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!  

CPE Ballet/Musical

The kids' elementary school puts on what they call, the CPE Ballet every year.  In our opinion it should be called a musical because it's not like every routine has the dancers in ballet shoes but in the school's tradition it's called a Ballet.  First through Fourth graders have the option to be in it.  You pay $60 and the kids practice 30 minutes a week during school hours.  Towards the end of the year is the big performance!  Trevor did it in first grade, took last year off but wanted to do it again this year.  Over half the school participates and about half of those are boys!  This year Trevor was in a country theme dance!  Such a cute Cowboy!

Mommy thought she was all creative making Trevor a Dozen Dollar Bouquet instead of flowers, balloons, candy etc.  All the Moms thought it was awesome.  You'll see Trevor's reaction at the end of the post :) 

Born to Boogie was the name of his song!

He's in the middle of the back row by his teacher!

Flossing Cowboys!

So the money wasn't a hit (who would have guessed considering he LOVES money and shopping) but he perked up for pictures with his friends!

Love this CPE tradition!  Can't wait to see both kids in it next year!!

End of Season Hockey Game

Trevor has really enjoyed this season of hockey.  He played on the house league to get his feet wet.  Lots of practice, not a lot of games but he never complained.  We were glad though that they ended the season with a game so we could see his skills.  Just like in soccer, he's a natural defender but is not afraid of taking the puck up the ice.  After this steal he got the puck to the goal and then passed to his friend who scored!  Trevor with an assist!  It's great to see him smile!!  Proud of him for trying a new sport, excelling in it and having fun with new and old friends.  Hoping he sticks with it!!

Ashley Dance in OKC

Daddy didn't come home from YBM for Sam's Club in Florida until after midnight on Friday and Ashley had to dance in Oklahoma City mid-morning on Saturday so Mommy took the kids to OKC after school on Friday to spend the night.  It's about 3.5 hours away and it was a good decision so that we got a good nights rest and didn't have to drive there and back on the same day!  Trevor was excited to get his own bed!  LOL

Zzzzzzzzzz

Luckily we have amazing travelers and it was relatively low key to get Ashley ready and where we needed to be at the time she needed to be there!  Girl is ready!

Sophia also spent the night beforehand so they got some good practice in for their tap routine!

Watching the replay!

Our favorite aliens ready to go on stage!

ATD did amazing at the awards as always!  So proud to be part of the zebra family!  Ashley's hip hop placed in the top 3 again and this time she got to go up and accept the award for her group!  She was very serious up there but luckily remembered her name and her dance studio's name!

Sophia's Rainbow did well too!  Lots of trophy's and medals!!!

Ashley and 'dance Stella'

Happy girl!

This picture sums up pretty well how the kids felt at the end of at 9 hour dance day...Trevor says 'woo hoo, let's get out of here' and Ashley is camera ready :) 

Ready to hit the road!

Mama fuel to get home!

About 90 minutes into the drive the kids were conked out.  Why the light in the back?

Ashley insisted on bringing her nightlight for the hotel and always had it plugged in the car too.  Silly girl!

March Snow!

So we woke up to another dusting of snow!  ICK!  How did it never snow our first year here and now we have this?  At least the kids like to go out in it!  Mainly to eat it, but whatever!  They enjoyed loading up the wagon with snow!

Skating and Friend Fun!

Sundays have become an afternoon for open skate and skating lessons!  Today Stella and her Mom Emily came too and we ended up bring Stella home with us because her Mom had a showing (she's a realtor).  We stopped at Sam's Club where the salmon sample was a big hit but they still had room for a pasta dinner!   It's nice having the three kiddos get along so well!!

Ashley Dance in Tulsa

Now that Trevor isn't doing club soccer, it's fun to be able to travel for Ashley's competition dance!  This weekend brought us to Tulsa.  This time it didn't require an overnight so just Ashley and Mommy went.  Trevor and Daddy had a day together at home!  Why does Ashley stand on her toes like this!?!?  Ouch!!

She's doing great on her heel stretch!

This was an intermediate competition so just Water Me for today.  Cute little flower girls!  It won best costume, high gold and top 5!