Catching Up

Time has just flown by these past couple of months and I have not been keeping up.  So here's some pictures of the events of the past little while!

David took his orchestra to Disneyland and bought the kids some souvenirs! The last time he went he got Asher the Captain America pillow and this time he got him a lightsaber!   It's pretty good quality and Asher was so excited when he got it.

My nephew Henry had to do a project in his 1st grade class where he sent us Flat Stanley so we could show him our city.  My kids had fun with this.  Here he is with us at the Orthodontist.

Here he is at ballet class.

Here he is riding Millie while the kids get ready to head out for the bus.

In front of the Idaho Falls fountain.

In front of this cool fountain in the middle of a roundabout.

In front of the falls in Idaho Falls!

And last, here he is helping Asher practice cello!

I end up with a lot of pictures of Millie on my phone.
And she is often dressed up and/or being smothered. 

My kids liked to leave their mark on my car while heading for the bus.

When it was finally warm enough we could go on a bike ride and the kids got to swing!

"Mom, take my picture!"

First time seeing a Cybertruck in the wild.  My personal opinion is it's super ugly,
but it definitely stands out.

Birthday pics!  We went to church, opened presents, had lots of goodies, and played games!

7 Years old

They grow up so fast!

I am so glad Wal-Mart sells small cakes so they can each pick out their own.

Don't ask me why Ava is making that face...

Asher downloaded a new keyboard on my phone and put this as the background for it. 
Some days this is true...

Last orchestra concert!  It was a little bit of a rough start for Asher, but he has done so well!

He did not enjoy it at first, but by the end of the year he was saying that orchestra was one of his favorite classes.

Supporting big bro!

This is Asher's 5th grade teacher.  I see her at so many extra-curricular things supporting her students!  Asher had a rough year and I had many conversations with her trying to figure out the best way to help him.  She was always so supportive and encouraging.  I think Asher's going to miss Mrs. Mushala!

Ice cream after the concert.  Their favorite tradition.

I helped chaperone one of Asher's field trips!  It was hot and we walked around all day, but I had fun hanging out with this goober.

Big wall of animal heads!

It was extra hot in here, but also smelled amazing.

Asher was worried Millie was cold.  And then had to take a picture so he could show his sisters.

Ava picks out the best outfits.  This was her choice for school one day.  I can't decided if the fur-lined boots (in May) or the St. Patrick's Day giant bow headband is my favorite. 
But it totally fits her personality!

We were out running errands as a family one day.  David went inside a store while we waited. 
It was chaotic.  And very typical.

Cemetery on Memorial Day visiting my grandparents.  We also got there just in time to watch a short bagpiper performance.  

My kids have had a bunch of different bus drivers this year, but the guy that ended the year on the morning route was their favorite. He's probably in his 30's, has long hair and a beard, and is always joking around with the kids. We're the last stop before they go to the school and on the last morning after our stop got on, he pulled the bus over and let all the kids have a 2 minute paper snowball fight. Also, for some reason throughout the year the kids would start chanting "sacrifice" (I have no idea why), but they got in trouble for doing that so instead they would chant "sack of rice". That same bus driver handed all the kids a sack of rice as they got on the bus.

Millie got pigtails.

And bracelets.

Dance recital!  The girls have really loved doing ballet this year.  I really wanted them to have something fun to learn and also help with their balance and coordination a little bit.  They had a great teacher, loved going to class, and overall had a really positive experience!

Grandma bought them flowers, which they totally loved.

My little ballerinas!

On my nightly walks with Millie I have made a new friend.  About half the time I pass her house, Sally is outside waiting for me and comes over for a quick scratch.  She is not intimidated by Millie and swats at her if she gets too close.  ;)

Gave all the kids a haircut!  It was about a month overdue, but I finally got it done.  I cut about 6 inches off the girls hair (which they did ask for).  It will be much nicer to have the short hair for summer!

Ava especially loves her haircut and shows it off to everyone.  I'm getting better and better at doing haircuts and can even put a few layers in!

Cress Creek Trail!  One of our favorite hikes.  Mia forgot her hat so she took Asher's and Asher took David's.  And yes, my girls do hike in dresses.  Of course.

It was such a good day!

Asher said climbing this hill was his favorite part of the hike.  It's right next to a small stream and has lots of things to climb on.

Such cuties!

Well hopefully it won't take me another 3 months to update again, but we have a busy summer ahead of us so you never know!