Richland Mall

A few days ago Mia found out from a catalog we received in the mail that Build-A-Bear now carries both Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony (which happens to be her absolute favorite cartoon).  As soon as she saw this she knew exactly where her money was going.  After counting her coins and being told that yes, she had enough for the doll but not for all of the accessories shown in the pictures she decided that she did indeed have to have her very own.  So off we went to Richland Mall today to get a Rainbow Dash.  After building said pony (who was named "Lily Rainbow Dash Dyer") we walked around for a bit and then she played in the play area and by play I mostly mean she chased a little boy around while growling at him.  Yes - growling - she was the monster and he was the scared little boy.  LOL

Obviously we didn't get to go to Dallas after all.  The weather didn't end up being bad but I'm a scaredy cat when it comes to possible storms - especially with a 2 hour drive.  Hopefully the forecast will settle down and we'll make it up there soon.

T-Ball starts Tuesday and swimming the week after.  We are getting really excited about that!  Not only will Mia be around other kids and Ben and I around other adults but it will also be great to get back into a weekly routine!  Yippee!

Visiting the local library

Our trip to Dallas was postponed today due to the possibility of continuing bad weather.  So we went to West Waco Library and Genealogy Center for story time.  Last week was kind of a bust but today was a lot of fun.  The theme was "Digging into reading at the beach" and they had two stories and a craft.  We also *finally* got our library cards - I say *finally* because it pretty much takes an act of congress to get your library card - and after going thru all the riggamaroll you have to wait for them to mail them to you.  It's all good now tho - we have our cards and can go check out lots of books. :)

Turned out to be a gorgeous day and another perfect afternoon to play at the pool.  While there Mia met a little girl who, it turned out, lives right next door to us!  When it was time to leave the pool Mia invited J over to play and they played games and watched My Little Pony together.  I think Mia really enjoyed herself and I hope J did too.  I did, however, have to have the "sweetie - you need to ask mommy first before you invite someone over" conversation.  :)

Tonight we are planning on having a google hangout with friends back home which will be fun!