Buried Alive!

Masterpiece

Moving On . . .

Yes, we're STILL in Dallas. The countdown is on, and we've been saying our goodbyes. This week, we're planning our 4th home shopping trip to Houston. We've now learned that we are moving to the #1 real estate market in the country--so far we've lost 2 bidding wars on homes even after making offers OVER asking price! We know this trip will be a success and I can't wait to see my new room. The past few weeks have been very busy. Daddy has been traveling a lot with his new job, and Mom and I have been enjoying our last few weeks with our friends. Uncle Jay and family came in to redeem his Richard Petty Driving Experience gift certificate we had given him last year. It was the coolest experience, even for me and I wasn't even driving the car! We got to watch everything, including Jay completing 8 laps around the track at 150 mpg all by himself--I still can't believe they let that guy get behind the wheel! The next day, James, Claire and I went to Six Flags. I'm quite the dare devil, riding every ride they would possibly allow me to ride. I especially enjoyed the water rides.

Last Saturday was our big going away party thrown in the park by all our friends. It was a huge fiesta, complete with a margarita machine, pinata, waterslide, and lights strung from the trees--Thweatt Park has never looked more festive! All our friends and neighbors came to wish us well, and we had a blast reminiscing about all our great times together. We're already planning future get togethers to keep in touch. To top it all off, we got a 2nd signed contract on our house which made the celebration even greater.

Here are some pictures from all the events. I've also included some from our 3rd and final Coppell July 4th parade. This year, we decided to form the trifecta of Team Dunn (our realtor), The American Cancer Society, and MOMS Club in one big float. It was quite the combo, and as always, we had a wonderful time parading through town. I hope to update you soon with pictures of our new home in Houston!

Saying Goodbye

Going Away Party

First Astros Game

Six Flags

Uncle Jay's Driving Experience

July 4th 2008

Update

Here are just a few pictures to share with you. We haven't been taking too many since we've been spending most of our time keeping the house picked up and then getting out of the house for other people to come in and look at it!! I really enjoy playing with my new wizard costume that my friend Emily gave me for my bday. Also, Mom and Dad's dinner club met at a restaurant this month, then everyone surprised Mom by celebrating her birthday and taking her out dancing! We'll really miss those guys . . .

May Dinner Club

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.