Merry Christmas, Friends

Last weekend these three sweet friends went on their third annual date to see The Nutcracker ballet. 

It was a joyful way to...

kick off the Christmas season.

I am very thankful I had the chance to indulge in their sweet smiles,

and excitement.

It's memories like these...

mom's cherish.

Nive and Abby, thanks for making memories with us.

Merry Christmas friends.

{Weekly Round-Up} Our Instagram Week

Since I already shared with you Monday's dreadful performance because of a new iPhone, today I'll showcase the perks of my new smart phone.  Instagram.  This weeks pictures are all courtesy of my new Instagram application.

Tuesday: 

On Tuesday, Brie attended her weekly fall science class at the Botanical Gardens.

Afterwards, we took advantage of Free Tuesday at the Witte Museum.  Again.  This time we visited a neat taxidermy exhibit.  The Breaver was in critter bliss.

Wednesday:

While Brie was in her weekly art class, Briar and I enjoyed a lunch date.  I love my adventurous eater.  Sushi Rolls, yummo!

Later that day was Sports Night at AWANA Club.  Briar rocked out her ballet clothes, while Brie rocked out five verses.  Woot Woot.

Thursday:

Thursday was a bust for the Dohner Education Department.  My only saving grace was the two hours spent at the library.  This week we switched our gears into an impromptu Johnny Appleseed, Tall Tales Series.  Who needs lesson plans everyday!

Friday:

We always end our week with ballet. Brie and Briar sure know how to pointe us in the right direction for the weekend.  Like Family Game Night, Sequence style.

 Of course, it's all fun and games until....

momma wins.

Ballet Recital

Last Sunday was the girl's big recital, and they danced so beautifully.

 Robert and I were so proud of their hard work.

 It was so sweet for all our friends to come out to watch the bunheads dance!

 The Cove and cupcakes were a big hit,

a really big hit!

Great work girls, we can't wait for next years recital!

Cupcakes Anyone

Tomorrow's the big recital day...

and we have "Apple Picker" and "Turning Leaf" cupcakes to celebrate.

Shhh..Don't tell anyone they're transformed HEB Memorial Day cupcake!!!

A Year in a Small Town

I've got some pretty special girls, girls we're raising to be godly, artsy, sweeties.

And who is sweeter than this little "Apple Picker"?

Or this "Turning Leaf"?

This weekend my sweet little bunheads will be performing in ballet recital titled, "A Year in a Small Town" with the rest of their Ballet Arts friends.

Squeee, I'm not so sure who is more excited, Briar or Momma!

Thanks girls for making my life so much fun!