Dominic's Pre-K Graduation

Did I mention I was going to take six months off from blogging? Eeeek! Totally didn't mean to.  In fact, I started drafting this post back on June 8 and just never got around to finishing it.

Dominic graduated from Pre-K in May.  To capture the essence of our boy at this age, I asked him some questions that I stole from a "Toddler Questionnaire" my sister posted on Facebook.  These answers are from back in June.

Pre-K Graduation Questionnaire:
What's your name? Dominic
How old are you? five and a half
When is your birthday? September 9
How old is daddy? 36
How old is mommy? 33
What's your favorite color? Orange and yellow
What's your favorite food? Pizza
Who's your best friend? Jaxton, Owen, Eli, and Pierce
What's your favorite tv show? Home Alone
What's your favorite movie? Wild Kratts
What's your favorite song? Wild Kratts
What's your favorite animal? Cheetah, jaguar, panther, and leopard
What are you scared of? I don't know... being alone
What makes you happy? Being with Mama
Where do you want to go on vacation? Canada
What do you want for your birthday? A new helicopter and a scooter
What do you want to be when you grow up? Football player, soccer player, golf player, swim player, karate player

We had lots of the Morales side of the family and some friends come in town for a multi-celebratory weekend: Dominic's graduation, Migs' bachelor party, and Tony's birthday.  We also had the Chayrez girls in town to support their big nephew/cousin.  This first set of pictures is just hanging out at home:

The graduation ceremony was Saturday at a nearby Elementary School:

With one of his teachers and one of his best friends.

Throwing his hat!

The soon-to-be groom.

And lastly, here's Robin helping Tony with his candles on Sunday:

Bluebonnets 2016

Bluebonnets popped up early this year - I first saw them along the highway in late February.  We finally got out and took some pictures today and I think they are my best yet.  Thank you Marcos for the 50mm lens, YiaYia for the homemade candy for bribery, and Fairfield Inn & Suites for the lovely field of flowers.  Tons of Indian Paintbrush this year too!

The sillyness is escalating....

Aaaaaand POW!

 

January (and a bit of February)

My parents got me a tripod for Christmas and it's been pretty fun.  We took some family shots right before Migs left in early January.

And here are some pics I snapped later in the month when Marcos and Dominic were wearing similar gray shirts:

In case you were feeling sorry for Christy (who was also wearing a gray shirt).

We also went to a couple of fun birthday parties in January, including one for 6-year-old Ella.  She had a snow slide!

And this was at a birthday party for a school friend, 5-year-old Eli.  I thought I was taking this video of Christy, not knowing Dominic was at the top of the slide too and that they'd come down holding hands.  His friends Jaxton and Owen were on the orange slide, hence his quick getaway at the end.

This next one is technically February, but check out Dominic's reading skills!  I think his sister is impressed.

And here's another February video featuring a singing performance by Christina.

Hope you enjoy!