Merry Christmas, Y'all!

I have been so bad about updating lately. But I had to share this one. A beautiful picture of my sweet girls taken today in front of the tree. I hope you all have a fabulous and relaxing holiday season!

Kinder!

Miss Ainsley started kindergarten today. She was so excited. We got to school a little early so we could snap some pictures and have plenty of time for her to look around. Little Sister Addison was not quite sure what was going on, but she was pretty happy to just go along with it. Ainsley's new teacher, Mrs. Ojeda has to be one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Hopefully we're going to have a great year!

Ainsley and Addison in front of Ainsley's new school.

The big kindergarten student ready for her first day!

And...once she realized Mommy and Daddy were going to leave and she was staying. I managed to compose myself until she was gone. Barely.

Kiddie Friendly Food

While at HEB today I ran across my new favorite kid-friendly food item. Now, most kids are happy to eat pasta, but when you have really fussy eaters (like my Ainsley) it's always nice to have a little help. The great thing about this pasta is it's a combination of several healthy pastas - spinach, tomato, carrot, eggplant, wheat - but they don't know they're getting good-for-you stuff. Plus, Ainsley loves the bow shape and the pretty colors. She calls it her rainbow pasta. Love it!

Haircuts!

So, I'm a terrible mom and had let the girls' hair get to ridiculous lengths...literally. Tried to get them in last weekend but there was no availability. So, made the appointment and we went today. Not much to say on this one...they just look so darn cute! We went to Alamo Cafe afterward for their favorite food - tortillas! :)


Crazy little Addison with her super-cute short cut for summer. MUCH better than trying to force a brush through all those tight curls.


Ainsley, always ready for a photo, pauses while rolling her tortilla.

Maya Angelou

One of my clients called me a few weeks ago and offered me the absolutely incredible opportunity to see Dr. Maya Angelou speak today. I jumped heartily at the chance, because even though I stink at writing poetry, I absolutely love reading it - and especially hers. If seeing Dr. Angelou isn't already on your bucket list, it should be. She was absolutely spectacular. Inspiring. Beautiful. Graceful. Amazing.


The large screen was right next to my table, so I took this shot since it was better than what I could get on my own.


Here's what I could capture with my camera phone. Not a great shot, but you gotta admit...I was pretty close!

The Happy Couple

My good friend Jame Venhaus had his first full-length play put on right here in our city, so I actually got to see his work. He asked me to help promote the show and get lots of people in to see it so the theater would look at staging more of his work. So, I invited the San Antonio Social Media Club to do a preview of it before opening night and just asked them to blog, Tweet and Facebook about the show.

What an amazing experience! The Happy Couple is the story of newlyweds who return to the home they rented while in law school. The come back to the house to find squatters living there. After an evening in the house, their lives are changed forever. I am so proud of my friend James for his amazing playwrighting ability, and I loved getting to see this show without even having to travel the distances I thought I would.

The San Antonio SMC had a great time, too. They told all their friends about it, and the show did amazingly well. Congrats, James!


A couple of the SM folks hanging out before the show.


The cute little bar they have set up in the Overtime Theater Lobby. All drinks are free with donations taken. When you factor in the incredibly reasonable ticket prices, this is a GREAT option for a night out!


The set for The Happy Couple.


Director Matthew Cassi speaking before the show starts.


The absolutely amazing cast of The Happy Couple.

An Apple A Day...

Time to take Addison for her two-year well check. Ok...so, it's really way past time to take her, but this was the first chance we could get in with her doctor. No shots for her today...just making sure she's as perfect as think she is!


Addison with her now ever-present bunny, which she received from the Easter Bunny in her basket.


Climbing on the train car/exam tables in the office. Both of the girls love coming here!