Saturday, June 30, 2012

Saying goodbye is never easy...

It seems like our time in Texas is ticking away before our move to Chicago!  

Over the past week, we have begun the process of finishing Brooks, Reese and Sloane's activities.  I have teared up more than once as I watch the trio say goodbye to their gymnastic coach, swim teacher and T-ball friends. We are visiting friends and enjoying "Texas activities" as much as possible for the next couple of weeks.

Brooks, Reese and Sloane loved the movie "Madagascar 3".  Luckily we were able to see the movie at one of our favorite spots...The Studio Movie Grill.  Sadly, these theaters do not exist in our new city.  We will miss this place!

Madagascar 3 at Studio Movie Grill
Brooks, Reese and Sloane have loved their gymnastics coach!  I cried when they hugged him goodbye...
Reese & Sloane's last gymnastics lesson

Brooks' last gymnastics class
During my last Danceaton performance I got to see Dirk from the Dallas Mavericks...
My photo with Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki
The baseball season is almost over....
Sloane & Reese with their friend Olivia

My last Danceaton flash mob

Brooks, Reese & Sloane folding laundry....we will miss this house!

The last swim lesson in Texas

Sloane with her princess dog
The last few weeks are going to be bittersweet as we continue to say goodbye to our friends and favorites places in Texas!  We have created many memories here and I hope we will have many good times in Chicago! For now we are going to relish every day we have in Texas....this is where our hearts will always be....

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Are you ready for some baseball?

Steve and I met played coed softball so we thought it would be great if Brooks, Reese and Sloane began playing baseball.  We started last fall and boy it was tough!  
The Trio did not seem too interested and we were not sure if they would ever enjoy playing baseball.
Luckily, we tried again this summer....what a difference a season can make!

Now they are hitting and stopping balls like pros (well almost), but we are making progress!

Here are a few shots from one of their recent games.  Reese and Sloane both bat left handed! 

Sloane up to bat!

Sloane safe on 1st base

Sloane ready to play catcher

Sloane taking a break!

Brooks giving high fives after the game

Brooks as the catcher

Reese ready for the ball!

Nice hit Reese!  Go Reese!

Brooks in position

Brooks decided he was finished with his helmet

Reese #2

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Reese & Sloane's Dance Recital

Reese and Sloane just participated in their 2nd dance recital.  Last year, the girls were in the same dance class together and performed one routine.

This year, Reese and Sloane were in separate classes and both performed a ballet and tap routine.  
What a difference a year can make!
The girls learned many dance skills and were so excited to get up on stage to dance!
We were proud of Reese and Sloane...both were poised and confident little dancers!

Reese in her tap dance costume & Sloane in her ballet costume

Reese ballet

Reese recital hair


Sloane tap dance costume  


Dance trophies!


Flowers for the beautiful dancers

Our family