Zoe's School Award (March 2017)

Zoe makes us so proud with all of her achievements at school.  Her teachers always have the nicest things to say about her and she seems to always try her very best.  Mrs. Pletcher gave Zoe her award in second grade for Academic Effort.  It has been so fun to see her grow academically with all the enrichment that the school offers too.

Preschool Fun 2017

 Ky and her buddy, Lexi

 Partners in Crime (Paige, Lexi and Kylee)

Kylee really enjoyed preschool, EXCEPT for nap time.  Those poor nap teachers tried to keep that busy body quiet and still for over an hour!  I believe they learned to bribe her, so if she gave them a half an hour of down time, she could go to quiet activities.  She was always so tired, but the preschool setting did not work well with the way she was accustomed to nap time.  Despite being there 2 years, nothing seemed to change.  That little school did help her grow socially though.  Her "spicy" behavior will serve her well when she is older, but she is still going to have to work very hard to harness the inner-spiciness.

Softball 2017 (Kylee's First Season, Zoe's Second Season)

 Last spring, Zoe's team was the Lil' Dodgers and Kylee's team was Cotton Candy Crushers.  Zoe had the same couches as the first year and Kylee had a mom from Zoe's team the previous year.  It was fun!

 My Little Bobble Head

We were cracking up because we wanted to see if Kylee could be a catcher...the gear was so heavy she would just fall backwards, every time we set her up in the correct position.

 Zoe was moved to the next age group and worked on making contact with a live pitch from her peers...it was TOUGH!  

 Kylee was quick on her feet and got the ball...WHEN she was actually paying attention.  What do you expect, she was 4!

 Our tiny peanut...

 Ky and her buddy.

 Sisters

Because I am soooo far behind, our next season is just about to get started, so there will be more to come!  Looking forward to this year because our girls now have some experience and Zoe loves playing.  This year we will see what Kylee really thinks.

Feb. 23, 2017 Science Night

These types of nights at the girls' school is the reason why I LOVE where they go.  It will be so neat to see over the years to see how their interests change and their knowledge builds. 

Disneyland (Twins 7th Birthday in Feb.)

My brother's twins turned 7 and wanted to go to Disneyland for their birthday.  We don't pass up parties at Disneyland, so we went for 3 days.  It was so fun because the kids are getting bigger and really taking charge of what we do in the theme parks.  They all have their own favorites.  They have become such buddies too.  They really like spending time together.  The last day we were there, was the day they had a fire in the parking structure.

Team Tyler

Our friend was diagnosed with Leukemia right before Christmas and was hospitalized immediately for treatment.  We were able to help out by donating blood and platelets.  Tyler was so blessed during his battle because while hospitalized the first time, he received all his blood and platelets from direct donors.  He did not have to use any blood or platelets from the donor bank.  His long road to recovery is looking very good!  With some bumps in the road, he successfully got a stem cell transplant from his brother in April and recently hit 100 days.  He was quite an example of strength and his wife Haley, was even more so!

Happy Belated New Year...(Soooooo behind!!!)

 At our friend's house for a kids New Year's Eve Party...

Ready to Party!

We always like to stay home on New Year's Eve, but this year we went to a party for the kids at our friend's house, then back home to hang out with some more friends/family.  We always have some fun dancing and this year we brought out the Minute to Win It game...it's always a good way to get in a few good laughs.

Anyways, it's a bit late to wish a Happy New Year, as we are quickly approaching another, but it was one of those years!  Busy, busy, busy!