Machalagh Comes to Houston

My Dad's cousin Machalagh is now traveling to Houston for work. We had the whole gang over for a tried and true Texan meal - BBQ!

Daddy's Day Off

Blake took the day off on Friday. We told Sammie we were going to go to 3 special places as a family. All day long she kept track of what number activity we were on.

1. Pets R Us
Samantha loves puppies. Understatement of the world. Maybe someday she'll get one. Just not yet. In the meantime, I have decided to help her decide what her favorite kind of dog is...yorkies!2. Lupe Tortillas
Nothing better than cheese 3 ways for lunch.
Cheese stick, queso and a quesadilla.3. Build-a-Bear Workshop
Aunt Melissa gave Sam a gift card for Christmas...last year. What a fun store to play in. Sam took forever picking out her kitty. We choose a kitty meow and the Happy Birthday song as sounds. We each gave kisses to the new kitty's heart and then stuffed her with love. Sam gave the kitty a really good bath. Then she picked out a ballerina outfit and shoes and wand. Just before we put her in the box, Sam decided to take off all the clothes and give her another bath...the kitty has never had clothes on since.

Joy School

It is my turn to teach these kiddos at Joy School. We are learning about service and sharing.

On Monday we offered service to our neighbor, Mary Jo who just had a baby. The girls went over and picked up all the diapers in her house. Mary Jo had them hidden all over the family room. It was really cute. Today we made flower pots for our mommies.

Happy Birthday Emilynn!

Samantha was invited to a birthday party at Westwood Gymnastics. Our next door neighbor, Emilynn turned 3. These kids had a great time running, jumping, flipping and diving. Samantha sweet-talked Ms Kerri into teaching her a cartwheel.

New Best Friend

For playgroup, we went over to Avery's house to make Halloween crafts and frost cupcakes and play, play, play! When we got over there, Samantha met Layla. They hit it off immediately! Or, so Sam thought. I couldn't get Sam to play with any of her friends, eat lunch, cupcakes or do a craft. She stayed in a bedroom just chasing this poor puppy around and around and around! Thanks for all the patience!

Halloween Night

After an entire week of Halloween celebrations and a full day of eating nothing but candy...

I couldn't believe she had the energy to make through one more night of fun. We had everyone over for chili & breadsticks with witches brew. Sam loved blowing on the dry ice. "It's smooky!" (spooky) Jahnovie came over for trick-or-treating.

Samantha had the most fun of the night passing out candy bars!We finished the night with frosting cookies and dancing!

Carving Pumpkins

Samantha learned a fun song in joy school about pumpkins.

"First you pick a pumpkin, big and round and fat...Then you cut the top off. That makes the hat.Then you cut the holes for the nose, the mouth, the eyes.Making for the children a Halloween Surprise!"