Sleepover

Saturday night was our turn to return the favor the Smileys did for us the previous week when they had Morgan and Adrian over to their house for a sleepover so that we could go to the Anadarko Christmas party for adults. So Michael and Ryan spent the night here last Saturday and the kids all had a great time. They decorated cookies, played games, and watched a movie. They can't wait to do it again.

Anadarko Children's Christmas Party

This morning we took the kids to the Anadarko Children's Christmas Party. They had their picture taken with Santa, made foam ornaments for the tree, decorated sugar cookies, worked on activity books, watched a juggling show, decorated laminated snowmen, got balloon art, ate yummies, and Morgan had her face painted. They had lots of fun!

Adrian's Haircut

So we finally went and got Adrian's hair cut. I think the last straw came last week at the bank where there were 3 people within a few minutes of each other who referred to Adrian as a girl. A little while later we went to eat lunch with Morgan at school and a kid was asking if Adrian was a boy or a girl. So we went to Great Clips Monday after lunch. We took in a picture of Zac Efron (from High School Musical) with the hairstyle Adrian wanted. The lady said she could do it, but apparently she was wrong. She cut it too short and it is not very even either. Of course I didn't tell Adrian my true feelings because I didn't want to upset him, but at least he likes it. He has received many slack-jawed stares since the haircut. Morgan didn't recognize him upon exiting the school building Monday afternoon. Even I had a hard time locating him in the crowd at school today. It used to be so easy to find that long-haired golden mane among the boys but not anymore.

Doobie Brothers and golf

Last night Andy and I went to the Anadarko Christmas party for adults. It was at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston. Our friends Carmen and Jim graciously volunteered to let Morgan and Adrian sleep over with their boys, Michael and Ryan, so that Andy and I could have a night out on the town. The event was very well done. There were open bars everywhere and the buffets were very nice too. We dined in the ballroom which was transformed into an under the sea atmosphere. There was also a woman that came in and did a Cirque du Soleil-type performance on what appeared to be a long drape hanging from the ceiling while we ate. They also had a holiday photo station set up so that we could have a memento of our evening (see photo below).

We enjoyed good conversation and people watching too. Of course the highlight of the affair was the Doobie Brothers performance in a tent set up across from the hotel. They performed from 9:45 pm to 11:00 pm. It was so much fun! I tried to take pictures with my camera but all I got was glare. All in all it was a wonderful evening. The kids got to spend the night with great friends and Andy and I got to get a glimpse of what it will be like when the kids are a few years older and can start to fend for themselves.



This afternoon the kids had golf lessons at the country club here in The Woodlands. They take lessons with Michael and Ryan and another friend. It was Adrian's second lesson and Morgan's first. They both really seem to enjoy it so we will continue to support them as long as their interest persists. I included a couple of pictures of them on the back driving range.

New Doors

Our new front doors were installed this week. They are beautiful! My favorite part is when the morning sun shines through the prisms on the top of the doors and makes rainbows on the floors and walls. Gorgeous!

Morgan's Progress Report

Once again Morgan had a great progress report. She received a 98 in Reading; a 97 in Math; a 96 in Spelling; and 95's in Writing, Social Studies, and Science. Way to go Morgan!