Big girl bike

One week ago Macie decided that she wanted to take the training wheels off of her bike. We were a little apprehensive about this and told her that once we took them off, we were not putting them back on. She decided that this was ok and wanted us to take them off, so we did. She did really well. After only about 6 times of us helping her up and down the street, she was doing it all on her own. She was pretty wobbly, but she was doing it. By the next day she had it down and was doing great! So fun!! She is so proud of herself and loves to ride her bike!Here is Addie on her bike.She just learned to ride her bike too!Geoff helping Macie. For those of you who are wondering, this is a great rear end workout!Here she is coming back toward the house. She was so excited she could not wipe that smile off of her face. She also could not stop laughing. Neither could I. Watching her was hilarious!!! Because Geoff had ahold of her she would just be laughing and looking from side to side, not watching where she was going at all. It was soooo funny!!The girls then pulled out their sunglasses and thought that they were so funny because they put them down by their mouths for a mustache!

Happy Birthday Geoff!!!

Thursday was Geoff's 28th birthday!! We celebrated the day by sleeping in, making french toast for breakfast and having friends over for dinner and cake! We had the Welch's and the Bjarnason's over. I made Cafe' Rio for dinner and then we had strawberry trifle for the cake! It was a fun filled day and the girls were so excited that birthday season in our home is finally starting. Geoff opening his presents.The girls helping Geoff open presents. I wrapped 3 of his gifts knowing that the girls would want to open one as well, that way everyone had a present!Some of the gifts! I bought these at the end of last summer on clearance. I have been waiting a long time to give these to him!Blowing out the candles on the cake. The kids were really excited!The adults singing happy birthday!

I also wanted to congratulate Geoff on passing Boards and finishing everything in clinic!! He can now graduate and become a dentist!! Only 4 more weeks until graduation!! CRAZY!! Good job babe on finishing dental school!! You are amazing!!

macie funny's

Today Macie had a play date. On the way home from the play date Macie asked if she could watch some cartoons when we get home. I said that I wasn't sure because it was such a nice day outside and we will probably be outside. She responded with: "but mom, I have been playing outside all day, I need a rest and my breath hurts" It was all I could do to not burst out laughing!! I said: "your breath hurts?" and she replied: "ya" like it was a totally normal thing. Also today Macie has been learning how to ride her bike without training wheels. After she did it once all by herself, she said: "I learned how to ride a teenager!!" so proud!!! I seriously don't know where she gets these things and they are sooooooo funny!!!

It's Raining, It's Pooring

On Wednesday it was raining all day long. There were a few small spats of thunder and lightening, but mostly just rain. The girls HATE the sound of thunder!!!! Seriously! They will both immediately put their hands over their ears and then start to cry. Funny and annoying all at the same time. We had had enough of being inside all day, so I got the girls rain stuff out and sent them out to enjoy playing in the rain!! So fun!Getting ready to jumpLooking to see if Geoff is home yet.Singing: "if all the raindrops are lemon drops and gum drops, Aaaa, aaaa, aaaa"Addie saying: "say what?"Macie in actionAddie in action It was all fun and games until....the thunder hit.....and then it was all over and the girls ran for cover.Cover your ears!!!