First Day of Kindergarten

Sunday night Ashlyn picked out her outfit for school. She brushed her teethe, picked out her outfit she was going to wear, said her prayers, and went to bed. Ashlyn arose quite early the next morning, probably 7:30 and had a big grin on her face.

She came in our room and was so excited that it was her first day of school. She wanted to put her clothes on right then so that she could go to school but I made her wait until after breakfast. For breakfast she wanted to have pancakes and bacon. She ate all of her bacon and some pancakes. I said that she could then get dressed and ready for school.

For her first day she wore her new pink polo shirt, some shorts, and some pink underwear to match her outfit. She left her brand new shoes at her cousins house in Tooele so she had to wear her older but still new looking shoes. I thought it was going to be quite dramatic but she did not have a fit at all.

I decided I should look at what time school started because I thought it was 9:30 and I just wanted to be sure. Sure enough it started at 9:15 so I said wow we need to get moving. I hurried at took some pictures of her and we headed off to school.

As we arrived I could see the excitement in Ashlyn's eyes. She was so proud of herself and she felt so big now. We got out of the car and my tears began. I was crying like a baby. I don't know why I was crying but I think it's a combination of how proud of her I was and that my first little baby is going to school. We walked to the front doors and there were some sixth graders there to greet her and take her to her teacher. So I handed her off and cried some more.

I had to go inside the school to drop off Ashlyn's asthma medicine so I walked in right behind her. I was still crying and was so embarrassed because people from my ward were there and they saw me. I saw my friend so I went and stood by her. I knew she would not care that I was crying. I had to get composure before walking in the office.

We watched as the kindergartners all lined up in their classes and I watched for like five minutes and Ashlyn never showed up. I then decided I should go find where the crap she went. I went back to the front and found the little 6th grader had no clue what she was doing and Ash was just sitting there waiting to go somewhere. I grabbed her and took her to her teacher and said goodbye again. This time I was laughing because of how retarded the sixth grader was. I told her that Ashlyn was in Ms. Cruz's class and from the door to the hall which is like 10 seconds the girl totally had forgotten what teacher she had.

I then left and got in the car. I started crying again. I am the biggest baby ever. I sat at home waiting to go pick her up. I was so excited to hear how her first day was. I arrived at the school a few minutes early and waited for her to come out. First off they let the kids that ride the bus out. Then the other kids came out and of course Ashlyn is the last one out. She is always so slow. I was expecting her to run up and give me a big hug but instead she ran up to me with a smile and then started to moan in frustration with me.


We got in the car and I asked her how her day was. She started to cry and said I don't remember. So I asked did you meet any friends? Did you color? What did you do. She said Maybe we will talk about it tomorrow. She was just plain mad. I said if I take you to McDonald's for lunch will you tell me. She said maybe. So I took her for a happy meal. After that I asked her what she did and she said we will talk about it tomorrow okay. I finally took the hint and quit asking.

At about 4:00 that afternoon she said to me "I didn't get to ride the bus like all the other kids". She was disgusted with me that I did not let her. I said is that why you are not talking to me. She said yes. I said okay that is fine. I will make a deal with you. I will take you to school everyday and you can ride the bus home each day. I figured it was a good compromise. She agreed and was happy after that. She told me about her day and loved school.

The next day Mark and I picked her up from the bus stop. She had the cheesiest grin on her face just like the one when I dropped her off on the first day. She felt so old and proud of herself. She loved the bus. She did say it made her head spin a little. Anyhow I am very proud of Ashy and how big of a girl she is. Josh misses her while she is gone and says Bus home all day until it comes and we pick her up.

Lunch Party

I finally found the card reader for my computer so I can post with pictures! Yippy for me. So a few weeks ago I invited my cousins and aunt over for a little lunch party. My sister was also to come but her husband got got sick so she stayed home with him and made sure we did not get it in case she was carrying it. (She was so we are glad she stayed)

My Aunt Linda, Kelly, Cheryl, Kristy, and all of their kids came over around 1:30 and the party began from there. Well I should say I had to guide them to my house first since someone I am not naming any names didn't follow the instructions I typed to her. So we all had food assignments and of course the same person that did not bring my typed instructions again not naming names forgot the chips. So Cheryl and I packed up in her car and ran to Maverick for a couple of bag of chips.

