Cinnamon's Bachelorette Party

Cinnamon wanted a low-key Bachelorette party that involved the Rangers, so that's what we did!  Lara worked hard on these adorable invitations!

We started the day at Uncle Julio's for a late lunch!  Then, we went back to Cinnamon's and Lindsey's apartments for desserts, games, and for her to open her lingerie gifts.

April had asked Mike questions ahead of time, and Cinnamon had to guess what his responses were.  She did a pretty good job, but a few times she answered a little differently and had to add a piece of bubblegum to her mouth! :)

After gifts, we went to the Rangers game.

Lara made cute little goodie bags for the game with Rangers sunglasses and snacks!  

Pretty sure April was explaining something baseball related to me here!  I try! ;)

We had such a fun day celebrating our sweet friend!!  Love you, Cinnamon!

Gender Reveal Party

This weekend we had Kristen's and Bret's gender reveal party!!  I had so much fun getting ready for it.  I love an excuse to plan a party! :)

I found the idea for confetti poppers on Pinterest, ordered some from Amazon, and spray painted them and decorated them to match the theme.

Kristen and Bret went to the doctor on Wednesday to find out the sex, but they had the nurse put it in an envelope and not say anything.   When we got to Melissa's house on Saturday, they gave the envelope to Tony, and I gave him pink and blue confetti.  He was the only one to know so that he could fill the poppers.  

We had everyone take a picture with the "boy" or "girl" sign for their vote.  A lot of people thought it was a boy!  I kind of thought it was a boy, too, but I stuck to my vote for a little girl!

 

We went outside to pop the confetti poppers. 

 

I was a little bummed that you can't see the confetti very well in the video, but we could tell instantly, and you can hear the screams!  I think Kristen and Bret were in shock!  

They wanted to announce the name that afternoon, as well.  My newest niece will be Kamdyn Elizabeth Swinney.  I love her so much already!!  

We ate food, chatted, and let the kids play on the water slide.  It was a fun party for an exciting time in their lives!  I can't wait to meet sweet Kamdyn!!

That night, Bret and Kristen went to see a movie and Tony and dad went to see a different movie, so mom and I hung out with Melissa and the kids.  I know I am a little biased, but my nephews are seriously the cutest and sweetest little boys.  I love their innocence and pure hearts.  They wanted to read with us and do some math with me.  I promise I didn't make them do the math! :)

Connor has been doing math "in his head" that is definitely above anything he is learning in school, so I wanted to try get a glimpse into his thinking and how he manipulates the numbers.  This is what we are trying to teach teachers to understand and foster with those children who do not have number sense as naturally.  I just love witnessing little brains at work.

We read a book about sharks together, because Connor loves sharks!  Tyler bought it for his brother at the book fair because he knows he loves them.  So sweet!!!!  We got a kick out of the sting ray being named "Billy Ray-Ray" in the book and started saying it over and over.  I just LOVE their giggles and smiles.

There is nothing better than family, and I am so thankful for mine!!

Lately

The last few weeks in pictures...

Mi Cocina to celebrate Amy's birthday!

Mexican food and frozen yogurt with sweet friends!

Sitting on the lawn enjoying the sunshine and country music!

Seeing Sam Hunt, Hunter Hayes, and Lady Antebellum

Jennifer, me, Alicia with baby Libby, Brooke and Brier
Celebrating Brier's 1st Birthday

BOLTers at the Run for Life 5K in Coppell!

WOD after the 5K in humid, humid weather!  These girls are STRONG!

Rangers Game

I am a Rangers fan by association.  April, Lara, and Cinnamon are the biggest Rangers fans I know!  :)  Lara and April attended Opening Day on Friday, and then I went to my first game of the season on Saturday of Opening Weekend with April, Lara, Cinnamon, and Erin.

I have really tried to learn baseball lingo over the last few years, but I'm still not very good at it!  April has to tell me when it is "towel time", and I mostly just like the atmosphere!

Lara and I were the only ones into taking pictures that night!  

It was a good game, though! The Rangers won, and there were fireworks afterwards!

Easter

I decided to go home kind of last minute for Easter weekend, but I don't think I have ever missed an Easter weekend with my family, so I didn't want to miss it!

On Saturday, I went to Connor's t-ball scrimmage.  He was so cute, and his age grow (5-6 years) is so fun to watch.  He was on the pitching mound, and he had been telling his friends, "I've been on the pitching mound for 5 years."  Little stinker!

He did a really great job throwing and of course practicing his slide into home base.  He tends to get bored really easily, though, so we caught him standing around with his arms folded a lot waiting for the action.  :)

After the game, we went to Melissa's and Tony's for Easter fun.  We played outside with some toys Mom got them - jump ropes, skip its, and Easter chalk stencils.  It was such a pretty day, and those kids love being outside!  

We dyed eggs outside, too, and did an Easter egg hunt in the yard.  

Tony grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone.  It was a great day with plenty of sunshine!

On Sunday, I met Mom and Dad at church, and then we went to Randy and Alicia's house for lunch.  It had been pouring all morning, so we had to do Grandmommy's annual egg hunt for the kids inside this year.

I love my family and our traditions!  I can't wait to add another niece or nephew to the mix soon!!