Scab Picker

I can't get over the fact that my girls are more different than alike. Londyn is my challenge child; always managing to keep me on my toes. She never gave me a problem when we switched her to a sippy cup, she's a sleeper, she engages herself while playing with toys or watching a favorite DVD and she loves to try on "our" shoes. All of these attributes Alexis never did! This leads me to the next attibute Alexis has N-E-V-E-R done. Londyn is our "Scab Picker". I don't just mean she picks at her scabs, she literally rips them off and then gouges out the inside of her wounds. Yesterday, as I was changing her diaper, she reached down and felt that large scab on the side of her leg and just ripped it off. It didn't even seem to phase her. I would of expected her to start crying as she took a peek to see what she had just done. Nope! She laid there as if she had not just torn her skin wide open; again! She left an exposed, open wound that was now bleeding profusely! So, being the great mom that I am, I cleaned her all up, slathered some antibiotic ointment on and covered it with a band-aid. This is exactly what I'm talking about. This again is something else Alexis has never done. Londyn then ripped that band-aid right off after I told her not to. That was a spank! I could not bring myslef to take a pic, it was just that nasty to look at.

Sept 11, 2008 (We'll Never Forget)

Alexis had a fun 6th B-Day this Sept 11. Of course, she had to go to school but she couldn't wait to get home to see what awaited her. The one thing she wanted the most was a new "big girl" bike. It was like Christmas on her special day. Mom, Dad & Londyn even surprised her at school during her lunch time. She wasn't expecting us, but was so excited when dad came too. She followed up her special day on Saturday for a fun filled day at Schlitterbahn with her dear friend Emily....and then again on Sunday when dad spoiled her again with another fun & wet day at Schlitterbahn.

A Boat Ride & Chicken Strips

I've been meaning to post this for a while now, but just haven't found the time. Alexis lost her 1st tooth on the way to gymnastics the other day. As we stopped in at Chicken Express to grab an iced tea, Alexis decided she was hungry as I was ordering. As she was eating the extremely tasty & crunchy chicken strips, see had forgotten about that loose tooth. After several bites, her tooth popped right on out! So, she has officially lost her 1st tooth. Initially, she did not realize she had lost her tooth! As she was chewing her food, she felt something hard and began to dig around in her mouth to retrieve what was swimming around in there. She was amazed when she pulled that tiny little tooth out! She was so excited and had to call daddy right away! A few weeks later, she then lost her 2nd tooth while we were on Canyon Lake in our boat just having a good 'ole time. This time oreo cookies helped to break that loose tooth out! I managed to get a pic just as my camera was alerting me that the battery was about to go dead!

Let's Play

Alexis had her 1st soccer practice. She's excited about playing for the first time this year. She received all of her exciting gear including a cool, new soccer ball! She will practice each Thursday and play every Saturday. Mom was excited to meet all the extremely friendly & nice soccer moms. I'm getting use to being a soccer mom too! Here are a few pics to highlight practice. I still need to play a bit with my camera to figure out how to take more close-ups. Of course, Londyn was in the middle of all the action.

Schlitterbahn Fun!

The Cheesiest Circus Ever!

New Braunfels was hosting the 2008 Alzafar Shrine Circus, so we decided to go and check it out with the girls. It was sooooo cheesy; expensive too. We paid $14 ea (Craig and I), Alexis had a free pass and Londyn was free. Cotton Candy $8, snow cone $5, (two pony rides) $5 ea, elephant ride $7, drinks $2 ea x 3, coloring book $3! By the time we walked out we had gone through $70. I don't' think we would of spent that much at the real circus! We were pleasantly disappointed. Alexis said she was bored and didn't have a good time. If this show comes to your town, I would recommend you skip it. Lastly, I must mention that many times throughout the show the performers were not on task and missed their mark. They were even falling during their stunts. I got really nervous when the 7 motorcyclists rode in sync in a giant steel Globe as they chase each other around at speeds up to 60 miles per hour. Thanks God, they did not miss their mark. The performers were from South America, so things were just different; music and all.