Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Daddy / Daughter Dance 2016

 Ella was invited to a friend's birthday party on Saturday the 6th, which also happened to be the day of the Daddy / Daughter dance, which she has been looking forward to for an entire year! This party was at Sweet & Sassy, where the girls could get their hair, nails, and make up done, and dress up pretty! It was a little overwhelming and crowded, so she wasn't that into it at first, but she warmed up before the end. 

Getting hair fixed (not so thrilled)
Cute hair! And the birthday girl in the background getting eyeshadow done!
Nails next, still unsure. She also got a small amount of make up on. They did a little fashion show with all the girls, but Ella opted out of that, so we sat and watched :)
Next we went to the party room and were ready for snacks and cake
Feeling better now, and excited about what's coming next!
After the party was over, about 5 of the girls' families (all the dads and brothers met us) went downstairs to lunch at CPK. After the girls had lunch with their Daddies, and the Moms and boys over at the next table, it was time for the Moms to go get the girls dressed and ready for the dance!

Cole was needing a nap, and missing me while I stepped away, so Eric tried to entertain him with the camera on his phone.
It's clearly working. HA!
The girls got all dressed and we killed a little bit of time in the mall taking pictures before heading back up to the party spot where they had a BIG surprise for the girls!

So ready!
Selfie with my girl
Everyone was so excited to see that big, pink limo!!
All the girls with their wonderful Daddies!
Blessed to know these wondeful friends and neighbors!
Had to get a picture of the Moms.... the brains and beauty behind this whole event!!

Ready to ride!!
I would have liked to have been a fly on the wall... just sayin!!
Eric said it was loud and silly..... as you can imagine, they were all SOOOOO excited!

Just look at that smile!
More great grins
Sweet Ella and Molly

Gettin down!
A few videos from their ride..... 



Heading inside for the big dance!



Great shot of these two!

Ella found Lucy there, too!
Lots of dancing fun with Molly





...... and Daddy, too... of course!
A few dancing videos!


The fun didn't end there! Ella and Lucy had a date after at the mall, rode the carousel, went to the bookstore, and had dinner with their Daddies at the Cheesecake Factory!

It was almost more fun in one day than a sweet 4 year old could handle! They got home around 7pm, and this girl was WORE OUT!!! But I know she had an amazing time from all the precious stories she told me. Special moments with her friends and her Daddy! I'm sure she's already looking forward to next year's, although  I'm not sure how we'll ever top this one!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Carter Gets His Yellow Belt - 2/5/16

Carter has been in martial arts since November, and he is loving it! His coach decided mid-January to promote him to yellow belt! He had his official test and promotion on Friday Feb 5th. So proud of him and love watching his hard work!! 

Last time wearing his beginner belt
Getting a pep talk from Coach
Cole and Ella watching in support!
Ready to go!


He's testing us... but he definitely knows to stay off that mat!!
Grappling with his peer, and doing a great job!
Both of these boys did awesome!
Listening to Coach's words for him.
Bye bye white!
Hello yellow!

And they got their gear!
Love that proud smile!
Onto orange next!!

 (fast forward to :43 for Carter's turn)
 

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Eric's 35th Birthday

Eric turned 35 on January 30th, and we celebrated the occasion with friends in Dallas. Eric and I went to the 6th Floor Museum in the morning, then met up with the Hornbacks at Klyde Warren Park where we had lunch. We got pizza from a food trucks, and it was delish! And the weather was so amazing!

 From there were went over to Deep Ellum Brewery

 ...where we played a very serious and intense game of Jenga
:)
Then we met up with the Browns and the Basses at Four Corners for more brews and hanging out. They had an awesome outdoor area that was perfect! Here is a picture of all of the ladies...
 We walked over to Luck for dinner on the patio. Amazing weather and ambiance, seriously good food, and such great time with friends! Cant wait to go back here... we all loved it!
After dinner we went to Braindead Brewery for a drink before calling it a night and heading home. Here is our one group shot. Such a fun way to celebrate Eric's birthday. It really was the best day!