Kindergarten field trip

The Friday before Spring Break started, the kindergarten classes at Forest Ridge went on a field trip to the Oil Ranch in Waller, Tx.   Jerra was so excited.  Her class had been talking about the ranch and farm related things all week.  Plus, it was her first time to ride on the school bus.   I went as a chaperone and the kids all had such a good time!

Kids arrive - 3 buses full of them!

Aubrey, Jerra and Savanna - (Aubrey and Jerra have been in the same school since they were 2 and Aubrey's mom was Jerra's 2 year old preschool teacher!)

Aubrey and Jerra climbing to ring the bells

 The girls and their beloved teacher Ms Ewing

The hayride stopped out in a pasture and they gave the kids food to feed the cows with. 

5 of 6 girls in the class - there are 12 boys!  (Khloe, Aubrey, Torri, Savanna and Jerra)

The girls and their principal, who made a surprise visit to the ranch!

 Milking a cow

Riding the horse

panning for gold

The whole class with Mrs Ewing!



Safari!

There is a little known Safari place near our house.  I think its only been open for less than a year, and we have been a handful of times.  Everytime we go there are only a few other cars there and so we pretty much get all the animals to ourselves.  The kids love it!

We heard that a baby camel had been born, so mom and I loaded up the kids a couple weeks ago and headed out there.  Here he is - 4 days old!

 Bradyn got close to a llama

 The older baby camel followed mom all around the petting area - he knew she held the food bucket

 Jorja found herself a little baby goat she carried around

The Lemur's are one of Jorja's favorite -- she likes to yell at them and sing "you like to move it, move it"

 Jerra meeting the new baby camel



Find the Joy.

http://rachelmariemartin.blogspot.com/2013/03/dear-mom-letter-about-all-of-stuff.html

worth the read for the mommas.

A letter to my girls

Dear Super-Smart Girl,


Never let anything steal your soul. Never let anything blow your light out.

Be willing to walk away from things that feel wrong. Know that you have the ability to be a light in the darkness, and don't allow the darkness to dim YOU in any way.

Create the life that is in your heart to live. You can do this.

Choose to put your energy in places where you want to grow more of what there already is, and don't put any more energy in places that you have outgrown or that you want to be free from.

Life can be good and joyful and light-filled and wonderful. You get to choose EVERY DAY where you put your energy, every single day.

Choose wisely, beautiful girl, and life will unfold in beautiful ways.

You are so loved.

xoxo
http://bravegirlsclub.com/  

TBT (throw back thursday)

some fun photos for TBT!

Wordless Wednesday.

Speaking of things found on the web...

Here is the "Aggie" verison of things I find on the web that I like:

tu's QB &  A&M's QB. - pretty much sums up 2012.

 Fans reacting to the Heisman at the Association of Former Students building.

funny!

While browsing the web-o-sphere, I come across pictures or sayings that strike me as funny or relevant for one reason or another.  Thought I would share a few:

this one is very true. My "to read" list keeps growing. 

 this one cracks me up cause it happens to my husband ALL THE TIME!

Simple reminder:

YES! Countdown to Catching Fire.  I'm obsessed. slightly. 

Love this.

this makes me laugh! it's so true, especially with Geoff's grandma!

yep.

what? this isn't what the map looks like??



spring break week

Today is Thursday - the 4th day of Spring Break. The girls have spent the last 3 days at grandmas and grandpas house -- lunch dates, visiting different parks, and even jumping in the pool for a quick (and still cold) swim! They have had fun, but we are all ready for a change of scenery, so loading up VanGo and off to Galveston we go!

For now, here are some recent IPhone photos!

Aggie family

Do you think we are doing a good job in raising our kids as Aggies!?