Lunch with Ashley

Ashley had the day off school for in service. I am not exactly sure why it was only for k-8 so the other two had to go school. I haven't been feeling well all week but thought this would be the best opportunity to take Ashley to Sonic for the Sonic talk. I have been putting it off because she seems so much younger then her sister but I know that I needed to do it. Unfortunately, Ashley has heard the term Sonic talk for so many years that she was not excited to talk.

It is rather annoying to grow up. At least she got a fun lunch out of it and then some shopping at Target afterwards for a new outfit.

Horseback riding

Madison had a friend invite her to go horseback riding with them today. She had a fun time and even lived through falling off the horse.

Oh what it would be like to be fun again and to be so care free.

Snow

Is this winter ever going to win. We have had snow on the ground for the past couple of days when we wake up. It melts by mid way through the day but still snow on February 28th. That does not happen in Boise, Idaho. That is why I love living here. Please don't turn into Utah and please let this winter be a once in every 20 years year.

Sweethearts

High school dances are starting to come to an end for Madison. Tonight she went to the Priest-Laurel Sweethearts dance. It was low key. She wore dress that we already had and it was just her and Christian that went together. I was a little surprised when she told me they were going but I am glad that she went. These memories are great to have.

Ahoy matey

Ashley joined honor choir in January and has been working hard on a fun little musical. Ashley was a pirate that did some sword fitting. When she tried out she put that she didn't want a speaking part. I was a bit surprised by this but I guess she has some shyness in her. It was fun watching the play and these fifth graders did such a great job.

Ashley sure loves to sing. I need to get her into some sort of choir she sure loved being apart of this musical.

Piano

Since Kira moved back east the girls haven't had piano lessons. I have had a few leads to teachers in the area but non of them felt right. Then this cute couple moved into our ward and I found out she offered piano lessons. I was going to put Allison and Ashley in lessons but Allison felt with her school schedule that it would be too much. We were going to start the first of the year but with all the snow and Nicole house not being finished we put it off till they moved into their house. Today was Ashley first lesson. She was so excited.

Nicole was willing to do the lessons at our house or hers and Ashley picked our house. After Nicole left Ashley sat and practiced what she gave her for about an hour. I love seeing her excitement. Sister Lyons (Nicole) is also so sweet and Ashley really likes her.

Roadtrip

Since the girls don't get a three day weekend because of the snow days we decided to make today fun for them. We were going to go to a local hot springs but they were booked so we decided to head down to one that we had tried by Twin Falls. Grandpa decided to meet us there with Lexie and Kylie. Allison ask if she could drive down there so we let her.

She did an ok job but there were some interesting times on the drive. I sure am glad that they are required to drive with a permit for 6 months before they get their license. All this practice definitely is nice for them to be supervised. I think she will be ready to be set free in August. Grandpa had suggested that we try a differnt hot springs down the road from the other one that we had tried. It was nice and had a little more fun things for the kids to do. It was a great afternoon. I am glad we had this little road trip

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