High School Band Concert

Madison played in her first high school band concert tonight. She wasn't quite sure what she wanted to do in high school with band. She thought she was going to march in the marching band but changed her mind before school started. She wasn't quite ready to give up band yet so she decided to stay with freshman band. The freshman band is very small so they combined with another school that has a small band too. It is kind of fun because Lydia is that band so they got to sit next to each other.

It was a great concert. It is kind of sad though because this will be her last year. Since she decided that she doesn't want to march there is no more band classes after her freshman year.

Ashely's soccer comes to an end

Ashley played her last game today. She had a great season. She has been playing with some of the girls for a few seasons now. I love to watch her excitement when she plays. She has so much energy and never gives up even when she has been playing the whole game.

She is becoming quite a good little soccer player. She has a powerful kick so she makes a good little defender. It is hard to get a ball past her. She also has no fear of getting hurt so she makes a great little goalie. She scares me because she doesn't care if feet are coming at the ball she still will jump on it to stop them from scoring. It is fun to watch her play. She plays with such heart. I am not sure that we will be doing a returning team this next season so it will be interesting to see what happens next season.

Trunk or Treating

Tonight Chaparral had their annual trunk or treating event. Ashley really wanted to go with Kinnlie but since her mom had her babies on Wednesday they were not up for going yet. Allison was sweet and came along so Ashley wouldn't be alone. I love it when they are so sweet to each other. It was a rushed night so they just threw their costumes on quickly. We will spend a little more time on getting ready on Halloween night.

The girls got a little candy and had some fun at the same time.

Halloween fun

Madison and Caroline have become good friends over the last few months. It has been fun watching them become such great friends. They both have so much fun going to church dances together. Tonight it was a Halloween dance so they dressed up.

They both are so cute with each other.

While Madison was at the dance, we went with the Bartlett's to a haunted forest. Mckinnlie likes to go every year for her birthday and this year she wanted Ashley to go with her so they invited us all. Allison and Ashley were talking about going all week long but when it came down to it they got freaked out and we had to ask them for the not scary version. Non of the girls have ever been to a haunted house so they really didn't know what to expect. After the haunted forest we went to Arctic Circle for ice cream.

It was a fun night. Allison and Ashley said they didn't want to go to the haunted forest again but I am sure if we are invited by the Bartletts again next year they will jump at it.

Allison's Soccer is over

Allison played her last game soccer game today. This season was an interesting season for her. She loved the team that she played with last season and was happy to return with them. Pal has been making some changes so things were a bit different. We signed Allison up for Rec soccer which is not a competitive league. Pal changed the team to select which is a competitive league so we did some traveling around the valley instead of staying at the one field that we are used too. Thankfully non of her games conflicted with Ashley's games so we were all able to see both of their games. Allison's team was made up of girls from 11 - 13 but they sometimes played 15 and 16 year old's. It was an interesting season but she had fun and is going to play again next season.

Allison did a great job. I always love watching her play.

Meeting Emry for the first time

Uncle Chris and Aunt Nicole are moving from Utah to Washington. Tonight Aunt Nicole drove through with the girls on her way to Washington. We met them for dinner to visit a little. The girls were very excited to meet their newest cousin for the first time. Emory was born on August 14th and we all have been waiting patiently to meet her.

Ashley

Ashley got two cavities filled today. She did a great job and cooperated with the dentist. I knew she would do great but always wonder if it is going to be the day that I am wrong.

When they were all done and she stood up, I could see in her face that something was off but she said she was okay. We went to the front desk to pay and when I was done she looked like she was going to be sick so we went to the bathroom. I am glad I followed my gut. When we finally made it to the car I ask her if she feels like still going to school and she does so I take her.

When she got home she told me that she felt really dizzy when she got up and that is probably what upset her stomach. I am glad she decide to go to school because she felt like herself the rest of the day. Ashley did a great job today. I am proud of her for being brave and deciding to go to school.