http://www.familyatheart.com Sharing my amazing experiences as mom, wife, daughter, & friend. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:27:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Monday, 8/23, was A's first day of first grade.  To say that she was excited is really an understatement.  She gave us absolutely no trouble at all about getting up so early either.  She was an angel in every way.  And then the uniform.  Well, it's just adorable.  I had ... http://www.familyatheart.com/?p=5103 On Saturday, 8/21, we headed down to the Congress Aveneue bridge for the Bat Fest.  It was very crowded, but the energy was great.  We looked at some pretty cool booths and then anxiously waited for the bats to make their appearance.  We did see them for a bit, but ... http://www.familyatheart.com/?p=5098 Last Thursday, A and I went with C and S to Brenham to tour the Blue Bell ice cream factory.  We had lunch and headed to the creamery for the tour.  The girls thought it was great.  A and I had been there once before, but it was several years ... http://www.familyatheart.com/?p=5088 A drew this the morning and I had to include it on the blog.  If only life could be as simple as it is to a six-year-old! http://www.familyatheart.com/?p=5084 Yesterday (8/17) was 1st grade registration at A's school.  She and I headed down with her supplies in hand.  She had such a great time!  The kids were all so excited to see one another again.  We have been seeing her best buddy T each week all summer, but she ... http://www.familyatheart.com/?p=5065