Chi Omega Market Shopping

When you go shopping with the girls, and you need a bigger vehicle to get you all home.  It was a tighter ride on the return, because we found so much good stuff at the Chi Omega market.  So excited to go home and decorate for Christmas!

First Ballet Class

I have been waiting for years to see my little girl start dance.  I think even before Ridley was born, I had dreamed of this day.  She had a great experience and was very excited.

I asked her to smile for a picture, and she gave me this adorable grin.

I did catch a sweet little pose with an angelic smile.

Girls Day in Dallas

Ridley and I headed to Dallas for a bit of errands.  I had a doctor's appointment and needed to drop off my bracelet, and we decided to make a day out of it.  After my seeing my doctor, I took Ridley on an elevator ride.  The building is 16 stories, and the elevator is glass.  We didn't need to ride it, since my doctor was on the ground floor, but who can say no to a glass elevator.  Up and down.  Up and down.  Ridley was loving every trip.  We made six trips up and down while we giggled.

We headed to Northpark to drop off my bracelet, and Ridley had a blast playing on the planters.  I think every child in Dallas has climbed on these things, and Ridley finally had her turn.  We looked at the art sculptures and counted turtles under the bridge.  We had so much fun.

Lauren gets Married

We had a great night celebrating Lauren and Connor's wedding.  I love these sweet ladies, and I am so happy for the Padians!

Silly shots with the funny crew.

Can't beat running into Ted Cruz before the party! 

My Date

It was girls' weekend while the boys hunt.  Ridley and I ran several errands and did a little shopping.  We ended up at one of our favorite restaurants for dinner.  Yummy!  Love this silly girl so much, and I enjoy our time together.

Emory is 1

Emory had her first birthday party this afternoon, and it was a tea party. The girls all gathered for sweets and chit chat.  It must have worn the little ladies out, because a nap was required right after the party.  

The funniest part of the day was how well I matched Emory.  John Chris told me before we left the house that my Matilda Jane dress reminded him of something Ridley would wear.  Well, I almost matched the birthday girl's Giggle Moon outfit perfectly.

My precious Ridley and myself.  You can tell she is worn out!  It is hard to party so hard.

Bow

I have fully embraced the joys of having a little girl.  I have become obsessed with Matilda Jane clothes, and I love all the fun accessories, including bows!  I purchased a few new headband bows and lots of supplies to make several to match a few special outfits.  I had Ridley model a few, and I love this expression.  It is obvious that she loves it! 

Celebrating

It is always nice to enjoy dinner and drinks with the girls, and tonight we celebrated Samantha's birthday at Campania in Town Square.  Wonderful pizza with wonderful friends!

Girls' Nght at the Russian Nutcracker

I have been looking forward to visiting with the girls and getting out at night. It is a funny thing, since Ryland has joined us I am never out of the house in the evening. Chanda, Corrine, Mandy, and myself went to the Russian Nutcracker at the Majestic. It is an old theatre downtown Dallas that is very vintage. It was a lot of fun to dress up and step back in time, even though my feet were killing me due to high heels.
The ballet production was good, and it got me in the holiday spirit. Chanda goes every year, and I hope to joining her in the tradition!