Crested Butte

We had a great time in Crested Butte during Spring Break. Neil and I had fun skiing with Anna Kate. Parker was in ski school the first day, but dropped out. His instructor called Neil while we were skiing and told him that he needed to pick Parker up. He was refusing to put on the skis. Our families thought this was hilarious when we told them the news. Parker did put his skis on and went over some little hills with Neil. He loved it and told everyone that he went down a big mountain and didn't even fall down. We hope to have better luck next year.

Getting Ready for Easter

Anna Kate and Parker had their Easter pictures taken this afternoon at Wayne Rawson's. They were both really sweet and smiled this year. Anna Kate was thrilled to hold the bunny and a baby goat was even in the picture with them. My mama had her camera with her and snapped a few pics after they finished. Meme made Anna Kate's dress this year. We are so thankful that she is so talented.

Bless Your Hearts Banquet

The children at our church hosted a banquet for the senior adults. Anna Kate and her friends, Edie and McLain, were part of the entertainment. They were backup dancers for a duet. The girls had a great time and were so cute.

Soccer

The second half of Anna Kate's soccer season started last Saturday. She's now playing on two different teams. Neil moved her up to the next league and she's still playing on the younger team. He's coaching both teams that she's playing on. We're going to be very busy next year when Parker's playing.

First Kiss

We found out last week that Parker kissed a girl at school. He has been infatuated with a little girl in his class. Her name is Hollyn and he talks about her all the time. Well, Parker took his chance when the teacher's back was turned and planted a big one on Hollyn. Not once, but twice. I asked him what she said when he kissed her and he said, "My liked that." Neil is so proud that his son is a lady's man.

Art

I have had the best time at art. I didn't know if I would be able to do it, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. I just wanted to share some of the things I've been doing. My first exercise was the apple. I liked painting the apple, but didn't realize how tough it would be. I then had to paint a jug. I didn't really enjoy painting this one. My teacher told me that these are not paintings, just exercises. My hardest painting has been the truck in the woods. I had to copy an artist's work step-by-step. I didn't realize how much was going on in the picture. I just completed a still life of three pears this week. I'll update when I finish more.

You might be a redneck if....

For those of you that don't already know, my husband loves to watch wrestling. Well now, Anna Kate and Parker like to watch it with him. Parker's favorite wrestler is John Cena. He dressed himself in these clothes tonight and walked into the living room saying that he was John Cena. It is so bad that he asked me to make up my bed like a wrestling ring. He said that it needs a black floor and red ring ropes!!

Hannah Montana Groupies

Anna Kate and I couldn't resist another Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus concert. We went last weekend with our friends Regan and McLain and had a great girl's trip. The concert was Saturday afternoon in New Orleans and we had a great time staying in a hotel and visiting the French Quarter. The highlight of our trip was seeing Miley's daddy, Billy Ray at the concert. He came out and sang a song with her. It was great and I think the moms were louder than the kids.

Upward Basketball

Anna Kate has had a great time playing Upward Basketball at our church. This is her second year and she has improved so much. Neil is coaching the team and he let Parker play one game because we were short a few players. Parker now thinks that he is on the team and needs to play every game. We have had the best time watching these two on the court together. Parker's sweat band is Neil's special touch. There's nothing like your four year old talking trash to the other players.

I've Been Tagged

I've been tagged, thanks to my sweet sister-in-law, Cooper. I'm not one to talk about myself, so it's been really hard for me to come up with seven things. I apologize in advance for not having any interesting facts about myself.

1. I am a blog stalker. I love to find out what other people are doing. It's kind of scary that I can talk to Cooper about her friends that I don't even know.

2. I'm very cheap. I don't buy any clothing or accessories unless it is marked down at least 20%.

3. I've always wanted to sing and play the piano. I'm really bad at both.

4. I don't like being called Mandy. If anyone calls me this, they are ignored or given the evil teacher eyes.

5. I don't like to sweat. This is why I don't like to exercise or attempt to play sports.

6. I'm way too caught up in celebrity news.

7. I have always procrastinated. I drove my parents crazy while I was in high school. I always waited to write papers and study the night before the test.


I tag Marijoy and Emily.