Wednesday, April 1, 2009

There is BEAUTY all around

To kick off our Spring break we had FHE up in the rocks behind our house. I am amazed at the beautiful area that I live in. I look around and think, WOW! I am one lucky girl and ever so grateful to live where I do! We went to a place that was about 5 minutes (if that) from our house and it was all enclosed by rocks. It was so neat! We roasted hot dogs and smores. YUMMY! Then the kids hiked around and when it got dark we sat in a circle and got to tell scary stories. When I started mine my girls said, "oh no not this one!" Well I thought I was being clever but ya know how sometimes it sounds better when someone else tells the story....ya...when I was done Tyler, Mckelle, & Kaylee were looking at me like, WHAT???? Hmmmm...well it sounded good in my head! Roasting Marshmallows

YUM! This tastes good!
Ashlyn is doing a great job! Getting that marshmallow browned perfectly!
Yup! It's worth the wait!
Hello my sweet little girl!
Mckelle, Tyler, & Kaylee being silly!
Bestest Buds!
Courtney & Jayden
The Allred's (Courtney's family) were suppose to come with us but Becky, yes another Becky, kinda crazy that my two BFF's are named Becky, got mono! So we snatched Courtney up for the day! We sure love this cute little lady!
Becky's parent's came for awhile with Becky's niece & two nephews. They are so fun to be around!
Becky & Tyler......so cute!

These things are everywhere in the rocks by our house and they are crawling with tons of worm like things inside! UGH...it grosses me out! I guess they will turn into moths.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

One of my "New Loves"

So we got a Bosch this month and I LOVE it!!!! My great friend Becky Thomas is such a good cook and baker, she has inspired me! Here is my very 1st homemade pizza EVER! I couldn't believe how easy it was and that I had never tried it before. My mother in law has a really good recipe for pizza dough that I need to get because this has become a weekly tradition in my house now. My little Ashlyn isn't too excited about it because she is not a pizza lover if you can believe that!

MMMM.....yummy breadsticks!
I have also made cookies, peanut butter bars, & rolls. I am gonna make bread next, keep your fingers cossed that all goes well!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Kaylee's kindergarten physical 3-6-09

Kaylee in the waiting room...she has no idea what lies ahead. Big sissie giving moral support!

Reading books.....helping to pass the time

Kaylee is 42.5 inches tall

She weighs 34.5 lbs
Waiting for the doctor to come in and being SO cute!
Getting checked by the doctor
Kaylee had to get her finger pricked. She did good! No tears...so far!
Owie mommy, that hurt!
Now the real PAIN sets in after 4 shots!
I bought Kaylee a BIG lollipop hoping it would help her stop crying.....didn't work!
Kaylee's owie's!
I can't believe my baby is ready for kindergarten!!! It's killing me, but she is excited!

Kaylee's Ponyland 2-27-09

Kaylee bugs LOVES My little ponies. She started liking them in August of 2007 and she still loves them so much! We have big Pinkie Pie Pony to snuggle with at night

And two little ponies that talk
She loves to have picnic's with her ponies
She has a My little Pony game

My Little Pony Movies

And of course......plenty of My Little Pony toys!

All Kaylee wanted for Christmas was Pony Disneyland, and she got it!
The barbie house has become a Pony house

Oh, and we have My Little Pony music! I hope Kaylee stays in this phase for a long time!! Before I know it she will be interested in cell phones, ipod's, clothes, and boys!!! So for now I will take My Little Ponies and LOVE it!!!

Muffins w/Moms & Donuts w/Dad's

We love muffins with mom's & donuts with dad's!!! I think it really makes Ashlyn feel special that TWICE in one week she gets to have her parents come eat breakfast with her at school! YUM...muffins!

Ashlyn by her writting in the hall

Ashlyn with some artwork

Ashlyn at her desk
Ashlyn had to take a picture of the class pets. They have two turtles.

Of course Josh wouldn't take the camera to school with him on Donuts with dad's so I had to take a few snap shots before they left.
Lot's of love

Kaylee needed a picture with daddy & Ashlyn