Friday Night's Moon

If I had a different camera you would have seen the biggest brightest moon of 2010. My camera didn't show it but you could see the outline of places on the moon. San Antonio was fortunute to have a beautiful clear sky so it was perfect for the viewing of this special night.

LITTLE TO QUIET IN THE ROOM.

Only to find Ryan stripped from his PJ's and putting stickers in a 50 plus page book of Disney stickers. He was determined to find it's right place. Much to my surprise he knows about every animal there is and all his colors in English and Spanish along with knowing all his shapes.

Here is Maddie and Ryan reading all about Nemo.

Spending a cold and rainy day with Nama and Poppy catching up on our reading.

Samuel 10 Weeks

Rock a Bye Baby

This is a happy swaddled baby.

I am singing to Samuel and trying to wake him up without just picking him up. I think it's working. See the little smile beginning? Maybe he's beginning to laugh at my singing.

Samuel's Visit to the Office and Lunch With Mom.

Everyone got their turn holding and feeding Samuel then he showed us all how he coo's and smiles and wiggles around.

Jessica was surprised with pictures of the boys in her office when she arrived the first day back.

I know they were glad she was back and I think she was happy to be back...

Samuel slept through our lunch. A chocolate chip cookie wouldn't even wake him.

Sorry mom, I have to go back to work... she looks like she is crying in this picture but really she gave us a sad look for the blog.

Beautiful blue eyes and a sad face. Was it the hamburger or work calling that made the frown? Thanks Jess for the tour of the office and visiting with your friends at the Office and the lunch.

My wish has come true.

My mom is moving to Texas. Can't wait for you to get here mom.

We have some fun times ahead. Can't wait.

Welcome Samatha Paige Pierce

Welcome little one. Grow! You have lots of cousins waiting to play with you.

Kelly and Joey Congrats to you both

CHEERS TO KELLY AND JOEY!

The future Taylor's.

Daughter and proud dad.

Hostesses

Hosts

Congratulations Kelly and Joey! Looking forward to the wedding.

Witte Museum

Malyn:Come on elephant get going. Maddie Sue: He's not real Malyn.

Poppy was loving the Lonesone Dove exhibt before we got to the HEB tree house.

Mattie Sue showing her skills as a drummer.

Malyn reaching up for the big noise maker.

Poppy giving the make shift insturments a try. Boo tried but he was to fast for a picture.

Stacy is not into loud sounds. Chip off the young block.:)

Rain Forest Cafe

Standing at a door that wasn't the main entrance...

Here it is and the Tootles were waiting for us. The girls LOVE their Auntie Jessica.

Ryan loves his Uncle Boo.

Malyn knew when the lights started to flash and the thunder started to rumble she closed her eyes and covered her ears. She said O No the storm is coming.

Mattie Sue loved the flying butterfly.

Auntie Stacy and Mattie Sue loved Samuel.

Nama and her daughters LOVED the volcano of chocolate brownies and ice cream.

The elephant loved us all.

We decided to walk off the volcano we ate devoured in a matter of minutes.

This is just part of the day. We ventured out to the Witte Museum afterwards. Will post later.

How can you not love these precious little girls?

Photo Opt with Malyn and Mattie Sue. We are on our way to eat at the Rain Forest downtown SA. Malyn is so excited and Mattie Sue is all grown up and always ready to be photographed.Malyn is saying O Nama I'm so excited to see the animals in the Rain Forest as she is hugging my arm.

See the difference in how each girl poses for pictures. Malyn is not trying to get away she is adding character to our day downtown picture with Nama and Poppy.

Mattie Sue is the still model and Malyn is modeling for the Flip Camera. Swing to the right. Good job girls.

Then swing to the left. Ta Daaaaa

And now for the final pose of touching the toes and a leg lift.You girls each add a ray of sunshine to our lives.

Mother Daughter lunch at a French Resturant

Onion Soup and Fondue.

Stacy and I managed to have a girls lunch one afternoon. Thanks Boo.

Love being with Mattie Sue and Malyn but it's always special to spend time one on one with each daughter.

and Beef Bourguignonne.. by Contessa Stacy

Stacy is our offical cook around here during the holidays. We have had beef bourguigonne and chocolate cake, chicken spaghetti by Pioneer Woman and many more delicious meals. Yummy!

the beef

the sauce

The final dish. It was melt in your mouth delicious. No left overs from this recipe. There was one secret ingredient that only a very few know about.