Days with Baby Izzie

Our niece Isabella came over for some cousin time and it was so much fun.  Olivia was a bit disappointed I must admit because when I mentioned she would be coming over Olivia got a brilliant idea that she would babysit.  Babysitting would of course include holding her, reading to her, rocking her to sleep. . . . . . . NOT.  Baby Izzie was having none of that!



Then we rode our bikes (and Izzie rode the wagon) up the the elementary school and played on the playground.  The girl is a dare devil.  She has no fear.

Love that tongue

Our view going home

Days at the Ranch

Another season at Spirit Horse has come and gone.  We will miss this ranch over the hot summer but can't wait to start back in the fall.  Juliana has been coming here for several years now and each season she comes away little bit stronger.  Thank you Crystal, Peter Pan and Mr. Charles for the wonderful work you do for these kids.

1st Swim of the Season

Despite the look on her face, trust me when I say that ALL the Brooks' were very excited to finally get out and enjoy some pool time

 

See, there's a big smile

And yes, that is Roger's finger in the picture

Here's the other little mermaid

And of course no hot day is complete without this. . . .

She has been dying to wear her BIKINI!

 

Snaggle Tooth

So lately Olivia has enjoyed spinning.  Not like spin class, but rather like twirling until you become dizzy.  She has gotten a few bumps and scrapes because of this past time but nothing too serious, so we just chalked it up to normal kid wear and tear, right?  WRONG.  At school she started spinning, got dizzy and took a tumble on top of a tricycle.  This is what occured. . . . . . 

 

I of course was devastated.  But I thought no big deal, right?  It's a baby tooth.  WRONG.  Dentist said if it is cracked all the way through the root it can damage her permanant tooth!  YIKES!  So off to the dentist we headed the next day.  Good news is that they were able to bond it so it looks back to normand and even better news it is not cracked!

Klyde Warren Park



For Mother's Day we decided to check out the nee Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas.  What's cool about this park is that it is located on top of a large bridge on the interstate.  You below you is literally freeway, and yet it is green and beautiful with lots of stuff to do.  You can rent soccer balls, croquet sets, all kinds of games, there is a dog park and playground for kids including a splash park.

 

In addition to all the fun things to do, there is also a huge line of food trucks.  Anything you can imagine from burgers, tacos, barbeque, sushi or ice cream.  Liv got a snow cone.

We all got gourmet ice cream sandwiches made to order!

 

Mommy and Livi Day





So after Mother's Day Breakfast, school is out and you take your little one with you.  It's a great excuse for taking a whole day off of work.  So we went home and got our matching comfy clothes on and officially started Mommy Livi Day!  First stop - Ice skating!  This was her first time.

And let's just say much harder than she ever expected.

But she never gave up!

Here we are sitting for a break.  Is it possible I had to look twice at this picture because I couldn't tell which was my leg and which was my 5 year old daughters leg.

I eventually convinced her to/peeled her off of the wall.

Next stop - Chuy's Mexican for lunch!

I freakin' love this salsa!  I'm pretty sure I could drink it alone and still love it.  It's just so fresh and simple.

Then they brought out some ranch for Olivia and she was in ranch heaven.

Here we are for the mustache contest

Best long and skinny goes to Olivia, Best Bow-Like Mustache goes to ME!!!

Mother's Day Breakfast



This is Olivia's last year at Children's Discovery Center and I am so sad.  This school has been the perfect place for Olivia.  We have seen her grow into quite an amazing young lady.  So Children's Discovery Center has a very special tradition for Mother's Day call Mother's Day Breakfast, which I live for and I am so sad that this is my last:(  So the Friday before Mother's day, they host a beautiful breakfast that the children prepare the day before.  So here we are getting ready.  And yes, I let her wear a little make up.  She was so excited.

 

So they serenaded us with some really sweet mommy songs

Then they read an interview which they did the week before and this is where the mom's are all praying that thier kid doesn't say something to embarrass them.  Like last year when Olivia said the best thing I cook for dinner is corn dogs or your actual age.  This year, nothing too bad.  Good Job Olivia!

Here she is with Evan - he has been like a younger brother to Liv, mainly because they have been together since Evan was born and she likes to boss him around. 

 

This is her good pal Ronke. Nothing but giggles when they are together

And this is the principal of Children's Discovery Center, Mrs. Mays.  She rocks!

Another wonderful Mother's Day Breakfast in the books.  CDC we will miss you!