Bye Bye Kendal

About a month ago Ashley came home from Kendal's and she looked sad. I ask if she was ok and she ask if we talk in private. She told me she just found out that Kendal's dad was transferred to Utah and she would be moving around Spring Break. It was a secret so I couldn't tell anyone. I could tell that Ashley was trying not to cry while she was telling me about it and finally just couldn't hold it back anymore. Kendal has helped Ashley with her transition into a new school and they have been just the best of friends since we moved into our house.
Ashley ask if we could throw Kendal a going away party and I thought it might help her so I told her we would. I found this cute invitation online I could make online about Being Blue that Kendal was leaving so the party turned into a blue themed party. I had a lot of fun getting it all ready. Ashley was so nervous that no one would come and didn't want to disappoint Kendal so the party had to be a hit. Well needless to say there was nothing for Ashley to worry about almost everyone that she invited came and they all had a great time. We had pizza and lots of other food so the girls ate first. Things did get silly and Kendal ended up with food on her face. This wasn't the first time I saw her do this. It was fun watching the girls just have a lot of fun and make more fun memories for Kendal to remember about Idaho.
After eating it was time for minute-to-win-it-games. When I planned these I was crossed my fingers that the girls all would be up for them and not get embarrassed or shy. Well I don't know why I worried, they all played and had a lot of fun being silly. Next, we did a craft and made bracelets from Popsicle sticks. They had fun decorating their bracelets. Before settling down with a movie we played some glow in the dark tag. It was a fun evening and I am so glad Ashley had the idea. Kendal has been such a blessing to her since we moved and her family has taken her in and treat her like family. I could not have ask for better backyard neighbors and we are all going to be sad to see them go.

Ashley Gifford(what Kendal's little sister calls Ashley) is going to miss her backyard family.