Texas Evening

I miss the beautiful fall colors and brisk air that Oregon has to offer but I really don't miss the rain. One thing that Texas has is nice fall evenings. We went to a gathering for Hailee's soccer team last night. We sat by a pool visiting with other parents while the kids jumped on the trampoline and played golf on the putting green. It was a beautiful evening, no coats needed! The days are starting to cool down a little, highs in the 70's. I still miss the changing leaves but this is nice too.

Feeling Down

I'm just having a down day today. It is so hard to not have any friends and family close by. I just miss everyone so much! It was nice having my parents here but it also made me sad to see them go. I'm so glad that my mom is doing better but I just wish I wasn't so far away! I know that it will just take some time to adjust to everything. I just want you guys to know how much you mean to me and how much I miss you!

Hailee's 6th Birthday

Hailee and some of the girls enjoying our swing.

Mia taking one of her sister's presents.

There's the birthday girl!

Check out the cake! The class payed off!

We had Hailee's birthday party on Sunday, which is her actual birthday. I can't believe she is already 6 years old. Time certainly flies on by! Hailee wanted a Strawberry Shortcake party, I also had the same theme when I was 6th birthday. How the different toys stand the test of time! We had 10 kids, include my two girls, over to our house. They made necklaces, had a cake walk, broke a pinata, ate lots of cake and opened presents. It was two hours of crazy but everyone had a great time! She is already preparing for her 7th birthday! She is one that likes to plan in advanced (I wonder who she gets that from?).

Halloween

We had a fun Halloween this year. Hailee was a fairy and Mia was Raggedy Ann (which was Hailee's costume when she was 2). They both looked adorable! There was no need for coats while trick-or-treating, I think the temperature was around 65 degrees. A little different then our Halloween nights in Oregon.

Happy Birthday My Sweet Girl!

I can't believe that my baby is 6 years old today! Where has the time gone. She is becoming such a beautiful, confident, intelligent and spirited little girl. I have adored every minute she has been in my life! The lord has blessed me and this world with her presence. I am excited to see what He has waiting for her future! Today we are going to be having a Strawberry Shortcake party with a few of her friends from school, the neighborhood and Lucy from Newberg. She and her family moved down her at the same time we did. She is a sad that she can't celebrate with all her friends but we are trying our best to make this a special day for her. My parents flew in to surprise her. She was so excited to see them! I'll post a birthday picture as soon as I can.