We're in first place...

Go Cubs Go! What an awesome game! Even though it's still very early, it's great to be in first!

Birthdays, Bowling, and Bouncing...

What a fun and busy weekend we had. Daddy returned home from Fallon late Friday night. So when we woke up Saturday morning, we were so excited. Right after breakfast we had to get ready to drive up the Fresno for a birthday party. Our friends, Leo and Sophie had their party at a giant bounce playland. We had so much fun--running around, jumping, going down the slide, and eating pizza and cake! What a great party.

Carsyn on the big slide...

Logan and Ashley going down the slide...

Jenna, Ashley, Carsyn, Grace, Logan, and Maren with more icing on their faces than in their tummies...

Today was Daddy's birthday...the big 31! (Just kidding!) After mass we went bowling on base. It was our first time ever. It is smaller than a regular bowling alley, but it's quite nice (no smoking!!!) Logan caught on pretty quick and bowled an 89--woohoo! Carsyn needed a little help, but bowled a respectable 69. Maren need the most help of course, and was pretty much done by the fifth frame. We had the bumpers up for the girls, but not for mommy and daddy. It was a lot of fun. The girls were even talking about what kind of balls they wanted when they got their own ball... Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Mommy trying to help Logan...

but, she didn't want help...

Daddy helping Carsyn...

Way to go Carsyn, you knocked down four whole pins...

Maren also thought she could do it alone...

even though her shoes were two sizes too big...

They had so much fun...

Dad's home for the weekend...let's go to Pismo!

Daddy drove home from Fallon, NV on Friday to "visit" us for the weekend. The forecast had been calling for temperatures in the low 90's, so we decided to head for the coast. It's a pretty easy drive to Pismo Beach, and a family favorite--so we couldn't pass up the chance for one last trip there. The weather was so warm. We were actually able to go to the beach...in bathing suits. Our hotel is on the bluffs and has it's own private cove that you have to walk down to. The water was still very cold, but it was really sunny and gorgeous. The girls just love the beach. We collected all sorts of colored sea glass, rocks, and a few shells. After spending most of the day at the beach, we climbed back up to the hotel for a quick dip in the pool.

Pretending to be mermaids...

Logan hunting for shells...

and posing...

Carsyn has taken lessons from Logan...

This is what you get when you say, "Don't smile."...

Maren had a blast...

Hanging out with Daddy...

Check out the cave...

Sometimes they do like each other...

Enjoying the pool...

Once we were all cleaned up and hungry, we walked down to our favorite pizza place in Pismo--Del's! The girls are usually so good there, with eating and behavior. No trip to Pismo would be complete without a quick stop at the outlet mall.

Family shot at the hotel...

Carsyn, deep in thought...

Maren has learned to pose too (sort of)...

Logan, what a natural...

at Del's Pizzeria...

Sunday morning we had time to go to mass, but then had to head straight home because Daddy had to return to work in Nevada. It was a great weekend. Everyone had a good time. It was a very nice "last" trip to Pismo.

I Want to Ride My Bicycle...

As part of the Month of the Military festivities at Carsyn's school, the kids were all allowed to ride their bikes to school and have a bike parade. She was so excited for this. There were a few minor collisions during the "bike parade", but no serious injuries. Carsyn had a little spill, but took it like a champ. She was so tired after school--hopefully she'll go to bed early!

Carsyn pausing for a pose on her bike...

"Watch where you're going, Carsyn!"

We miss you, Daddy...

We have been pretty good while Daddy's been gone. But, we sure miss having him around. We are trying to keep busy, but it's hard to get out and do things minus one adult. Mostly we have just been playing outside, riding bikes, drawing with sidewalk chalk, tumbling, blowing bubbles, and playing with our hula hoops. The weather has been really nice, so lots of our friends have been out to play with! We had our cheerleading party last weekend--that was really fun. It was at Ashley and Jenna's and we got to jump on their trampoline! We also went to the movies this weekend to see The Spiderwick Chronicles. We've been following the Cubs and watching them on WGN--finally we're at .500! Can't wait until Dad gets home!!!

Carysn, Maren, & Logan getting ready for mass last Sunday, March 30th...

Maren and Kyle playing at the cheerleading party...

Abbey, Logan, Delaney, and Ashley just hanging around...

Carsyn and Logan getting ready for school...

Maren wishes she could go to school too...

Last cheerleading game...

Carsyn didn't feel like cheering...

Logan and her "boyfriend" Nick...he's just a few years older