One of our children was a little more excited than the other about sitting on Santa's lap...
November 30, 2007
Visit with Santa
We just had our first visit of the season with Santa.
One of our children was a little more excited than the other about sitting on Santa's lap...
One of our children was a little more excited than the other about sitting on Santa's lap...
End of Season for the Pink Ponies
The Pink Ponies soccer season has officially come to a close.
We're so proud of Savannah & Coach Rod!
The girls, drooling over their cake:
Savannah, receiving her fantastic bobble-head trophy from Coach Rod.
We're so proud of Savannah & Coach Rod!
The girls, drooling over their cake:
Savannah, receiving her fantastic bobble-head trophy from Coach Rod.
November 17, 2007
She's a Winner!!
The Highland Park Pharmacy is a charming little spot close to downtown that has been in Dallas since 1912. The old-fashioned soda fountain is still fully functioning & it's a quaint place to grab a grilled cheese sandwich & a milkshake.
A couple of weeks ago, Savannah entered their coloring contest. Savannah is a VERY good artist & we were thrilled to receive a phone call last night informing us that she's a winner!
We took the whole family down to the Pharmacy to collect Savannah's prize (a Highland Park Pharmacy T-Shirt) & to congratulate her on a job well done!
Posing in front of her masterpiece (bottom right)
Selecting her t-shirt (in her favorite color, of course)
Receiving the prize:
Relaxing at the counter in her "major award"
Good work, Hinze!
A couple of weeks ago, Savannah entered their coloring contest. Savannah is a VERY good artist & we were thrilled to receive a phone call last night informing us that she's a winner!
We took the whole family down to the Pharmacy to collect Savannah's prize (a Highland Park Pharmacy T-Shirt) & to congratulate her on a job well done!
Posing in front of her masterpiece (bottom right)
Selecting her t-shirt (in her favorite color, of course)
Receiving the prize:
Relaxing at the counter in her "major award"
Good work, Hinze!
More Parties for Will!
I just can't resist an excuse to have a party, and I really can't think of a better reason to celebrate than a first birthday!
Last Sunday evening, we had friends over to our house for Texas Sheet Cake & Blue Bell Ice Cream. Will sat on our coffee table & was mesmerized as the crowd sang "Happy Birthday".
At our Friday PlayGroup, we celebrated with Will's good buddy, Sam Houghton. The boys are just 9 days apart & make the cutest little two-some. We had a tennis ball cake for Will, a football cake for Sam, and matching cupcakes. What a fun time!
Last Sunday evening, we had friends over to our house for Texas Sheet Cake & Blue Bell Ice Cream. Will sat on our coffee table & was mesmerized as the crowd sang "Happy Birthday".
At our Friday PlayGroup, we celebrated with Will's good buddy, Sam Houghton. The boys are just 9 days apart & make the cutest little two-some. We had a tennis ball cake for Will, a football cake for Sam, and matching cupcakes. What a fun time!
November 10, 2007
Happy First Birthday William!
November 9th (Friday) was Will's first birthday. He had a great day...
In the morning, he had freshly baked blueberry muffin breakfast in the bathtub.
In the afternoon, he went to his favorite park.
In the evening, he went to Chuck E. Cheese for pizza, cupcakes, skee ball, rides, and lots & lots of fun!
!
Will is such a good little boy. He loves to be with the crowd, and he is just fun & easy to have around. He smiles a lot, talks a lot, and laughs a lot. He's a good sleeper, a good eater, and he's really really cute. Will is completely in love with his sister & it's the best feeling in the world to see my 2 kids interact & play together so well.
This is my frequent view of Will--pulling at my pant leg, just wanting to be picked up. I am so in love with this kid!
Happy Birthday William!!!
In the morning, he had freshly baked blueberry muffin breakfast in the bathtub.
In the afternoon, he went to his favorite park.
In the evening, he went to Chuck E. Cheese for pizza, cupcakes, skee ball, rides, and lots & lots of fun!
!
Will is such a good little boy. He loves to be with the crowd, and he is just fun & easy to have around. He smiles a lot, talks a lot, and laughs a lot. He's a good sleeper, a good eater, and he's really really cute. Will is completely in love with his sister & it's the best feeling in the world to see my 2 kids interact & play together so well.
This is my frequent view of Will--pulling at my pant leg, just wanting to be picked up. I am so in love with this kid!
Happy Birthday William!!!
November 07, 2007
Weekend Adventure - Part II
After our fantastic day at the Cramer's house, we headed down to San Antonio for a day at Sea World!
Our greeting at the gate by the pretend dolphin turned out to be the highlight of the trip for Savannah. Yes, after a 5 hour drive & an entire day spent viewing REAL sea life, she just couldn't stop begging to "hug the pretend dolphin again"!
The Shamu show was (of course) a big hit.
Will & I spent the entire day strapped to each other. He just can't get enough of the Bjorn. It's getting EXTREMELY heavy, but he's just so content to be there. He was completely mesmerized by all of the shows & absolutely loved clapping along with the crowds.
The kids watched their first 3-D movie & got a big kick out of wearing the glasses (notice the double glasses on Savannah!)
The gigantic play area was a ton of fun:
Jen & Savannah enjoyed several rides together:
Savannah absolutely insisted on riding this one solo--what an independent girl!
Savannah was pretty upset about leaving Sea World at the end of the day. Lucky for us, "pretend Shamu" was waiting at the exit gate. After a big hug from him, she left with a smile on her face.
Our greeting at the gate by the pretend dolphin turned out to be the highlight of the trip for Savannah. Yes, after a 5 hour drive & an entire day spent viewing REAL sea life, she just couldn't stop begging to "hug the pretend dolphin again"!
