Cadynce's 6th Birthday

I'm pretty sure Cadynce enjoyed every minute of her birthday.  We took a Hello Kitty cake to school so she could share with her friends.  As soon as she walked in her class she was welcomed by her friends with birthday wishes and hugs.  She told everyone she talked to that it was her birthday.  She got to pick where we ate dinner and she chose McDonald's.  We ended the evening watching Disney on Ice at the Alamodome.  I wasn't sure what she would think about it because she doesn't totally love princesses.  As we were walking to the Alamodome through the parking lot she saw many little girls wearing costumes and tiaras.  She asked why they were wearing them and then said, "Mom, I'm really not that into princesses."  I let her pick out one souvenir and she chose the gecko from Rapunzel.  The first story was The Little Mermaid.  I don't think she quite understood the coolness of them being on ice skates, but it was pretty much like watching a movie to her so she loved every minute.  They also did the story of Rapunzel, Brave and Beauty and the Beast.  During one part watching Brave she said, "If I had a remote right now I would fast forward this part."  She said they were all her favorite and she wanted to go again.  This morning when she woke up she said she couldn't stop thinking about Disney on Ice.  I'm glad we went and thanks to Daddy for the great idea.

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Fun night with Cadynce.

Little Mermaid.

Cotton Candy.

The day before her bday we did a little shopping.

Candle in her yogurt.

Blue Bonnets

Blue Bonnets are a big deal here.  They are only in bloom for a few weeks and then we wait until next year to see them again.  Everyone goes crazy over them so we see a lot of people who pull over on the side of the road to take their pictures in the blue bonnets.  This was a spur of the moment idea so we didn't get dressed for pictures.  We went to the same field that we went to a few years ago, and I wasn't sure if it was still there.  I wasn't going to make a big deal out of what to wear at 5 o'clock when we decided to go.  We just hopped in the car and went.  Cadynce and Donnie had a blast running around.  Colbie didn't really like all the long pokey grass she had to walk through.  We got some cute pictures though and the kids had fun.  On a side note...the site we use to hold our pictures changed and we really didn't like it so Don fixed that today.  Hopefully it's back to how it has always been.  View Album for more pictures.

Wedding

A couple that Don works out with had their wedding last night in Castroville, Tx.  We love going to weddings here because they are so Texas.  We actually just went to the reception because we were bringing the kids, and this ranch where they had it was absolutely beautiful.  It had an outdoor space that was not used for the wedding and that's where our kids ran around crazy most of the night.  View Album for more pictures.

Cadynce's Birthday Party

We celebrated Cadynce's birthday with her friends this morning at the park.  It was a perfect day to be outside and everyone loved this cool playground.  View Album for more pictures.

Capehart's Visit

The Capehart family drove to San Antonio for their spring break and spent the week with us.  We went to the Incredible Pizza Company, walked through a cave and stayed on a Dude Ranch.  It was a fun filled week.  View Album for Lots of pictures.

Spring Break 2013

Last week was our spring break.  We had all kinds of fun and Don took a few days off work for some extra family time.  We drove up to San Marcos and stayed at a hotel with a pool so we could enjoy some swimming.  We shopped at the outlet malls and visited the Snake Farm and the Natural Bridge Caverns.  We had a really fun week just staying close to home and being together.  View Album for more pictures.

16 Month Comparison

Cadynce 16 months

Donnie 16 Months

Colbie 16 Months

Bike Trail Ride

Don and his friend Brian took these four youngsters on quite an adventure.  They went riding on a bike trail with a 3, 4, 5, & 6 year old.  They rode all the way to a playground which is a little over 3 miles away...none of the kids have training wheels and the path is a little hilly and a bit curvy at times.  I was shocked to hear they rode all the way there.  They played for a while before heading back.  Sounds like they all had a great time playing together and they were pretty proud of themselves.

Donnie's Art Show

Tonight was Donnie's school art show.  He has been to Cadynce's the last two years and now it was finally his turn.  We went to dinner across the street before the art show,  and as we were driving over to the school Cadynce and Donnie kept saying "I can't believe it's finally here.  I must be dreaming."  They were so excited to see Donnie's art displayed all over the school.  View Album for more pictures.

Bouncin' Fun

He just has to tackle someone...such a boy.

Their hair was so funny.

We've had the bounce house outside all week.  Colbie was a little terrified to get close to it until Cadynce threw the magic bear in it.  She discovered she loves the bouncy and doesn't want to come out now.

Donnie is so funny.