And That is the End of 2010

How quickly the year has passed by. It was filled with fun and laughter. I find now that I am one of those old ladies who can't remember how old they are or what year it is. But then again, does it really matter? I am really only as old as I feel... which most days is a fairly pleasing age. The two sweethearts in the picture keep me young and make me old at the same time!

Wishing you all of the best in 2011!

Christmas at Sea World!

We went to Sea World once again!

For the holidays, they decorate the whole park and change up some of the shows to be Christmas themed. Below is one of Eva's favorite spots... The Candy Cane Forest!

This gingerbread house smelled of peppermint...yum! It was the entrance to the forest and every hour an elf would come by and hand out candy canes.

El in the forest.

Eva showin' the love!

Wishful thinking:)

Eva in the snow.

In a few parts of the park they had snow machines. Eva loved playing in the snow! It was at least 70 degrees the day we attended.

Eva rests in the forest. I didn't think we were ever going to get her to move on.

The girls with Elmo! Elmo is a nickname given to El from her besties.

Eva and Zoie. Behind this fence was Shamu's Happy Harbor (fun for the younger kids). Next year it will be a Sesame Street themed play area. Eva is excited to see the new space!

This picture is for Pat and Pa!

The cowboy snowman.

The girls were able to pose with the characters from the Sesame Street holiday show. These happen to be the characters of El and her friends. El is Elmo, Mallory is Big Bird, and Jessica is Cookie Monster. We were supposed to sign up before the show. I did not know this. So we go down to the end of the line and the girl approached us and asked us if we were on the list. I replied that we were not but was it possible to get a picture taken. She let us stay in line. Then turned down a bunch of people and then let another family stay. Not sure what her criteria was... but glad we made the cut!

Time to play!

Yes my Michael Jackson fans... that is a white rhinestone glove!

El received the MJ experience for the Wii. We have had quite a bit of dancing in the house. I am proud to say that I am currently the high score to beat. I was laughed at and mocked the entire time I danced... however, no one has come close to my score.

Eva received a Princess Tea Party Cupcake Kit. We made and decorated cupcakes with special edible transfers and paints. This was the decorating part. She is wearing her new sparkly skirt. It has been a hit with women of all ages!

Tea party is ready to go!!!

Tea... check

cupcakes... check

princesses... check

Next we are on to decorating a jewelry box.

Girl enjoys her crafts.

Ta-da!

It goes on to get A LOT more decoration:)

Merry Christmas!

I just love the excitement of Christmas morning!

Did he come?

Did he eat the cookies?

Yea! Santa came! (and ate the cookies)

Preschoolers and Christmas are the perfect combination.

Middle schoolers seem to enjoy as well.

Eva loves her pink and purple jewel box to decorate.

El's new case for her HP mini!

Littlest Pet Shop!

Percy Jackson movie! El can enjoy the movie and Eva can see her Maserati again!

El loves her comfy slippers!

And new clothes, of course.

However, after opening the Sea World Barbie, Eva ran over to me and gave me a big hug, and said, "Oh, Thank You Mommy"! So sweet.

Christmas Eve

After dinner on Christmas Eve... time to open new jammies!

She likes!

Who is ready for Santa????

SOOO Ready!!!

The Christmas Crew in Houston

Eva was chillin' out waiting for the yummy dinner. She is "wrapped up like a taco". This was what El used to love to do at Rex and Jim's home.

Lelly came along for the festivities.

Jim shows off his Paulie's cookie while Fabene' hides from the camera! Anyone who knows Paulie's, knows just how delicious these cookies are. We had them along side some of Rex's homemade ice cream... mmmmmmm!

El's snowman did not last long after this shot was taken.

Rex and El finishing up at the table.

Ready for presents?

Yes!!! Eva loves her purple and pink sock monkeys!!

Santa Jim is ready to roll. (read, ready to spoil)

Gift cards:)

Pajama Jeans!

Too much Christmas has tuckered her out!

Eva and Lelly slept most the way home.

Preschool Christmas Party

Eva and Ian enjoyed decorating cookies, playing, exchanging gifts, and making ornaments at our holiday party. Eva was quite tired when the afternoon came to an end!

These two love to laugh!

Our preschool news is good. We are in talks with a local church that would like to have a MDO. We also have three other children interested in starting. Yea!

Happy Birthday to Me!

El made this beautiful necklace for me. I love it! She definitely surprised me. I thought I knew what she was up to... but I was not close. She is such a sweet and thoughtful girl. Sadly, a couple hours after I dropped her off at school, I received a call from the nurse that she was ill. On the up side, I got to spend my special day with my little besties. On the down side, El was not feeling so good.

Eva and I have been having school. She loves to have me for a teacher. (I love that she loves that) The other morning she woke and wanted to have school before we even got out of bed. So we worked out of the Turtle magazine. We learned about winter and then did a craft of a snow family. It is our family. She gave me the picture for my birthday, yea!