A fun trip to the Dentist

Ashley had a field trip today. The field trip just happened to be at our dentist office. Ashley just thought it was silly that she would go on a field trip to her dentist office. Even though it was silly to her she was really excited. She ask me all morning if it was time to go yet. It didn't help that she got up at 6:00.

When we got there we found out that the Idaho Stampede were there to talk to the kids too. The mascot Rumble was there and he was the hit of the show. The kids had so much fun with him. At one point Rumble laid across the lap of the kids on the couch. Ashley thought that was so funny. Everyone that she saw for the rest of the day, she would tell about Rumble laying on her. His feet were on her lap and his head was on Madeline her friends lap. She would sometimes forget his name and call him Humble. She is such a funny kid.

The field trip was very informative and fun for the kids. The staff walked them through what a typical visit would be and let them try out things like sitting in the x-ray chair. And they also got to see the dental tools up close and touch them to see that they are not scary. Ashley told me that she isn't scared to go the dentist anymore. I wasn't quite sure what she was talking about because she has gone to the dentist fine but she reminded me that the spit sucker scared her and she wouldn't let them put it in her mouth. She says that she will be fine the next time that she goes to the dentist.

Ashley really had a fun time at the dentist and wanted to stay awake tonight to see the news. Channel 2 news was at the office to tape the Stampede with the kids. I taped it for her since it would have been after her bedtime. Ashley wants to see if she is a TV star.

Nana's 60th birthday

Today we were in Twin Falls to celebrate Louise's (Kevin's Mom) 60th birthday.
Kevin's sister planned a party for her. All of Kevin's siblings were able to come except for Scott who lives in Ohio. He did get to participate in the festivities though. Kevin called him on Skype and we were all able to talk to him face to face.
Technology is great. It is amazing what things we can do now days.

Louise is such a special part of our lives so it was great to be able celebrate her birthday with her. My girls are blessed to have her in their lives. She is a wonderful grandma and example to them. We are blessed to have her as a mom, mother-in-law, and grandma. Our lives wouldn't be the same with out her.

Busy Saturday

Today we got a little taste of what Saturday's are going to be like for the next few months. We started our day out watching Madison play at her Jamboree. Madison played two short 20 min games. They lost the first one but won the second one. Nana and Grandpa were in town so they got to see Madison play. Unfortunately I didn't get to watch her because I had to run Allison to a birthday party. Allison has been looking forward to this for over a month. Allison's best friend Allysa got horseback riding for her birthday and invited Allison to join her. Allison has never been on a horse so she was really excited. They were taught how to groom a horse. There was a craft. Finally the last part was riding a horse. Allison had a great time and is now asking if she can do that for her birthday. It was fun to see her so happy but we have a year to decide what we are doing for her birthday.

Once the party was over we had hurry on over to the Morrison Center to meet Madison and Nana. We had tickets to Grease. Nana has always loved to take the girls to plays, when she heard about this one she thought they would really enjoy it. We all really enjoyed the play and the girls have a list of a few more that they would like to see.

Once we were done with all the girls stuff then it was time for adult time and we all went to the temple to work on some family names. it was quite a long day but we had fun while doing it all.

Good habit starting

In primary at church this month they have challenged the kids to read their scriptures every day. Allison and Ashley have taken this to heart and read every night. I am so proud of Allison she reads the scriptures out loud so Ashley can accomplish her goal too. Kevin and I have been trying to stress the importance of scripture study in the home so it is nice to have primary focusing on it this month. After I get them all tucked in I love sitting in the living room listening to Allison read the scriptures to Ashley. One night last week Ashley had a little more energy then normal and Allison couldn't get her to be quiet. Allison was very frustrated but was not going to give in, she was going to read. Allison started reading in a loud voice and then Ashley got louder so Allison got louder. It got to the point that Allison was screaming as she read. Kevin and I were just sitting in the living room laughing. We knew we needed to go in and help Allison but we couldn't stop laughing. Finally Ashley got the point and she quieted down. I love Allison's diligence. My children teach me so much every day. I wish I could be more like them.

A Good Laugh

When Allison and I got home from choir practice today and I was still in the laundry room hanging up coats, I heard Allison walk into the kitchen and just bust up laughing. This made me very curious so I hurried in to see what was so funny. This is what I found and I couldn't stop laughing either. Kevin has had a goatee for a couple of months now and we have all wondered when he was going to get rid of it. Today after church he decided it was time but came out with a mustache instead. I guess Madison and Ashley had the same response and Allison and I. Kevin tried to act all wounded that we didn't like it but I knew that he wasn't serious. He is such a jokester about these type of things but he gave it a good effort at trying to be serious. He did keep it for several hours today and we all busted up laughing anytime that we saw him.

Homemade Olive Garden

Our whole families favorite restaurant is the Olive Garden. The girls would probably pick it every time but it gets expensive with the whole family so we don't go there as often as everyone would like. I think tonight we found a good substitute. Madison had a recipe exchange at Young Women's last night. She was anxious to try out the recipes so she ask if she could make dinner tonight. I was all for it because I had no plans for dinner yet. The menu consisted of Fettecini Alfredo, Zupa Tuscano soup and bread sticks. It was so good. I would be happy if this is what we have every night.
Madison did a wonderful job. She is such a blessing. It is easy to do my job as a mom and teacher when she is so willing to learn and work along side me.

Allison opening gifts

I am thankful for how understanding Allison was about me leaving her presents at home. She did not complain once. We got home very late last night so she had to wait till today. Well she had to wait for dinner time because we had church and then I needed a nap this afternoon. It was all worth the wait. She loved what she got and was very excited. This is her Snuggie that she has been asking for for a few years. She is very happy because she is a cold in the summer time so she freezes in the winter. I am happy to make her day.

San Antonio Temple

Before we left San Antonio we one last thing to do. My mom and I had went during the week to do a session at the temple and the girls didn't get to go with us and they wanted to see it. The temple just happened to be on the way to the airport. We have kinda made this part of our family vacations. We have tried to bring our girls by any temple that we have had the opportunity to while we are out of town.