Return to basketball

Madison played in her first basketball game tonight since knee surgery. I was so nervous watching her warm up. When the game finally started I could barely watch but after a little bit into the game I saw that she was comfortable on her knee and doing a good job. She did fall a few times and every time I stopped breathing just hoping that she didn't hurt her knee again. She did a great job and hopefully it will get easier for me as the weekend goes on. This is the beginning of two and half weeks straight of basketball.

Band Concert

Allison's last 7th grade band concert was tonight. I have loved to hear them get better and better each concert. Allison has enjoyed band and loves playing the clarinet. This year has been a bit of roller coaster after moving but things like band has helped with the adjustments.

Piano Recital

Tonight we had the pleasure of going to Allison and Ashley's piano recital. Each girl played two pieces. One that they memorized and the other wasn't. They both did a great job. I am so proud of all that they have learned and we just love their teacher Kira. I love hearing the piano in the house. It is always something that I wanted to learn.

Ashley

Ashley had a busy day today. First she had the talent show at school. She was so excited when she was picked to be in the talent show. She really hoped that Kevin would be in town so that he could see her. She was pretty stressed about and kept on trying to reassure her that he would because he is always home by Thursday. Well Kevin was in town and the girls even wanted to see her so they got out of school early to be there for Ashely. It was sweet of them to want to support her.

Ashley played a song Butterfly on the piano and she is did a great job. We are so proud of her.

After school Ashley had her soccer party. She has had so much fun with these girls.

We just love the team and the girls had so much fun bowling and goofing off together.

Barstools

Since we moved in I have been searching for the perfect barstools for the kitchen. I have gone back and forth on what style I wanted and then once I picked a style I had to decided on a color. It was a stressful process but the most stressful part was getting Kevin to agree with what I picked. We both agreed on some barstools and then found a great deal on them. They came in the mail today and I love them. I am so happy that we took our time and didn't rush this decision. Taking our time paid off.

NJHS

Tonight Allison was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. She loves school and she loves to learn. She was so excited when we got the letter saying that she had been accepted. I am so proud of her and how hard she works.

Poor Ashley

Ashley has always been an active kid but since we have moved she has become more active. She is always running from of her friends house to the next. She is such a social active little girl. She doesn't get sick that often but we sure know when she is sick because she sits still. Last night she woke up to let us know that her tummy hurt and she had thrown up. We helped her get comfortable on our floor but she ended up waking some more throughout the night being sick. Once her tummy calmed down she just slept the day away. It is sad to see her get sick and sit still. I am grateful that she doesn't get sick that often.