Texas Bluebonnets Together 2010

To Be A Kid Again!!!!

Sprinkles make everything better…

The best part of a windy day…

$2.00 per bar…because they bought it from the Ice Cream Truck…the best!

Playing in the rain…

A SINGLE dip cone from Marble Slab Creamery…Unbelievable!

Content to go nowhere...ALL DAY!

A McDonald’s cone….Yummy!

Battery powered FUN!

Freedom to be WHATEVER you want!

And dress HOWEVER you wish…

Just sharing life with the ones you love…

Easter Fun 2010

We started the day with a trip to Nanny's church.  It was great having all of the kids together!  Then, we had a fantastic lunch at Aunt Sherry's followed by...

AN EASTER EGG HUNT!!!

DD found the special PRIZE egg!

And Doodlebug just had a great time!  Her smile says it all!!!

Spring Solo Fest

Desheng Darling played in her first recital last Monday night. She did an excellent job, but my camera DID NOT. I bought a new memory card in order to record her entire solo, but for some reason it won’t play on my computer. Oh well, here are a few pictures…I didn’t take many because I was relying on the video…ugh! 

 Here's DD waiting for her teacher to tune her violin to the piano.

 Great job DD!

Sure wish I could have shared the performance with you...maybe next time!

Kaya...Book 4 Fun

This week we completed Book 4 of the Kaya American Girls series.

The girls learned a little about sewing...

fringing...

and braiding.

They used what they learned to make these dresses and transform their dolls to look like Kaya....Not bad :)

As our Native American snack this week, we made Maple Syrup Popcorn Balls...YUMMY!!!

and FUN too!

We ended the week with a trip to the Texas Indian Market Festival

DD and DB  saw several musical performances and lots of Native American style artwork.

They each got a wooden flute. Doodlebug LOVES hers! She was also quite intrigued by all of the beautiful jewelry....no surprise. lol

This wooden carving behind the girls was AMAZING!

Dream Catchers...always a favorite.

The girls also saw Irene Bedard, the lady who did the voice of Pocahontas in the Disney movie and

Gil Birmingham, a Native American actor from the movies Twilight and New Moon, and lastly....

Doodlebug's favorite....Moses J. Brings Plenty who played in Pirates of the Caribbean.

She just thought he looked like a "real Indian."

I think the girls had a great time and learned a lot!

News From Our Little Tepee

We’ve completed our 3rd book in the Kaya American Girl series.

Here’s Pocahontas  helping Aponi with a little bead weaving.

Not exactly like the Nez Perce did it, but fun none the less.

For dinner, we decided to have something called Indian Fry Bread.  HERE is the recipe.  As my family knows all too well, I AM NOT A GOOD COOK and I’ll be the first to admit it. I don’t even own a rolling pin. That’s why the girls are using glasses to roll out the dough in this picture. Surprisingly, these turned out pretty well and the girls had a great time.

Even Chief Daddy Darling got in on the fun.

We used the Indian Fry Bread to make Indian tacos…perhaps a little multicultural.

We even added cinnamon and sugar to make a great dessert!

We ended the week by making moccasins for DD’s American Girl doll.

I think DD did a great job on these.

Next we'll try our hand at making Indian dresses.  I sure hope the girls are learning something  'cause I’m having a great time. LOL  (Most of these activities are not my own ideas, but like any successful teacher...I make good use of my resources :)

Have You Hugged Your Child Today?

The back of the car doesn't look much better!  These are pictures of Sister Darling's car after she hit an icy patch this weekend and collided with a concrete barrier.   We are soooooo thankful that she escaped with only a few bumps and bruises.  God must have really been watching over her.  I remember praying for her very close to the time that this happened.  Just the thought of how serious it could have been really upsets me.  I guess you NEVER quit worrying about your kids.  Give them a hug and tell them that you love them every chance you get!  I love you Sister D!!!