Ashlynn heads to New York

Well, Ashlynn left for New York today. My parents are taking her with them to visit my mother's brother and sister(s) in Rome New York. I took her over to my parent's house last night for her to stay the night since they had to leave early this morning to catch a 700am flight out of Denver International Airport. She was all ready and excited to go. When didn't really have too hard of a time saying by to her, neither Cortney or I, but we still felt a little saddened since this is the longest she'll be away from both of us. All I can think about is how this is how it all starts. She'll come back from New York all urbanized and hip. I fear she'll come back a clone of what I imagine little Dakota Fanning must be like. Demanding mocha frappachinos (no idea if that's a real drink or not), wearing sunglasses indoors (i think her future is bright enough to necessitate the constant wearing of shades, more aptly put, her's fututre's so bright she gots to wear shades!) and demanding we take her to a day spa so she can get some "me" time. This is how it all starts, they start taking trips, going to kindergarden and next thing you know she's off to college calling only to ask for money or when she needs to do some laundry. I'm only half joking, I'm stoked for her to go. She's going to have an awsome time. Lots of nice weather and good times are sure to be had, especially whereever swimming will take place. We sent her with a camera in hopes of her capturing some cool "from her perspective" pictures. I'll try to post them when she gets back next week.

Meanwhile, Kenzie and Cameron are none the wiser. Kenzie had a surprisingy easy (to me at least) time saying bye to Ashie when we dropped her off. We'll see how she deals the following days when she notices her big sis isn't around. Cameron doesn't mind as long as he can still put his foot in his mouth and grab Kenzie's hair. Ah, gotta love the home life. We miss you Ashie, hope you're having fun!

This one's for you Kyla

Here's an update:

Boo.

Cameron enjoying the show

and hoping his sister doesn't poke him in the eye.

Kenzie thinks her brother is a stand up guy

Kenzie shows that she can be nice to her brother at times while Cameron looks on not knowing if she's actually going to kiss him or shove a toy in his face. Just not on the lips you two, don't spread any germs!!!

allo muggels!

Long time no write! Just wanted to post some cool things that have happened recently. We had an awsome fourth of July and things have been going alright ever since. The 5th of July we went up to Woodland Park's Concert Above the Clouds and had a blast. We got up there 30-45 minutes before the fireworks started and still managed to get an awsome spot on the lawn. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic provided played ertremely well and the girls had a good time checking them out. We sat pretty close to where the fireworks were shot off from. It was cool to watch them shoot up and then rain down. Some sparks even made it all the way back down to the ground. Good times. We bundled the kids up since last year when we went, it was freezing cold. It wasn't too bad this year which made it even easier to enjoy.

Ashie new and improved!

Check out Ashie's new doo, we took her to get her hair cut shorter and didn't think it would come out this short! She looks so much older now, like 5 or 6 even. so much older. The new and improved Ashie comes with special sleep-fighting abilities including the power to stay up until after Mom and Dad are asleep. She even has the uncanny ability to make you think she in sincerely upset and her life is going to end when she doesn't get her wat. Tricky this new one is, very tricky.

Putting the ooped in Pooped

She doesn't do this often but when she does, we all take notice. She stopped.

Baseball practice

Grandpa doing the schooling or getting schooled? Ashie is going to be a great pickle player in a few years, watch for her on the Pickle Championships on ESPN (no, not really).

Kenzie doesn't really like to drive...

...she would rather just pause and play the music! She hates driving Ashie's car but loves playing the music from it's "tape deck". The whole push-this-with-your-foot-to-go-fast concept just kind of scares her for now. The last thing we need is something else to chase her around in.

Ashie set to go pro

I think I've decied what Ashlynn is going to be when she grows up (because that's how it works doesn't it ;), first female MLB all-star. These are some pics of the playing around we did at Nana's and GrandPa's on father's day. It was such a nice day, hard to not spend it outside. Trying something new, here's a movie (avi) of Ashie knocking one out of the park

Cheers!

For the reunion, Cortney and her brother and sisters stayed up making shirts for their family (everyone was supposed to wear nametags). They came out pretty good and everyone dug�em.

When you get thirsty, you get thirsty.

Playing with the big kids.

Cam trying to keep his head up.

Ashie in front of a large pond at the campground.

Grandpa Lyle and Grandma Donna threw a family reunion last weekend for that side of the family. Everyone had a great time despite the rainy weather. It rained on and off pretty much the whole time we were there and then began to clear up as we left (of course!). We all stayed inside, ate and played games. Good times.

Cort did pretty good at the nickel slots, her she is at her first lucky machine of the day, she later went on to win 200 quaters...and then she graciously donated them back to the casino.

The day after my Birthday, June 17th (Abbey�s birthday) we went up to cripple creek. We had a good time playing the slots (and I the table games). We won some and we lost some and overall we were amazed at how much time went by so quickly

boo!