More Fireworks and Music on the 5th

And Later... we found this in the local newspaper: The Kingwood Chronicle

Even the Armadillos are Bigger Here!

4th of July Celebrations

For the 4th, we went to the Kingwood Town Center for the festivities and firework show.

 (After visiting Great Gram, of course.)

 Heidi was head-banging to the beat 

(Press Play)

Press play to watch the grand finale

Absolutely Infuriating

The lovely morning of July 4th began with our shower tiles melting off their silicone base.  This is something we have been conversing with our property manager about for the previous 5 months (Since our first day living at this house).  We have voiced our concerns.  We have shared the health risks.  IT IS NOW UNUSABLE.  It is time for them to stop jerking us around and start making some decisions and progress.  It is no fun to have to dump buckets of water over your head in a bathtub as a grown adult.  As much as I would hate to void our contract and have to move AGAIN this year, if it means having a shower and living without a mildew smell -- I will get legal involved. 

Carter's Hands, Heidi's Feet

Cara Returns to TX

The "Zen Garden" in the Kingwood Hospital

Ready to Swim at the Neighborhood Pool

He ended up ditching the life vest for a bit and proved he could DIVE!

(press play)

Gettin' Festive for the 4th

My new front door wreath - took me about 10 hours of paper folding and hot gluing.

Birthday Board for the Classroom

$4 piece of wood
some spray stainer we had
three $1 hooks from the bathroom section at Lowes
some leftover scrapbook paper
a few O-rings
and a handful of free paint sample sheets

TA-DA!!
A Birthday Board for each of my 3 English classes!
I'll I will add are some printed labels with names and dates!