Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Daddy's 1st time home!

Our most amazing neighbors Lisa and Troy hosted a going away party for us - another reason Daddy came home this weekend!  She throws the best parties and thinks of every detail!  We went to dinner beforehand with the Feather's quick before meeting up with Lisa, Troy, Angie, Ryan, Becky and Brandon.  What a night!
These are the types of neighbors and friends that you dream of.  It's so lucky that we all had kids the same age who love each other as much as the parents do!  We went through some crazy neighbor drama (not between any of us of course) and came out closer than ever.  With these folks you can laugh so hard you cry, literally!!  So funny!!!
Lisa arranged some games for us to play.  She is the perfect hostess!!!!  A guaranteed fun time!!
The winners for the best participants of the 'In My Box' game were Becky and Brandon!  Hilarious!
Even funnier might be Ryan trying to take a picture with his new selfie stick!  Glad it worked because this is one night we never want to forget.  
As the night went on we got sillier and sillier.  Including a push-up contest between Mommy and Lisa.  Of course Lisa won, that girl has been working out and is one strong Mama!  Thank you Lisa for the most wonderful going away celebration.  We sure appreciate and love you so much!  We are going to miss being so close but don't worry we will be back and we have a room with your name on it anytime you want to visit Arkansas!  XOXO
The next day we had Trevor's last soccer game with Sereno.  We sure will miss Coach Wise.  
Trevor learned so much this season and was known as "The Rock" on the team.  
He would not let a ball past him and wasn't afraid to get in and get the ball!  
Mommy made some new friends too!  We enjoyed the end of year celebration they had at McDonalds.  
Of course we couldn't stay the entire time because we got a last minute showing request so off we went.  You never know when it could be the one!  Was kinda nice to have Daddy here to help prep the house so he could see everything that goes into it!!! Cross your fingers that it is the one!!

Monday, May 23, 2016

Ashley's Dance Recital

Daddy came home for the weekend so that he could do a few house projects and see his little princess perform at her dance recital!  She was ready to rock the stage!
She did great with her 2 numbers!
No stage fright here!
After her 2 songs she got to come and watch the older dancers.  Mommy and the kids loved it!  Daddy and the grandparents probably would have preferred to leave but we were in row 3 :)
Grandma and Papa John brought our tiny dancer a bouquet of roses!
Grandma's girl!
So proud of her performing all year!!  Not many 2 and 3 year olds get that experience!
After the recital they had a carnival outside with face paint, games, treats and balloons!!

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Donuts at School with Papa

Trevor was a bit sad that Daddy wouldn't be able to attend his Donuts with Dad event at school but was excited to hear that Papa John would go instead!
Although it sounds like Trevor was far too busy hanging out with his friends to hang around Papa, shoot!

Mrs. Bundy announced that she was moving back to Texas after her one year here so she and Trevor share a special bond that these are the last few days at Fireside for both of them!  

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Ashley's Last Day at La Casa

Ashley was excited for her last day of school! 
The girl was all smiles but did not want her hair curled today.  Luckily her hair has natural curl :)
We had fun at the ice cream social ... Ashley just had whip cream and sprinkles!
How they have grown since August!
We will sure Mrs. Harvey.  She couldn't have been the more perfect preschool teacher for our two kids.  She was gentle but firm, exactly what we wanted!
Photo-bomber Remy!
Mrs. Costolo was just as fantastic and is the Associate Director of the preschool so we were lucky to have her too!
And Ashley will definitely miss Miss Vicki who always has a smile on her face when Ashley asks every day after school for a piece of candy!!
We are ready for summer!!!  And soaking up our last 6 weeks in Arizona!

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Water Day at La Casa

Ashley was so excited to experience water day after seeing Trevor having all the fun the past few years!
Ashley and Kennedy Morris, her friend from school and dance!
Ashley was one of the few who dared to go in the cold kiddie pool!
Weeeeee!
She is definitely a water baby!
After their time on the water toys it was time to dry off and enjoy a popsicle on the lawn!  Ashley was not a fan of fudgesicles as you can see!

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Kids Weekend with Grandma and Papa John

Grandma Pauline and Papa John watched the kiddos for a weekend so that Sara could go visit Brian and see the home we bought!!!  Ashley was a tired camper and fell asleep within minutes of them dropping Mommy off at the airport!
Grandma and Papa John did a great job getting Trevor to his soccer game...
...as well as taking great pictures!
They went to a friends pool and swam the day away!

Trevor got some putting practice in too!
Looks like Papa got kicked out of his bed!
They went to their favorite place - the train park!
Rode the carousel 
Checked out the museum
And then they hit up Peter Piper Pizza!
Mommy and Daddy were having a fun time too ... Mommy loved the house, Daddy did good! And before we all knew it, it was time for Mommy to come home!  What a welcome she got at the airport!
Mommy felt refreshed from her kid-free break and was so excited to see her munchkins!!!
Mommy brought back Arkansas shirts for the kids.  Trevor put his on right away and wanted to wear it to school the next day!!
Thanks Grandma and Papa Hillins for taking such good care of Trevor and Ashley!  Sure will miss having you so close by to love on them!!