"I am a full hand now!"

Ashlynn is officially five and she told us that she is now a full hand now! (Not sure where she came up with that saying) She has been waiting so long for her birthday. She could hardly wait for the day to come. We had a full day of activities and things to do on her day, but as far as she knows the whole day was hers. We started the day by getting her 'happy birthday' song from her grandpa Tom and then we took her out to breakfast and then we signed papers for our new house (details in another later post).

Then it was off to her girl glamour party. Ashlynn wanted to have a makeover party and I just am not creative enough to pull it off. So, I found a beauty school that solved the problem. They painted the girls toe and finger nails and did a stylish up do. These girls had a blast sitting in the salon chairs. It was the cutest thing watching them talk to the stylist and each other. After the girls were all glamoured up we went out for ice cream and opened presents from her friends.

Next up we had pizza, cake and more ice cream with family and neighborhood friends at home. Then we ended the day watching Carter's baseball game. Which turned out to be pleasant evening, no wind, rain or snow to deal with. What a day, but definitely a good day!

Things about Ashlynn

Very creative

Independent

Friendly
Loves to Dance

Easily Entertained
Loves to make people laugh

Very social

Quick Learner

Passionate

Very Smart

We just love this girl and are so thankful that she is part of our family. I am going to miss her around the house when she has to go to school everyday. She makes me laugh and is my biggest helper and makes sure we stay on schedule of things we have to do that day. She is such a big girl now!

What's Ashlynn been up to?

Well...Her class had their end of the year field trip to the Zoo. This was our group of girls. We had to best group! A little bit chilly, but we survived. The best part about school field trips has got to be the sack lunch. On every field I have been on that is the highlight, it is the first thing the kids ask is "When is lunch?" Aren't these the cutest girls!
Next up...Ashlynn finished up t-ball this week. She got the hang of it and was hitting the ball without the tee. What a fun time we had! Although, we suffered through rain, wind and snow.

I think there was only one game that we didn't have to wear a coat. Fun times!

Lastly, Ashlynn finished preschool. I am truly going to miss this school. It has been just a fun experience for her. She had the best teacher this year! We just love Ms. Ashley! She is great with kids and all the kids just adore her. We got to listen to them sing and then Ms. Ashley spotlighted each child. She said Ashlynn is the most social and everybody wants to be around her. Her teacher said she isn't quite sure if Ashlynn is listening and understanding the directions given because she is constantly socializing and doing funny things to make the class laugh, but Ashlynn always has her work done perfectly. I am not sure I am liking this attribute of her, but at least she is having fun. Right?

They finished their graduation party with treats and making t-shrits with all their class hand prints on them. So cute!! So, on to Kindergarten we go. Ashlynn is so ready to take that adventure!

A Visit From Boise...

We were so glad that Tom and Frankie finally made it down to visit us. (We like to think they came to visit us only, but we had to share them with the other Peterson family, just kidding, we love Craig & Gail's family) We have been anticipating their visit for a month now. We had fun visiting with them. Carter was especially excited to have them watch his baseball games. We had a nice brunch on Sunday to send them off back to Boise. What a treat to have Frankie here to be with Matt and Craig on Mother's day! We hope they come back soon!

On a side note...Carter has really enjoyed baseball this year and we have only began the season. He still looks smaller than rest of the players, but he definitely has a strong side to him. When he gets up to bat he has the look and swing of determination to hit the ball and that is just what he does. Matt was disappointed to always see him in the outfield, but we have learned that he has one of the strongest and most accurate throws on the team. He can throw the ball from the outfield to 2nd or 3rd base and hold the runners from getting to home plate. I know that uncle Corey would be proud of him. Go Red Sox!!