Ashley found makeup

Allison has some play make up that she only wears around the house. Yesturday she was playing with it with Ashley but forgot to put it away. This morning after the girls left for school I found Ashley playing in the makeup. I love it when I walk in the room and she jumps. It is so funny because she tries to look like she hasn't done anything wrong but there was no mistaking that she was being naughty this morning. I am glad that she has a while before she really starts wearing makeup. She could use some lessons.

A night in the yard

Tonight we spent the night in yard doing yard work. Kevin and I were so proud of our girls and their willingness to help. They really are some wonderful kids. Ashley got her little shovel out and went after the weeds in the flower beds. She was so cute. She would yell at the naughty weeds.

Madison was a huge help taking out some unwanted grass. I love the way that she uses the shovel.
It was so funny when she toppled right over. It is always fun to watch my kids try new things and figure things out. Madison was so awesome tonight. She jumped right in and made things go a lot faster. She is such an amazing daughter.

Allison was out helping but got sent in to the shower before I got the camera out. She was bummed but it is still a school night so they have a bed time. She was an amazing help and even wanted to come back out and help after her shower but I wouldn't let her. She didn't need to get dirty.

We had a great night working together. I love these memories that have made.

Picnic at the park

Tonight I took the girls to the park for a picnic and some away time. Kevin has class on Thursday nights and since the weather is nice I figure it is better to get out of the house then try to keep the girls quiet at home. They really look forward to Thursdays.

It was a little cooler tonight then I thought so Ashley was cuddling under the blanket. I am glad we had a sweater in the car for her. After the picnic the girls had fun playing at the park.
Madison tried to teach Ashley how to pump on the swing. It was so cute watching Ashley really try but her legs were just not coordinated in any way. I tried to take video but the camera didn't cooperate. Too bad because it was cute.

Laundry Helper

Ashley has started to really want to help around the house. She will help me gather all the laundry on Monday and sort it. Then she will take the hampers back to the rooms that they go in. Today I went to take a shower and this is what I found when I got out of the shower. Ashley had taken the cloths out of the dryer and was in the process of transferring them from the washer to the dryer. She was so proud of herself when I found her. I love my new laundry helper it makes laundry more enjoyable.

Mother's Day

I had a very nice Mother's day with my girls today. It is so much fun to see what they have made me each year. They are such good girls and always go above and beyond. Madison found a recipe in the Friend that she thought would be fun to try and it was so yummy. They were Strawberry roses. Allison painted me a side portrait of herself at school. And Ashley colored me a card and planted a sunflower at a primary activity. I had a great day and have the best girls that anyone could ask for. I love them so much and I am very thankful for the special day today.