Height 35.9 inches 20%
Weight 27 lb 13 oz 18%
Body mass index 15.2 35%
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Friday, January 17, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Happy New Year!
After Christmas, we put together lots of things. Andy put together the doll house for Audrey, the Star Wars legos for Matthew, and a bench for our shower that came in the mail. Andy won't admit it but he enjoyed it as it gave him a project while watching football on TV. The kids were itching to leave the house so we went to the mall several times. I took them to Irving Mall so that I could get my state inspection done at Firestone. After the car was done, they requested to eat lunch at the Galleria mall so they could play afterwards in the play area and then eat ice cream while watching the ice skaters.
On New Years eve, the weather warmed up and they rode their bikes outside and ate smores at our backyard fireplace. It was nice to spend the holidays in our new home. We feel very blessed and we pray for a healthy and happy new year in 2014!
Bowling at Gatti Town
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
On Christmas eve, we went to church and enjoyed hearing about God's love from Father Joshua. We sat on the first row and the kids behaved pretty well. They were a little grumpy because we had to wake them from their nap to go so we didn't get a picture. Audrey wore her beautiful navy dress that Andy bought while in Ireland earlier this year. We let them open one gift each. Matthew opened up a set of Dr Seuss books and he read "Hop on Pop" without hardly any help! We were amazed. Audrey opened up her new doll pajamas with big girl pajamas to match. She was so excited and changed into them right away!
It was a fun Christmas day at the Bruce household. Matthew was the first one to wake up and he kept looking outside to see if it was light out so he could get out of bed. Audrey is still adjusting to her new bed so I had to sleep in there for part of the night. The kids enjoyed tearing through their presents. Matthew was able to read the names on the tags so he passed out all the gifts. We ate a big second breakfast with ham and eggs. Andy and Matthew put together the lego star wars while Audrey and I took a nap. She is finally getting well from her cold but I feel like I woke up with another one - scratchy throat and all. 'Tis the season for colds!
Rusty and Roxy both enjoyed dog treats from Santa as well as canned food that they gobbled up quickly. The day after Christmas we sang Happy Birthday to Roxy. She turned 11 years old.
Christmas celebrations around the world
Matthew's new toy - Marble track
Audrey's matching pajamas with her doll
Matthew playing with his new basketball
Enjoying Christmas cookies
Countdown to Christmas
It's been a busy week preparing for Christmas Day. Andy and I finished our shopping online to ensure all orders make it on time. Audrey had a wonderful birthday weekend but in the middle of the night on Monday (Dec 16th) she woke up with a fever and terrible sinus cold. We have passed it around the entire family and now Audrey was the last one to get sick. The cold makes you feel achy with a constant head ache and keeps you up coughing in the night. It's no fun. I stayed home with her on Monday and Tuesday. I was able to get our Christmas cards finished and put in the mail. Every year I say I am going to finish those early but it never happens!
Andy's work started to wind down and on Friday he picked up Matthew from school at noon since it was a half-day. Matthew enjoyed a fun Christmas party at school before going to lunch with Daddy. Andy was planning a fun afternoon with ice skating but instead he ended up taking Matthew to the dentist to get a cavity filled. Wah-Wuh! We went to the dentist the weekend prior and they referred him to another dentist to get it fixed. While Andy's work was easing up, my work was quite demanding on Friday with a video shoot on our new A321T (NYC - LAX routes) aircraft.
Here's the video from my last production on the new B777-300:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbF-UruOjH4
It is great to have Matthew in a faith-based school this year. He comes home talking about the true meaning of Christmas. As we stay busy during this holiday time with buying presents, wrapping, addressing Christmas cards, and baking, I hope we all take some time to reminisce on the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus Christ's birth.
Andy's work started to wind down and on Friday he picked up Matthew from school at noon since it was a half-day. Matthew enjoyed a fun Christmas party at school before going to lunch with Daddy. Andy was planning a fun afternoon with ice skating but instead he ended up taking Matthew to the dentist to get a cavity filled. Wah-Wuh! We went to the dentist the weekend prior and they referred him to another dentist to get it fixed. While Andy's work was easing up, my work was quite demanding on Friday with a video shoot on our new A321T (NYC - LAX routes) aircraft.
Here's the video from my last production on the new B777-300:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbF-UruOjH4
It is great to have Matthew in a faith-based school this year. He comes home talking about the true meaning of Christmas. As we stay busy during this holiday time with buying presents, wrapping, addressing Christmas cards, and baking, I hope we all take some time to reminisce on the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus Christ's birth.
Audrey is sick but enjoying playing with her new birthday toys
Packaging cookies for the neighbors
Our Advent Calendar
Matthew brought his list
Making castles with blocks
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Winter Ice Storm of 2013
It was 80 degrees one day last week and then the weather gradually dropped to 30 degrees. The entire city of Dallas shut down on Friday. It started raining Thursday evening and started turning into ice over night. Luckily, Andy flew back from his business trip on time. I picked up both kids Thursday evening and we settled into our house before the storm came. Matthew's school closed on Friday as well as many offices. Andy and I were able to work from home on our computers. I actually got more done at home than I would during the office because I felt compelled to show productivity.
Many people lost power on Friday and Saturday, even our neighbors across the street! But we were very fortunate to have ours during the entire weekend. I only had 1 snow day (that I recall while living in Louisiana) so I was super excited to have a "snow day". Andy thought it was no big deal as he would have them all the time growing up in Michigan. I'm so glad I married this Michigander because Andy knew exactly what to do. He was putting salt down on our driveway, melting the ice off of our car doors so we could eventually get into the cars, and shoveling the ice/snow out of the way. Matthew joined him for some work outside and thought it was fun for a change!
Matthew's school was closed again on Monday due to lack of power in the area. Most businesses were back up and running. I worked from home again on Monday. The kids were getting a little stir crazy and bored so we took some moving boxes from the garage and they built little forts most of the day. On Sunday, the kids and I went to a Christmas play at the Children's Theatre. It was the perfect outing to get into the Christmas spirit and get outside the house for a little bit.
The roads are still icy in some places but it's mostly melting now that it's getting up to 40 degrees. We are happy to have the winter ice storm of 2013 behind us. Although, I have to admit, it was fun for our family. But we realize it was devastating for many others without power.
Many people lost power on Friday and Saturday, even our neighbors across the street! But we were very fortunate to have ours during the entire weekend. I only had 1 snow day (that I recall while living in Louisiana) so I was super excited to have a "snow day". Andy thought it was no big deal as he would have them all the time growing up in Michigan. I'm so glad I married this Michigander because Andy knew exactly what to do. He was putting salt down on our driveway, melting the ice off of our car doors so we could eventually get into the cars, and shoveling the ice/snow out of the way. Matthew joined him for some work outside and thought it was fun for a change!
Matthew's school was closed again on Monday due to lack of power in the area. Most businesses were back up and running. I worked from home again on Monday. The kids were getting a little stir crazy and bored so we took some moving boxes from the garage and they built little forts most of the day. On Sunday, the kids and I went to a Christmas play at the Children's Theatre. It was the perfect outing to get into the Christmas spirit and get outside the house for a little bit.
The roads are still icy in some places but it's mostly melting now that it's getting up to 40 degrees. We are happy to have the winter ice storm of 2013 behind us. Although, I have to admit, it was fun for our family. But we realize it was devastating for many others without power.
decorating a gingerbread house
Air hockey tournament - Daddy won!
Making Chocolate Chip Cookies
Audrey's milk mustache
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