A couple Sundays ago we took the girls to walk around the Temple. Often times when we are driving around doing errands in Alexandria Emma will refer to the George Washington Masonic Memorial as the Temple.



This is not the only building she calls a Temple any thing large and shinny is a Temple to her so we thought that it was a good time for her to see the D.C. Temple. We explained that this is the Temple where we are married and that this is a Temple like the one Mom and Dad were sealed in. The next week while watching a opening to a Disney movie she called Cinderella's castle a Temple, well at least we are trying.

Independence Day

Every 4th of July we go to by Fire works not many as they seem to get more and more expensive each year.







Here are Emma and Ava watching Dads fireworks show.

Great American Indoors Camp Out

Roasting mashmallows



Looks like Ava like marshmallows


It was actually the Great American Backyard Camp Out on June 27th but do to Kyle having to dig out a bee nest(details in post below) earlier that day we moved the Camp out inside. We put up our 4 man tent in our unused Living Room and got out our flash lights and sleeping bags. We roasted marshmallows over a candle. Fun family activity.

5 Bee Stings

Emma was playing ball with Harley a couple weeks ago and when she threw the ball it landed in the bushes. Harley being the stupid dog she is just stood there not knowing where the ball went. Emma went in the bushes to retrieve the ball and came out saying she had ticks on her. They weren't ticks she had put her had on top of a bee nest when trying to get the ball. I saw a bee on her head and flipped it off then she began to scream and hold tight to her finger. I ran her inside and thought we were safe tell she started screaming again I lifted her shirt and a bee flew out. She had been stung 4 times on her back. Poor girl her finger begun to swell and kept telling me that she was growing. But luck for her she was able to go to the doctor this girl loves the doctor.





Our Hero(Kyle) got rid of the bee nest the next day and didn't get stung once. One day we will be able the enjoy the back yard.

The Park

Ava First time in the swing andd she loved it!



Emma down the slide safe and sound.



This slide gives me a stomach ache. Last year she had no interest in this slide now every time I turn around she is coming down the slide. She does ok climbing to the top and coming down except when a bug come near by and she forgets she must hold on.

Update for Grandmothers Febraury - June

Emma's new to her bike for her birthday.

Emma's Princess Party

I decorated our empty living room to look like a princess castle.

Ava modeling a bonnet at Fort Washington, Maryland.



Looking across the Potomac river into Virginia.



Kyle and I dresses up for the Senior Gala. So fun to be a Women and adult and not just a mom.

April Fools, Hamburger and fires - cookies with york peppermint patty frosting and coconut. Strawberry Pie - Meat loaf with a mash potato topping.



A friend from our ward is a Capital Police officer and we were able to go on an after hour tour of the capital building lots to see that the public tour never shows.





Ava learning to sit up.

Easter fun!












Trip to NY Yankee Game Emma loved the hot dogs, Ava sad the Yankees lost. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.