Ashley Makes Friends

Ashley has hit the point where she's decided to be possessive about her toys which is why I was so delighted when she had a friend over and was so cute and willing to share.  This girl is a delightful little charmer and she knows how to get what she wants...especially from her dad.  All she has to say is "Mom...mom...mom"  (with excitement - that means Dad) and she has him wrapped around her finger.

Ryan receives his Wolf!

This week Ryan received his wolf badge.  He was very pleased with himself and he was cute about pinning my pin on me.  I love this boy.  He is such a good sweet boy.

Battlecreek Falls (pre-Martin's Cove hike)

We hiked up to Battlecreek Falls yesterday with some friends.  The kids didn't complain a bit and Ashley was really good about being in the backpack (which is a relief considering the fact that she will be living in the backpack this coming weekend when we go on pioneer trek to Martin's Cove).  I'll be honest...when I look at these pictures I am overwhelmed with how blessed I am.

Ashley's blessing pictures (done in March)

Izzy takes Ash for a ride

My cute girls!! (Ashley thoroughly enjoyed her ride!)

Karate Tournament

At the end of April Ryan and Isabelle both competed in a karate tournament. Ryan was excited and Izzy was nervous (at least initially) but they both did a fantastic job. Ryan competeing is sparring for the first time. He tends to be more of a defensive sparrer (I don't know if that's a word) but he did really well and took third place between the 6 competitors. He also took third in his form. Isabelle also took third in her form. They did well and I was very proud of them.

Ryan and Izzy receive their medals




One of Ryan's friends is a karate kid too - Ryan and Izzy were excited to see Te there.

Ryan's Mohawk

Over the years Ryan has asked me several times if he could have a mohawk. Of course my response has been an emphatic no. However, recently I was cutting his hair and unintentionally ended up giving him a buzz. As I was cutting I decided to give him the desired cut. I didn't tell him what I was doing, I just finished the cut, spiked it up and pulled out the camera. After I took a couple of pictures I showed him the result. He was shocked when he saw what I'd done and he giggled nervously then said, "Okay, now hurry and cut it off!" I laughed, but I was glad that he didn't want it to stick around for long - although, I would have let him wear it to karate had he wanted to (which was shortly after the cut).