Harry Potter and the Rodeo!!

I know those two don't usually go together, but the two of them together pretty much sum up our weekend.
Friday, Ben and I went to see the final Harry Potter movie.  We started reading the first book in the series at the beginning of the summer.  We started watching the movies when we realized there was no way we would be able to finish all the books before the final movie came out.  We are going to continue to read, however.  Reading the books adds an entire new dimension to the enjoyment of the storyline, and I am so glad that Ben enjoys reading so much. 
Over the last few weeks, Ben and I have been watching the movies whenever we could find the time.  Friday, we left the girls with Mimi and headed to the theater.  Ben got his "Harry" on.

Abby got to dress up, too.  She wasn't exactly in character for the movie, but she deserved a new little 'costume', too!

We put a little makeup on her...and I can't believe how grown up she looks!

LOVED the movie.  I can't say enough about it.  It was PERFECT.  What a terrific ending to what seems like a lifetime we have shared with the characters. 

Then, Saturday night, Duke took Ben, Abby and Ben's buddy Nathan to the Mesquite Rodeo.

The boys participated in the calf scramble and they both got SO CLOSE to grabbing the scarf!

Ben's on the far left in the red shirt

Chaos ensues!!

Poor Duke was exhausted by the time they all got home.  I think the kids had too much fun for him!!

Audrey also cut her first two teeth this weekend, and she started crying real tears.  :( She's been chewing on things for months now, and she finally has something to show for it!!