New Haircut = Grown Up!

Morgan has wanted to get her hair cut for sometime now! The appointment I made wound up conflicting with play practice (She will be a ladybug in the upcoming local production of, Sleeping Beauty) so I rescheduled her appointment for today! She is so proud of her new look! Daddy and I are a little nervous about the maturity the new look has bestowed!

Fly Me To The Moon

Merritt's class took a field trip this week to the Downtown Airport where most private planes land and are hangered. A sweet dad from last year's class invited the class for a repeat field trip. We had a great time getting up close and personal with a plane! We even got to tour the control tower! Merritt was most fascinated by the TV in the control tower that had a security camera aimed at the entrance to the tower. When we left I pointed out the camera. She stood there waving to Mr. Les, the tower operator. She was so thrilled when she heard his voice over the intercom say, "Good-bye!" We laughed all the way to the bus! As we boarded the bus to head back to the school, Merritt looked up at me and said, "I thought we were going to fly the plane!" Isn't sweet childhood innocence grand?

Disney On Ice

Friday night Mom and I took the girls to see Disney on Ice! It was a lot of fun! Chilly, but fun! Thanks Poppy for the great seats! You sure know how to pick 'em! I think Merritt was relieved to see chairs! I had been telling her that we were going to sit on the "floor". I guess rink-side would have been a better term! When we arrived to our seats she said, "I thought you said we were sitting on the floor." I said, "We are!" She replied as she pointed to the chairs, "These look like chairs to me!" You can always count on Merritt for a good chuckle!

Merritt wasn't in the mood to have her picture taken but she couldn't stand to not be included!

Don't Blink

In the words of the great country singer, Kenny Chesney, "Don't Blink!" Maybe I'm just a mom still lovin' the ribbons and bows of girls but when Morgan asked to please wear her hair down today, I became a little nervous! It sure changes her look, at least to dear old Mom. What a beauty she already is and will grow to be! Get out your big stick Daddy! So don't blink, because she will be a lady before we realize!

Field Day Friday

Merritt participated in her first Field Day on Friday. The afternoon began with open ceremonies which included the firing of a real cannon. We then had a picnic lunch followed by the relay events. Morgan had already prepared her for the day assuring her that everyone would be a winner! She even described the ribbons to Merritt telling her exactly how many red ribbons and blue ribbons she would get as well as the green participation ribbon with an alligator on it! Morgan and her memory never cease to amaze me!


After lunch Merritt asked her Daddy, "When are we going to get on the bus?" Her teacher provides so many enrichment opportunities which consist of several field trips a month. Surely field day must require a bus too!

The indoor relays were first and Merritt was the lead position for the tricycle race! She can no longer fool us with not being able to pedal her own tricycle! She looked like Lance Armstrong! The only thing slowing her down was the quick looks over her shoulder to make sure her opponent was still way behind her! Too bad I missed the photo opportunity of her giving me the thumbs up as she rounded the cone for the final stretch!

We then headed outdoors for some horse riding and baton racing! She was a champ at both! The weather was beautiful with a nice breeze!

Here's the star with all her blue and red ribbons! Morgan you were right, she got 3 of each! Not that I ever doubted you!

A Daughter, A Daddy Plus Their Caddy

The weather finally cooperated this afternoon allowing Morgan and her Daddy to play 3 holes of golf! Merritt and I joined them for the final hole before heading into the clubhouse for dinner! They had a good time and Merritt was thrilled to carry Morgan's tee and ball. Morgan was thrilled to have her own personal caddy. It was all fun and games until the caddy didn't get to tee off! Do you think Tiger's caddy acts that way too?

Spring Break Can Be Exhausting!

The girls have had a great time this week enjoying their Spring Break stay-cation (vacation without going anywhere). Everyone deserves a break from routine and boy did we make a break! They stayed up as late as they wanted, slept as late as they wanted, had sleep-overs with both grandparents and lots of Wii tournaments completed our week! Morgan even stayed upstairs one day until lunch! Merritt couldn't believe someone could eat lunch without eating breakfast first! She thought Morgan was so funny! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, isn't that what they say? Please pray for our household in the morning as we try to get both girls to school by 8:00 am!