All Dolled Up

Alisiya got a treat. A really well deserved treat. Alisiya has been an amazing help to me with her new brother and sister. She also has managed to keep a wonderful report card despite all that has been going on in the house this school year. She got all A's and one B this past semester.
 
We finally went somewhere that she has been asking for since it opened. She wanted to go to Tispy's. It's a nail salon that also has a full sized bar. So, Alisiya and I are sitting getting our nails done and sipping on a Coca Cola, while the chairs give us a back massage. Alisiya starts saying, 'MOM.' in the shaking voice that she now has from getting a back massage. The people in the shop could see her excitement and thought it was very cute and kept flashing smiles our way. Alisiya, of course, oblivious of it all.
 
This is Alisiya after her pedi/mani a.k.a. her pedicure/ manicure.

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Visit from Mema and Pepa

My parents came to visit us the end of March. All I can say is the visit was way too short. The kids really enjoyed them. Even though my parents had a great time with the kids, I think they went home to rest up.

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Cowboys and Cowgirls

This began as Alisiya's idea. We just decided to include Sebastian in on the fun.
 

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