Fun day

Nana and grandpa came up to spend the day with us. They brought Alexia and Kylie with them. Ashley a had soccer games so we brought them along with us. Allison had already played. It is too bad they missed it. Allison did a great job. She is so much fun to watch. Getting her tonsils out was the best thing for her. She hasn't had to use her inhaler once. It has really made a difference for her.

Madison and Allison did a good job entertaining Kylie and Lexie. It was a warm day so I am glad we bought this big umbrella for soccer. Jasmine thought it was too crazy with all the girls so found a seat away from them all.

Ashley was beat after her game. Her cheeks were so red. The weather we are having is just crazy. Later in the day Kevin was in charge of a Elder's quorum social. He stressed over it all week. He was worried that no one would show up. We did a rough count and there were over 100 there.

Ashley went to the hotel with Nana so we just had Madison and Allison. They had a great time playing ultimate frisbee and tag.

It was a fun evening. Ashley didn't even mind missing it because she was busy swimming with Lexi and Kylie. When we were done with the social we took the other girls to the hotel to spend the night. It was a special treat to have Nana and grandpa here for the day. The girls love spending time with them and their cousins.

BUSY Saturday

We had a busy day today. Allison and Ashley had their first soccer games. Allison played first. Her team won 3-1. She was very excited to tell me the final score. Her team did so good. We did returning team from the fall and all of the girls except one came back. The coach wanted a few more players so we told Allison's friend Ashley. I am glad that we did returning team. The girls play so well together and it works well the way the coach has them playing. The forwards did a good job at keeping the ball on other side of the field so Allison didn't have to do much as a defender. When the ball did make it down to her she got some good kicks in to get it back to the forwards. I look forward to the rest of Allison's season.

Before Allison's game was over I had to get Ashley to her field. We also did returning team with Ashley. Her coach did such a great job with the girls so I was excited when he said he wanted to coach them again. Only three of the players returned but the three new players seem to fit in great on the team. Ashley started out a little timid but then turned into our little soccer player. I think it was hard for her to play having her hand wrapped.(We thought she broke her finger but the x-rays came back negative. The doctor told us to keep it wrapped till the swelling went down.) We aren't supposed to keep score at Ashley's age but Ashley's team did end up winning by one goal. She had a great time. I can't wait till next week when her finger doesn't have to be wrapped.

Madison spent her whole day at church preparing for the roadshow. She helped with costumes, hair and makeup. She didn't want to be on stage. She didn't get her wish but that is ok. She held props and then all the kids from our ward danced for the closing number. I watched Madison come out on stage and then make her way to the back. I wish I could have gotten her dancing but oh well. She had fun doing it and I am sure there will be another roadshow.

First tooth lost

Ashley has been wiggling one of her front teeth for over a month. She feels like she is the only one in her kindergarten class that hasn't lost a tooth so I just thought that she has made it loose on her own. I didn't pay much attention till I was informed by Allison that the permanent tooth had already started to grow in behind it. Kevin and I both tried to get her to let us pull it but she didn't want anyone else to touch it. We even tried to get her to let Uncle Ryan(a dentist) to do it but nope. We all gave up. On the car ride home from Nana's today she pulled it out all my herself. She was so proud of herself.
After it was out she said, "hey that didn't hurt." The one next to it is loose too but she has decided that if you just wiggle and wiggle it till it falls out on it's own, it doesn't hurt. She is not going to let anyone pull the next one either.

Easter Fun

We headed to Kimberly for the weekend. The Wallis's were in town and it might be our last time we see them before they move to Ohio. The girls are so sad to have them move so they took advantage of this visit and played the whole time. The kids spent the whole day outside. A few of them even had a picnic lunch outside.

The girls were excited that it was Easter weekend because it always more fun to color and hunt for eggs with your cousins.

We finished a great day out by roasting smores.

We also got to meet Isaac the newest addition to the Wallis family. The girls loved getting to hold their new cousin. The girls keep on saying that they want a little brother. They can keep on wishing. At least they have their cousins.

We had a great weekend. We were very happy to get to spend this time with the Wallis's before they move.

Our cute little 6 year old

Ashley turned 6 today. It seems like it was just yesterday that Ashley joined our family. She has brought such great joy to our family. She is always on the go and ready to take on anything.

After school Ashley picked two friends to go celebrate her birthday with her. We first started with lunch at a Chinese Buffet. I don't know why but Ashley was insistent on a Chinese Buffet it was quite cute. Next Ashley wanted to go to the Glow in the Dark miniature golf place but when we got there we found it wasn't open till three. I gave Ashley a few more options but with them all she still wanted to golf. We finally decided to go play at the park till it opened.


The girls played so nicely together and weren't ready to leave when I told them it was time.
None of the girls had played miniature golf before so I thought it might be best to let them just play and have fun. No score keeping.
They had a great time. I think it was the quickest game that I have ever played. The girls caught on quickly and just flew through all the holes. Ashley had a lot of fun with Mckinlie and Elahn. It was sad that it all had to come to an end but it did.

Tonight Allison had soccer practice and I had a church thing so we had a quick dinner of some of Ashley's favorite foods. Kraft macaroni and cheese and a hot dog. Silly girl. She opened her presents and was very excited to get Smurfs Dance party for the WII
and then a stuffed dolphin just to name a couple.

After Allison and I were done then it was time for the cake. Ashley had her mind set on a Costco cake. Those things are way to big for a family of five so I had to find a way to talk her out of it. I thought I would try something new so I offered to take her to pick out the cake and that persuaded her. She thought it might be fun to try something new so she picked an ice cream cake. I took her to DQ and let her pick it out. It was hard but she finally decided on one. She was very excited to show everyone and give it a try.
Ashley had a great day. She enjoyed having all our family give her a call and wish her a Happy Birthday. She loved spending the afternoon with two of her friends. Who could ask for a better day?

Ashley we all love you and are glad you are a part of family. Happy Birthday!!!!

Ashley's birthday dinner

Tonight we went out for Ashley's birthday. Between soccer and basketball our nights are pretty busy so we had to do Ashley's dinner a night early. She didn't mind because that just means more celebrating. She had a hard time choosing where to go but finally decided on the Olive Garden. Ashley is sometimes hard to read. She was really shy when she was younger and then she came out of her shell and started talking to anyone. Lately she has started to get shy again. Tonight she wouldn't talk to our waitress at all. She would only mouth to me across the table. I thought she was going to be my out going one but I think she is going to follow in her sisters shoes. We had a great evening. I hope Ashley will be able to go to sleep tonight she is so excited for tomorrow.

Junior Stylists

Kevin has been trying out a new hairstyle. He likes the idea of it but isn't quite sure how he wants to fix it. Madison has been asking if she could fix it for him since she sees boys do theirs at school. Today Kevin finally gave in. I guess he figured he wasn't going anywhere today since it is General Conference weekend. Madison welcomed the invitation. Ashley couldn't hold back and she joined in. They thought it was fun and offered to do his hair for him in the morning. Apparently the invitation was an open invitation because Ashley and Allison played with his hair as we watched a movie together.
They had fun playing with Kevin's hair. Who knew that something so simple would make them so happy and keep them entertained for hours.