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Flying Kites

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This weekend was the perfect time to fly some kites. Addison and Daddy decided to make their own and as crafty as Daddy is and as great an artist as Addison is, the kite turned out amazing!

Bluebonnet Time

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We LOVE Central Texas in the springtime! There are wildflowers everywhere and Addison loves to pick them and give them as gifts. Every day at recess she picks the yellow dandelions and saves them in her pocket or hand to give to me hours later when I come to pick her up. Each evening, we go out to pick flowers for her to give to friends the next morning. And the best part is the fields of bluebonnets that pop up everywhere. We took the girls out to take pictures today, but in true Emme fashion, she refused to even get out of the car. At least Addison was able to see them and pick a few... and maybe I can get Emerson away by herself later this week for a few pictures.

Easter in Austin

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We had another wonderful day! Yesterday, we went to the farmer's market and picked up chocolate goat's milk, fresh pesto, vegetables, gulf shrimp and a seven steak for Easter dinner. On Easter, we spent the morning taking care of our flowers and birds and waiting for Nana, Papa and Aunt Shirley. We went egg hunting in bathing suites, had a lovely dinner and spent time in the pool, with the girls practicing holding their breath. We capped the night off with coloring eggs. Such a nice way to spend a weekend.

Yes, she knows what metamorphosis is

Easter Egg Hunting

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It's egg hunting season around here. We already went to two Easter Egg Hunts, and I bet there is at least one more in our future. The girls had a blast racing for eggs and Mommy was happy that they were filled with stickers and tattoos instead of candy and gum!

Spring Time

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Spring is officially here in Texas. And we had a VERY full weekend to show for it. We started out visiting our brand new Farmer's Market in our town - they even had yak meat - and Addison rocked out with the band. We also spent time at a friend's birthday party and planted some things in our garden. A huge favorite thing to do is water the flowers and then pick flowers... no flower is safe near our children!

Pappy and Ba-Chan's Visit

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Pappy and Ba-Chan came to visit us a few weeks ago and we had the BEST of times. Here's a look in to our visit, as told by pictures... starting with the obligatory "family photo shot"! One of the first things Pappy noticed was our out-of-control play room, where his last gift, the riding horse, takes center stage. The girls still play on the horse all of the time, but we didn't have a jack-in-the-box. Pappy brought one home and it's been a hit ever since. He also brought home some funny nose and glasses. They are still in Emme and Addison's "purses" and get brought out to make people laugh all the time. While Pappy and Ba-Chan were here, we also got Addison's hair cut. Pappy held her hand while she got a big-girl shampoo and while she got her hair cut. We also spent a lot of time dancing. The girls learned a new song, Little Sally Saucer, thanks to Pappy and have been singing it ever since. And finally, we spent time ready books. The girls...