Polar Express

The kids got a special treat this past Thursday night. All they were told was that they were to wear their new PJ's and get in the truck. They didn't know until we got their that they were going to ride the Polar Express. Jace and Linly just before we left town.

Boarding the train. Boy, Jace forgot to smile I think.

Both kids got to see Santa since he came to visit each child individually.

Just like in the book each kid received their very own special bell. What a treat!

Princess Tea

Linly and I went to a Princess Tea at church. It is held once a year and is a time for little girls to get to dress up.






















Cassie Jo and Linly Jo (friends)

Finished look

Is this a beutiful face or what. She loves her new cut. I didn't even cry (at the salon). While we were at Sonic I had a little moment, but the fact that she likes it makes it all ok.


I was about ready to rip the scissors out of the ladies hands cause the back kept getting shorter and shorter. Just when I didn't think I could handle it any more she stopped. It is short, but it will be nice for summer. Linly was not happy when we told her that it would grow back. :)

Locks of Love

Here is how long her hair was.















We got a picture just before the big cut in a pony tail.


















Here goes! No turning back now. I felt a little lite headed watching this, but I promised I wouldn't cry.













Here is the first comb through. She loves it! Whew - what a relief.












She is not looking too happy about this right now. I think it was the water bottle that was not pleasing her.

Family camp out at Garner State Park

This was a family camp out at Garner State Park with Indian Guides. As you can tell it was extremly hot. We played in the Frio River but it wasn't nearly frio enough.





This is Jace's photography. This part of the river was very low. Of course the deepest part was only a few feet deep anyway.




Linly before the Pow Wow













Jace before the Pow Wow














Linly made friends with these geese. She had a pancake and they wanted it so they went after her. She promptly threw the pancake at them and climbed up the side of Rick. She wanted nothing to do with them. On the other hand Jace couldn't seem to leave them alone.











Guess he got what he deserved! They attacked him any time he was even close.













Still tantilizing them.

Beauty Sleep

Linly got a new make-up set for Christmas from her MiMi and PaPa and one of the items inside was a blindfold or eye mask. When I put her to bed tonight I noticed that she had it in bed, but thought nothing of since she seems afraid of the dark. Well, she decided to use it tonight. As I was getting ready to go to bed this is what I found. What a hoot!