Dad & Daughter Dance

Our church recently had a Dad & Daughter dance that George took the kids to. I think they had a great time...we had been 'practicing' at home for a few days so they'd have their skills down. George said they did okay rotating turns and he'd dance with one for a verse and chorus and then swap. I was on the committee that helped put it all together so I went up after they came home to help take down the decorations. I got there a little early and watched some of the dads and daughters dancing and I just have to say that it was pretty much the sweetest thing! I literally teared up as I watched these manly men being so gentle with their little girls.

George & the girls before the dance (don't you just love Brooke's pose?!!)

Daddy & Brooke

Daddy & Hallie

Brooke & her candy and flower ring

Hallie showing off her candy

Country Fair

Our church had a country fair this past weekend and we braved the sun and heat and took the family out to have fun. The kids had fun bouncing in the bounce house, sliding down the slide, eating popcorn, fajitas and sno cones.

UT vs. A&M baseball and Tailgate

In April (I know I've been a terrible blogger!) the college ministry had a tailgate at the UT vs. A&M baseball game...thanks to some AWESOME table hosts getting it together!! We took advantage and figured it would be fun for the family to go to the game too. My parents came up and went with us (thanks for the tickets, mom & dad!). The kids had a good time and did really well. It was a rainy day and ended up sprinkling for the end of the game so we had to leave our seats and hangout out underneath the upper deck for the last few innings. Hudson, Hallie & I sported our UT gear (I couldn't find Brooke's t-shirt or she'd have worn it too!). Lucky for us we came out on the winning end ~ shutting out the Aggies.

Family picture ~ please ignore my hair... remember it RAINED and I'd gone curly that day anyway.

Kid's tailgating!!

This was typical of Hallie all afternoon.... no nap combined with falling out of a chair, getting hit by a football, brother eating her food, etc.... left her in a foul mood! And before you Aggies comment on the fact it was her shirt causing the tears read the above sentence AGAIN! :)

College Leadership Retreat

George & I went to the Dallas area in mid-January with about 60 of the college leaders from Central for a retreat that was held at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapvine. WOW... that place is so neat and I really want to go back once the kids are older for a vacation. I think they'd love it. We really enjoyed the time to get away with out kids - sleep in a nice hotel room & spend some time with the fantastic leaders we have. One day we had 5 hours for free time so we took a tour of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Oh my goodness...that place is insane. This was our first time at the stadium and seeing in on TV just can't do it justice.

View from right about club level. My picture of the HUGE screen turned out blurry...but let me tell you it's HUGE and definitely a distraction. I don't think I'd ever watch the field.

Just had to show this one...my dad would appreciate the fact that UT's helmet is higher than A&M's!

View from the standing area on the top level.

Tunnel the players walk through to get on the field

Ignore my ridiculous hair...but had to take a picture in front of the UT alum (who...yes, I know...can't always catch the ball...but gotta support the former 'Horn)

And of course ...have to support the Aggie too! (and I know there's another...but we didn't take a picture in front of Bennett's locker)

On the Dallas star! Pretty cool