Weekend in Review

We had a nice long holiday weekend. Well, Justin didn't have any extra time off, but I did. On Friday, Everly had a half day so while she was at school, Aspen and I met my sister and Nora at the library for storytime. We picked up some new books for Everly because she is reading all of the time and constantly going through books. It is a good problem. Friday night I had soccer and then Saturday morning I woke up to run 9 miles with my sister. We are in the last month of training for our half on November 5th. My mom was generous enough to come over while I ran since Justin had to leave for his first triathlon. He did really well. It would have been cool to see him but it was really far away. After my run, the girls and I picked up our groceries and some donuts and then headed to the monthly home depot project. Of course it was a project with like 20 nails and 4 screws while I am by myself. I survived though, and they turned out cute. Saturday afternoon we had a bridal shower for Justin's sister at his other sister's apartment. It was really cute and then I stayed after to go out with the girls. It was a good night. Sunday morning I had a soccer game and then Sunday afternoon we kept things really chill and just ordered takeout. I also had Monday off so I planned a trip to the Botanical Gardens which I will share tomorrow.

they love giving the peace sign in pictures

The only part Aspen really does.

 

such a cute tea party set up

the bride

the whole group

the girls loved playing with Justin's cousins

the tea party location turned into a rooftop happy hour later that night

Sunday Soccer

Dinosaurs in the Desert

Today was the last day we could go see the new Dinosaur in the Desert exhibit for free as members so my sister and I made the plan to go after Teddy got out of school around lunch. I had to take Everly out early but it is her birthday so it seemed like a good enough excuse. Sue me. It was pretty warm out but I thought it was pretty cool. As you are walking up they have Jurassic Park music playing and who doesn't love the Jurassic Park movies??? Aspen was a little scared at first but I think she was just tired and eventually she warmed up. I honestly thought it was pretty cool and would probably pay to go see it again...just when it is not so hot. It was quite toasty today. We knew it was going to be hot though, so we packed suits for the splashed. That helped the kids cool off a lot. The only actual exhibit we went to was the orangutans on the way out. Our sole purpose for that trip was to see the Dinosaur exhibit. I think it was a fun little way to celebrate Everly's birthday!

quick little video

Aspen had not warmed up to this yet....

baby wrangler

 

 

A little side by side since Nora was in Mae's hand me down. Mae was 3 months younger. 

Weekend in Review

Last weekend went by quick but I have a long holiday coming up so that should make up for it! On Friday night we got to see Teddy play flag football for the first time. It was the first time we have seen him play and it was pretty funny. He is pretty bad but so was Everly when she first started playing soccer. I had to leave a little early for my own soccer game. It is so nice to have cooler weather at night now. Saturday morning we did some homework and spring cleaning and then Everly had soccer pictures and a scrimmage. Sunday morning I ran 7 miles with my sister and then had a soccer game in the afternoon. Sunday night my family came over for pizza since Everly's actual birthday is this week. She had an ice cream cake and my mom let Aspen's hair get caught on fire. It was quite eventful. Looking forward to Everly's birthday on Thursday and a long holiday weekend
with the girls.

football Ted

Roi laying on Everly's homework

Saturday night ice cream. This girl loves her chocolate.

Soccer

Ev at my game and Cam holding my hand

Right before the hair caught on fire.

1st Grade Update

We got Everly's first grade pictures back so it seemed like a good time for a little update. HERE is her update from Kindergarten but there is a little side by side below, too. So cute! Everly's first grade teacher is Ms. Mills and she has been doing well so far. She is reading really well and learning a lot of addition as well. They have a behavior scale in class as well where blue and green are good and yellow and red are blue and she has been getting blue and green all the time. She still goes to stinger's club in the mornings and likes it although she got busted this week for buying breakfast without our permission. Like, she was doing it almost daily despite the fact that we send her with breakfast. I was so mad that I called the school and scolded her when I found out. She is learning a lot, which also includes how to lie. I know it is normal kid behavior and that she is actually really sweet but I still can't let that stuff fly. This year we started getting to see her art project electronically so I will start sharing those as well. They are super cute. I think parent teach conferences are next month so I can't wait to hear what her teacher says.

 

I'm dead.

3 Year and 6 Year Update

Everly actually turns 6 one week from today but Aspen turned 3 about a week and a half ago. Last week we had their joint birthday party and I also took them in to the doctor's for their yearly checkup. I was a little worried because I wasn't sure how well Aspen would do. She hasn't been to the doctor's in a year and the last time she was still so traumatized from all of her ear infections. It actually went way better than expected. Both girls behaved really well and did awesome with their flu shots. Aspen is still tiny at the 14th percentile for weight and 17th for height. She is 27 pounds and 35 1/2 inches tall. Everly is borderline perfect at 47 pounds and 45 1/2 inches tall she is the 63% for weight and 58th for height. If she gets to 46 inches by January she should be able to go on Indiana Jones when we go to Disneyland! Neither of the girls even cried when they got their shots. They were easy on me so I treated them with smoothies after. Also, for a fun flashback, HERE is their update from a year ago.

thumbs up!

Aspen tried to sit on the scale. It was adorable.

Everly has slight allergies and you can see the white line on her nose from scrunching it so much.

Weekend in Review

Last weekend was filled with soccer and running. I had a game on Friday night and then Saturday morning Everly had two games. We had been kind of struggling with seeing much aggression from her. She loves playing and never complains about going to practice or anything. She just wasn't getting that involved out on the field. During her second game though, something clicked and she scored 6 goals. It wasn't like the other team was bad or anything she just was in the right spot and knew where to put the ball. I think it was much more fun for her and it was definitely more fun for me to watch. Sunday morning I had a 10-mile run with my sister for our half training. The weather was perfect. We taper down this week to only 7 miles so that will be nice. Sunday night we had dinner at my sister's and it was a great end to the weekend.

She played the club that I used to play for!

 

coffee reward for running 10 miles

so many toys