{AWANA} Pinewood Derby 2013

A few weeks ago Brie participated in her first every AWANA Pinewood Derby.

Brieto designed and styled her Cheetah Print Corvetesque car completely on her own, a task that ate away at her "control-freak" momma's pride.

After a tight race, Daniel's Blue Shark gained victory over our Cheetah.

 Leaving this momma proud of Brie's hard work, independence, and graceful lose.

Way to go Brieto, momma loves you!

{American Heritage Girls} High Tea

Have you ever been to high tea?

Last Valentine's Day was our families first experience, and it was a jolly good time.

 This Ole' Chap helped wait tables at Brie's American Heritage Girl's Mother/Daughter Tea Party,

 while us lovely ladies sipped tea in style.

 We even made tea hats for the occasion.

A fun test of creativity.  As you can see by the hedgehog adorned on the top of Brie's evening hat.

 But, alas, Rooney's birds nest took home most creative hat, her cuteness is tough to resist. 

A perfect way to end a delightful evening of tea.

Merry Christmas 2012

Christmas 2012 was the best one yet! Not only did I get to stay in my jammies ALL DAY LONG, but thanks to Truth in the Tinsel our hearts were prepared to be thankful for the gifts we received. And there were quite a few, thanks to the grandparents.

Before we got into all the fun Christmas action, Momma and Daddy had to set up the living room with...

Brie's new desk for her bedroom and,

Briar's custom built stage.  Didn't Rob do a great job?

 

Oh and we had to eat breakfast, even if these snowmen were almost too cute to eat!

Now we were ready, right Papa?

We were ready for a Furby,

and a "Heart Beating Doctor Doll".

My elves were ready too.  Ready for all the wrapping paper and assembly required. 

Now let's take a look at all Brie and Briar's goodies.

Yippee! A cell phone.  Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Dohner.

What's this? A Dream Lite?  Woo-hoo!  Thanks Grandma Nikki.

Did Sammy get a gift?  You betcha!

Playmobile Super Set, score!  This future Zoo Keeper is happy with Grandma and Grandpa Dohner!!!

Doll furniture, oh yeah!  Time to play little momma.  Grandma Nikki knew exactly what I wanted!

A 6ft tall cardboard castle?  This little princess is very happy about her new home from Papa Rick.

Finally, we were ready to bust out our new karaoke machine from Aunt Lois.  Just not sure the world is ready for a singing Dohner Family.  A singing Dohner Family with Nerf guns!!!

What can I say, best Christmas yet.  Merry Christmas from me and my Gnomies (Yes.  I recieved this t-shirt for Christmas from Robert.  Sigh, he tried).  Merry Christmas!!!

Let's Celebrate All Weekend Long

Christmas is meant to be celebrated all weekend long, right?  So we kicked of the Christmas festivities with dinner at Christmas Madrid's.  Also known as, Chris Madrid's.

Followed by a trip to the Magik Theater for Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells Batman Smells.

And a ride to the tip top of the Tower of the Americas.

We "loved"our Friday night with Papa!

On Saturday we introduced my dad to classical ballet,

I think he actually liked it.

On Sunday we all went on a Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt.

Here are the girls with their Scavenger Kit; new jammies, stuffies, candy, and hunt list.

Dad had a great time helping us find all our items; we even saw someone out fixing their lights! Woo-Hoo!

This house was by far the best in show!

Christmas Eve the girls exchanged their sibling gifts,

before heading downtown to the River Walk.

Everyone was sad Casa Rio was closed,

but we perked up when the wait for a Riverboat Cruise was only 45 minutes!

Riding the boat was a great way to conclude our Christmas Eve on the River Walk,

thanks Dad!

Before long it was back home to prepare for Christmas morning with my sweet girls.

They were just a little excited!

AWANA Christmas Program

Since I was last night's MC for the AWANA Christmas Program, Robert was left to be Mr. Photographer.  A skill he willingly admits he does not have.  Therefore, we'll all have to take a little creative licence in this post.

 Briar is my sweet Cubbie. 

 Last night she sang, Away In The Manger with her Cubbie Class,

 and shared a Candy Cane poem about Jesus.

 Way to go Rooney!

 Brie is my spunky little Sparkie.

 Brie had an opportunity to share a name of Jesus, Bread of Life.

As well as, sing Joy to the World with all her Sparks Friends.

 

Way to go Brieto!

 



Much thanks to everyone who helps make AWANA the great children's program it is.