Friday night fun

I have always wanted to have the house that everyone wanted to hang out at but the girls didn't invite many people over to our other house because they felt like it was too small. When we moved into our new house I told them that that is what I wanted. They have taken me up on my offer. I love that they love to hang out here. Tonight each girl had some friends over. Allison hang out in her room the whole time. Ashley started the evening by making some homemade lemonade with her friends.

They were so cute squeezing the lemons. After they were done Madison invited them to play Telestrations with her. They were so cute playing with the big girls.

I love hearing all the girls in my house. This is what I envisioned when we moved.

No more braces

Allison has been counting down today for 6 weeks. At her last appointment Dr. Guymon told her that if her bit was all fixed then she would be getting her braces off today. I have never seen her so diligent at wearing her rubber bands. I was really hoping that everything was all fixed because she was going to be very disappointed if they didn't come off today. She was all smiles heading into the office.

We went in and anxiously waited for Dr. Guymon to check her out. When he finally came over, she got two thumbs up for them to come off.

Her teeth look amazing and she was all smiles leaving the office.

I can't believe how grown up she looks. I am so glad that it worked out that she got them off. She was all smiles all day. I had to snap a picture when I picked her up at school because she was still grinning from ear to ear.

Two down and only one to go but we get a break for a while.

Poor Car

This car has been through a lot in the past six months. Today Madison came home from school and we found this. She had no idea how it happened. It wasn't there before school so we realized that someone must have hit it in the parking lot at school. I can't believe that someone would not leave a note and take responsibility.

Madison was bummed and felt like was some how responsible but we know that it was not her fault.

Sunday night Smores night

Kevin surprised us all with S mores tonight after our family night. It was a nice surprise and the first time that we used our back porch since we moved in.

I look forward to many more nights outside enjoying our patio.

One more semester down

Today I finished my eighth semester of school. It has been a lot of hard work but so worth it. I still have a couple of years left. It will be nice when I am finished. I am going to take next semester off. It has been hectic with the move this last few semesters and I think it will be good to have some time off with the family. There is also a lot of organizing that needs to be done around the house. Everything is unpacked but not organized the way that I would like it.

There is a lot to do before the fall semester starts in September.

Easter

We have been in our house for almost two months now. One of the things that I have looked forward to the most is having holidays at our house. We invited Kevin's parents and sister up for Easter. Jill had to work but sent her girls up. It has been a while since they have all got to hang out so the girls were happy to have them.

It was also General Conference today. We started our morning out with Kevin's dutch oven breakfast. We all love Conference morning we love his breakfast.

It was a great day.

Spring Soccer

After a late night last night celebrating Ashley had to be up bright and early for her first soccer game of the season. I was worried that she would be to tired but I was wrong. She had a really good game. She was all over the field and not many people got past her as mid field defender. She also did a great job playing goalie. Not one got in while she was goalie. I sure get nervous when she is at goalie but she does such a great job.

I look forward to a great season.