Jordan World Circus

Monday night, the girls, Steve and I attended the Jordan World Circus at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds. I knew nothing about this venue, but thought for $25 it was worth checking out. I learned quickly I had been spoiled! Spoiled by The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus that is! Regardless of my disappointment, the girls had fun and we can't go anywhere these days for $5 per person. I'll miss attending the Ringling Brothers circus this summer in Fort Worth. If we're lucky we'll catch it somewhere along the way in Houston.

Update: Little Miss Toothless

The tooth fairy came last night! We knew this way before daybreak because Kelly ran into our bedroom last night around 2 AM to say "Daddy, the tooth fairy came. I see money in my tooth fairy pillow!" She jumped in bed between us and fell fast asleep.

Smiley Face

Some days Hailey seems so unlike the Hailey I know or think I know. I keep telling myself it's her age and that she's been bitten by the 5th grade bug. Tonight I was cleaning the kitchen and she was sitting at the table working on homework and for a short moment things were peaceful at home. It seemed like the right time to ask her a few questions... I simply started with "do you like it here in Montgomery?" She assured me she did. I asked her why she looked so sad. I told her she seems unhappy at times and that I hardly ever see her smile anymore. She gave me an ear to ear smile (a genuine one) and told me she "loves it in Montgomery and that she is very happy!" I decided to leave it at that and not pry anymore. She's 11, a tweener, no longer in Elementary, but not yet a teenager either. I don't remember how it feels to be her age and honestly, I'm glad. I'm ever more glad I saw her sweet smile today!

Little Miss Toothless

My child who refuses to get her ears pierced was extremely brave tonight! Kelly has had a loose tooth for awhile now and we determined tonight it was definitely time to get it out. A tooth that will lay over flat is a sure sign. She said she wanted it pulled after her bath. I thought that was her way of trying to put it off, but boy was I was wrong. She finished her bath, got dressed, brushed her hair, jumped in my lap and handed me a tissue. She was laughing and smiling and so excited. With one little tug, it was out! Before I could even get a look she took off to the bathroom laughing and stood in the mirror and smiled. We found her tooth fairy pillow, tucked the tooth away, she put it in a special spot and crawled into bed. Soon after getting in bed she came out to ask me and Steve a question... "does the tooth fairy walk or drive?" We giggled! Our response was that the tooth fairy had wings and she flew. I assured Kelly that she was very small, and in some ways like Santa or the Easter Bunny and that you must be sleeping before she would come. Back to her room she went and I have not seen or heard from her again. Sweet Dreams sweet Kelly!

Easter 2009

Happy Easter friends and family!

The Minor Family had a fun filled weekend with our friends and family. My younger brother Chad, his wife Nichole and my niece Addy came down from Amarillo for the weekend and it's always so good to see them. Addy spent the night with Brooke and Kelly Friday night, Saturday we enjoyed a hayride, hot dogs and a bonfire. Sunday for Easter we all gathered at Uncle Darrell's house for lunch and our egg hunt. It rained cats and dogs Easter morning, but by the grace of God was clear come lunch time and we actually were able to have the egg hunt outside. The oldest guest was my Great Aunt, Cecilia who is 86. She is the baby sister to my maternal grandmother, Rosa Herzog (who is deceased and missed very much. We miss Papa Johnny too!). The youngest was Abigail, daughter to my 2nd cousin Clinton and his wife Diana. Abigail is two, has beautiful skin, curly hair and big brown eyes!

This Easter was such a blessing for me to be able to spend the holiday with family that I have not been with for many years. On the other hand, we sure missed Pops, Mae Mae, Elaine, Ashley and Madeleine (Steve's family from the metroplex).

Hope your Easter was a Happy one!

Beeping

I just read a comment from Lindsey, a friend of mine, on one of my earlier posts. She reminded me of how Kelly says "my heart is beeping" when she gets scared and can feel her heart beating in her chest. Kids say the cutest things!

Ocean in the sky

Kelly and I were headed to school this morning and had the following conversation.

Kelly: "Mommy, look at the ocean!"

Me: "Where?"

Kelly: "There" pointing to the sky.

Me: "Kelly... that's the sky."

Kelly: "I know, but you can make pictures with the clouds and I see an ocean."

Me: "I wished I was at the ocean right now!"

Kelly: "Me too!"

I'm so glad I started this blog so I can capture moments like this!