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Taylor the Dancing Machine

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Play It Safe Day!

This sounds like a great way to hang with your family for an end-of-summer-family-night.

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The Greatest Show On Earth!

We had a spectacular time at the Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Circus last night! It was nearly overwhelming-so much to see and everything was exciting. I highly recommend the 6:30 PM, FREE Animal all-access Preshow. We experienced being within feet from the elephants, tigers, horses, goats, mini horses, dogs, and even a potbelly pig. Between you and I, this may have been one of my favorite parts of the evening. Then, until showtime, you are able to walk out onto to the big top floor and see all kinds of shows. The clowns and other cast members come out to take pictures and sign your program. They have a dance party, juggling shows, and even some of the animals make appearances. I was SO impressed by the cast and the way they seemed to love their job entertaining the children.

At showtime, we went to our GREAT seats, and hunkered down for what was truly a memorable evening. I cannot begin to describe everything we saw. I thought I had seen everything before, but this show was packed with new stunts and surprises. I preferred anything to do with any kind of animals. From dogs, to tigers, to elephants, and even a porcupine, it was great! Of course the clowns were impressive, and the acrobats will blow your mind!

Would you like some cheap tickets?? All you need to do, thanks to MomCentral, is pick out your tickets at Ticketmaster, and enter the code MOM in the MC Promotion box at checkout. You will be able to purchase 4 tickets for $44! Any additional tickets will only be $11 as well.

It is highly worth it-even Taylor (15 mos) was completely entertained and captivated. Come back and leave me a comment if you decide to go, and then let me know what you think about the show!

This is my little man Taylor dancing to the music--he loved it!

  

Rockin' the Ranch this Sat!

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Celebrating Mother's Day!

What a weekend! Matt swept me away to the Hill Country all. weekend. long. If you know us, and/or you know what it is like to pastor a church plant, then you know this is a BIG DEAL! God has gathered some wonderful people, and He has named this group The Crossings. I am loving that over the past several years, The Crossings has become a church. I now that sounds so obvious, but for a long time I felt like it was still this thing that Matt was putting together. Now, it is a church-a gathering of God's people. It does not rise and fall around an earthly pastor. Amazing. They had a great Sunday without us! Mark did a great job preaching, Amy handed out goody bags for the kids, my mom prepared roses for all the ladies, Godfrey led worship, and there are so many others that make every Sunday possible--the church!

Back to our getaway ~ Of course our first stop in San Marcos was Freebirds. We spent Friday evening walking around downtown Austin, and woke up to a Cafe On the Square breakfast Saturday morning. We drove around to all the different places we lived in San Marcos, wandered around on the texas State campus, and shopped the campus bookstores. We lunched overlooking the river at the River Pub. We had a great time in Gruene! Of course we walked through the shops, the General Store (have to order a root beer and a creme soda), and heard some great country music at Gruene Hall. We had to revisit our first-date-place, the Gristmill! Seriously, the grilled chicken tastes like steak. Really. It was so hard to come back to reality, so when we got back to Katy we went to see Star Trek-loved it!!

I have to admit that I was itching to hug my babies! I came home to smiles, "I missed you"s, and even a new snow cone maker. I am so blessed to be a mother, and I am so blessed by my mothers! Mine and Matt's mom watched the kids all weekend for us. My step-mom is an incredible blessing in my life. I love my Mema-what a spitfire! Mothering is an area of my life where the Lord has chosen to bless me like crazy. Thank you Lord!

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Disney On Ice!!!

We had the most amazing time at Disney On Ice! I highly recommend this show-you will not regret it. Bethany is 7 and was so interested in everything-are they going to fly? She was figuring it all out. Avery is 3 and did not want to be disturbed. She stayed so focused on everything and was cracking me up. I think she spent the whole night anticipating the arrival of "Kinkerbayell". So when the fairy appeared, she was intensely aware! We had such a great time with the girls, watching their amazement. Thank you MomCentral, for giving us these wonderful memories! They are still offering their "4 for $44" ticket deal, just read the post below for instructions. You can read The Chapman Family's review here. Don't forget to look for another giveaway in late June, as we hand out a four-pack of Circus tickets!!!

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Disney On Ice Giveaway!

update - It's over! I used Random.org to pick my winner....Number One!

Can you even see the little box on the right?

If you aren't the winner this time, remember you can still grab tickets for a great price! (See below)

Do I have a great giveaway! I have been given the chance to give away a family four pack of tickets for THIS WEDNESDAY'S (April 15th) performance of Disney On Ice Presents Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey. I am loving this!

All you need to do is drop me a comment below, and I will enter you in a drawing to win! If you would like to be entered twice, then blog about this giveaway and lt me know in a separate comment. I will choose a winner tomorrow around 4 pm.

If you don't win, I still have good news for you. Mom Central is offering you a sweet deal.

Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels** including http://www.ticketmaster.com. Offer good on all performances, minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Gold Circle Seating, Circus Celebrity Seating, Front Row and VIP seating or combinable with other offers. Other Restrictions May Apply.
 
The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.com and by entering the MOM code in the MomCentral promotional box when purchasing tickets.

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Easter

You are invited to The Crossings, this Easter Sunday, 10:30 AM. Come and respond to what He did on the cross so many years ago. He is alive today!

http://www.thecrossings.cc

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Oh, so many to choose from...

  

I was in the car with the girls making that Sonic Happy Hour run, and Avery had fallen asleep. I looked over at Bethany and told her I love her, and she said she loves me too. I said, "Even though I give you a hard time sometimes?" She said yes, and then after a few seconds said, "But that doesn't make much sense." I asked her to think of a time she disobeyed me. She thought for a few seconds and moaned, "Oh, there's so many to choose from!" So honest!

It was a great opportunity to talk about how God ALWAYS chooses forgiveness ~ love those sweet moments. I don't think I'll ever forget that one.

Here are a few more pictures just because...

We spent some time out in the yard this evening making "bird feeders"...it was more about family time than the birds!

We giggled at Taylor because he didn't want to put his legs down in the grass.

We are loving Taylor's new curls!

Think the birds will like them?

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Celebrating Avery Faith!

Today is my precious Avery Faith's 3rd birthday! I cannot describe wait a gift she is in our lives. She is easily the funniest, most expressive, and dainty little "free" year old I know. She is constantly making these hilarious facial expressions that are hard to describe, but if you know her you know exactly what I mean. She is a blessing to everyone she meets and has the most infectious smile! She loves her big sister and misses her the minute she leaves for school. She loves her little brother and is so happy every time he laughs at her. She has great taste in shoes, and will try on every pair at the store. Lately she has been loving on her baby "Monica" and likes to take her along. Avery has a vivid imagination-just made up a song about the potty this morning! We got a Dr.'s kit for Sunday school this weekend and she now prefers to be called "Dr. Avery". She is loving gymnastics and is so limber, and her pig tails are cute enough to make you weep. Avery eats like a bird, and wouldn't mind if we skipped some meals altogether. She likes to watch Max and Ruby, Elmo, and Imagination Movers. We also like to snuggle on the couch with Bethany and watch America's Funniest Videos.   

She is a complete gift to Matt and I and we could never imagine our life without her. I love this girly girl!

  

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