Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Snow days


It started snowing Friday afternoon and finally finished Sunday evening.  Chris drove the roads twice and said they were still really slick Sunday evening.  Our school district agreed with Chris and cancelled school Monday.  Monday didn't get above freezing so the decided to cancel Tuesday and delay Wednesday to 10 am. Ali and Caroline are really excited!

































Preparing for a snowball fight!





Monday, January 26, 2026

Ali is 11


Happy Birthday to Ali!
Ali is becoming a well rounded kid. 
She plays soccer, takes piano, she is involved in school UIL, student council and the science fair.  She likes to craft, draw and create.  About once a week she makes dessert or helps with dinner and does most of the cooking.  She describes her style as comfortable chic. If she is at home she is wearing PJs. Her friends say she is kind and constantly saying hilarious things.  She is a really fun kid to be around!


She is entering the age of: Making awkward faces at the camera- my favorite!
Things she doesn't enjoy: (direct from her mouth)
School pizza - "It taste like wet bread with heated up cheese"
My School Alarm in the morning- Boo
Running lines at practice when someone else is getting in trouble- just make them run!


Here are a few pictures from this year from things she enjoys: 
Crafting

Lunch with her friends


She spends a lot of time at the park practicing soccer.  He favorite is when the neighbor kids come out to play.  








Wearing Caroline's glasses



We have a fun neighborhood.  Last week they played hide-and-seek in dark for hours.  Right now she is in the middle of a snowball fight with the neighbors.

Movies with mom


She likes to draw cartoons.  A girl after my own heart! She drew this cartoon on a present for a friend. 

Ali had a sleepover for her birthday.  She invited Harlow, Berkley and Kenley.  This is her main crew at school.  I am so glad they will all be going to middle school together next year.  








Dance competition 




Ali is headed to the regional science fair February 27th. 

  

Her and her sister do each others hair and make-up

She loves hanging out with her friend.