Fancy Nancy and JoJo

Mallory and Maggie literally got dressed up for church today.  Mallory was Fancy Nancy and Maggie was her little sister JoJo.

 Maggie had not planned on wearing a hat, but when she saw Mallory had on her's...well she had to go get a hat too.  She wants to be just like Mallory.

First Daisy Scout Meeting

Mallory was very fancy for her first Daisy Girl Scout meeting this afternoon. She wore her royal gloves and several bracelets.  We had expected her to be able to wear her uniform, but UPS lost our package.  I will spare you the tangent that I could get on.  I will say that Girl Scouts is sending us a new uniform free of charge.

Mallory had fun at her first meeting and earned two badges. Way to go Mallory!  She didn't enjoy doing the math to earn the badges, but had fun do everything else.  Each girl has a job to do and Mallory's job was to hold the American Flag when the Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Cousins

Cute picture of the cousins at Grandma's 65th birthday party. Maggie (4), Sam (9 1/2), Abby (9), Mallory (6 1/2), Charlie (5 1/2).

Asher's Soccer Game

Trey is out of town this week and Tricia asked if I could help her out this evening.  Asher and Brinley both had soccer games at the same time tonight.  The girls and I took Asher to his game.  They didn't win, but they played well.  As Tricia and I both told Asher "You can't win them all."

Mallory and me about to watch the game

Mallory standing behind Asher while he wasn't on the field. Both girls yelled and cheered for Asher.  He was the only one with cheerleaders. Mallory and  Maggie had so much fun.

Heading back to the car to go home.

Mallory lost ANOTHER Tooth

Two teeth in less than two weeks.  We knew this bottom tooth was loose, but had no clue it would fall out so quickly.  Mallory was eating an apple before church this morning and came in and said "Mom!!!  Guess what I found in my mouth???"  Of course I had zero clue and she said her tooth.  Apparently one bite of the apple made the tooth really loose and she wiggled it with her tongue.  Next thing she knew the tooth was underneath her tongue!

We wrote this note to the Tooth Fairy.  She brought more dust and another $2.  Mallory is about to be rich!

Maggie and the Carousel

Maggie and I went and met by friend Elizabeth, and her son Brady, for lunch today.  We ate at the Frisco Mall so I let Maggie have a ride on the carousel. She had the best time and I look this fabulous picture of her.

Home Renovation Before and After

When Matt and I built this house, we chose a light colored carpet that went well with our paint choice.  At the time, we had NO idea what a bad decision that was.  Two dogs, two kids, and five and a half years later the carpet was NASTY.  It didn't matter how we cleaned it, the spots came back.  We decided to take the plunge and replace the carpet and the tile (1150 square feet of tile was torn out of this house) and replaced it with tile that looks like wood.  Our neighbors gave us a heads up of what we were about to embark on, but neither of us realized how LONG (FOUR WEEKS) this would take.  In the end, it was well worth it and we LOVE the floors.  Here are before, taken in January 2010 when we first moved in and the house was spotless,  and now.

Entry way - before

Entry way - after

Dining room - before

Dining room - after

Before the tile was put down, we went ahead and painted it the new color.  Here is a picture of our new buffet table that I purchased and we are in the process of getting all new furniture.  It will be here in about six weeks - having a custom table made.

Kitchen - before

Kitchen - after

Living Room - after

We changed the tile around the fireplace and repainted the wall as well.  Currently in the process of updating the mantle focal piece.