To Amanda, with love.

Today was Amanda's last day. We were all very sad. When Amanda drove away in her car, I explained to Texas that she wouldn't be around for a few weeks. Seeming to understand, he began to shout for Amanda in our driveway. Before bed , Texas asked to call her on the phone. He is going to miss her so much.

This chalk drawing on our driveway captures Tex's feelings for Amanda:

Texas loves trash trucks
Texas + Amanda = BFF

We are so happy for Amanda and David. They are going to make excellent parents. We can't wait to meet little David!

Until then,
this is Texas and Mommy signing off for now.

Cupcake Day

It was a special day at our house on Friday. It was Amanda's birthday!!!! Sofia and Hannah came over for a cupcake party. Here are some pictures. Amanda is the best nanny ever and we love her so much. Happy birthday

Nice and clean (pre-cupcake)

Blowing out the candles ** Texas and Amanda

Hannah's chocolate mustache

Sofia's chocolate beard

Tex's frosting lips. Who wouldn't want to give him a kiss???

Supernanny!

Amanda is Tex's nanny. She has been with us since April 2009. If Texas could talk, here is what he would say about Amanda:

1. She is the most wonderful nanny in the world.
2. She teaches me colors, shapes, animals, and animal sounds.
3. She is a lifesaver.
4. She is very talented in the arts of chalk ("gaw").
   
5. She can make something yummy for lunch out of nothing.
6. She is patient and kind, and of course, very pretty.
7. She indulges my fascination with trash collection.
8. She is stylish and selects the perfect outfit for me everyday.
9. She can stack blocks higher than anyone I know.
   
10. She is going to make a wonderful mommy someday (soon)!

Texas loves Amanda!!!