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My excuse this time for the hiatus?... I've been distracted with bigger things. I do plan to catch you up on everything you've missed.

Micah and I made a trip to Mississippi to visit with my family last weekend. Micah felt like he'd died and gone to Toys R Us heaven. Having slightly older boy cousins worked out to Micah's advantage. Will and Henry have tons of toys that are just the right size for Micah.

Chef Micah made homemade waffles with Aunt Karen.

Then is was time to get to work digging in the yard.

Nana showed us she is really enjoying her retirement.

Next, the boys shot some hoops.
Granddaddy helped Micah dunk a few.


Thanks for a wonderful trip home. We miss you already.

1, 2, 6, ...

It's Girls Scout cookie season, and we've moved on from learning our colors with M&Ms. Micah now counts to 10 for a Thin Mint cookie.

The videos show that we're still in the early stages, but we'll get there. He's just like his momma. He'll do what ever it takes for chocolate.

Captain Adorable

So, I let Micah pick out his own clothes today since we were planning to stay home most of the day.
He loves the cape that Nana made. At the end of a long day performing super hero duties, there's always a struggle to peel it off of him.


He even picked out the flip flops. He's like his momma. If it's sunny out, then it's a perfect day for flip flops.

Bingo 4 Benefits

When I'm not hanging with my two wonderful, handsome boys, I like to hang out with these ladies. These are a few of my fellow transfers in the Junior League and our advisors. It's great being on a committee this year that is based around social gatherings and meeting people. I've met ladies from all over the U.S. from New York to Florida and even a few from the Dallas league. Being able to share stories with other ladies that are adjusting to Texas living has been very helpful and comforting.

Last Saturday we gathered for the annual Bingo 4 Benefits: Blingo Bingo fundraiser. Apparently, our transfer group didn't get the memo on how "Blinged" we should be. My favorite group were the Sustainers below.

The Provisionals below won the most spirited/best dressed.

These Actives were pretty dainty.

[Pictures were borrowed from the JLP Bingo 4 Benefits Facebook page.]

Ovo

The circus is in town.



Cirque du Soleil, that is.


Almost 5 years ago in Denver, Tom took me to my first Cirque du Soleil show, Corteo. Corteo is a story about a clown dreaming of his own funeral. Although it has a certain bit about death, it is very light and entertaining. I can't count how many times I said "wow" or "how did they do that?" or "how are they so flexible?" just in the first act.

Just after Micah was born, Tom and I saw Kooza, another Cirque du Soleil show, when it visited Denver. Kooza is the story of a kite carrying boy, who is frequently picked on, finds his way in the world. The show is complete with live music, acrobatics, contortionists and much much more.

This past Friday, we saw our third Cirque du Soleil show,Ovo, here in North Dallas. Ovo is a wonderful representation of the tiny world all around us. The characters are all insects. My favorite act was the acrobatic grasshoppers on trampolines that incorporated a climbing wall. That definitely got an out loud "WOW!" from me.

Cirque du Soleil has yet to disappoint me. I'm always left in awe and wonder. So, the next time you hear that the large blue and yellow tent is coming to a town near you, make sure you see the show. I guarnatee you'll be saying "WOW" after just the first performer.

Also, Friday was also a momentous occasion for us. For the first time since we've been living in Dallas (and that's been over a year), we had a babysitter come over to watch Micah while Tom and I had a date night. A big thanks to Ally, our neighbor. Micah didn't cry one bit. He told us bye as we left and was completely fine with hanging out with Ally eating pizza, watching tv, and playing.

Here's to hoping there are several more date nights in the near future!

New Do

Dum.Du.Da.Da......I present to you Micah's new haircut.

[Sorry, it's a little out of focus, but it's the best one of him smiling]

[I guess the top isn't that terrible. At least she left a little bit of length up there.]

He doen't even look like the same child to me. I suppose it will take some getting used to the change.

Mr Garth

Tom's friend from Chicago, Garth, came to visit for the weekend. Those two spent the weekend out on the water fishing.

Guess how many fish they caught? Yep, that's right. Not. A. Thing. It's not like I even like to eat fish, but I just think it's funny that Tom can probably count how many fish he's caught here in Texas on one hand. I am starting to believe "fishing" is his new code word for man time away from the house which includes: drinking beer, putting around in the boat under the warm sunshine, and talking on his cell phone.

When Tom and Garth weren't out on the water, they were sitting here by the chiminea chatting about how their lives have changed in the last 5 years.

Micah spent some time outside with the boys too. He colored his picnic table with chalk.

Take a good close look at Micah's beautiful, long red hair. It's not there anymore. Tom took Micah in for a haircut this afternoon and they CHOPPED all of his long hair off. When I saw it this afternoon I almost cried. A trim would have been just fine, but no they used the clippers on my poor little man's head. It's so short there's nothing to run my fingers through. If you can't tell, I'm a little devasated. I didn't get a picture before he went off to bed, but I'll try to remember to take one tomorrow to share with you.

Note to self: NEVER send Micah with Tom for a haircut!

Reminder to self: It will grow back. Eventually.