The Shamu show was (of course) a big hit.
Will & I spent the entire day strapped to each other. He just can't get enough of the Bjorn. It's getting EXTREMELY heavy, but he's just so content to be there. He was completely mesmerized by all of the shows & absolutely loved clapping along with the crowds.
The kids watched their first 3-D movie & got a big kick out of wearing the glasses (notice the double glasses on Savannah!)
The gigantic play area was a ton of fun:
Jen & Savannah enjoyed several rides together:
Savannah absolutely insisted on riding this one solo--what an independent girl!
Savannah was pretty upset about leaving Sea World at the end of the day. Lucky for us, "pretend Shamu" was waiting at the exit gate. After a big hug from him, she left with a smile on her face.
Weekend Adventure - Part I
The other day, Rod received an unexpected phone call from the USTA, inviting him down to Austin for a national tennis tournament. (He had to be ranked in the top 8 in the state of Texas to receive the invitation!) So, he packed up & headed down for some serious tennis.
The next day, I decided to take the kids down to Austin & meet up with him. I didn't have anything on my calendar, and I thought a weekend in Austin sounded like a lot more fun than a weekend at my house! So, I drove the kids down & we spent some time with our good friends, the Cramers.
We had a TON of fun with David, Daisy & their daughter, Sophie. The kids had a GREAT time exploring the Cramers house, completely tearing apart their fantastic playroom, and loving/terrorizing Breezy (the best dog ever).
We then spent the evening at "Flying Tomato". The weather was beautiful and we ate pizza outside, while being accompanied by the fiddle & the banjo. The kids REALLY kicked up their heels & had a seriously good time dancing the night away. I must say, Savannah busted out some pretty creative moves!
That night, the Cramers blew up their aero-bed to let Sophie & Savannah have an official slumber party. The girls had SUCH a fun time playing on the bed & staying up WAY too late. Thank you, Cramers, for being SO MUCH FUN!!!
The next day, I decided to take the kids down to Austin & meet up with him. I didn't have anything on my calendar, and I thought a weekend in Austin sounded like a lot more fun than a weekend at my house! So, I drove the kids down & we spent some time with our good friends, the Cramers.
We had a TON of fun with David, Daisy & their daughter, Sophie. The kids had a GREAT time exploring the Cramers house, completely tearing apart their fantastic playroom, and loving/terrorizing Breezy (the best dog ever).
We then spent the evening at "Flying Tomato". The weather was beautiful and we ate pizza outside, while being accompanied by the fiddle & the banjo. The kids REALLY kicked up their heels & had a seriously good time dancing the night away. I must say, Savannah busted out some pretty creative moves!
That night, the Cramers blew up their aero-bed to let Sophie & Savannah have an official slumber party. The girls had SUCH a fun time playing on the bed & staying up WAY too late. Thank you, Cramers, for being SO MUCH FUN!!!
November 06, 2007
Grandma Dorothy's Visit
My mom recently came to Dallas for a 5-day visit. She wanted to be in town for Halloween & for an early celebration of Will's first birthday (he'll be one on November 9th!) We had such a fun time with her--she is an amazing grandmother & mother.
Hanging out with the kids at the Highland Park Pharmacy's soda fountain (you can see where Will & Savannah got their blue eyes!!)
Pulling Will around & around the block in his chariot:
Enjoying Halloween night:
Hanging out with the kids at the Highland Park Pharmacy's soda fountain (you can see where Will & Savannah got their blue eyes!!)
Pulling Will around & around the block in his chariot:
Enjoying Halloween night:
A Happy Hinze Halloween
Halloween was a big success! Every year, all of our neighbors gather in the middle of the block for pizza, frito pie, pumpkin bread, & treats. As soon as the sun goes down, the kids are off & running for trick-or-treat madness. We have 40 children under the age of 5 on our tiny street, so the excitement & enthusiasm is pretty intense!
Savannah loved the action & her biggest treat of all was being joined by Dresden, her favorite little boyfriend. She & Dre were a serious team as they ran from house to house, gathering their loot. Will, of course, loved it too & stuck with the crowd while being pulled in his little wagon.
Way back in August, when I first asked Savannah what she wanted to be for Halloween, she said "Tinkerbell". She really stuck with her story & never, not even once, changed her mind. She was thrilled to be Tink (doesn't she look beautiful?!):
Will was the most adorable spider EVER. He's still crawling, so those little spider legs just bounced all over the place as he enjoyed his Halloween adventures. Check out those amazingly kissable lips! (on both of my boys!!)
Taking a trick-or-treat break:
Posing with her fellow princesses:
Savannah & Dre had SO much fun hugging & rolling around in their Halloween loot--2 INCREDIBLY happy kids!
Savannah loved the action & her biggest treat of all was being joined by Dresden, her favorite little boyfriend. She & Dre were a serious team as they ran from house to house, gathering their loot. Will, of course, loved it too & stuck with the crowd while being pulled in his little wagon.
Way back in August, when I first asked Savannah what she wanted to be for Halloween, she said "Tinkerbell". She really stuck with her story & never, not even once, changed her mind. She was thrilled to be Tink (doesn't she look beautiful?!):
Will was the most adorable spider EVER. He's still crawling, so those little spider legs just bounced all over the place as he enjoyed his Halloween adventures. Check out those amazingly kissable lips! (on both of my boys!!)
Taking a trick-or-treat break:
Posing with her fellow princesses:
Savannah & Dre had SO much fun hugging & rolling around in their Halloween loot--2 INCREDIBLY happy kids!
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