We Are The Littles

Yea, I know. I’m late on this one too. It’s not entirely my fault though. I’ve been trying to get the videos converted for the last 3 or 4 days and only managed to get them done and get them done right last night. None of my converting programs wanted to work and my Mac is at home so I was S.O.L.

Anyway, Savannah’s acting debut is below. She played the Little Mermaid’s sister in the play and did a great job. Don’t tell her I said that though or her head will probably explode.

The video is a little under 5min in length. Grab some popcorn and a drink, sit back, and enjoy the show!

Gabe left today to go make us money.  We are so sad. Even one of our neighbors was sad for us today when she watched Gabe say bye to the boys at the bus stop.  We were so busy this time off, but as always, we had a great time. I am especially happy that we had a family weekend and sendoff before he left. Papa and Weezer and Aunt Omega came into town. We all went to see Savannah perform in The Little Mermaid. It was funny and she did great! Yesterday, she was even singled out to pose for a journalism student’s project. We were honored to sit out in the Explorer and wait for her as she had her photo shoot outside on the hood of a car. Okay, you are probably wondering as we did, What is a mermaid doing on a car? Well, that was the photographer’s vision. And in case you were wondering, the photographer was a girl. Hope that does NOT add more fuel to the fire (haha).  My other thought was, if they were going to pick a car, why a Honda Civic? I digress. Anyway, we had a great weekend with the family filled with a lot of food, as only we can do it.  I was especially happy to take Weezer to the mecca of grocery stores, HEB.  For those of you unfamiliar with the store, one day I will take you on a photo tour and show you why it is all that.  Sunday we had a HUGE breakfast that included Omega’s famous home styled potatoes and signature pancakes (big and thick!).  Sunday, Savannah left us to go act and we went to the park, while the Cowboys were getting it handed to them. Gabe and the boys pretended to be MLB stars and Gabby and I were the cheerleaders.

Anyway, that is a glimpse of our days. Now, my best friend is gone, and once again, the house is not the same.  It is going to be a LONG six weeks, but Gabe and I are having a running contest, so that should help time fly. It will also help our waistlines, especially since we ate Tres Leches all weekend like there was no tomorrow. I want to try to lose enough weight so he notices a difference when he returns and has to buy me a new wardrobe. He now has his new home gym in Nigeria already assembled and waiting for him. I have my new treadmill (thanks again, baby!). It is going to be ironic when I beat him using the gift he bought me. And I am bringing it!

Gabe will put up pics and video from the play as soon as he is settled, but don’t tell Savannah or she will kill us! I will also be keeping everyone updated with pictures, stories, and videos, while I keep Gabe in the know when he is away.

There’s not enough of it. Everyday I say I’m going to upload more pictures and update this site and then Gabby needs attention or the boys need homework help or want to play catch or Savannah has to be picked up from school or something manly needs to be done around the house (in which case we hire someone )

Anyway, we do have new pictures and video of Gabby to put up on her site when I get around to it. It might not be until I’m back in Nigeria but I have plenty of time there. Speaking of Gabby, she’s been a little terror the last two days. Crying crying crying and not wanting to be left alone for even a few seconds. Right now she’s sleeping so the house is peaceful. When she wakes up it will probably be another story.

The boys are still doing Karate a couple nights a week. They’re usually outside playing from the time they get home from school until it gets dark. Of course they want to run in and out in and out so I have to pull an “Arnie Little” and tell them to stay in or out because they’re letting all the cold air out by opening / closing the door so many times. However, I have finally managed to get them to close the door as opposed to slamming it. It took 5 months or so but they’re tired of hearing me yell “DON’T SLAM THE DOOR!” on their way outside so they finally broke down and complied. A small victory for me. Now I just have to get MBM and Savannah on board! Those two are not likely so I’ll probably just buy a revolving door.

In other news, Savannah’s play is this weekend. She’s in The Little Mermaid and she plays the Little Mermaid’s sister. Expect video of that too… Even though Sav has threatened me about putting it on the internet. I ain’t skeered of her.

So, that’s it. I’m headed back to Nigeria on Monday for a whopping 6 weeks this time. I probably won’t even recognize Gabby when I get back. Her goofy hair will be down to her waist. Not that that’s a long way given her squatty stature.

See ya!