4th of July Party

Luckily, the rain stopped just long enough this week to celebrate the 4th of July at the neighborhood party. Pony rides are always a hit! Although, she is starting to look really big on those little ponies.

There is nothing sweeter than 2 little girls holding hands...

Face painting...this lasted 2 full days!

Rides

Houston Children's Musuem

For Blake's day off, we ventured to the Children's Museum...along with the rest of Houston. Sammie had a great time exploring, building and playing. If she was just a bit older, it would be perfect.Quick stop at the grocery store...then on to the diner to cook up all the food.We spent the most time building...Papa was so proud!You know she is concentrating when that tongue comes out!

Fearless!

There is really no stopping this girl!

The 'no exception' rule for the slides is 42"...but after the lifeguards watch Sammie swimming around and being such a big girl, they let her ride the big rides!

It's a Girl!

Dad: "Sammie, you're going to have a little sister!"
Sam: "NOOOOOOOO! I wanted a boy or a girl!"
Mom: "Sammie, we're going to have a baby girl!"
Sammie: "Yeeeeaaahhhh!"

Home Depot Kid's Workshop

We had our inaugural trip to Home Depot's Kid's Workshop. Sam was so excited to go build something! She loved wearing the goggles & apron and working with Daddy.Her first project was a mini fuse-ball table. She watches Handy Manny on the Disney Channel, so she knew all the tools. Today we used Pat the Hammer and Phillipe the Screwdriver. If you haven't been to this even yet, we highly recommend it! It is free and fun. Lowe's has a similar workshop on different weeks, so our Saturdays are starting to look busy!

Blackberries

I am really trying to garden. It's been a year, and I've already learned a lot. Many things have worked in our humble square foot garden, many did not. I've also planted an apple tree, a blackberry bush and a bunch of other plants and flowers. This year, was our first year for blackberries. I had very low expectations and I must say...they are great! Sam loves going out to pick the purple ones. I am planning on making freezer jam. Sam's only plans are 'smoothilies,' which in her language is smoothies.

Huntsville State Park

We had high hopes for a camping trip over Memorial Day Weekend. Our plans were crushed when the park told us there was a computer glitch, and our reservation was double booked...so, we were out. We decided to make it a day trip. We are very excited to camp here! We've scouted out where we want to be and what will fill our days...

Canoeing

Fishing

Swimming and Sand Castles

Hiking and Picnicking

Blake is always on the lookout for the Best BBQ in Texas. He has found a top 10 list, so we made a stop at #5 - Mckenzie's BBQ in Huntsville. Not bad, but it was no Swinging Door.