Ashley has been having a hard time so this was just great of Madison to sit and love on her like this.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
I love it when they get along
I love it when my kids get along and are nice to each other. I walked out into the living room one evening and found Madison and Ashley watching a movie. I thought it was so sweet the way they were so I had to take a picture. 
Ashley has been having a hard time so this was just great of Madison to sit and love on her like this.
Ashley has been having a hard time so this was just great of Madison to sit and love on her like this.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Summer update
Summer has kind of been a blur for me since it is moving so fast. It is hard to believe that we only have 2 1/2 weeks left and the kids will be in school again. I have got nothing accomplished that I have wanted too but we sure have done alot of stuff. We started our summer out with swimming lessons. Both the girls really enjoy this every year. 
Allison was so excited because she got to learn to dive this year. 
Madison basically knows how to swim so they focused on fine tuning the strokes that she knows and life saving tips that would help her in the water. I love that she is still smiling after treading water for more than three minutes.
Ashley is not old enough to take lessons where we go but it really didn't seem to phase her, she had a fun time watching the girls. I am glad she gets to start next year because I don't think I will be so lucky again.
Next Madison got to start a cake decorating class with some friends. She is loving it and has two classes left.
A good friend of ours is doing it at her house and Madison is having the best time. Here are two of her creations.
Allison and Ashley are good sports about Madison doing the class without them but I decided it would be nice for them to have fun also. We went to a local park with a water feature. It was freezing that morning but they did not seem to mind at all.
We have had our cousin Kylie come visit which was a real treat. Ashley and Kylie had the best time riding bikes,
driving the Barbie car around, 
going to the mall, 
(I love this picture and Kevin hates that I love to take pictures like this :) playing on some toys at the mall, 
becoming super sleuths in the Disney store, 
and then finally getting matching nightgowns. 
We had a great weekend with Kylie. It is so fun watching Ashley and her play.
Out latest adventure this summer was just this last weekend when I went to Kimberly with Madison and a friend. Madison was really excited to show Alli where her Nana lived. They had lots of fun adventures planed while they were there but unfortunately we did not have enough time to do them all. We were able to go roller skating.
Ashley was very excited to go skating for the first time but did not make it very far before she told me she was done. 
We had a great weekend.
Kevin and Allison stayed home and this is what they were up to.
They are so much alike. They would be happiest in front of a computer all the time.
Allison was so excited because she got to learn to dive this year. 
Madison basically knows how to swim so they focused on fine tuning the strokes that she knows and life saving tips that would help her in the water. I love that she is still smiling after treading water for more than three minutes.Ashley is not old enough to take lessons where we go but it really didn't seem to phase her, she had a fun time watching the girls. I am glad she gets to start next year because I don't think I will be so lucky again.
Next Madison got to start a cake decorating class with some friends. She is loving it and has two classes left.
A good friend of ours is doing it at her house and Madison is having the best time. Here are two of her creations.
Allison and Ashley are good sports about Madison doing the class without them but I decided it would be nice for them to have fun also. We went to a local park with a water feature. It was freezing that morning but they did not seem to mind at all.
We have had our cousin Kylie come visit which was a real treat. Ashley and Kylie had the best time riding bikes,
driving the Barbie car around, 
going to the mall, 
(I love this picture and Kevin hates that I love to take pictures like this :) playing on some toys at the mall, 
becoming super sleuths in the Disney store, 
and then finally getting matching nightgowns. 
We had a great weekend with Kylie. It is so fun watching Ashley and her play.Out latest adventure this summer was just this last weekend when I went to Kimberly with Madison and a friend. Madison was really excited to show Alli where her Nana lived. They had lots of fun adventures planed while they were there but unfortunately we did not have enough time to do them all. We were able to go roller skating.
Ashley was very excited to go skating for the first time but did not make it very far before she told me she was done. 
We had a great weekend.Kevin and Allison stayed home and this is what they were up to.
They are so much alike. They would be happiest in front of a computer all the time. Sunday, July 5, 2009
4th of July
The 4th of July is one of favorite holidays. I love the fireworks and picnic's. I don't remember doing alot with my family growing up but I do know we celebrated in some way. Back then I never really thought about what the holiday means and now that I am older, it ways on my mind more. We try to explain to our children the meaning but they are kids so I am not sure how much they get out of it. Hopefully something sinks in and they remembered. I am very grateful to live in this country and have the freedom that we have. I am very grateful to the soldiers that have fought for our country and currently are fighting. This country would not be the same without our brave soldiers.
This year for the 4th of July we got together with of our good friends and their families. We had a potluck picnic, with way to much good food. The girls had alot of fun with their friends around.
I don't know why but Ashley decided to sit with the boys at their table. We have always kinda joked that she is our little boy. I guess she just feels more comfortable with them. 
