Sportsman Expo

It was another busy week. I went to Matthews school for Parents Day on Wednesday. Matthew had a dentist appointment on Thursday where he got a cap put on one of his tooth because the cavity was so bad. He thinks it is a gold tooth and proud to show it off. Over the weekend, we went to Victoria for the sportsman expo where the kids enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities.




The "gold" tooth (like home alone)


Frisbee





Train ride


Mechanical bull


Matthew caught a fish








Bumper boats


Riding a horse


Rock wall


Parents Day at St Rita


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Fun in January

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San Diego for MLK weekend

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Audrey had her 3 year doctor appointment.

Height 35.9 inches 20%
Weight 27 lb 13 oz 18%
Body mass index 15.2 35%



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Happy Birthday Andy

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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

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