Cowgirl Heaven

We have arrived!
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Cleopatra Went To School Today

"Clee-oh-paa-trah! Clee-oh-paa-trah!" The chant made me smile as I stepped outside this morning. The bus was about to leave Cleopatra behind! My little actress had forgotten her speech she had been practicing in bed and raced back to the house to get it. Her sandals were flying as the jumble of miscellaneous costume pieces and tin foil threatened to unleash themselves.

Today was the "Penny Arcade" for second graders where third graders dress up as historical characters and give a little speech about their lives every time a penny is put in their cups. Cleopatra brought in 32 cents!
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Homemade Handicap!

This made me laugh. I thought it was cute. K said it was ghetto.
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Upstaged!

It's hard to keep the spotlight with these two around!
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My Little Citizen ...

I'm a very proud mom of a proud girl today! I could hardly wait to blog this. Each month, students are chosen from each class as a "STARtastic Student" (like a Student of the Month) for a specific attribute that is a theme for the month. This month? Citizenship. And my daughter's name was called! Here's what the teacher said about her ...

"M--- has a very friendly, easygoing personality. She is polite and always willing to help. I can count on M--- to do what is right. With her positive attitude, she is great example in our classroom."

Talk about proud! I was SO excited and happy for her. Of course, the Girl Scout part of me just LOVES that she was chosen for citizenship. But the mom part of me just wanted to burst. This has been a year for my little one to blossom!

Finger Caprese

Isn't it dainty? It is my moment of Italy and self indulgence before an attempt to be productive. The scent of fresh basil can transport me to the Italian Riveria. I love it!
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My Not-So-Little Dancer

At the BYOU2 event, another staff member noticed that my daughter's "Dance" shorts that were planned ended up being "Cheer" sweats (that are still a bit short). Why? She is growing SO FAST! I began to think about how much this "little" one has grown. In less than a year ... 8, 10, 12, and now 14. She is becoming quite a young lady ... and quite a good dancer, I might add. There is nothing like seeing her let loose and have fun dancing.

The Princess and the Queen

Well ... The Princess and Miss Tulsa! At today's Girl Scout BYOU2 event, my little one had her photo taken with Miss Tulsa, Damaris Pierce. She talked to the girls about having a healthy self image and never letting anything stop them from pursuing their dreams. After that? DANCE TIME! Those girls danced and danced and danced!

A Mother's Moment

Looking through old photos of my firstborn ... how I love that smile.

Rockin' with Disney!

She's inspired. And who woudn't be with Radio Disney in the house?
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Swinging and Singing

It's a favorite and a classic ... SWINGING! My little one LOVES to spend time out on her massive swing ... swinging and singing and swinging and singing. Today I came outside to take photos and once she realized I was there, she turned off her music and was rather inhibited while I negotiated a few high swings and then gladly returned to belting out tunes once I was safely inside. Of course, I laugh at how she's shy when she can see me but the whole neighborhood can hear her when she thinks she's alone.

Surprise ... SNOW!

With his little Easter bandana blowing in the wind, Hank took several trips outside today to explore the sudden snow. While it was supposed to be a very hectic day, the weather "interfered" and turned it into an unexpected and wonderful day.

For the first time in a long time, I felt like I was really AT home! Little M had a Girl Scout overnight that cut its activities short because of the snow that greeted them, so we all came home. She had a friend overnight with another friend from across the street filling the house with girly giggles (and screams - while making a VERY exciting video, I'm told ... I was banished to another room so my daughter could be fully silly). But for me, it was special because it was actually a relaxed day and I didn't fall asleep!

It has begun!

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Pistol Pete

Well, I am not a fan (of sports in general) but a photo at OSU by Pistol Pete was a must! It was time for a day of engineering inspiration with the Society of Women Engineers.
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HSM here we come!

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Feaky Moment

I came home to a pair of unfamiliar shoes at my back door. What do I do with this? Certainly, there must be some kind of rational story behind it, but I am stumped and rather freaked at the moment!
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Fashion Girl ...

We indulged in a rare shopping trip (with a mega coupon and clearance sale, of course) ... And $10 has her looking very hip!
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Thinking Day!

It's Girl Scout Thinking Day ... Time for an International focus and learning about communicable diseases. Yes, diseases!
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Valentine's Day

What better way to celebrate love than a boxing match? We had to introduce Grandpa Byrne to the exciting world of Wii.

Thirsty!

The waiter has already removed two empties. She downed the third and he brought two more! And she is drinking from big adult glasses? Wow ... Thirsty girl!
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