Casting Spells

The After Party

Well, after all my friends left, Mom, Dad, Uncle Reeve and Aunt Laura decided to discover the full potential of the water slide. I've never seen such crazy stunts in my life--especially from my aunt and uncle! It's amazing that we didn't end up with any broken bones. Most of the time, the barricade at the end of the slide wouldn't even hold them in--they would go straight over the top, creating an enormous mud pool. That area of the park will probably never be the same again. Those crazy grown-ups!

Crazy Kids

Wipe Out!

Celebration

This past week has been one huge celebration. It started last Friday when Dad got news that he had received a big promotion into management with his company. The job will involve a move to Houston--it's bittersweet for all of us because we've made so many wonderful friends in Dallas and have really become involved in the community. Mom and Dad love Houston, however, and I know we'll make wonderful friends there as well. We took a trip to H town so Dad could see some clients, and Mom and I could drive around looking at neighborhoods. Grandmother and Grandandan are living there right now, so we stayed with them in their apartment. Monday was my actual birthday. We had lots of fun visiting the new Discovery Green park in downtown Houston then celebrating at a nearby Italian restaurant. I ate a HUGE bowl of pasta with butter and cheese (lots of butter, of course), then all the Italian waiters came and sang Happy Birthday to me with a delicious cake. It was a great time. Today was my big birthday celebration with my friends. Mom and Dad got me exactly what I asked for--a Hot Wheels party with chicken nuggets and a huge water slide! We had tons of fun eating, splashing, and playing. The most memorable moment, however, was when Mom got home with the cake. While she was unloading the ice, I got curious and jumped in the car to take a peak. Unfortunately, I stepped right on top of the cake box! Mom ran over the disastrous dessert to neighbor Cindy who decorates cakes. She couldn't patch it up, but took it back to the grocery store, and they gladly fixed it up. Thank you Cindy and Tom Thumb for saving the cake! The party was a huge success. Practically everyone went down the slide--even Mom, Dad, and the neighbors! We sure will miss that park, but I'm glad I was able to have one more party under the shady trees. Here are a few pictures from the festivities.

May 19th in Houston

The Cake

The Slide

Fun with Friends

Springtime Rain and Shine!

Despite having to call the Relay at midnight this year due to oncoming storms, the event was a huge success. The MOMS Club team raised more money then they ever have between their bake sale, garage sale, snow cone sales, and "naughty corner". With the Reality TV Relay theme this year, the team chose to be Super Mommies after the hit show "Super Nanny!" The campsite was decked out with diapers, bottles, potties, toys, and a kid gate/cage that served as the naughty corner. For $5, you could put someone in the naughty corner, and only $5 or more could get them out. It was quite a hit. The team slogan was "Super Mommies: Saving Coppell One Family at a Time", and it was a big hit. Today, Mom and I decided to relax among the flowers and took a trip with some friends to the Dallas Arboretum. We had lots of fun as always roaming the gardens and picnicking on the beautiful lawns.

Arboretum 08

Flowers and More

Super Mommies

The MS150

Mom and Dad did a crazy thing--they decided to ride their bikes from Houston to Austin with about 13,000 other people to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Although at times it was difficult, they had a blast riding and know it will be an experience they will never forget. Grandmother and Grandandan met up with us in Houston to hang out with me as we traveled from Houston to La Grange then on to Austin to help the crew transport their bikes. La Grange was a lot of fun cheering in the thousands of people on their bikes and eating a big spaghetti dinner with all the riders of Team Believe. Mom and Dad even got massages on Saturday after their ride! We stayed in a really cool cabin on Saturday night. Mom and Dad left with their friends early Sunday morning, but the Grands and I hung out for a while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the farm where we stayed. We took off around lunch in order to meet the riders in Austin. Mom and Dad said that was the coolest part of the whole ride-cycling in to the capital to be greeted by thousands of onlookers cheering them home. The support during the ride was amazing, with folks standing along the streets of every town cheering on the riders. It was truly an awesome experience for all involved!

The Big Ride

The Cabin

Beauty and the Beast

Last night, I got to show off my new prince costume at a production of Beauty and the Beast at the church. It was a fabulous performance, and I enjoyed accompanying all my "Princess Belle girlfriends" to the play. I caused quite a stir with my new duds--I guess I looked pretty cute!