Picture People - December

I really do like Picture People. For cheap, easy semi professional pictures of your kids, they do a fine job. I just realized we did these pics around Christmas 2008 and it was so hectic afterwards that we never ordered any of these. It was quite a time while we were there and I am always amazed at how many good shots they can get.

This is just before Alivia lets Will go and he falls back and hit his head. At that point I said "OK, we are outta here!"

Good Times in the Car

 

Riding in the car always has its tedious moments but I got tickled on the ride back from Dallas. Will was screaming at the top of his lungs and Alivia kept saying "Will, I'm trying to sleep!" I did not capture that moment on film, but instead some of the more mundane. . .  

Weekend in Dallas and Terrell

Matt spoke at a Green Building Conference and the family went along for the ride. We stayed in Dallas at Darla and Rip's beautiful house near Turtle Creek. Here are a few shots of Alivia in their gorgeous house. It was definitely not baby-proofed, but for the most part we left the house unscathed. 

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Next we headed to Terrell, TX where Darla and Rip have a beautiful horse farm. They have entered the horse racing business and have about 25 horses there. I was fortunate enough to get to ride Angelina! It had been awhile, but I had a great time.

MAX Awards

Matt and I got gussied up to attend the MAX Awards. These awards are given by the Home Builders Association of Austin for builders in various categories. Matt won in 3 out of 5 categories that he entered. YAY! It was a fun evening and even better that Matt was recognized for all of his great work.

Matt with his 3 awards:

1) Best Custom Home between $1 million and 1.5 million, 

2) Best Custom Home between $500,000-750,000 and 

3) Best Remodel over $300,000

He also got recognized for: 

Best Green Home and 

Best Kitchen Remodel

If you have not checked out his website go to:

risingerhomes.com to see his latest projects.

Mommy is a Doctor

So I went to Alivia's school last week for VIP Day. I read a book about the Berenstein Bears going to the doctor for a check-up and wore my white coat and showed the kids my stethoscope and otoscope. It was fun. I wondered how much Alivia would remember, so this is my video "conversation" about it. I think she remembers the candy the most!

Dressing Up Daily

Alivia loves to pick what she is going to wear. She will pick out her outfit for the day the night before including shoes, underwear and socks. Then in the morning she will occasionally pick out her PJ’s for the night. She usually chooses well, but sometimes I need to provide some guidance. This was her choice this morning!

 Will has really just started to talk. He started so much earlier than his sister which has surprised us. He will repeat almost anything you ask him to which can be such a hoot! Here is a clip. . .