Spring Break

Yes, it was a while ago, but these girls sure have been keeping us busy.  Spring break started out with an overnight trip to the Anatole.  The view from the 25th floor was pretty good.

The girls were all about exploring.  This was the lobby area closest to the pool.

After a swim, we had a tasty dinner at Media.  The interactive, light-up floor was a big hit.

All the excitement made Fi thirsty.

Sister-love! (late night to say the least)

Even after a late night, we were all smiles.

One last look out the window.  Fi is pointing at the Margaret Hunt Hill bridge.

Going down.

Waiting for the valet.

Not even on the highway, and the girls were already talking about when we can do it again.

Spring Rain

It was pouring down last Saturday, but we still had team pictures.

Fi was ready for the wet weather.

Bix didn't seem to care whether she got wet or not.

The game was canceled, but sandwiches in the car made for happy kids.

Yum.

A Little More Archie

We all had a great time with Arch, and were sad to see him go.  We did have a little more time with him...
Fi loves playing with the iPad, and likes showing Poppo what she can do.

Archie wanted to get in on some of that "Poppo Time"

OK, Archie, Fi will show you some apps you can handle.
 

All that computer-work made Archie hungry.

And tired...it was story time, then down for a nap.

Then Bix got out of school and was ready to play.  She was also famished, so Bix and Fi made themselves mini-pizzas.  Yum.

Seriously...good stuff.

Archie woke up and wanted to know what was going on!

Alas, it was time for him to leave.  We miss you Archie, and are looking forward to seeing you very soon.
In the meantime, Fi is enjoying having a little more time with Grandma, and thinking she is pretty much the cat's meow.

He's Back!

That's right, cousin Archie is visiting for a whole week, and we couldn't be happier.
The weather has been gorgeous so there has been a lot of outside fun.

Most of the excitement happens at "FunCity 2"

Grandma has her hands full.

Archie mostly has his mouth full.

I think the Ducks Unlimited sticker really toughens up the pink four-wheeler.

They got a new swing "for Archie", but the girls are enjoying it too.

Archie loooves to go high!

The girls are also teaching him how to ride a bike.

The scooters are the preferred method of transportation, and the only problem seems to be that there are only two of them.

Fi still isn't totally sure about this kid that seems to take up a lot of Grandma's time.

We have seen this posture in excess the past few days.

Oh, who are we kidding...these two are pals, and are having more fun every day.

Multicultural Monday

Bix learned all about Africa...

and loved it!

Fi learned a song about dinosaurs from her sister.

What Do You Do on the Weekend?

We do stuff like this...

Then we shift to more authentic music.

Parade Weekend in Shreveport

Started out just right...at the Oyster Bar.

When we got to CiCi's house, she surprised the girls with some Mardi Gras gear!

They couldn't wait to get it on.

KK got in on the fun too.

It rained all day Saturday, so the new umbrellas got some heavy use.

Those two wanted to start their own parade.

A trip to the Frozen Frog was in order.  Besides, KK  and Bix had some deep questions to discuss.

Fi was quite proud of her orange sorbet/vanilla with peanut M&Ms and gummy bear combo.

Chocolate with Skittles and gummy sharks was the order of the day for Bix.  Each girl ate every bit (even drinking the melted part). Personally, I think Mommy's peanut butter/chocolate swirl with Heath bits and Twix pieces was the best choice.

It was a rather wet and somewhat cold parade Saturday night, but we braved the elements (for awhile).

Everyone was glad to get inside, dry, and fill our bellies with Cane's.

Bix even nabbed a little of KK's and JB's pizza. Yum!

Those two really do love their JB.

Even though our bead-catching-time was cut short, we did have quite the haul.

Sun shining on Sunday...the family was ready to go again.

Great times!  What a group...what a fun weekend.