCAR children

OK so the girls love NASCAR...there could be worse things I guess. Kate will not take "Jrs" hat off and has to know where the M&M or the Lowe's car is at all times. She knows Tony Stewart drives the Home Depot car but he is "not winning" right now. Here are some pics of her and her hat:

Idaho

Our annual trip to Idaho was so great this year. We went later so it was cooler...a lot cooler. Kate especially loved wearing sweatshirts everyday(she is definitely my baby).

Here are some pictures from the trip:

Arriving off the airplane(just me and the girls...Dan came about 5 days later)

Miss Priss

Feeding the fish at Big Spring

Grandad so loves the fish food

Bear World!!

Petting the pig at Bear World

Chasing the chickens

Lauren introduced herself to this deer "Hi I'm Lauren and this is my sister Kate"

Family shot at Mesa Falls

Kate so loves her dad

Hanging out on the deck

Feeding the birds with Grandad(the girls favorite part of the day!!)

Watering the plants and themselves(another daily fun thing for the girls and Grandad)

Smiley returns

Having fun with all our TOYS in Idaho!!

Lauren ate corn nearly every night...Aunt Funny will be so proud!