Maryn Singing

Jason and Nicole

 Girls,

 

Tonight we went to a Round Rock Express game with several friends but most importantly Jason and Nicole.  Jason and Nicole are really good friends of ours and I hope that when you finally read this yall will be even closer.

 

Both of you girls bring up "Jason and Nicole" 50 times a day so yall were in heaven with a pool party at their house followed by a game.  This was for Jason's birthday.

 

 

Maryn, here you are sharing cotton candy with Jason grandfather who is a retired Austin Firefighter. I don't think he wanted the cotton candy but he couldn't resist you.

 

Kallie, you spent a lot of the game hanging out with Jason's Mom. 

Pancake Breakfast

 Maryn,

 

This morning Kallie was at Katie's so we had our own pancake breakfast morning.  This is a really special time for me. We make eggs (scrambled or flat) and pancakes or waffles.

 

Each time we do this one of yall will take Mom's order and the other will serve her food. Since you were alone today you wanted to be two different people so changed your apron and hair to take the order and serve.

 

By the way, the last picture is how you wore your hair to Captain Carnes' party. One bun, one pony tail, and one braid in the back.

 

  

He Doesn't Like To- Leave Home

Maryn,

I recently went to the Cowboy Cookout at your school and this is what I found on the table. This was tough to read but good at the same time. I know I work a lot but I am glad to know that you understand that I don't want to be away.  I hate leaving home and would do anything to spend more time with you girls.

And nice picture of me sweetie.

Kallie, 

This is what I drove away from the other day. You girls always walk me out and watch me leave. Most days yall chase me down the street.

South Padre 2015

Kallie,

I will definitely remember this night in South Padre with you.  Mom and Maryn fell asleep early and we listened to music and danced on the balcony, baked a cake, ate snacks, did cartwheels on the beach and chased crabs.

I have no idea if you will remember this night but I hope you do. I wish I could predict the times that will stand out in your memory. I will continue to try and capture a few.

Reminder

I found this note in the bathroom. Thanks Maryn.

Dancing

Girls,

Dancing is not my favorite thing.  It's not that I don't like dancing but I can't dance and I am embarrassed to be in front of people.  Because of that I force myself to get out with you girls at live music shows and dance. I want you to feel confident and not care who's watching.

Today we went to see Sara Hickman at Zilker Botanical Gardens.  You both have been listening to her as your "bedtime music" since you were born.  Here's a couple pictures from the day and some from 5 years ago when Kallie first met Sara Hickman.  On the way to the show Kallie, you said, "Sara Hickman knows me."

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Kallie is Two Years Older Than Maryn...Most of the TIme

Kallie, you are two years older than Mayrn. Actually you are 1 year and 10 months older.  This causes a lot of confusion because Maryn's birthday comes before yours. So right now you are 6 and Maryn is 5.  Maryn loves to bring this up a few times a day which leads to failed attempts by  me to explain why you are "1 year" a part right now. Generally I can explain things and get them across, but I have completely failed on this one.

Today we decided to all agree, and this is straight from you Kallie, "Kallie is two years older than Maryn...most of the time."

Looking forward to April 25th when everything gets back to normal.

New Things

I love to watch you girls try new things. It is difficult and frustrating but you always push through.

This was your first day on your skateboard. I have no doubt you will be riding it to kindergarten next year.

Planting Vegtables

Today we planted the vegetable garden.  Here's a few pictures from today and when Kallie was 1 and 2 years old.

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