We went Bonkers!

Sutton and I took Hayden, Landon and Peyton to a really cool place called Going Bonkers Saturday morning. The minute we hit the doors, this is what we saw of the three of them:





















We were all a little overwhelmed by the enormity of the place.















Lots of running, jumping and climbing made these two very happy. There was even a zip line.





















Trying to find her Bubbas.


















Weeeeeee!!























I caught her scratching his back and he was in heaven.





















"My Bubba always helps me."





















"Mom! He just hopped on without asking me!"





















I just want to kiss those faces!

NKOTBWNRMT

Translation: New Kids on the Block were never really my thing.

But...when your boss gives you box seats in the VIP section for you and your kids, you go. And it was so amazing! We were able to go straight to VIP parking without waiting in the long lines to get in and walked right up to a special holding section where we stayed until the concert started; perfect for wiggly children.

Hayden, Landon, Peyton and I right before we walked in. Sutton was taking the picture while Reagan and Keaton are still visiting grandparents.





















Showing off our special "important people" bracelets.














"Hmmm...what should I order?"













Sutton and Landon














Hayden, a little excited?
















Such a sweet boy.

















We found out when we got there that the opening act was the Jabbawockeez. So cool.

















Hayden was not too fond of the masks but he made it. The dancing was incredible.









Sutton and mom














Oh, the screams when these guys came out.













Peyton and I agreed, it was too loud...and she was sleepy.

















For all you New Kid-ers out there:













Because I'm old and my dates were young, we only have pictures from the first half of the show. Sutton was gracious enough to understand when it was time for all of us to leave. But I secretly think NKOTB has a new 19 year old fan!

It makes me smile

I just love my new header. That picture took a while to get, a long while. There was some complaining, some bickering, some snickering, and some dog poop (don't ask.) But we got it. And I love it. The individual personalities shine through and it makes me smile.

They make me smile.

I love them all so.

A great day

I had such a great day. I got a ton of things accomplished at work. I got a bunch of loose ends tied up about life. I was getting things taken care of at rapid speed. I was on a roll. I was on top of my game.

I was feeling cocky.

I was headed out the door to run an urgent errand at 5:30pm when I realized, I had locked my keys in my car and couldn't leave, couldn't run that urgent errand. I was stuck, stranded.

Dang.

So I get two people to help me. They acted like they didn't mind. They worked and worked at it. It was 108 degrees where we were standing. No kidding. I was literally 108 degrees where we were standing, where I had parked, on the pavement.

It was HOT.

Thirty minutes later they were in; my car door was open. We were all drenched in sweat from standing on 108 degree asphalt trying to open a locked door. I was late for my urgent errand. But I didn't have to call a locksmith; didn't have to pay tons-o-money. I can take care of my urgent errand in the morning.

I had a great day, a really great day.

A slight flair for the theatrical

Ever so slight.

A double blessing

I went to church twice this weekend all because of this man. Inspiring doesn't even begin to describe his story, his life, and his lesson.

It was, well, Incredible

The kids and I wanted to do something fun so we all went to Incredible Pizza Company. We had such a good time. The food was delicious and plentiful, and the games kept everyone busy all night long. Yes!

My day

Slept
Power walk
Work
Shopping
Lunch with daughter
Work
Cocktails at Modern Art Museum
Dinner in rooftop restaurant in downtown Ft. Worth overlooking Sundance Square.

Times, they are a-changing.

Twinkle toes

She can do the Twist.





















She can do the Can-Can.





















She can also just stand there and look pretty.











Bravo. Encore!

Pathetically easy to motivate

I've always hated running. In high school I ran the mile and 2 mile and hated every single second of it. In fact, I remember qualifying for and running in the regional meet for the 2 mile and being so bad that my father was in the stands yelling, "If you'll just finish, I'll buy you an ice cream cone!" It worked. I finished but I swore I would never run unless I had to, like when chasing after a 2 year old running toward the front door in a supermarket. Boy, I can bolt then.

But that's always been about it.

So, for the past few weeks, I've begun running and I am in shock at how far I can now go without throwing up. Granted, I have to start out at a snail's pace to give my knees and ankle time to adjust (i.e., stop killing me) but I can plumb run again! My muscles hurt like crazy and I have to literally make myself climb stairs and not cry like a baby, but I'm running, er, well, jogging and it feels great!

And to motivate/reward myself since Dad's not here to do it: Skinny Cow. (Oh. My. Gosh)