Spring Break in Texas

This March we decided to stay closer to home for spring break. We thought that Austin would be a good place to go to seeing as it is our state capitol and all.

N and C were not sure not being at the beach would be much of a spring break, but went along with it. As it turned out, it was one of our best vacations!

Our first day was a bit cold and rainy so we went to see the state capitol. It was so interesting to see it in person.

N got to attend a baseball camp at UT for the first 3 mornings and the afternoons were spent swimming, throwing football, playing soccer, riding horses and ponies. Every evening there was a tremendous buffet with s'mores afterwards around the firepits. There were also movies on the lawn at dusk. All this was set along the Mighty Colorado River. If you ever get a chance to go to Austin, you have to check out the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort! We loved it!

C's Kindergarten Go Texan Day at school

Here are a few shots of C's day at her Go Texan Day. (they start them early with the texas proud stuff :p )

I had to include the first photo due to the moment behind it. C got a group of her classmates to come into the picture and then proceded to say, "ok I've got an idea...you stand here, you stand here, etc. I couldn't believe my ears. The mom next to me was impressed, I was just thinking, "the apple didn't fall far from the tree" :)

The other picture is of her class doing a Texas tornado dance that they had been learing. Very cute.

C also had her first school project to do for the day. Each child was to make their own stick pony. Once again C was able to use her direction skills and tell mom where to put everything. Not really, she did stuff and apply most of the decoration to it herself.

**School Projects...the opportunity for parents to make up for their own school projects that their parents did for them!!! And the cycle continues.

Just after the holidays C was invited to an ice skating birthday party by a friend of hers. She has gone before but never in "big kid" skates. She did an amazing job. She was very proud of herself. N came along for moral support and so Mom did not have to go out on the ice:) He was a great help as usual.

Our Christmas Angel

These are some shots of C's Christmas recital.

Every holiday they do a little performance in the

class for family and friends.

C looked so precious in her blue skirt and crown.

Like an angel!

A Christmas Rewind

Here are a few shots of our Christmas in TX.

N got C a stuffed bear and also some $ for his gift to her. Precious! As you can tell, she loves them.

N is an avid TX fan so we got him a jacket to tell everyone else who he supports.

Dad and the kids had a chance to play Rock Band during a special Christmas Eve event at our church. Turns out we'll be able to play it at home too. G-Mary and Pop-Pop got it for N.

Here they are Christmas morning. Ready to dive into the gifts. Poor Rudy is stuck in the middle hoping for some treats after induring this photo op.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family. May the new year bring you all many blessings.

Tx Palmers

Christmas Countdown & MySpace Layouts

So sorry for not posting for so long. Life gets busy this time of year.

Here are a few photos of the kids prior to and during Thanksgiving.

C got to dress as a pilgrim and celebrate Plymouth day at school and later dress as an indian for a school wide thanksgiving feast. N's class had a feast too, but I was not allowed to stay long or take pictures. :) there were no costumes at that one either:)

C is also taking dance again this year. She is fortunate to have her best friend S in her class too. In this picture they are doing the "Turkey Tango" which is so cute to see.(note the feathers around their waists)

And finally the ceremonial breaking of the "wishbone" on Thanksgiving. It was all peace and smiles prior to breaking it, however, since N is more experienced and likes to make a big deal out of studying the bone to get the right angle, C lost and disolved into tears when she did not get the "right" side.

I will plan better next year!!!