Once we got back I got to work making my famous Pesto Burgers. I promised my Linda she would not taste the meat with my great pesto topping. She does not like meat. I succeeded. She said it was a great burger and that she could eat that again. We also had all sorts of other junk and over all it was a great feast.

The kids swam in the pool, jumped in the bounce house, played in Ashy's room, and did all sorts of stuff. They all enjoyed each other while the girls chatted away and enjoyed each others company. Cheryl also did my hair. She gave me the full on treatment. She colored, cut, and styled my hair. I loved it. Thanks Cheryl my awesome cousin.

Overall we had a great time. I was so happy that they drove all the way out to my house. I had so much fun and enjoyed their company. I love being around my moms family because it gives me a piece of her that I would not have. It brings back good memories of her and makes me feel that she is there with us, happy we are together. My aunt Linda and my aunt Debbie have both been really good about keeping in touch with us and making sure we know our mom. I really appreciate that about the both of them.

Thank you Linda and my girls for coming out to my house and making it such a fun time. I look forward to our next get together that is coming real soon. I love you guys so much and I am so glad we get together once a month. You guys are the best! Michell we missed you and are glad you are all better now.

Olympic Diving

Last night I turned on the Olympics and synchronized diving was on. Josh and Ashlyn thought it was the coolest thing ever. They would both yell Whoa really loud and then say awesome or nice after each dive. It was so funny to watch them enjoy it. When Mark got home Ashlyn said to him that she watched the Mexicans and the china people dive. It was funny that she was paying that much attention to who was diving. Just thought I would share what we have done the last few days.

Beetle

Today Josh walked outside and picked up a live beetle. He brought it in the house and went to hand it to Ashlyn. I caught him just before he dropped it in her lap. If it would have landed in her lap there would have needed to be counseling involved. Anyhow I yelled no Josh and he chucked it across the room. I hate bugs. So I had to get the biggest wod of TP and pick it up and flush it. Thanks Josh for being all boy. You are the best.

Quest for Perfection

Okay so I cant find the thing that hooks in my computer to upload pictures from my camera. I hate writing without pictures two times in a row so I came up with something that I could write about and have a picture. I know for a fact Julia will enjoy this.

So College Football season is approaching. In 17 days the cougars play N. Iowa to open their season. I am so excited for this game and the season to start. BYU is stacked with a huge amount of talented players and coaches this season. If they can go undefeated they can go to a bowl game. I have a great feeling about this and feel that is exactly what will happen. There are only three teams that I think will give them a run for their money. UCLA who just lost their QB to injury, Washington, and maybe TCU.

Some of you may be wondering why the Utes who I like to call the Pukes are not mentioned here. It is simple. They have a terrible immature coach. With a terrible coach it makes for a not so good team. I have seen it with the cougars. Gary Crowton was not a leader and the cougar program went down hill from that. So until whitingham is either fired or resigns I have no worries of them beating us anytime soon.

Some also may wonder why I am a Cougar fan and not a Puke fan. It is simple. Yes I grew up in SL and attended many games at the U for basketball and maybe two football games. I think of the quote from one of my favorite movies called fever pitch. "When did they ever love you back" Well when I married Mark he was a huge Cougar fan and he said I needed to be one to get married. It was not hard to convert. First off When did the U ever love me back? I played basketball in High School and wanted to play at the U when I graduated. Well they totally ignored me taking two other girls that I played against as part of their team. As I recall it I was better than the two of them. I out scored both of them when playing them and I also held them to some of their lowest scoring games defensively. So why would I be obligated to be a fan of a school that is stupid? Hiring stupid coaches and recruiting sucky players. That is right I would not want to.

I am now and always will be a Cougar fan true and blue. They have better teams, academics, and rank higher in their MBA program than the U does. Sorry to all the U fans for this but I just wanted to give a shout out to the Cougs! Here is to a perfect season.