We all a great time with our friends. All sorts of different activities went on through the night. Everyone stayed busy and had lots of fun. 
Madison showing off her new haircut while she is playing Mexican Train. 
Ashley loves her dad and loves to do whatever he does. 
Kevin taking on Jacob at tether ball. 
Ashley trying to serve bad mitten. She thought she needed to get the birdie stuck on the racquet before she could swing. It was so funny watching her. 
MOSQUITO'S Unfortunately we did have some uninvited guests and Allison got bit. Of course it always has be on her face. The mosquitoes really think she is sweet.
We also had entertainment. Allison and Alyssa had so much fun walking around and singing there song to everyone.
Finally it was getting dark and we were able to start the fireworks. We started out with a tank war. The Ewing's have done this every year so we brought our tanks and joined in with them.
Remnants of the tank wars. The wars were one of the favorites of the night. 
Allison with a sparkler. Another favorite of the night. 
Ashley didn't like the noise of the fireworks so she spent most of the time on Kevin's lap with her hands over her ears. 
We really had a great time with some great people. This was a 4th of July to remember.
This year for the 4th of July we got together with of our good friends and their families. We had a potluck picnic, with way to much good food. The girls had alot of fun with their friends around.
I don't know why but Ashley decided to sit with the boys at their table. We have always kinda joked that she is our little boy. I guess she just feels more comfortable with them. 
We all a great time with our friends. All sorts of different activities went on through the night. Everyone stayed busy and had lots of fun. 
Madison showing off her new haircut while she is playing Mexican Train. 
Ashley loves her dad and loves to do whatever he does. 
Kevin taking on Jacob at tether ball. 
Ashley trying to serve bad mitten. She thought she needed to get the birdie stuck on the racquet before she could swing. It was so funny watching her. 
MOSQUITO'S Unfortunately we did have some uninvited guests and Allison got bit. Of course it always has be on her face. The mosquitoes really think she is sweet.We also had entertainment. Allison and Alyssa had so much fun walking around and singing there song to everyone.
Finally it was getting dark and we were able to start the fireworks. We started out with a tank war. The Ewing's have done this every year so we brought our tanks and joined in with them.
Remnants of the tank wars. The wars were one of the favorites of the night. 
Allison with a sparkler. Another favorite of the night. 
Ashley didn't like the noise of the fireworks so she spent most of the time on Kevin's lap with her hands over her ears. 
We really had a great time with some great people. This was a 4th of July to remember.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Homemade Ice Cream Yum
Sunday night we thought we would try out Kevin's father's day gift. We got him an ice cream maker ball. The girls have been patiently waiting to make ice cream in it. It was really a lot of fun passing it back and forth making ice cream. We really made them work for the dessert that night.
It took a little longer then we thought it would but we also didn't read the instructions completely so I think we could have eaten sooner. 
Kevin wanted a pineapple upside down cake to go with it but didn't want to do it in the dutch oven like normal so I told him I would attempt one. The recipe I found was from scratch. Kevin was a little apprehensive but it turned out. It was fun to make. 
It took a little longer then we thought it would but we also didn't read the instructions completely so I think we could have eaten sooner. 
Kevin wanted a pineapple upside down cake to go with it but didn't want to do it in the dutch oven like normal so I told him I would attempt one. The recipe I found was from scratch. Kevin was a little apprehensive but it turned out. It was fun to make. 
Saturday, June 27, 2009
SUMMER TIME
Summer has officially begun for us. Today marked the end of 1st grade for Allison and 4th grade for Madison. We are very ready for the break, even though it is hard to believe another year has come and gone. It has been an exciting busy year. I truly believe school is harder when you are the parent. Madison and Allison do everything 110% and it takes a lot of work to get it all done. I have no idea how I will survive it when I have three in school at the same time, especially since I will have a high schooler, junior higher and elementary student all at the same time.
Today was a very busy fun packed day. It started out with an awards ceremony. Madison and Allison both got perfect attendance. We are so proud of both of them. I never in a million years thought that I would be as lucky as I am with them. They love school and we would actually have to fight them if they were sick to stay home. Kevin and I have always wondered when our luck is going to run out. Our fingers are crossed that we make it all the way through college with all the girls before that happens.
Allison receiving her award from Mrs. Davis the principle. 
Madison receiving her award.
After the awards ceremony we went to the end of the year picnic and then the kids were released for the year. Of course we could end the year without one last picture with their teachers.
This is Allison with Miss Keeney. We loved her. She is the best 1st grade teacher that we could have asked for, for Allison. She kept Allison challenged and helped her work on a few little areas. We are truly going to miss her. 
This is Madison with Mrs. Dunsworth. It has been fun for Madison to have her again. She was her kindergarten teacher. It is fun to look back and see how much Madison has grown. I remember that Mrs. Dunsworth thought Madison was tall in Kindergarten. 
