Catch Up

I was gently accused today of not keeping up on my blog well enough. 

OK Lisa, I'll try harder, but that means you have to, too! 

I honestly cannot believe how fast this week has flown by.  

I honestly cannot believe that we're half-way through March already.

Today (Sunday) was a good day. 

The kids were actually really well-behaved in Sacrament and we made it all the way through without having to take anyone out.  I think Ashlyn felt so pretty in her new dress (see below) that she wanted to sit like a lady for most of the meeting.  That's a first!

Last night, we celebrated March birthdays at my parents' home.  My mom gave Ashlyn this totally darling dress.  She looked so cute in it today.  Brooke wanted to match her, too.

Madison is growing up too fast. 

Tonight we had the Merrills over to celebrate Madison, Ashlyn, and Carnell's birthdays. 

Ashlyn, being such a girl, LOVED getting clothes.  She's so excited about her new outfits.  She dragged them around all evening. 

Madison got to choose the menu. 

We had a taco/burrito bar (easy!!)

Nectarine pie and ice cream.  

If you are ever in Central California, you MUST stop in Avila Beach at the Avila Valley Barn for the absolute BEST homemade pies ever.  Where else can you fine nectarine, or ollalieberry pie with the most scrumptious crusts?  Plus, the Barn is just the cutest, quaintest place ever.  It's a tradition for us now.

Carnell is 88! Way to go!  Madison 9, and Ashlyn will be 2.

Earlier this week, I was able to go on the 1st grade field trip to the library  because Lisa took my littlest littles.  Thanks Lisa! It was very fun to be on a school bus again (reminded me of my elementary school days - the buses still smell the same), and Brooke loved having her mommy go!

Ashlyn adores her cousin Chelsea (which was one of her first words, too).  She gets so excited to hear her name and nearly jumps out of her carseat when we pull up to the house. 

Track has started.  This is our first year. So far, the girls love it.  Madison practices 3x/week and Brooke twice.  In two more weeks, every Saturday will be spent at the track!

I snapped this shot with my phone this past week during Brooke's practice.

During practice, I took Ashlyn and Christian to the park to play.  Ashlyn's first time on the merry-go-round.  She loved it and wanted to go faster!  I've long-since outgrown my ability to get dizzy for fun!