Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Halloween 2007
Well, I finally decided on Incredible Hulk this year for my costume after telling everyone I wanted to be "red." Maybe we'll come up with something red next year. The big muscles were just too cool to pass up. I really got the hang of the trick or treating thing this year. I was able to keep up with the neighborhood kids--actually I could more than keep up! We raced from door to door to see who got to ring the doorbell first. Mom had to coach me on my approach in the beginning when I would say "I WANT SOME CANDY!". She said it was more appropriate to say "trick or treat" followed by "Happy Halloween and Thank you." I'll know better for next year. Anyway, it was lots of fun treating with Julia, Sophia, Evan, and Emma. I've included some pictures from the excitement when I first put on my costume to the sugar crash later on that night. Enjoy!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Having Fun German Syle!
Petra, our wonderful German neighbor and her family invited us to Oktoberfest in Addison. It was so much fun having a "real" German explain the food, music, and cultural activities and to hear her sing German folksongs with her sister visiting from their homeland. Julia and I had a blast riding the carnival rides and playing in the fountain. The pictures are somewhat deceiving, however, as most of our time was spent eating, drinking, and dancing to the German oompah bands!
August-September 2007 Update
I know, I know, it's been a while. Don't worry, we haven't been lazy--just haven't taken the time to update--no excuses! So here's what you've missed. . . I had a some fun in Woodville for a long weekend with my cousins James and Claire while their folks were on vacation. We swam and ate then swam some more. Next on the calendar was National Night Out 2007. Our neighborhood decided to hold ours in the park this year. Dad grilled up some dogs, and we even rented a bounce house water slide! I got to meet Magruff the Crime Dog, as well as some very nice police officers and firefighters. My favorite part was getting see and TOUCH the firetruck--wow it was amazing! The last part of August we spent in the Northwest on our family vacation. We had beautiful weather and had an absolute marvelous time seeing the cities of Seattle and Portland and the miraculous wonders of nature surrounding them. Fall is making a very slow decent into the South, but we have still had fun with some outdoor activities including a trip to the St. Ann's carnival (I'm finally big enough to get on some rides!) and an outing to the Arboretum. I also got to welcome in the troops again at the airport. Although I didn't get to wave him in, we are so happy to have Uncle Jas back home--and just in time to welcome my newest cousin Jake into the world! I can't wait to have the opportunity to post some pictures with him. Also included in this posting are some pics from Laura and Reeve's first anniversary surprise. Aunt Laura surprised her hubby with Dallas Cowboys tickets. Little did she know, however, that the Arnolds would surprise HER with a "newlywed" decorated car in which to drive them to the game! Reeve's blindfold was finally taken off right in front of Texas Stadium--they had a blast and the Cowboys won! I write all of this today a little tired, because I just completed the Ovarian Cancer Coalition's Walk/Run for the Whisper, a 5K to raise money for the cause. It was tons of fun running (Dad pushed me in the jog stroller) with our team, Joanie's Joggers, named for our friend's Mother who recently passed away. Dad and I blew Mom away, running the 5K in 28 minutes--you go Dad! Hope you enjoy the photogaphs.
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