FW Zoo :)

We decided to start our Spring Break with a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo on the 15th. The day started out a little chilly and overcast, but it ended up being a beautiful day. Cassidy was super spoiled because both sets of her Grandparents joined us along with her cousins Lynn & Dean. It was soooo much fun!!! We got there shortly after they opened and there wasn't much of a crowd. All of the animals were out and awake except the Lion he was sleeping. I love the Fort Worth Zoo!

Failed attempt at a family picture :)

Pa Pa held Cassie up to see a bird.

Lion cub. Cassidy and Lynn really enjoyed watching the lion cubs play. There were three of them and their proud Mommy was watching them. It was really neat to see that!

Proud Mommy :)

This is a White Tiger if you can't tell. I thought this picture was cool because you can see how close it is to Cassidy's face. That glass gets so dirty it's really hard to get a good picture.

Black Bear. Kevin took this picture I think it turned out great. He likes to take pictures of the animals and I enjoy taking pictures of the kids.

Cassidy listening to some animals facts. I love the expression on Lynn and Cassidy's face in this picture.

Checking out the Jaguars.

Grandpa and Cassidy

Checking out more animals.

Checking out the snakes.

The girls did a pretty good job in the wagon. They both wanted to walk a lot which wore them out.

I took Dean into the reptile house. He loved running around. He is such a good little boy. He spent most of the zoo trip in his stroller. I don't think he cried one time. I love him so much!

Pa Pa, Kevin, Mi Mi and Cassidy.

Checking out the flamingos and ducks.

Mi Mi and Gi Gi

Mi Mi, Cassidy, Gi Gi, and Lynn

Best Birthday Week Ever!!!

Cassidy and Mommy enjoying the hot tub

Lynn, Grandpa, and Cassidy. They had so much fun in the hot tub with Grandpa. Lynn and Cassidy have been taking swim lessons and they are quite the little fish. We are all so proud of both of them!!!!

Lynn, Cassidy, Grandpa and Dean head to the park.

Cassidy, Lynn and Grandma pose for a picture.

I started Celebrating my birthday on March 1st (my actual b-day is the 2nd). My Dad's B-day is 27th so we shared a family party with Jeff's family, Our family, and Kevin's parents at my Mom and Dad's. I continued to celebrate on Monday at school my inclusion class sang Happy Birthday to me and gave me a card. I love that Class. Mrs. Ocheskey rocks!!! That evening we celebrated by eating Taco Bueno and catching up on shows on the DVR. I then celebrated again on Thursday with my wonderful team at my school. They really spoiled me. That night I met up with an old high school friend who bought me dinner and drinks at Razoos!!! Saturday we had a celebration at our house with family and friends. Then this Sunday we headed back to Flower Mound to hang out with my parents and Jeff's family. It was a very busy week, but it was such an awesome birthday week. I think we will continue to celebrate each birthday for an entire week.... I felt so loved by everyone, and VERY spoiled. Just one more week until Spring Break!!! I CAN'T wait!!!!

FACEBOOK

A few weeks ago Kevin convinced me to get on facebook. I didn't want to do it, but I'm so glad that I did. I have found so many old friends from all over the US that I didn't think I would ever talk to again as long as I lived. The only small downfall is at first it was a little time consuming. I haven't been on our blog as much because I've been tracking down old friends, talking to family members who live all over the US and catching up with co-workers and friends that live close by on FB. It's just amazing at how awesome FB is. For example, I found a good friend from high school ( my second high school in IL) who actually lives in Lewisville. We had dinner and caught up the week of my birthday. It has been amazing!!! I'm on the band wagon a little late I know, but I do love Facebook! My only complaint is FB doesn't have spell check. That goodness Kevin can spell he helps me all the time. Even though he does get somewhat annoyed with me asking how to spell simple words. His quote, "I'm not your spell check!"

We love the Watkins :)

Pillow Fight at the Watkins Home. We were invited to the Watkins home on the 21st. We all had a blast as we always do when we spend time with them. We arrived at their home around 6pm, had dinner and the two 4 year olds (Cassidy and Carter) played the entire time. They put their sweet baby boy to bed and Alison and I enjoyed a wonderful chat and some cheap wine. Kevin and Heath talked computers and played video games in their office. Carter is one of the sweetest little boys I have ever met. He and Cassidy play so well together. Thanks Watkins we loved spending time at your home. The pics and video below are of Cassidy and Carter enjoying Frito Pie. The adults had yummy brisket, beans, chips and brownies for dessert :) It was sooo good.

My Children Playing Together

I know I only have one child but I thought this was so cool, and I had to post it. Cassidy and Jackie were actually playing together. This is a toy from a Happy Meal, and it is one of Cassidy's favorite toys. She has had it since she was 10 months old. Anyway, here is a video clip of the two of them playing with it :) Her room was a total mess because we were going through all of her toys and deciding what to donate to Good Will. I make her do this anytime she gets a bunch of new things.

Our Valentine :)

Cassidy had a nice Valentines Day this year. She woke up to find a card from Mommy and Daddy, some stuffed animals from the Disney Store, and some books. This is what her hair looks like most mornings :) Kevin's parents and my parents spoiled Cassidy for Valentines Day also. Our big gift to each other was a night out the Thursday before Valentines Day. We saw "The Uninvited" it was pretty good. We went to Studio Movie Grill so we ate while we watched the movie. One of Cassidy's daycare teachers watched her so it was quite the treat for Cassidy too.

Valentines Day at the Brown house.

Crazy Texas Weather :)

The weather has been so nice the last two weekends. Cassidy has been to several different parks here in Arlington or Mansfield. We love to search them out and there are so many to choose from here. It's hard to believe that less than two weeks ago we had an ice storm. I will take the wind and temperatures in the 70's any day. Cassidy on her way to the park that backs up to our house Stovall Park. It's older, but the trail is great for bikes, big wheels and even trikes.

Cassidy with one of her dolls watching the other kids. This has been one of her favorite things to do at the park since she was about 2. I'll ask her, "Cassidy what are you doing?" She always replies, "Momma I'm watching the other kids." I guess it's because she is an only child, and it does make me a little sad, but not sad enough to want another child :)

Going down the fast slide at our park. This one is pretty cool. I like it because it's not plastic and it goes really fast. Yes, I go down most of the slides also. It's so much more fun.

Cassidy in the backyard picking weeds I mean flowers. She had so much fun doing this. She brought them all inside and put them in a tub and added a bunch of water and soap of all things she told me that would make them grow.

Cassidy making her first Ice Angel. She insisted on doing this. It was the first ice/snow that she has ever seen. I think we may have had some snow when she was an infant, but she didn't remember it.