Taking Fashion Cues From Hollywood

David lost a tooth Sunday night and collected $3 from the tooth fairy Monday morning.  He told me he wanted to buy a shirt like the one the boy was wearing from the movie "Where the Red Fern Grows."  So we headed to Dillards and he bought this shirt for a whopping $6.

I am sure the first grade girls are all swooning....

We Still Like Each Other

I am not cut out for cold weather.  The boys and Brandon have enjoyed every minute, but I can't say the same.  I have been sick with strep throat most of the week, so that has contributed to my lack of enthusiasm for the cold.  However, I have loved being home with my family.  We had nowhere to go and nothing to do for four days and it was a big blessing.

We read books, built legos, watched movies, and played marbles.  We ate great and never skipped dessert!

I have discovered funny things this week.  Like, I taught David and Ryan to tie a shoe left handed.  I had no idea there was a left handed way.  Ryan is happy to eat a tortilla for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Gracie (the cat) does not like her paws in the snow hence the accident she had in the house.  And Adam thinks if you kiss it, all is better. 

My proudest moments this week was I did not run out of milk, toilet paper, soap, diapers, not even a wipe! 

Ryan's snow village

Yes, it's whipped cream

Inclement Weather

So around 2:00 am I woke up and checked the internet thinking surely FWISD had called school off but no such luck.  But then I remembered, I signed up for text alerts when school is canceled and sure enough I heard my phone buzz in the wee hours of the morning.  What will they think of next?

The boys were so excited to have a snow day!  What a glorious morning to wake up early and show Adam the majestic white yard!  He was happy and pleased to see snow!

And while all snug in the bed this morning with the boys, I asked Adam, "What kind of cake do you want for your birthday, chocolate or vanilla?"  Adam was confused and said he wanted happy.

Must Have Chocolate!

I am a chocoholic.  I must have some chocolate everyday, if not, I get real grumpy!  I will eat chocolate in any form or fashion, but a good brownie is supreme.  After trying recipe after recipe, I found one the other day I think is top notch!  I made this batch below with Valentine's on my mind and served with vanilla ice cream.

A Fish Called Rodeo

Brandon took the boys to the midway at the rodeo grounds yesterday.  Ryan won a goldfish and named him Rodeo.  This is not our first goldfish, in fact, we have had many fish.  Unfortunately, we are not good fish keepers.  Ryan named his very first fish Philip and every fish since then has carried the same name until now.  So Rodeo, maybe it's all in a name!

My Mutton Buster!

Ryan did his best bustin' last night at the Rodeo!  We were so proud and I hope Ryan never forgets it!

We arrived around 6:15 to the contestant entrance to get suited for a vest and helmet (it was a hockey helmet).  Then, we had lots of concession stand food and got in our seats in anticipation of the rodeo.

My favorite part of the rodeo is the singing of the National Anthem and when all six flags over Texas come out on horseback. 

 Ryan looked the part of a real cowboy!  One stop shopping at Cavendar's Boot City made it real easy. 

 This picture I love, I can smell the coliseum!

Here we are right before getting all strapped up and last minute instructions.  There were 10 kids participating ranging in age from 4 to 7.  No surprise, Ryan was the tallest.

 And the furry fellows are all ready too!

For participating, Ryan received a belt buckle, a bandana, a certificate for a pair of Justin Boots, and a big ol' trophy!

 Mama's don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys, is all I can think!

Waterburger

It sure is nice to have friends with ranches!  We spent Saturday night and Sunday with the Moore's at their ranch west of Fort Worth.  The boys enjoyed the entire scene!

And driving back home Sunday, we stopped at Whataburger for dinner.  As we pulled in David said, "why does it say Whataburger?  Isn't it Waterburger?"