No training wheels.

Indianapolis

I finally got around to posting some pics from our trip to IN. We were all excited to see Grandmother. It was Caitlin's first airplane ride and she did pretty good. We really enjoyed seeing our Grandmother (Macey and Caitlin's GREAT Grandmother!), Aunt Patty, Uncle Ron, and all our cousins. It was tough getting a photo of Grandmother with the kiddos because Caitlin does not sit still...ever! We tried to go swimming in the hotel pool, but the heater was broken and the water was too cold, so the girls took a bath together in there swimsuits. It was a quick trip, but we were so glad to see everyone.

Kindergarten registration

I can't believe it, but I just registered Macey for Kindergarten. I was actually nervous going into the school, not sure why. We were sitting in the office waiting on the school nurse, and there were about 4 ladies in there working. One of them asked Macey her name and she says 'Macey Brooke Ashman'; then she asked if she has any brothers or sisters, and Macey says 'Yes, I have 2 sisters'. The lady then asked how old her sisters are, and Macey said 'I don't know, there names are Maggie and Sage'. I then had to tell the lady that they are our dogs. All the women and the dad sitting in the office starting laughing. I told them the dogs are a huge part of our family. I will definitely remember our first experience at the school. I just can't believe she will be starting school. First day of school is August 24, Macey will be 2 days shy of 5 years old.

I will try and post some pictures of our trip to Indianapolis later.

Kids say the darndest things...

Yesterday after work and school Macey and I went over to Nanny and Pop Pop's house. Vince's aunt and uncle from Pennsylvania were in town visiting. We wanted to go say goodbye before they went back. Well all 6 of us were back in the office talking, and Macey and I were sitting on the floor. I felt her head and she was hot from running around. I said 'Macey, your a little hot', and she said 'I'm a hot lover'!!! We all started busting out laughing, I must admit I was a little embarrassed; I really don't know where she heard that; I'm pretty sure me or Vince don't say that.
Well, it was funny. We are getting packed today to leave for Indianapolis. Macey, me, Kristi, and Caitlin are flying out tomorrow morning to see Grandmother, (the kids' great Grandmother); and Aunt Patty, Uncle Ron, and our cousins. Macey is so excited, she just keeps asking if she can hold Cait on the plane.

Western Day

Macey had western day at school. They had a petting zoo come visit. For lunch they made frito pie, and had beef jerky for snack (of course Macey would not touch the beef jerky). I guess she decided her boots were Hanna Montana boots, and when I picked her up all the boys said 'Bye Hanna Montana and Bye Hanna Montana's mom'. I had to get a couple pics when we got home because she looked so cute.

Easter 2009

I know I'm late putting some Easter pics up, but I don't get anything done when I'm on my 7 on. Macey had an Easter egg hunt at school on Friday; I was able to run (literally run) over to the school to take some pics. They weren't ready when I got there so I was able to see them doing yoga (see pictures). I took a few pics of the hunt and then had to sprint (literally sprint-dodging a couple ambulance's) back to work. Saturday Vince and Macey colored eggs while I was at work. I was able to take off work Easter, and we went to church (in the pouring rain) and then to Vince's parents for lunch. The weather was nice and we had a really nice time at Nanny and Pop Pop's house.

Macey's Emotions

Well most people know how emotional Macey is, and how much of a dog lover she is, well here is what we have been dealing with the past few days...My sister's dog Honey, who is 11 years old had to be put to sleep on Tuesday. This was very sad for everyone, because all of our dogs are a big part of our family. Last night on the way home from swim lessons Macey is asking me about Honey and Marley the dog (from the move 'Marley and Me'). She knows they are both in dog heaven, and they have big jobs up there helping God watch over all the other dogs here on earth. While I am trying to explain things to Macey, she is balling uncontrollably. She is worried that they don't have enough to eat in Heaven, and I told her dogs in Heaven even get to each chocolate and it won't hurt them. Well she goes from being very sad to very mad at me for not taking her over to Stephanie's house so she could see Honey before she died. Then she said she is ready to go to Heaven so she can be with Honey and Marley (we went thru this before when my Grandmother, Mimi died). I have a hard time with this, because I am trying not to cry and telling her it will be okay. I told her God has many plans for her on earth, and it's not time for her to be in Heaven yet. She called Stephanie on the phone and talked to Taylor for a while about soccer and swimming, and she was okay...but then at bedtime that night, she asked me to tell her the story of Honey, and we had to go thru it all again.