Madison had a great year learning all about Idaho History and we have found that she is very strong in Math. It is hard to see her move on to 5th grade because it will be her last year at Chaparral.
We couldn't let all the fun of this day end when school got out so both the girls got to invite a friend over for a mini party sleepover. Kevin was out with some guys to see the new Transformers movie so we painted nails and watched a movie. All girls stuff. It is good he wasn't here, it got kinda crazy.
Ashley has been a gem the whole night and fit in so well with everything we did. I don't think she is quite ready to be as big as she would like because before we even turned the movie on this is what we found.
Days like today really help me remember how blessed I am to have the best girls that anyone could ask for. I am so proud and grateful to call them my daughters.
Today was a very busy fun packed day. It started out with an awards ceremony. Madison and Allison both got perfect attendance. We are so proud of both of them. I never in a million years thought that I would be as lucky as I am with them. They love school and we would actually have to fight them if they were sick to stay home. Kevin and I have always wondered when our luck is going to run out. Our fingers are crossed that we make it all the way through college with all the girls before that happens.
Allison receiving her award from Mrs. Davis the principle. 
Madison receiving her award. After the awards ceremony we went to the end of the year picnic and then the kids were released for the year. Of course we could end the year without one last picture with their teachers.
This is Allison with Miss Keeney. We loved her. She is the best 1st grade teacher that we could have asked for, for Allison. She kept Allison challenged and helped her work on a few little areas. We are truly going to miss her. 
This is Madison with Mrs. Dunsworth. It has been fun for Madison to have her again. She was her kindergarten teacher. It is fun to look back and see how much Madison has grown. I remember that Mrs. Dunsworth thought Madison was tall in Kindergarten. 
Madison had a great year learning all about Idaho History and we have found that she is very strong in Math. It is hard to see her move on to 5th grade because it will be her last year at Chaparral. We couldn't let all the fun of this day end when school got out so both the girls got to invite a friend over for a mini party sleepover. Kevin was out with some guys to see the new Transformers movie so we painted nails and watched a movie. All girls stuff. It is good he wasn't here, it got kinda crazy.
Ashley has been a gem the whole night and fit in so well with everything we did. I don't think she is quite ready to be as big as she would like because before we even turned the movie on this is what we found.
Days like today really help me remember how blessed I am to have the best girls that anyone could ask for. I am so proud and grateful to call them my daughters.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Meridian Dairy Days Parade
Tonight we went to the Dairy Days Parade as a family. This is the first time that I have gone because I am normally out of town but Kevin has been going the past few years with the girls. There was rain in the forecast so Kevin wasn't sure about going. We went anyways and got rained on but thankfully we ran into one of Madison's best friends with her family and they shared an umbrella since ours was missing out of our car. Madison, Allison and Ashley think that they melt or something in the rain so I was really surprised that they were so excited about being out there. This is what they set up before the parade started. 
Once the parade started the rain stopped and the silliness came out. 
There were alot of great floats in the parade. 
Here are some of our other favorites. 
Budwieser Clydesdales 
1998 Indianapolis 500 pace car I thought of my dad and the fun times I had as a kid when I saw this car. 
They had a bunch of great old cars like this Ford Model T and Madison thought she was some sort of comedian any time one would drive by. She would ask Kevin if that is what he drove when he was younger. She is just so funny. 
This old stage coach drove by and I pointed it out to Madison because she has really enjoyed Idaho history this year but she turns to Kevin and says, "Dad isn't that what Grandpa drove." I am not sure what we have created but she sure thinks she is funny. 
More Madison humor. When this one drove by Madison turns and says that the guy singing look like Grandpa(Kevin's dad) but with more hair. It was so funny because once she realized what she said she was so embarrassed.
There was alot more and that was just the highlights of our night. We really had a great time. I am really glad we went.
Once the parade started the rain stopped and the silliness came out. 
There were alot of great floats in the parade. 
Here are some of our other favorites. 
Budwieser Clydesdales 
1998 Indianapolis 500 pace car I thought of my dad and the fun times I had as a kid when I saw this car. 
They had a bunch of great old cars like this Ford Model T and Madison thought she was some sort of comedian any time one would drive by. She would ask Kevin if that is what he drove when he was younger. She is just so funny. 
This old stage coach drove by and I pointed it out to Madison because she has really enjoyed Idaho history this year but she turns to Kevin and says, "Dad isn't that what Grandpa drove." I am not sure what we have created but she sure thinks she is funny. 
More Madison humor. When this one drove by Madison turns and says that the guy singing look like Grandpa(Kevin's dad) but with more hair. It was so funny because once she realized what she said she was so embarrassed. There was alot more and that was just the highlights of our night. We really had a great time. I am really glad we went.
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