Bragging

We all know that I have a slight obsession with clothes. Most also know that I am very picky and particular with the clothes I select for my children. I have admitted that I am in need of therapy and if I had the time I would speak with a professional about my crazy clothes obsession.

BUT here is my newest confession.....my mom is my enabler!!!

I have spoken before that I come from a long line of crafty women. They can cook, sew, paint, garden, etc.

Well, when I say sew, I mean sew well. Before my mom retired, there was no time for such hobbies. But retirement has brought back my mom's craftiness.

This was her first project for Jillian.

This was her second project for Jillian!

Then Rocco got a pair of shorts!

Notice the details on the pocket. My aunt monogrammed his name.

But then I reminded my Mom of my tendency toward matching up my cutie-patooties.....

She had made these warm-up outfits, so now it was time to get serious!

so she made these.....

I should have taken a close-up of the material but there are stars on both fabrics. We are ready for the 4th!! Soooooo stinking adorable....

then she wasn't done yet....

This is the back of Jillian's outfit. It has a criss-cross back and the top is lined with the stripes.

Am I in heaven or what??? My own personal seamstress!!!! The kids have never looked cuter!!!

I think I am going to start sending my therapy bills to my Mom.

Wait until you see the projects she is working on now!!!

Same Story, Different Day

We just can't quite escape it...the sick bug, that is. Bryan has pneumonia. Rocco has another ear infection. Both are quite miserable and cranky. Both are now on antibiotics and hopefully will be better soon.

44 days of school left.

First Easter Egg Hunt for 2010

Now I have two kids on the move and that makes Easter egg hunts a little more tricky for catching that perfect picture!!! Thank goodness Grammie and Poppy always bring their camera too. Then we catch all the action!

This was Rocco's first egg hunt and he is a pro already. He just watched Jillian and caught on quickly. Both Jillian and Rocco got a ton of eggs with candy, bubbles, bracelets, stickers, tatoos, play-doh, etc.

Palm Processional

Today is Palm Sunday, and Jillian did her part! She did a wonderful job waving her palm high in the air. The video is pretty jiggly! Sorry about that! I had it resting on the back of the pew but obviously that was not good enough.

Bluebonnets 2010

Spring is officially here in Texas because people are stopping by the side of busy highways and subjecting themselves to danger for the purpose of taking pictures of their kids in cute outfits in the bluebonnets. (That was a long sentence!)

We did it yesterday. The weather was gorgeous! We found the perfect patch of bluebonnets and had the cute kids in their outfits. It was awful. Both kids were tired and cranky! As Jillian kept explaining, "Mommy, I don't want to look at you and smile because the sun is in my eyes." Mommy replied, "Jillian you have a good point but I DON'T CARE AND LOOK AT ME AND SAY CHEESE RIGHT NOW!!!" Mommy to Daddy, "Please pick up Rocco and set him next to Jillian. No over there. NO OVER HERE!!" Basically, everybody left in tears. There was a family next to us all yelling at each other too. Good times, good memories!!

But of course, due to the fact that my kids are just darn adorable, the pictures turned out pretty good anyways!!!

Rocco (14 months)

Jillian (3 years 2 months)

The bluebonnets smelled sooooo good!!!!

Kids, please look at Mommy!!!! Plllllleeeeease!!!

Thank you!!!!

Proof of a Good Time

Look at their faces!!

Their expressions tell the story!!

Hunter looks dazed....

my Mom and Pam look like they died and went to heaven!

My Mom and Pam cornered H.unter P.ence in a restaurant. Mom said they were talking so fast that he didn't know what to do or say. This is how it went down.

During dinner, they planned their attack. Then as Hunter started to get up and leave the restaurant, they decided to attack.

This is what they said in approximately 2 seconds:

Hi Hunter! I'm Elyse and this is Pam! We just love you! We're from Texas too! Pam - My son went to U of Arlington too! And played baseball! We just love you! Can we take your picture?

and he said "sure."

Was the trip to Astro Spring Training Camp worth it? The picture says it all!!!

House-Sitting

Grammie and Poppy went on vacation. They have always wanted to go to the Astro's spring training and since it is in Kissimee, FL, they felt like now is the time! So off they went!!

This is how Rocco felt about that!

No really, he didn't like his Grammie and Poppy gone for one minute. Jillian was not thrilled either!

But somebody had to take care of their house and Melville and Gus and the vegtable garden, so we have been staying at their house since last Thursday.

We tried our best but we made quite a mess over there. I am not sure they will ask us to house-sit again. Photo Evidence #1...

Did I mention that my parents' house is also being renovated? Yeah, both bathrooms upstairs are being remodeled so no working tub at the moment. So we had to use the sinks! Good thing, Mom has already had the kitchen remodeled and got new, very deep sinks! They worked perfectly!!

Well, they are back and had a wonderful time, and we spent last night back in our own beds at our own house! It felt marvelous!

48 days left of school until the summer! Just sayin'!!!