Valentines Day

The girls didn't get their normal Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast becasue they were out when I went to go pick them up yesterday. I was surprised that they didn't have any but Albertsons thankfully had something.

They were ok with the change. Kevin was especially happy since he got a maple bar. It hit me that this would be Madison's last Valentines before she goes off to college. I was kind of sad. I am going to have to send her care packages so she won't miss out on our little traditions. One thing last that I did not get sad about was my last elementary school year on Valentines day. I used to think that it was fun to make Valentines and Valentines boxes but since I have been doing it for thirteen years it has gotten kind of old. It was nice to be able to be at Ashleys last elementary school party though.

For the evening we got the girls thier normal heart pizza and then Kevin and I went out. We went to the nice buffet and Kevin surprised me again and tried crab legs.

After twenty years Kevin has definitely found how to really shock me. It was a great year and I can't believe that 21 years has passed since I said yes to Kevin when he ask me to marry him.

Utah trip

Today Kevin and I got home from a short weekend in Salt Lake. It was the spouses trip for Kevin's work so we went down to be there for he company meeting. We left early Saturday morning and got back late afternoon today. It was a nice little get away to have some alone time with each other. We did some shopping and scored some nice throw pillows for the new couches. We also did a lot of eating. Oh my goodness I had some good Eggs Benedict one morning. It was on a crescent and had bacon on it with the Canadian bacon. Why hadn't I ever thought of putting bacon on Eggs Benedict?

I need to make this at home with a better hollandaise sauce. Theirs wasn't the best. Kevin shocked me and tried sushi at a breakfast buffet we went too.

He didn't end up liking it but he tried it and I never thought that he would do that. We also stopped in and saw the Maxwells. I with I lived closer to these guys I just love these little boys and wish that we saw them more.

It was a fun weekend.

Lexie's baptism.

While Kevin and I were in Utah the girls were able to go to Pocatello to be with Lexie on her baptism day. Kevin and I were sad to miss it but we are glad that the girls got to go. It was kind of up in the air if we were going to let them drive down to Twin Falls so they could ride with the grandparents the rest of the way but the weather cooperated so they were able to go.

Kind of scary

Madison had a mole removed in December and the biopsy came back questionable so they told us if it grew back that we needed to come back in to have it removed. Well it grew back so we went in yesterday to have it looked at he wanted to remove it again but go deeper then he went last time. This morning after all the other girls went to school I took her in and it was removed. I was a bit surprised at how much he took out. OUCH

He told us that he got it all and will should be called in the next few days with the biopsy results. It is always scary when cancer and your child is in the same sentence. I am glad that we got it taken care of.

Allison driving

Today I got to ride along with Allison on her last drive for drivers ed. She did a good job and even learned on a stick. We feel that it is important for our girls to learn to drive a stick. We don't own one but at least they know just in case they are ever put in situation where they need to know how to drive one. Allison was so excited to drive one of our cars so she drove Ashley to practice tonight. Madison had the little car so she got to experience the Suburban. It was interesting. It is going to take a little bit more practice to get more comfortable.

When I hoped in the car after her I had to move the seat back. That never happens to me. It was kind of nice.

She isn't shorter then me so I don't know how long it will last before I will be moving the seat up after she drives.

Basketball

This the second week of season play for Ashley. It sure has been fun watching these girls come together as a team. They have won all four games so far. Ashley is sure loving playing and loves the team that she plays with. Her coach Tara is also so great with the girls and they are learning so much. She works with all the girls and wants to see them all succeed.

I can't wait for the rest of the season.

Dinner

Tonight Ashley couldn't find anything to do so she told me she was bored. I was still working on homework so I told her she could make dinner for me. She didn't hop right on board but I kind of hinted that she didn't have a choice. She made the whole dinner with only a little help from Madison (which she now looks back on and wishes she wouldn't have ask for since she messed up apple cider vinegar for apple cider).

It turned out good even with the little mess up. Ashley told me that it wasn't that bad making dinner and she will help me out some more.