Clydesdales at Sea World

Everyone knows that Renée loves horses, but did you know that there are Clydesdales at Sea World. Renée loved seeing them, but really wanted to pet them.

Sea Lions & Seals at Sea World

The sea lions and seals were so fun to watch. We were probably by their pool for about an hour. We did pay to feed them too, but you just throw the fish because you can’t get very close. I guess sea lions and seals may bite you.

Lorikeets at Sea World

If you buy a cup of sugar water for the lorikeets, you get to go in their cage. I don’t really like birds and I didn’t even want to go in there, but I didn’t’ want to miss a photo opportunity. Gavin loved it and didn’t mind having birds all over him. Renée must share my affection for birds. The poor girl didn’t like having birds on her head. The lorikeets really were beautiful.

San Antonio Riverwalk

On Monday night we went to San Antonio’s river walk. It was really pretty and we even ate dinner down there. I really want to go back when they have it decorated for Christmas.

MIssing Socks

I found all the missing socks under Carter’s crib. I guess he has been shoving them down their during nap time.

No More Training Wheels

Look who is riding a bike without training wheels! Gavin never skinned a knee or had any major falls. He did cry and throw a fit that he didn’t want to ride, but now he loves it. He finally got it on Friday with the help of Sam.

The Mayflower Tent

I made a boat out of masking tape on the carpet for preschool. I was teaching about the Mayflower. Gavin, with the help of his friends Olivia and Paige, built The Mayflower Tent out of kitchen chairs (that he drug up the stairs) sheets, pillows, and towels. The kids played in it for the rest of the night and Gavin even made up this song about it. I am really not sure what the stacked stools were. Sam took these pictures.

Mom is Great

Sam taught the kids the, "Dad is great. He feeds us chocolate cake." song. Gavin changed it to this.

Soccer Party

We hosted Gavin’s team’s soccer party. I we had ice cream and cake, which I made. After cake the coach handed out their trophies. Gavin sure loves his! The Warriors from left to right: Austin, Gavin, and Caleb. Jacob and JJ weren’t able to make it.

Cinderella

Renée offered to help me clean to get ready for Gavin’s soccer party. I cracked up when I found her scrubbing in her princess dress.

Free Tree

I signed up to receive a free curb tree from the city of Fort Worth. The city came and marked where we had to plant it. We got to pick out the type. I chose a redbud because of its flowers. When we picked up the tree on Saturday, I had to laugh. It is a stick and there isn’t a single leaf on it. Hopefully it will survive.

Last Soccer Game of the Season

It had been in the 70s all week but on Saturday, it only hit 54. The wind was intense, so it made it feel even colder. Gavin’s last soccer game was a little rough on us. Carter hated it and cried the last half of the game. Sam had to hold the goal post up. Gavin still had a great time and even scored again. I love his tongue in the first picture.

YMCA Festival

The new YMCA is right next to Gavin’s soccer field, so Renée, Carter, and I went over to the YMCA festival before the game started. It was really cold, but Renée still enjoyed the bounce house.

King Tut

Sam had off for Veterans Day, so we went to the Tutankhamen Golden Age of the Pharaoh exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art. I had never spent so much on tickets for an exhibition before, but they were cheaper than flying to Egypt. It really was a great exhibit, not only do you get to see items from King Tut’s tomb, but you get to see many of his ancestors’ artifacts. Seeing art that was made 3000 years ago was truly incredible. Here are some of the highlights including Sam and I in the gift shop.