Ashley and Micah

Yesterday they were playing Mom and Dad.  It was very cute and a little bit I Love Lucy-ish (otherwise I would have put an end to it).

Later in the day they were playing outside in the sprinklers and I came outside to find them by the side of the house with Ashley in Micah's arms as he protected her from Tigger the neighbors cat.  I wish I'd had my camera, Ashley plays the helpless female card quite well when she wants too, otherwise she is quite an independent little girl.

Ashley-isms

Last night Ashley overheard us talking about someone who had broken something and piped up pointing at Scott, "You can fix it because you have tools and you're the Bishop!" then gave him a thumbs up.
It was really cute and Scott was pleased.

A few days ago she was singing with me (making up our own songs) and she sang, "You're so cute!"  I love getting surprise compliments.

Just now she told me that I would make a great man...I guess you can't win them all.

San Diego Zoo June 2012

San Diego Temple June 17th

Our first stop (other than hotel) in San Diego was the temple.  It was beautiful and wonderful to be there with my beautiful family.  Isabelle was the photographer for most of the pictures because I sat in the car with a sleeping Tommy for a while.  We rolled down the windows and enjoyed the delightful San Diego breeze and a spectacular view.  

When I was in high school our A Capella choir came to San Diego on tour.  We happened to be here during the temple open house.  We were able to tour the temple and it was amazing.  I decided I wanted to marry a California boy so I would have a reason to get married here.  I ended up finding my California boy but since he and his family had moved here, it wasn't logistical to get married out of state.  :) 

Besties - Ash and Kate June 2012

Ashley's Birthday Party June 2012

For Ashley's birthday party I decided she would have a Hero Party because princes or princesses can be heroes.  We shot the bad guy with a squirtgun (my big kids had no idea who Snidely Whiplash was) - that was definitely Ashley's favorite part - or at least the part she wanted to tell everyone.  The we had to pop the alien balloons and finally we went through an obstacle course for training including how to avoid the mad ninja (Ryan).  They had a marvelous time and Ashley was so cute about it.

 In attendance: Ashley, Ryan, Izzy and Tommy.  Katelyn Schacher, Micah Fairbanks, Dalin and Marin Sigua, Lily Allen, Anchor Christensen and Brigham Moses.