04APR11

Travis got a fluke day off today so we decided to spend the morning doing yard work (YUCK but at least it was nice out so the girls just played.) That afternoon he decided it was time for Lex to learn to ride a bike without training wheels. We headed on post to where the soccer fields are with both kids and our dog. There is a great park right by the soccer fields and a dog park right next to that so something for everyone! Trav kept Lex on the field so when she fell it would be softer and I walked Ryan and Tucker over to the park. Less than an hour later he told me to come over and watch (I'd been watching a little bit but trying to pay attention to Ryan and Tuck too.) My little girl was totally riding a bike! No training wheels! She was so proud and so was Trav. As soon as I got over he informed me we were going straight to DQ after that! She totally earned it. (And Travis was SO proud!) The video is not the best b/c it's with my cell but I got a GREAT video with our regular camera. This girl has always been so quick with the physical stuff!

Getting started. The push off.

Totally doing it on her own.

You could tell SHE was proud too.

04APR11

Oh how I love this man. I have to acknowledge the fact that I am guilty of being that mom and wife that puts her kids ahead of everything. I know this isn't always a bad thing but I do find that I have to be very careful to make sure that I put my husband first sometimes too. He is important too and I love him like crazy!! I am not eloquent in writing (oh how I wish I were!) But I do want Travis to know how much I love and appreciate him. He does SO much for us. I am so proud of all he has done being in the Army. I'm so glad he is the dad he is. Yesterday was Trav's thirtieth birthday. We are BOTH officially in our 30's. It's funny how old you think 30 is when you are 16 and then when you turn 30 you realize it's not so bad. I have now known Trav for officially half my life. We met when I was 15 although we weren't exactly friends. He actually came to my 16th birthday party with his girlfriend! :) I guess I grew on him. Yesterday he had a lot of homework to catch up on so we hung out at home (after the waffles and strawberries of course) and then ended the day with some family time, steak, potatoes, and asparagus and finished it off with some Spring Fruit Trifle (the man is NOT a cake or chocolate fan!) Happy Birthday babe. I love you!!!

03APR11

I figured I've posted the last few times about Lex so now I would show you the many poses of Ryan. She loves to be just like her big sister so when I put this outfit on her and thought she was just adorable I asked if she would smile for a picture and this is what I got! I also have to mention that I bought this shirt for Alexis when she was Ryan's age and Ryan was a baby and she had a matching shirt! Now she fits in this one and I just can't believe how big my kids are getting!! I absolutely love this girl! And now a shameless plug... My friend and neighbor Lori has started a shop on etsy. She has some adorable stuff (bags, shirts, aprons, kids placemats, etc.) She made this shirt for Ryan and I think it's ADORABLE! I also happen to know she just got a new embroidery machine so be on the look out for some great new additions!! Click here for her etsy shop and here for her FB page.

01APR11

Today was Field Day at Lexi's school and the theme was Boot Camp (SOOO cute but we ARE on an Army Post so I can't help but think why not Basic Training? :) ) They had the cutest little camo shirts and HUGE shout out to my neighbor Jennifer who made her daughter AND Alexis matching bows!!! She pulled it out after me joking about why didn't she make one for ALexis HAHA! Super sweet! I was able to go down there for about 3 hours while Ryan was at her school and it was a ton of fun to watch. Yes, there are tons of pics. It was just so cute! Once again the many poses of Alexis. She loves taking pics and then going back through and looking at them. I can't blame her she is adorable! :)

Kissy face?? This is her MEAN face!

Jumping rope.

They had an "obstacle course" bouncy house. So cool!

Alexis and her friend Cassidy.

They had to run up this hill and then roll down it.

She would roll a little ways down and then get up and re-position and start over.

Cat and mouse in the parachute.

Sand bags. Even though the little boy helping her is WAY bigger she was doing most of the pulling!

Tug of War with Makayla.

This was my FAVORITE event. 3 legged races with kindergarteners= HILARIOUS. I told them to put their arms around each other and ALexis was more than willing but he was NOT on board!

Fun great day!!!! On a side note: Alexis had her final cup stacking tournament on Wednesday (no pics...) She brought home 2 medals and I was able to ask her PE teacher today what they were for (she told me what she thought they were but didn't seem convinced!) She got first place for her age in "Cycle" (Recycle it's the longest one!) and third in 3-6-3. SO very proud of this little girl. She also was on honor roll this quarter again. Great great kid!!!

28MAR11

Yes there are a TON of pictures for just a lost tooth but she has been so excited to lose this tooth since she realized it was loose like 2 weeks ago! She told me the tooth fairy was going to bring her 5 dollars and a whistle (no idea where that came from...) Well we were fresh out of whistles so she got 5 dollars, a lollipop and a note from the tooth fairy (that said 5 dollars is only for the first tooth after that 1 dollar per tooth. The tooth fairy doesn't want to go broke!HAHA) She was thrilled so I guess it was okay! Showing how loose it was. I am so my mother's daughter b/c it took all I had to not gag. Bleck it grosses me out!! Thank goodness daddy was home and I just had to take pictures.

Daddy working it a little bit (and getting the blood out of her mouth from so much wiggling.) HAHA No more wiggling! Trying a different appraoch with some dental floss. She really wanted to try to do it herself.

She got it! I was shocked that she got it by herself. So cute. (Umm and I HAVE to mention that you excuse her ratty look. We had been with friends all day and she was playing HARD so she has that sweaty play look! :))

Opening her envelope from the tooth fairy.

Very excited little girl! :)

27MAR11

I believe the reason I NEVER take pictures when people are visiting is because I'm just having too much fun enjoying their company. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it... So here are the few I DID take... While Konnor and Theresa were here we enjoyed going out to eat (WAY too much!) going to Chuck E Cheese for my birthday (SO fun!) watching my girls play soccer, went out for pedis and lunch while my sweet hubby watched the kids, going shopping, going to the Animal Safari, staying up WAY to late, laughing, reminising the good old days, watching the kids play and making new "good old days," and being loud and bossy to each other! :) It was the perfect week! I am so lucky to have such a wonderful friend!!! We miss Theresa and Konnor like CRAZY!!!! Hopefully they will come back soon and maybe even bring Bryatt with them to join in the fun!!!

Ryan, Konnor, and Kiera at Kiera's new favoritest place! ;) Konnor meeting her blind date for the night. HAHA

Three sweet girls in a tub. Ya by the time I got my camera they were not very cooperative.

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And that's about it. Maybe I can ask Theresa for a few more b/c I know SHE took more than 3.

23MAR11

Alexis brought home some of her school work today. Here is what her paper said (with some translation!) Ishulva (enchiladas not sure where the v is coming from.) make me yell yuck. Because I tastin it wus yuck. AHAHAHA My girls are so not Mexican fans and I have made it my goal to convert them! Let's just say this is one of the nicer ways Alexis has let me know she is over Mexican food. ;) Guess she wanted her teacher to know too. So freaking funny!!!!