Return to basketball

Madison played in her first basketball game tonight since knee surgery. I was so nervous watching her warm up. When the game finally started I could barely watch but after a little bit into the game I saw that she was comfortable on her knee and doing a good job. She did fall a few times and every time I stopped breathing just hoping that she didn't hurt her knee again. She did a great job and hopefully it will get easier for me as the weekend goes on. This is the beginning of two and half weeks straight of basketball.

Band Concert

Allison's last 7th grade band concert was tonight. I have loved to hear them get better and better each concert. Allison has enjoyed band and loves playing the clarinet. This year has been a bit of roller coaster after moving but things like band has helped with the adjustments.

Piano Recital

Tonight we had the pleasure of going to Allison and Ashley's piano recital. Each girl played two pieces. One that they memorized and the other wasn't. They both did a great job. I am so proud of all that they have learned and we just love their teacher Kira. I love hearing the piano in the house. It is always something that I wanted to learn.

Ashley

Ashley had a busy day today. First she had the talent show at school. She was so excited when she was picked to be in the talent show. She really hoped that Kevin would be in town so that he could see her. She was pretty stressed about and kept on trying to reassure her that he would because he is always home by Thursday. Well Kevin was in town and the girls even wanted to see her so they got out of school early to be there for Ashely. It was sweet of them to want to support her.

Ashley played a song Butterfly on the piano and she is did a great job. We are so proud of her.

After school Ashley had her soccer party. She has had so much fun with these girls.

We just love the team and the girls had so much fun bowling and goofing off together.

Barstools

Since we moved in I have been searching for the perfect barstools for the kitchen. I have gone back and forth on what style I wanted and then once I picked a style I had to decided on a color. It was a stressful process but the most stressful part was getting Kevin to agree with what I picked. We both agreed on some barstools and then found a great deal on them. They came in the mail today and I love them. I am so happy that we took our time and didn't rush this decision. Taking our time paid off.

NJHS

Tonight Allison was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. She loves school and she loves to learn. She was so excited when we got the letter saying that she had been accepted. I am so proud of her and how hard she works.

Poor Ashley

Ashley has always been an active kid but since we have moved she has become more active. She is always running from of her friends house to the next. She is such a social active little girl. She doesn't get sick that often but we sure know when she is sick because she sits still. Last night she woke up to let us know that her tummy hurt and she had thrown up. We helped her get comfortable on our floor but she ended up waking some more throughout the night being sick. Once her tummy calmed down she just slept the day away. It is sad to see her get sick and sit still. I am grateful that she doesn't get sick that often.

Another soccer season over

Ashley finished her spring season of soccer today. The team did such a great job. They played hard in every game and ended the season with only one loss. It has been fun watching these girls play over the years. The core team has stayed the same and a few girls have joined them over the years and they all seem to play together so nicely. It is a lot of fun watching them play together and become better. Ashley has enjoyed playing with them and I hope they stay together for a long time. Ashley just loves playing soccer and each season she just amazes me with her growth each season.

Kitchen drawers

Our kitchen has some really large drawers and I have looking for a way to organize them. I found something I wanted to try on Pinterest but hadn't got around to it yet. While in Utah at the beginning of the month I found the same concept that I could do without using a saw so we bought it. I was so excited to get my drawers organized. We couldn't find anything in them. I am so happy with the way that they turned out. I am so glad to finally get them organized

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Mothers day

Kevin and the girls spoiled me for Mother's day. Allison woke up early and made breakfast. She knows that I am not a pancake type of person so she made me crepes. She gets me.

After church Ashley treated me to a manicure.

We finished the night out with a dutch oven dinner made by Kevin. I love when he cooks dutch oven.

The day was a great day. I love being a mother to these wonderful three girls.

Downtown Meridian

Today I had the privilege of going on a field trip with Ashley's third grade class. The field trip was a walking tour of downtown Meridian and then City Hall. I was a little nervous that we were going to get rained on because it has been raining almost every day for the last week in a half. Also two classes from the third grade went yesterday and they came back to school soaked. I was well prepared with umbrellas but thankfully it was a beautiful sunny day and not a drop of rain fell on us. We started our tour at an old school house. The kids got experience what school would have been like in the early 1900's. It was strict and the kids were wide eyed the whole time as the rules were being explained. Things have definitely changed.

/ After the school house we walked around downtown and looked at the historical buildings. It was interesting reading about the history of the buildings. The kids were starting to restless so we stopped for lunch and then they played in the park until it was time for us to be at city hall. The kids were excited to go in city hall and were really hoping that they would be able to see the mayor.

Our tour guide told us the mayor was in meetings all day so we would not get meet her but we were surprised when she stepped off the elevator and took a moment to talk to the kids. It was a real treat and she was so nice to answer their questions. It was a fun field trip and Ashley really enjoyed learning a little more about her home town.

While we waited for the bus Ashley had fun goofing off with her friends.

My girls

Tonight while I was sitting on my bed reading all the girls came in and sat with me to tell me about their days. As I was sitting there listening to each of them I just got this overwhelming feeling that this is what heaven is like. I love my girls so much and love that they love to come and spend time with me. I especially love that Madison and Allison aren't too old for their mom.

The only thing missing from this moment is Kevin but he is out of town.

Quick Trip

Kevin had to go to Utah for work so we planned on him driving so he could pick up some stuff at IKEA. At the last minute he was needed in Indiana right before the Utah trip. He would get home late and then have to hop in the car and drive there that night. We were concerned about him driving by himself so I decided to go with him. We left Wednesday night after he got home from Indiana. One Thursday while Kevin worked. I surprised my sister with lunch.

I was texting her to see what she was doing for lunch. She thought it was funny questions but then she noticed me at her front door. It was fun surprising her. After lunch I headed out to do some shopping. Bed Bath and Beyond was out of the sheets that Ashley wanted for her bed in Meridian so I thought I would check and see if I could find them in Utah. I did end up finding one set and then ordered another set to be delivered to our home. Ashley will be thrilled to get this last thing for her room.

They are so cute. I am glad I was able to find them for her.

While having lunch with Rachel we made plans for dinner so that I could see Calvin too.

He has gotten so big. He is also such a sweet little boy. I wish that we lived closer so we could see him more. The girls would have so much fun with him. It was a nice dinner. It was fun spending time with my sister and her family.

The girls were sad to miss out on seeing Calvin.

After dinner it was time to head shopping. We had a lot of fun at IKEA and the Container store. I wish that we had these stores at home but it is probably better that they don't because our suburban is always full when we leave.

We found a lot of good deals and finished up getting a few things that we wanted for the girls room and my office. I think the girls will be very happy with what we came home with.