Sara's Birthday Weekend of Fun!

Sara's birthday weekend of fun started off on the right track with dinner with Tori!  The pic on the left is Sara's first day of 40 which happened to start with Tori.  Pic on the right is Sara's last day of 40...again with Tori!  This is a tradition she could get used to!

We could have stayed there all night talking - 4 hours was just not enough time!

On Friday, Sara's actual birthday, Brian got home (YIPPPEEE!!!!) and we went out with some of Sara's gym friends.  Brian, Michelle, Scott and Marla spoiled Sara with wine and a gift card for a facial at the Spa she goes too. And Mr. Brian and Mrs. Michelle picked up the entire dinner tab.  Wow.  It was such a fun night of laughter and fun.  We are very blessed to have this group in our lives!

Sara had a gluten-free red velvet cake made for the special occasion.  It was amazingly yummy!

On Saturday Chandra and Sara got their nails done and then at night we went out to dinner with Chandra and Matt.  Of course, Ruth's Chris (Sorry Brian who gave up all meat for Lent, but he said his scallops were good).  They left after dinner then Brian and Sara went to the bar to catch up!  We had a great time spending time together again!

On Sunday we headed to Branson for a day of fun as a family!

We started with brunch at the Keeter Center!  YUM!!  Well, for Sara anyway.  Ashley threw up overnight so she didn't want to eat much and Brian's tummy was upset so he didn't eat much either.  Trevor ate breakfast at home but Sara did not disappoint.  She LOVES that brunch!  Farm to table yumminess and this year they discovered the incredible cinnamon rolls!

They could have done without the singing though ;) 

After that we hit up the Outlets.  Ashley picked out a new toy at the Disney Store!

Then we headed to the Titanic Museum.  Mommy has always been enthralled with the Titanic and Trevor is now that he watched a show on how this museum is haunted!!  We couldn't take pics inside but the workers confirmed various stories about weird happenings!!!  Creepy!!!  But cool!!!

On the way home Ashley took a little snooze.  Looks like she forgot her sleep mask so Didi had to do instead.  Thank you all for the kind messages and cards and calls!  My birthday weekend was just what I wanted.  Thanks babes!  I love you all!!!!

March Happenings!

Thank goodness that all the February sickies went away so that March could be a full and fun month! Trevor's styling haircut!

Ashley's reading is getting better and better!

Daddy sometimes falls asleep with the kids when putting them to bed.  Just a little nap before getting up to do work.  

Getting outside during school - the weather has been gorgeous!

Dentist appointments for the kids!  0 cavities!

Eye appointment for Trevor - Stella came with :)

Trevor's astigmatism got a little worse so he would benefit from a new prescription but he insists he doesn't need them.  He just wants cool sporty sunglasses for soccer :) 

Trevor still loves his bear and Skip It.  Zzzzz!

Krispy Kreme morning!

Ashley LOVES the swing set and being outside.  Even if there is snow on the ground.  She could dress a little warmer though :)

Play date at Stella's house - she has tons of pets including horses, chickens and bunnies!

Ashley spotted icicles under the wagon from the snow they put in it finally melting!

Play date with Ashley's friend Reese!

Family nite at the clubhouse with Stella!

Toby's daytime position.  Zzzzz!

Playing nicely together!  YAY!!!!!

Soccer!

Trevor wanted to give soccer another shot but wanted to play just once a week and have lots of fun!  Ashley wanted to try it out too so Mommy found a league that is less than 5 minutes away from us based in Faith and sounds low key!  Was definitely a great night for soccer!

Trevor's skills came right back to him!

And Ashley remembered some of her skills from her few Sporting lessons!  It's going to be a great Season!  And did we mention that Brian volunteered to be Trevor's group's Assistant Coach?  It's for sure going to be great!!!

Ashley Dance Modeling

Ashley got the opportunity to model dance wear at her dance studio and she was so excited!!  Before we left Mommy snapped these pics quick.  She looks so grown-up these days.  Probably because she doesn't have a bow-bow in :) 

She did a great job!

She had the opportunity to purchase some of the leotards that she modeled.  She picked this one - based on The Greatest Showman, along with a Unicorn one and a black one that she can wear for company rehearsals and tryouts!

She modeled with Gracen who helped teach Ashley's dance classes for the past 3 years.  They have a cute little bond.  Will be sad she's graduating this year.  

And here are the finished proofs we've received so far!

Spring Break in AZ!

This year Daddy gets to go to Arizona with us for Spring Break!  Woo hoo!  Because we booked our flights so late, we ended up having to drive 4.5 hours to Wichita, KS but kids are great travelers and before we knew it we were there!  All 5 of us...even Bitty Baby :) 

We got to see both sets of Grandparents and lots of friends during our week there!

* Papa John was having some neurological things happen before our arrival so he was wearing an eye patch to help with his double vision and drooping eye.  He had a big Dr. appointment with his doctor when we were there and everyone was thankful that Brian could attend as well.  The neurologist appt was the a few days after we would be back in Arkansas so we decided it was best for Brian to reschedule his flight to attend that as well.  The great news is that although Papa got diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, the medicine they put on him is taking care of the symptoms so Papa can go back to driving and living his life!  We will keep praying!

* We enjoyed catching up with our old friends and neighbors - once for breakfast at Greyhawk, once for dinner at Isabella's kitchen and once for dinner at CB Live

* We got to see 'cousins' Chloe, Olivia and Beckett (technically Annie's cousin Brooke's kids) again for the first time since we left AZ

* Dinner, wine and hot-tubbing at Papa John and Grandma Pauline's!  Also Mass, Top Golf, American Girl and yummy Italian place for dinner after iFLY.  Kids were crazy and even jumped in the cold pool!!!!

* Kids enjoyed special time with Papa John and Grandma Pauline while Brian and Sara had a date day at the LPGA where we got to see HY Park who stays with us when the tourney comes to NWA

* Three days down at Nana Jeanne and Papa Steve's where we got a pool day on a nice sunny and hot day, park time, homework time, dinner with Uncle Don and Nancy, attempted rabbit catching, hikes with scavenger hunts, shopping, puzzles, and coloring all things donuts.  Brian met us at the Outlets and we all had dinner together before heading back up to Papa John's and Grandma Pauline's house.  

*iFLY with Bobby and Remy.  Remy and Ashley picked up like no time had passed.  Love their little friendship!

* Before we knew it, it was time for Mommy and the kids to leave.  Whaaaaa!  Daddy got to enjoy the weekend with friends and his parents!  Even got to see the LPGA final day with Bobby!