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.

Temple grounds

Tonight for family home evening we went to the temple grounds. Ashley had been asking to get a temple rock. They kept a collection of rocks found on the grounds at the door of the visitors center for people to get as souvenirs. Madison and Allison got one when they went with the young women. It was a popular night to go. We ran into two families from our old ward. It was fun to catch up with the Merrills and Lewis's.

It was fun to see the progress on the temple. I can't wait till it is complete.