Giddyup, y'all!

We decided to take the girls to the San Antonio Rodeo today. We thought we'd visit the animals...maybe see the petting zoo. We obviously hadn't been to the rodeo in quite some time, because there was a ton of stuff to do - even for little Addison.


Addison wasn't quite sure what she thought about the huge longhorn steer in the first area we entered. She stood WAY back and refused to get too close.


Addison not *quite* understanding the idea here of putting your whole face in the hole...


Ainsley getting in on the act...and Addison still not quite getting it. In addition, she refuses to smile.


Ainsley had a ball playing this fishing game and even won a prize by snagging a fish!


Ainsley was so excited to ride this pony right before we left. Why do I have a feeling I have a very expensive hobby in my future?

Fun With New Bikes

The girls both got new bicycles from Santa for Christmas, but the weather has been so wonky that we haven't really had a chance to get them outside to ride in the two months since the holidays were over! Yesterday was beautiful, though, so we got them out for about 45 minutes to ride around the driveway before another cold front swept in and it started raining. They had a great time!


Addison is a little timid about her bike (and her feet don't *quite* reach the pedals), but she had fun putting her elephant in the basket on the front.


Ainsley was having fun, as always, being silly on her bike and loves posing for the camera.


This picture was taken after a particularly big gust of wind came through. I literally started humming the song from The Wizard of Oz when the witch flew by Dorothy's window on the bicycle. That wind was fierce! It blew Ainsley back a few feet!

Little Addison Turns Two

Little Miss Addison celebrated her second birthday this weekend with a party at home. Mom did a TERRIBLE job of notifying people ahead of time, so it was a much smaller crowd than usual, but it was actually really nice, because Addison tends to get a little overwhelmed with large crowds. So, she, Ainsley and cousin Lorynn played, ate cake and opened presents and had a great time.

Addison looking at some of the great clothes Gram got her. My favorite is the super cute one with the monkey on the front. I have a feeling she's going to get a lot of use out of it!

Addison, Ainsley and Pawpaw eating some lunch. They LOVE their Pawpaw.

Little Addison with her favorite stuffed animal, Cookie Monster.

The three cousins - Ainsley, Addison and Lorynn.

In honor of Addison's love of Cookie Monster, here are the cupcakes we had at her party. They were adorable!!

Just two years ago...my sweet little Addison joined the family. Cannot believe she's gotten so big so fast!

Rah! Rah! Rah!

Cheerleaders in training...