Dance Co in OKC!

We headed to OKC again for a dance competition and this time Daddy got to come with!  YAY!  After a yummy meal out we got to the hotel for some iPad time!

Ashley was SO excited to see her "big sis" Ava FINALLY at a dance competition!  And sweet Ava gifted her the best Easter basket filled with all things unicorn, rainbow and mermaid!

Awards time!

Ashley's new friend goes everywhere she goes now!

Stephanie the photo bomber behind us LOL

It's exhausting dancing your heart out on stage and getting 2nd!!!

Hard to be a dance brother too!!  Zzzzzzz

Trevor Fifth Disease?

Trevor came home from school with red cheeks, almost like a sunburn.  Or maybe it is a sunburn because they have been having lots of recess time at school and lots of playtime outside after school.  No fever, no complaining. So back to school he went every day. 

Then this rash showed up :(

After asking around at school, it turns out Fifth Disease is going around. Once the rash appears you are no longer contagious, but if you are like Trevor and have no symptoms of illness it's easy to continue with activities infecting people along the way.  So it makes sense why it went around school!  Happy to report it went away in a few days and he is just fine!  He has a stellar immune system!

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!