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All snakes, snails and puppy dog tails. But he sure does know how to work that lip :)

Can I just mention that he pee peed on the potty last night! Go Brody! I love my little man.

Lifeworks Gala 2011

I am very lucky to be the lead in the Lifeworks Gala each year as it is an event we create and produce pro bono to give back to the fabulous organization which transitions youth and families from crisis to safety and success. They served over 10, 00 individuals last year and it is an organziation that has become dear to me. The individuals I work with to create the event are amazing and their life's work is something that is so transforming for the individuals they help.

After a 10 hour set up with my awesome crew I ran home and was able to bring my handsome husband to the black tie event this year which was so much fun...and it is a great excuse to get him in a suit! Had to share our caricature form the night....I wish I was really that skinny hahaha

Bella's First Concert!

Jump up. Get down. Turn around.

Bella likes to mess with me and when I say "Cheese" she gives this look. Stinker.

Gene Simmons has nothing on her.

Throw your hands in the air...wave 'em like you just don't care! Yes, I was the "not so cool" Mom trying to get Bella to get into her concert mode at the brand new Austin City Limits Live-Moody Theater.

Mind you...she's three...and really could have cared less that a) we had front row tickets b) she was at the very first ever concert at the new ACL theater which she will think is really cool when she's 18 and c) that we were going to rock out!

It took her a while and when she saw how much fun Mommy was having jumping up and down in her four inch stilettos, she finally got into it and we had a blast! We got to see Choo Choo Soul, a beat boxing/break dancing duo from Disney and the Imagination Movers. We bought our own glow sticks to wave around, jumped a lot, shook our booties, and ate a lot of "organic" concert junk food (we are in Austin-go local).

It was a fun first time moment with my baby girl. The firsts seem to get less as they get older so I love creating as many of our own firsts as I can these days :)

In the Country

Bella and Mimi swingin'

Learning to drive with Nay & Mimi

Brody's John Wayne look

We are lucky enough to live only 4 hours from some of the most beautful country in East Texas where Matt grew up. His Mom and Grandma have moved back to the small lake town of San Augustine, which is quaint, quiet and surrounded by beautiful towering trees and open rolling country. The kids love to run and explore when we visit and even just sit (for a few seconds at least) and swing a bit!