International Celebrations


This week at London's school, we celebrated and learned about Chinese New Year. So, London dressed up in costume, as a little China Doll. We received this outfit as a gift to Sydney years ago, from some friends of ours from China.

What's that on your shoulder, Syd?

By the way, our little "unbreakable" China doll has this lovely boo boo left over on her eyebrow from crashing into the coffee table last week.....it was almost an ER visit!

Oh! G'day! It's Australia Day! Sydney found this on the calendar, and she insisted we celebrate! (In honor of her namesake, Sydney Australia). We researched it on the net and made a flag cake, and had a little party! She even took information and activity sheets to school. It was a fun day!


I am reading a tongue twisting Fox in Sox to Texas Grandma! Mom says she can't even get through this book! Posted by Picasa


Always time for cuddles too! We had such a GREAT Christmas everywhere we went! Thank you to all our relatives for all your love and care! Posted by Picasa


Visiting Big Maw Maw at her new house! She is always so sweet to us! Posted by Picasa


Oh, man. I am truly a princess! What is all this spoiling going on!? Posted by Picasa


Grandma is helping me with my NEW sewing machine! Mom is gonna set it up right next to hers at home so we can sew together! Posted by Picasa


Opening presents at Texas Grandma's! Posted by Picasa


Daddy likes Barbies too! Posted by Picasa


I can't believe it! Texas Grandma got me my very own Barbie! She's gently steering me away from my life of crime......for I usually steal sissie's barbies! Posted by Picasa


London with Grandma Julie and their new pup Cheyenne! Posted by Picasa


Uncle Tommy (Claudia's brother) & Will. Posted by Picasa


With cousins Caty and Colin and Grandfather and Julie's house in College Station (Caldwell, TX). Posted by Picasa


Oh, yeah, Mom, I'm gonna jump right in, just as soon as you turn your head....... Posted by Picasa


Playing in the fountain at the Gaylord! Posted by Picasa


Don't eat the fake gingerbread house! The cookies may be real but the "frosting" is caulk! EW. Posted by Picasa


Here we are touring the Gaylord Texan Hotel (same guy who designed the amazing Opryland hotel)......there were cool trains everywhere! Posted by Picasa


Playing on Cousin Will's new soccer beanbag chair. All us kids like to play "run and jump on".....whether it's this chair, or the air mattress we sleep on. Eventually someone gets hurt, but until then it's a blast! Posted by Picasa


Helping with cleaning and feeding Baby Nate! Posted by Picasa


A puzzling time!  Posted by Picasa


Syd loves to read with Uncle Tommy! They both got some good new books for Christmas. Posted by Picasa


Oh yeah, I'm a princess! Don't you forget it. I won't let you anyway. I usually wander around with my pink "blankie" on my shoulders saying "I'm a Pencess!" Posted by Picasa


Stockings are fun! This year I can really appreciate all this even more! Posted by Picasa


Cousin Will decided to play Polly Pockets with me. Then his parents wondered why they don't make cool boy action figures like this! Uncle Tommy especially enjoyed playing! Posted by Picasa


Oh, yeah! Lip gloss! Posted by Picasa