Cool Thursdays

Last night we packed up the picnic basket and went to the Dallas Arboretum for their "Cool Thursdays" concert series. Susan Kate is wondering why they call them "cool" because it already feels like the cruel Texas summer is upon us. The band was an '80's tribute band. We enjoyed dancing to Loverboy, The Cure, and Billy Idol.

Susan Kate really enjoyed the sumptuous grapes we picked up at Central Market before the show. This is her trying to fit one into one of Daddy's Kumquat sodas!!! She's very intent on trying this trick and refused to look at the camera.

We made it through the first intermission before we just pooped out!

Memorial Day Parade & Block Party

Our neighborhood, University Meadows, sponsors a Memorial Day parade and block party. Here are a few snapshots of The Byrum's!

Daddy chasing Max who tried to join the parade!


SKB watching the parade with Emily and Rachel Hanson. Emily babysits for SKB and Rachel intends to take her job soon.
SKB enjoying her first red snow cone.

SKB and Mommy riding in the "happy train."

Busy Sunday

Susan Kate had a busy Sunday. We went to church and Sunday School, had brunch at Luna de Noche in Victory Park and then went to the pool party at the country club. Here are a few shots throughout the day.

Swinging in the Bois D'Arc

Daddy and Uncle Pat recently installed a swing in our crooked bois d'art tree. Susan Kate has really enjoyed playing in the front yard. The benefits are that she gets to meet neighbors and their dogs (or cats) as they walk by!

Sweet Tooth

Susan Kate may not look like her mother but there is one thing they do have in common: a sweet tooth. Since Daddy's away in Oklahoma, dinner time becomes "wheels off" with our favorite sweets after the main course. Tonight we indulged in Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla with chocolate sauce on top. As you can see, SKB really gets emotional about her ice cream. Max got into the act to polish off the carton.

Happy Mother's Day

We had a great Mother's Day. We went to church and then had brunch with the Fiala and Feretis families. We got to go to La Duni one of mommy's favorite places. SKB even had a few bites of Quatros Leches Cake! Susan Kate got her mother a nice bracelet. She has such good taste. She even signed the card.

Happy Mother's Day to all the great women God has places in our lives. We appreciate all you do for us!

Dallas Museum of Art

We took a trip to the DMA this weekend. They have all kinds of activities for children including a room for kids like SKB. She really enjoyed learning about circles and climbing up and looking at herself in the mirror. What a great afternoon!

Breakfast with SKB

Susan Kate has moved into the "Big Girl" class at school. Due to her new schedule, she must eat breakfast at home before she leaves for school. We have been experimenting with breakfast foods that she might like. This week we're having little granola bites that have a "surprise" of peanut butter inside. I think she likes them! We've also been reviewing our school work while we eat. This month we are learning about the beach! Maybe we'll get to go back to Galveston this summer.

Mayfest, Fort Worth, Texas

Mommy is always searching for "stroller friendly" things to do. The Byrum's took a small road trip to Fort Worth for Mayfest. It's a very kid friendly event. Susan Kate was really only big enough to participate in a few activities. In a few years her dad thinks she'll tear the place up. The festival is held on the banks of the Trinity River. SKB was a pro at the gymnastics obstacle course. Of course, she doesn't understand that you should run as fast as possible. All the little gymnasts were excited to help her out. She is always a bit skeptical when it comes to slides but she made it down okay.