~a sister is a little piece of childhood

that can never be lost~

Makin' it work!

I finally have a few minutes to play catch up. Why am I always catching up?

We are so happy that Jase's brother Brian got a job offer with the border patrol. He started his training this week so he has been here in AZ for few days and will be through the Easter weekend. He has been playing with the girls and they really love him. We are really excited to have close family move down here! It won't be until June that they actually move down, but that's not long considering how fast the days go by. They will live about an hour away which around here is actually considered close. It will be nice to be able to see them often. Here they are hangin' out watchin' a movie together. (Ashley--we wish you were here too!!!)

The only big thing going on right now is our yard project. We have been busy going to the dump and digging out old bushes, raking, tilling, raking, tilling, weeding..... it never ends. I actually don't mind doing it that much. It's a lot more enjoyable to work outside to me than when we were doing house renovations. I think I might have found a new hobby that will probably get a lot more fun once all this prep work is done and I can actually start adding some design and functionality to the yard. We plan to put a sandbox in soon and Jase is really set on getting his grill that he has wanted since forever.

The girls are as cute as ever.. here are some updated pictures for fun. We go to the Zoo often so one is of them at a little chair at the zoo and the others are just at home being funny!

Girlfriend

Yesterday I was out in the front yard watching the girls play. A neighborhood boy who is 7 or 8 years old was out riding his bike and stopped to talk to Mckenna. Mckenna was really excited and asked him, "do you want to come to primary with me?" and he looked at her confused. "what?" She asked him again and he again said, "what?" She asked once more, "Do you want to come to primary?" and he said, "No I already have a girlfriend." And he pedaled on his way.

You were cool if. . . .

. . .you had a huge tube of pogs and don't forget your slammer. I know some of you probably haven't thought about pogs since you were in 5th grade. Think about it. . . it's funny.

. . . you stood in a circle playing hacky sack (is that the right name?)

. . . you had an extensive collection of beenie babies, and troll dolls. (thanks Lindsey!)

. . . you had slap bracelets and a t-shirt that changed colors when you breathed on it (thanks Katie!)


. . .you had a best friend that had the other half of you best friends necklace! (Thanks Shelli!)

I know there are more of these... I'll add more when I have time and can think of them..feel free to add to my list.

Really Big Mommies

The other day we were out for a walk. Mckenna was riding her bike while I pushed Kayla in the stroller. We were on a pathway in the park and we were coming up behind some old ladies walking. They were rather large old ladies to put it nicely and as such they were taking up the walkway with no way to get around. As we got closer and closer Mckenna was telling me, "mom we can't go, they are in the way. " I kept telling her it was ok and that they would move when we got up to them. We got right up to them and I guess they didn't know we were so close, but Mckenna stopped her bike and said--really loud and clear.." We can't get by mom, they are really big mommies!" Then they turned around and moved over. It was extrememly awkward but sooooo funny!

Gymnastics

The other night Mckenna started showing us all her moves. She loves going to gymnastics. It's really funny becuase her teacher has all these funny names for the stuff they do. So she is always saying, want to see my monkey jumps, or my banana split, or my butterfly? There is also her ending of "ta-da." Kayla of course tries to copy everything Kenna does. I'm surprised how good Kay can do. It's really funny. Here are some serious moves!

Balance Beam












Table Top












TA DA!























Kayla's TA DA!

Where oh Where?

At this point Jase and I have decided to apply for jobs with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) It's a step up and a great opportunity for Jase. We have applied to many open locations and now it's the waiting game. We could get offered several places or none. Jason has applied to these locations:

• Omaha, Nebraska
• Des Moines, Iowa
• Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Jackson, Mississippi
• Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Waco, Texas
• Texarkana, Arkansas
• Birmingham, Alabama
• Gadsden, Alabama
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Shreveport, Louisiana

I am hoping for Idaho Falls, but kind of a long shot. If you know something about these places. Post me what you know. It's a little scary to get a job and go off into the unknown--exciting too?!