FROGS, FROGS and More FROGS!!

Looking at all the Frogs they found

Well the last few days Big Boy has taken up a new interest (of course so has Ashlyn). Any guesses? Yep with all the rain these last few days our backyard has been saturated with tons of baby frogs (at least 20 for right know). Now these frogs are the size of nickels if even that big and they are really quite cute. Michel goes out to the backyard in the morning and will just find the frogs hopping in the grass. We keep telling them they may not survive being held captive in a plastic bin but he gets so sad when we mention having to release them back into the wild. He loves these frogs and he has built quite a little fortress for them. Ashlyn has of course taken a liking to these frogs as well because as you should all know by now where ever Michel goes Ashlyn is not to far behind and at the mention of these frogs she gets all excited and runs to the backyard. Thanks to the rain for occupying my children with there new found love for frogs.

Daddy's Little Girl

Daddy and Ashlyn enjoying a popsicle after a long day of yard work.

Ashlyn all sweaty and sticky from being outside and her popsicle.

I love this picture of them when we were camping this past July, Michel went looking for bones and Ashlyn followed. Michel was able to find Ashlyn a bone she was so proud of that gross thing!!

Even though Ashlyn is a daddy's girl she still loves playing with all of Katelyn's dolls. Katleyn is so happy that she finally is getting big enough to like kinda of the same things she does.
Oh what would daddy do without Ashlyn? She is my first child who has mostly preferred to hang out with daddy then me. (No complaints) The other kids of course love their daddy but Ashlyn has a little connection with him. Once he gets home every night she will immediately go to the window and look to see if his truck is in the garage. As soon as he is in the house she runs to him and then goes to the back door thinking he is going to let her out to play with him. Ashlyn will then follow him around the house while I get dinner on the table and she will wait outside the bathroom door crying while he uses the restroom. The best part about daddy's little angel is every time he will do his yard work she will follow him around the whole backyard as he prunes the trees and mows the grass. Ashlyn is an outdoor girl she does not mind the heat and will always follow anyone who is going outside. Ashlyn also has a special relationship with her older brother Michel, she is his little shadow. Michel loves her and is always willing to play with her outside and is very protective of her. What would I do without the men in my life to keep my little Ashlyn occupied? Ashlyn is a very special little girl who's life is about to change when we have another little one in the house, I know she will be a great big sister to her new little brother or sister.

Hooray for Katelyn!!

It is no surprise that we as parents recognize Katelyn as being a loving and caring person but it is really nice when others recognize it as well. Katleyn was chosen by her teacher Mrs. Cummard to be the first Student of the Month for school year. Mrs. Cummard sent a little note on why she felt Katelyn deserved this award and I would like to brag a little bit about Katelyn and quote what she said (bear with me).

"Katelyn is a very sweet and polite student at all times. She arrives at school each day with a big smile and a wonderful attitude. She enjoys school and learning. Katelyn is already a wonderful reader. She tries her best in everything she does. It is a pleasure to have Katelyn in my class this year."

Thank you Mrs. Cummard. Katelyn adores her teacher and loves the first grade. Katelyn was called up at the assembly by the principle and was featured on the Coyotes News that morning. She was very excited to get this award, what a great way to start out the new year. Way to go Katelyn we knew you were special and we are glad when others recognize it as well. We love you keep up the good work.