Toy Story 3 on Ice

We took Elena to her first ice show yesterday...Toy Story 3 on Ice. She liked it although she kept thinking there was going to be a movie, and was a bit bothered when there was no screen to watch it...we really had to convince her that this was a little different. In the end she really had fun with it all and said the best part was when Buzz defeats the evil Zurg. I think Eric's and mine was the part where the green army men came out - they "flew" them in and everything! We want to thank Kathy and Dave for the great idea, and we had fun being with them and with Amanda and Ron as well. :)

Avon Walk For Breast Cancer Kick Off!

This weekend is the Great Start Party for Chicago's Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. You'll get to sign up early, learn more about team formation, and much, much more! Find out more at:





http://www.avonwalk.org/

Hope to see you there!

Da Bears!

Elena had Spirit Day at school on Friday to cheer on the Chicago Bears. It was exciting and fun, although a bit trying, considering we had to convince Elena that we were not going to Chicago Friday to cheer for bears...although, I imagine that would be rather amusing. ;) I think she has taken quite a liking to trips to Chicago. I can't blame her. ;)

It's Miss America Time!

It's that time of year again to crown a new lucky lady to be Miss America. And still as old as I am, when the show starts, I feel that little girl in me creep out and wish to wear the shoes, walk the runway, and achieve the dream. Seems pretty silly in light of true life and in light of eternity. Those crowns will tarnish and fade away, and all we will have is the crowns we will get to leave at Jesus' feet if we know and trust Him. I am grateful for everlasting, true, meaningful crowns. There is still and will always be that part of me that appreciates the "sparkles" we have on earth, and the excitement that comes with competing in a pageant. Good luck to all the ladies tonight!

Crowns are:

My one and only Miss America Local crown

And a gift...the replica of Mrs. America's crown after my year as Mrs. Illinois was over...because I will always be Mrs. America in my husband's eyes. :)

Zajicek Family Christmas Picture...

Minus our ill ones - Jon, Shannon and little Jack. We need to photo shop them in!

Snow!

We spent Monday morning out in the brand new snow...really too powdery for a snow man, so we made a snowman pyramid...sort of! Then SNOWBALL FIGHT!!! Afterward, it was time to warm up and dry off before school. Of course, it would not be complete without hot cocoa and whipped cream!

Cheesecake Factory!

Good food with new friends! Thanks Andria, Vicki, Victor and Al! :) Yep, I'm with former Miss Texas Teen USA and Miss New Mexico Teen USA...aren't they still as beautiful as ever?!?! What's neat is that they are so beautiful from the inside as well as out!