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Saturday, June 19, 2010

First Basketball Game

Today was Mikayla's first basketball game ever. They play six minute running-clock quarters, and she played the second and fourth quarters. I say play, but I really mean that she walked up and down the court wondering what was going on. SuSu, Daddy Pat, Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle ROss were all there to see her play. She didn't want to get out on the court, so I had to bribe her with jelly beans and lollipops to get out on the court. I videotaped the whole thing, so I will be able to look back and laugh. Hopefully, she will too. It's a 3 and 4 year-old league, but there is a marked difference in the 3 year olds and the 4 year olds. The 3 year olds don't really want to be there, their parents pushing them onto the court. They are shy, and rarely do they know what to do, even when told. The 4 year olds are trying to dribble, steal the ball and shoot. I'm in hopes that Mikayla will blossom this year! If she doesn't, it's ok, I have many years to mold her into a star! :)

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Summertime!

The end of school finally got here, and we have already had a busy summer! We bought a Slip n' Slide, and Mikayla loves it! When we first got it out, she didn't understand the concept, so she just ran through it like it was a big sprinkler. Adam grabbed her and threw her down it like she was a bowling ball, and she loved it! She did not want to have to go inside!

Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend, we went to our friend's, Linda Aleckner, house because she had a party celebrating her graduation from law school. Mikayla spent the night at my parent's house, so that Adam and I could actually enjoy the party and the pool, instead of having to chase around Mikayla all night! Macey got to get in th epool for the first time. Adam dunked her all the way under, and she surprisingly didn't cry.

We spent Memorial Day at my grandmother's house, and Macey did great, as always. Mom and Dad met us over there with Mikayla, who had a new burn on her arm from mom's curling iron. Mom said that she warned Mikayla over and over not to get too close, but being the strong-willed 3-year-old that she is, she didn't listen. It was so bad that I could read the letters "CONAI" on her arm from the word "Conair" that is engraved on the top of the curling iron.

I celebrated my 29+2 birthday on June 4th, but the family celebration was on the 3rd at Joe T. Garcia's in the stockyards. We had a good time, and it wasn't too hot outside, so it was a comfortable evening on the patio. Grandma had thought Dad told her Uncle Julio's, so when she called and asked where we were, Dad had to guide her to Joe T.'s. When she finally got there, it was late, and she was spitting mad! I have never seen her so upset! She eventually calmed down, and we had a lovely fajita dinner. On the 4th, I had to take Mikayla to the pediatrician because (among other things) an infection was setting in on her arm from the burn. The doctor also had to do a follow-up check on her head injury. Mikayla, Macey and I went to breakfast at Whataburger, which brought back fond memories of college. Then we went swimming at the Randol Mill Splash Park. We got snow cones before we went home for a nap. When Adam got off work, we met him at Texas Roadhouse (another college throwback) for dinner, and topped it off with Marble Slab ice cream. It was a great day!

I'm really not as traumatized at turning - dare I say it - 31 as I let off. I am at a great place in my life and I enjoy being a mom so much. I think it really is just that I can't believe that I am actually 31, because I still feel like I'm in my 20's, and I can't wrap my head around the fact that time is passing. I found my first gray hairs, and I didn't flip out like I always thought I would. They actually look blonde, so I just need an appointment at the salon for some highlights to make them all blend in!