New Princess Dress

Jillian received her new princess dress that was handmade by Grandma Texas. She loves it. Spent the evening wearing it and dancing in it. I think it made Grandma's day telling her how much Jillian liked it. A birthday gift for both Jillian and Grandma Texas. Happy Birthday, Mom.

Artist

Jillian drew the above picture by herself with absolutely no help. The paper is black and when the "pen" draws on the paper the color below appears. I can't believe the detail in the person. Just remember that she will be 4 yrs. old in a week. AMAZING!

Ham and Cheese

Jillian grabbed my hat and when I asked to take her picture she REALLY hammed it up and said, "CHEESE."

What Happened?

Well, I don't like to give footbal commentary but it kind of was like this.

McCoy got hit in the first Texas drive with about 4 yards to go. Someone hit him in the back right shoulder blade. I knew it was over then. Can you imagine being the freshman rookie quarterback being asked to play your first game and it's for the national title? Then our center got hurt and we had to have a rookie freshman center. The first half was grim... not that the second half was any better.

The Texas defense held there own and The rookie started to get some confidence but I really don't think it was an #1Alabama versus a #2Texas. It was more like a #1 Alabama against an unranked Texas. Would have been a different story had McCoy not been hurt.

From the interview afterwards it sounds like he wasn't even hurt bad, just wanted to save his pro career. The thing is, his stock in being wanted in the NFL just fell to third round if that.

I'm rather upset with Colt, but suprisingly not at the team. They did a valiant effort to catch up with what they had for players. Better luck next year? Don't count on it. It will be a while before Texas rebuilds again. At least we have Mack Brown guiding the way. Hook 'Em Horns for life.

Hook 'Em Horns!

The Princesses

Okay Mom and Dad, here's the card. If possible I'd like them to be 3 separate paintings. The 2 on the right should have their clothing colors switched. Cinderella wears blue, Sleeping beauty wears pink/red. Thank you dad for doing this for Jillian.

*My dad is painting the 3 princesses for Jillian as a present. (I hope)

Hook 'em Texas Toes!

Today we went to get our toes done for the Big Texas match up against Alabama on January 7th, 2009! ( that's a Thursday) John went with Burnt Orange, I chose Vivacious Orange and we're not sure who Jillian is rooting for with purple toes and green polka dots.

I sure hope The University of Texas Longhorns know how much they are loved in Oregon! Hear that, McCoy? You better win for a little girl in Oregon and a Big Daddy, too!

*The last pic is of a Bevo window decoration we found at a party store. It is proudly perched in out living room window!

Go Horns!