Sunday, October 20, 2019

GS Camping Trip


I took Caroline and 42 people camping this weekend.  It was a lot of work but Caroline and I had a great time!  Friday afternoon we headed to Rio Blanco Girl Scout Camp.  


On the road to our cabin we saw an armadillo.  I have never seen one alive and this little guy was hanging out -unfazed by our presences.  


Here he is again

The cabin we used was two stories.  The top story was ground level with a kitchen and large area for us to hang out.  The basement had 32 bunk beds were we slept.  Friday night we planned for the spring badges, sang TONS of silly songs {thanks to my mom and her endless playlist of silly songs} worked on knots and made bracelets.  There was a burn ban in the area so we couldn't start a camp fire.  






Hiking through the canyon on Saturday.



All the girls had a lot of fun!

 I turned 35 this week!
Birthday celebration: 

Chris took me to see John Crist in Abilene.  He was hilarious!   The person that opened for him was really relatable making fun of raising kids and airplane rides his name was Dustin Nickerson. My favorite You Tube skit from John Crist is "Playing Guess Who in 2018" so funny!

The Prathers gave me a Beanie Boo Birthday party



I felt very loved!

Playing Black Jack with Papaw
 Also this week:
This was a picture of my grandad Joe Bill Carter.  My Cousin Jennifer had it.


Caroline had to get a tooth removed.  Tuesday night she had a weird spot on her gum that was swelling.  Wednesday I had the school nurse look at it and she said we needed to head to the dentist.  X-rays determined that a piece of her back tooth broke off and lodged itself in her gum.  The tooth had to be removed.   There was a therapy dog named Kiko there and he hung out with her while she had her procedure.  The whole thing took about an hour and Caroline was back to school before lunch.  She doesn't like to miss Math and we made it back!

Friday, October 18, 2019

School Pictures



Caroline 2nd grade 19-20 school year

Ali Pre-K 19-20 School year

 14th year in the school system- 10th year of counseling. 

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Corn Maze




Caroline's girl scout troop went to the corn maze for a fun filled evening.  It was great weather and everyone seemed to have a good time.  Here are a few pictures from the event: 







S'mores




The kids were told they could have any pumpkin they could carry.  Ali found one about the same size as her and was determined to take that one!






Caroline's favorite part was feeding the goats.


Last week the troop met at the rock wall.  I loved seeing the girls get in and participate.  Many started out really scared but with encouragement realized that they could do it.  As part of a girl scout Be healthy challenge Caroline earned a $5 sonic gift card.  

Spending her gift card- strawberry milkshake and a small tot.

Ali has been really into a tea set she bought with her "Lolly Kitty cat bank" money.




There are constant tea parties at our house.  


Epcot and Halloween Party



'Sunday was our last day at Disney. We had reservations for a princess breakfast before the park opened.   It was nice wondering through Epcot without anyone around. 




When we first walked in we were greeted with Belle. The food was pretty good.  


Mickey Waffles!

All the princesses were talkative and super sweet.  



There was a princess parade where all the princesses walked around the tables and the kids got to follow them around.   I was a little sad when Caroline told me she was too old.  Ali jumped out there and had a great time!

Jaden liked Ariel the best!

Frozen ride


The little girls met Elsa and Anna while the big kids went and rode soarin.  

Ali had lots to say to all the princesses

Dessert for lunch

Finding Nemo Ride
 After Lunch we went back to the house to get ready for the Halloween party.

The little mermaid

Ariel and Rapunzel watching the castle as we took the ferry boat to the Magic Kingdom.


Grandparents with their grandbabies

Mary Poppins Practically perfect in every way

Marie Kitty Cat

Riding mine train with No wait.


Caroline and I rode Space Mountain with the Halloween overlay.  It was completely dark!  Dondi, Jaden, Caroline and I shut the park down and had a great time!
The cousins had so much fun together and made lots of memories together.