Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Weekend Warriors
It was a water leak that gave cause for this fun multi-weekend project. When I came home from Utah in July and walked in the house I noticed that the linoleum in the house had a few bubbles in it. We couldn't figure out what the issue was but a few days later when I looked under the kitchen sink we realized that we had a massive water leak. So a month later, after the insurance claim had been settled we had a lot of work to do. The situation was that we could pay to have someone come in and do the work and have linoleum again, or for the same cost, if we did the work ourselves, we could tile a lot more square footage. Well it sounded like a good idea, except you know me (and my Mom). We got to talking and decided that if the kitchen was going to be tore up, we might as well really get it torn up. So we decided to move the cabinets from where they were and relocate them to the side wall which completely opened up the kitchen. Then Bill and I decided that we would tile the counter tops because it would be cheaper than replacing them. Then one thing led to another and thus we ended up with a change in the kitchen layout, new tile counter tops, and a new kitchen, dining, family room, bathroom, hallway and entry way tiled floor. We still have some finish work to do but we had to take a rest after four solid weeks of work. Some people just can leave well enough alone! 
1st Football Game
On September 3rd 2010 Ashlee cheered in her first home game. The crowd in Montrose is huge and loud, and fun. It was a blast to watch her. First of all she sang the National Anthem to begin the game, then she ran down to the end zone to join the squad to welcome the football team, then ran back to her spot for the fight song. She was put in the front as a sophomore because she is one of the only ones who knows all the cheers. I have to tell you that I got a little teary eyed several times watching her cheer, partly because I was so excited that she was having so much fun like I did when I cheered, but mostly because I was such a proud Mama!
Day Wear
Day Wear
Ashlee's Surprise Room Makeover
While Ashlee was at cheer camp in August I decided I would surprise her and redecorate her room. She had been collecting a lot of the decor items for the past year with her own money like the wall stickers, the pillows, and the new bedspread, but we had not got around to painting and stuff. So I spent the three days while she was away painting it purple and gray, and hanging all of it. The highlight was when she walked in from getting home, put her stuff on the floor of her room, and then did a double take. Then she turned around and gave me a big hug. Made me so happy.
1st Day of Sophmore Year
Last year she was nervous. This year she was excited, which makes for a much easier time on me. Although I am starting to feel really old when I think that in only three years she will be out and on her own. Ashlee is growing up to be so beautiful both inside and out. I am so lucky to be her Mom and get to be a part of her life.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Young Ambassadors Singing Entertainers Cmp
For the past two summers Ashlee has attended the YASE camp at BYU thanks to Mike and Cheryl. Ashlee has a blast while she is there and each year as I watch her performances I realize that when she is on stage, she is really in her element. She loves it there both because of the performing that she gets to do, and because of the spirit that is there. This summer she performed "Over the Rainbow" as her solo piece and she was in the production number "Footloose." She is already excited to go again next year. What a blessing it is for her to be able to go to the "Y" and perform with kids her age, who have her same standards, and share her same dream!
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