Lullaby Bird

The past few months we've been navigating unchartered waters.  With no previous drama experience on mine or Nate's part (let's be honest public speaking gives me hives), Carter's new found interest in theater is new for all of us!  This past weekend she performed in her very first play and as all good mother's would say, "It was awesome!!"  

Seriously it really was! I was so impressed with the amount of time and effort that went into a production put on by 2nd through 8th graders...

Once Upon a Mattress was a hit!  They performed four days in a row for over 800 people.  I was so grateful for Carter to have such an awesome introduction into this fun world of drama.  I think she's going to fit right in...

She spoke loudly, clearly and got a laugh every night with her line, "Excuse me...ummmmm...that is utterly untrue!" And she nailed her part as a Lullaby Bird if I do say so myself...

And I did :)...

She also had plenty of adoring fans (read awesome supporters/family/friends who are like family) who came to cheer her on!  Kimmi and Bryan...

G.G. and Mimi...

Roxi and Emerson...

Olivia!

Attie, Christina and darling munchkins...

Cayce and the adorable Yates...

Clint and Jenny....

And a BIG hip, hip, hooray for Jenny's awesome make-up skills...

Sweet little friends...

Sweet big Joey :)...

And last but certainly not least Nonna and Poppa...

While it was so nice after many hours spent practicing, memorizing, etc. to say, "That's a wrap!" 

We couldn't have been more proud of our little actress (who knows if a career in the theater doesn't work out there's always Toddlers and Tiaras :)...

Seriously Carter, you were amazing!  I enjoyed every second of watching you perform and I hope this is only the beginning of your dramatic endeavors.  I'm so proud of you for being brave, taking the stage and making your mark.  I love you sweet girl!!

XOXO Mom

Lately...

Lately.  Carter made her television debut on Great Day SA as Aunt Kim's trusty assistant...

She loved it!  I'm pretty sure newscaster may have moved up to the top of the "what I want to be when I grow up list!"...

That or soccer player, just depends on the day...

Lately Emme has been busy helping whip up kitchen creations...

And enjoying the occasional cooler temps...

She's also becoming quite the little gamer...

Who has an affinity for cheating :/...

Lately we haven't had a chance to attend nearly as many football games as we would like but were happy to hit the road and head to Pops last regular season game...

We love everything about visiting Temple!  A stop at Rosas on the way (Emme's bangs are filling in nicely don't you think :)...

Taking Abby for a walk...

Bedtime stories with Roxi...

Caramel apple making...

Board game playing...

Pre pep rally hot chocolate...

And floor seats...

We also managed to score cooler temps for the game which made it feel just like Fall football should...

Emme didn't quite make it through the game :) ...

But they won and claimed the title of District Champs!  Even though their season ended last weekend with a tough loss we still love the Wildcats...

Other things I'm loving lately...finding Emerson waving at me from the backseat...

Little sleepyheads in my bed...

Babysitting the adorable Yates...

The pledge of allegiance... 

Neon winter hats...

A helpful big sister...

Taylor Swift wannabees... 

And Emerson's latest fashion creations...

Lately we've been busy but still managing to take the occasional moment to remember life is pretty darn good...

Feeling thankful.