March in Review: Part Two

The third week of March was our Houston grandkids' spring break, so Karla and I drove to Texas to spend a few days with them.

Here's some highlights from that week:

We were treated to a talent show by Micah, Ruth and Bailey.  Micah is playing some songs that he is learning for school band.

Bailey and Ruth lip synced their favorite songs from "Frozen."

Micah performing his famous magic tricks.

Micah and Ruth Ann.  I think they are looking more alike as they grow older.

Karla has wanted to go to the NASA Space Center ever since the kids moved to Houston.  So we just decided this was the year.  Doug had not been there either, so we all went on Sunday afternoon and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Wendy and I pretending we are on the moon....

Oh, Ruth, you are so strong......on another planet.

When Lucas gets those wings figured out, he will take off.....

This is also the time for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo every year.  It has been a couple of years since we went, so that was on our "to do" list this year.

Lookin' pretty good, Lucas!  Won't be long before you are behind the wheel...for real!

 Karla, Doug and Wendy would have liked to stay in this recliner section while the rest of us moved on to other exhibits.....

 Bailey felt the need to pray for safey while we were riding this sky high tram...

  Lucas, Micah and Ruth love this ride....I think its the "Superman" feeling they get.

The slide of all slides.......

Such a great day.....so much fun.  

We headed for home on Tuesday.  Hard to say good-bye, but Gary and I will make our trip in May for birthdays, ball games and more fun.

Love to all,

Mema

March in Review

So, it's been a couple of months since I have been on here and, as usual, I have so much to write about.  

Willard's Spring Break was the second week of March and we just had to take our annual trip to Silver Dollar City.  Actually, I think this was opening day.  Here are a few of the highlights of that trip:

Since the others were on Outlaw Run, Jude and Cael practiced on the fake ride seats.

In Grandfathers Mansion......trying to stand up straight........

It was such a beautiful day....perfect for an outing with this fun troupe!

Ready to go again,

Mema

My Funny Valentine!

I get so tickled at this little valentine.  She can be so funny at times.  She should win a Miss Personality Plus award.

Gary is always so sweet to bring me flowers and a bear and a card for Valentine's Day.  I love that he picks out the perfect card and always brings the most beautiful flowers...sometimes roses...sometimes a different arrangement.  This bear is added to my collection of bears that he has bought me for the past 12 years.

Thank you, Love of my Life!!!

Donna

Can You Spell A W E S O M E!

Ruth Ann Bischoff is in the 4th grade at Bang Elementary School in Houston, Texas.  She participated in a Spelling Bee for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at their school.  The winner would go on to to the District Spelling Bee.  We are so proud of her.  She came in second at their school.  Winner was a 5th grader.  

One day she got the news that the winner could not go to the District S.B. and was asked if she would go in their place.  She was very excited to say "YES."  

Cypress School District is the third largest district in Texas so there were a LOT of kids participating.  Ruthie made it to the fourth round before she missed her word.  This is her first Spelling Bee so we thought she did a fantastic job and look forward to next year.  She loved it and plans to do it again!

I love Bailey's comment that Ruthie was the most fashionable one there. :)

Way to go Ruth Ann!!!

Mema

Jude - 6 years Old!

Jude Ezra Wallace turned 6 years old on February 13. 2014.   His party was at Springhill the weekend before on Saturday evening, February 9th.  

Hello Ninja Turtles popping up out of Jude's cake!

                                                                                             

Great party, Jude!  I still can't believe you are 6 years old now.  You are so smart, fun and handsome.  I'm glad you got baseball and basketball stuff for your birthday.  I can't wait to watch you play.

I love you!

Mema

More Snow!

We thought that surely it had snowed all it was going to in December.  The kids had four snow days, which it is very unusual to get any snow days in December.  But, lo and behold, January brought even more snow.  I think they ended up with four more snow days in January.  Hopefully that is all for this winter. 

Thing is....it sure is pretty!

I do remember that we got snow on May 3rd last year?????