Working at the Car Wash!!

Larry wanted to wash his motorcycle and of course the girls wanted to help! Water, soap, outside - what's not to love!! Except they like to wash the driveway with the brush and then use it! I saw the horror in Larry's face when that thought crossed his mind. So we decided Daddy would wash his own motorcycle and Ashley and Hailey would wash their jeep (you know the expensive vehicle just sitting in the garage that both of them are too afraid to ride!)

Time Off

We took some time off this month - just to stay around the house. We took the girls to the Children's museum and to the zoo. It was a lot of fun and very nice to do it on a weekday - it's just too busy during the weekends to do all this stuff. We found out that our girls really have different interests. When we were at the Children's museum we had to split up because they both wanted to do different things - which is good. Hailey REALLY enjoys painting and Ashley liked to put the trains together (or maybe that was just Larry). Ashley liked to play basketball and was even pretty good at it! (just hopes she grows a little more if she really wants to play)

They did play house together!

Hailey was an angry player!

She has great form!

Hailey probably did 4 pictures - and I wore tan pants - which weren't tan when we were done painting!

The zoo of course is always fun - I think I like it more then anyone. It's just nice to walk around and see what's going on, and have Larry call to the peacocks and try to chase the ducks. Are you seeing a trend with Larry being more of a kid then all of us? LOL - we love it! (Oh ya - we went to the zoo for my birthday - then cake later that day yipee!!)

So not a good picture of me but I had to add it. We have taken the girls on the carousel lots of times and they want to go. Today however, this thing took off and you would have thought we were on a roller coaster. Hailey jumped off hers into my arms and Ashley couldn't hold on to Larry tight enough - who would have thought!



Little miss attitude leaving the zoo - she had her arms folded all the way to the car (even in her cute new shoes!)

Evening Hike

We have decided that we are going to try to break out of our night routine of vegging out. It helps when the weather is nice enough to actually get out and do something! We have a canyon close to our house so we have decided to start going there more often during the week. The girls really enjoy it - even though I carry Hailey most of the way. Even Max likes it - there is water!! Although I think he is the only Yellow Lab that can't swim! He sure tries - the last time we went Larry had to "fish" him out of the stream by the leash otherwise he would not have made it! Scares the crap out of me! Yet he keeps jumping into the water!

Larry, Ashley and Max at the beginning of our hike

WHAT? an actual picture of me?? Yep - and Hailey!

Max before Larry had to rescue him again!

On the ride home - having fun with the camera

Hailey letting us know her feet stink - GROSS!!

Praying For Whitney!!

Juella's daughter Whitney was in a very serious car accident early Saturday morning. Her car hit an elk, the elk came thru the windshield and Whitney's face took a direct hit. Amazingly she survived the crash but is in bad shape. She has over 40 fractures in her face. The most amazing part is when I went to see her on Saturday she was alert and talking - just like Whitney always is!! She went in for surgery on Sunday but they had to stop because her eye is in worse shape then they first thought. They transported her to a different hospital and is supposed to have surgery again on Monday. It's going to be a very long road ahead but we are just so thankful that she is still with us and amazingly enough there are no injuries to her brain, neck, etc..
With all of this going on we are so blessed to be a part of Juella's life - along with her extended family. Ashley heard the 1st phone call I received from Juella and has been very concerned. We took the girls up to the hospital on Sunday to see Juella and Brad. Ashley and Hailey were so happy to see them - along with Grandma and Grandpa Dewey - and Mandy (Whitney's sister). We are so blessed to be a part of this amazing family - the love my girls are showered with is amazing - even thru this tough time!
We are sending Whitney and the family good thoughts always and praying for a quick recovery for Whitney. This is going to be so hard on her being the teenager she is and always talking!! We love her so very much!

Ashley's Preschool Graduation

My 1st video attempt - Ashley's class singing!

Ashley has made it thru her 1st year of Preschool!!! I remember dreading even taking her at the beginning of the year - of course there were lots and lots of tears (OK that was only me!). She has had a great time - looking forward to every day she went. I'm so proud of her and everything that she has learned this year!!

Ashley on her 1st day of preschool

Ashley and Hailey getting ready to leave for her graduation!

Spirit Fingers!!

She can climb the rock wall with no help now!

Ashlley getting her diploma from Miss Kelly

Ashley is 4 years old!!

How in the world did this happen so fast??

I so remember the day she was born and for the life of me cannot comprehend that it has been 4 years. I am so proud of her! She is such a sweet, kind, beautiful, smart, funny, (ok I could probably go on for hours!!) Ashley has had such a busy year - each day she has some new phrase or funny comment. She started preschool this year and she is really doing well. We also started her in dance - I think she loves the outfit more then the class - but who can blame her. It is really great to see how nice she is with Hailey - even when she doesn't really want to be. I love the fact that she is a "big girl" but will still want to cuddle in my lap!! She is and always will be my Little Ashley booboo - just ask her!!

We had a birthday party for her this past weekend - Tinkerbell!! She was very excited and thrilled when she saw all the decorations and presents! It was a great time - we even dared to have a pinata!! It was the first thing she asked for - of course the thought of it and the reality is pretty different. My little petite girl tried to hit that thing - but at last daddy came to the rescue!!

New Party dress!! Thank you Freddie!

Ashley opening gifts with the help of Aubrey

Happy Birthday song (Hailey does not enjoy this part!)

Brad checking on the girls - he is Hailey's Favorite!

Aunt Shari not sharing her cake with Baby Payton!!

Juella and Ashley posing for a picture!

Ashley's attempt at the pinata!

She is a rockstar! Thanks to her Hannah Montana dress up set.

Sad, Sad Tears

As most of you have seen - Stellen is doing really well - which is such a miracle. From the times I visited his blog, I also ran into the blog about little Kayleigh's story. http://www.kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/ I didn't see it until after her last surgery which had a traumatic outcome. This couples little girl was born at just 1lb.!!! She made it thru so very much and was a miracle in the short time she was with her family. Her family is amazing!! Unfortunately her battle came to an end and this poor, poor family was never even able to take her home to the wonderful room they made for her. My heart just breaks everytime I think about how heavy their hearts must be. I wish all the strength possible to this family and pray they make it thru this time!
We all need to be thankful for all of our healthy kids, family, and friends!!