So Maddie turned 5 on the 12th. She was so excited for the big day. She got a bike for her birthday and a garbage can for her room. I know it seems silly, a garbage can? you might ask. Maddie had been stealing the one from my room over and over so I said to Aaron when we went shopping for her bike that we should get her a garbage can for Maddie. We bought it and the next day Maddie asked for one for her birthday. You may laugh just as I did, but when she opened it she was so excited.

Maddie as been riding her bike as often as she can talk me into going outside with her. Aaron and I don't think it is the best idea to let Maddie ride outside by herself yet. She is still intemidated by the bike and scars easy but she is optimistic and keeps on trying. Hopefully this will improve her gross motor skills that she is much lacking in.

For dinner last night Ashlyn shocked us. She ate a whole piece of pizza! She is just about the pickiest eater I have ever known. She hates meat and wouldn't eat any veggies with she turned 3. Her pediatrician said not to worry and that some day she would snap out of it and start eating more foods. Well Aaron has tried really hard the last 2 days to get her to try what was for dinner, meaning starting with smelling the food, and then licking it. Eventually with this technique her doctor said she will eat. Well with much coaxing Aaron did it! He got her to eat the pizza. Crazzy that I would think that eating pizza would ever be a mile stone for someone.

Greetings from Mazatlan.

Hola todos. Como Estan?

Aaron and I are blogging from Mazatlon Mexico. We just got back from a tour of the city and ate lunch at a seaside restaurant.

When we get home we will post pictures.

I hope everyone is have a great time working and studying this week.

Aaron and I have been filling our days with all sort of activities and have not missed pre-dinner desert even once.

Time is running out.

Hasta pronto.

The State Fair

We went to the state fair last week. One of the first things we saw was this car and its owner. The girls got a kick out of this so I snapped a shot after I figured out how to work the camera.

The first animals we saw were the goats. The girls had a blast petting them.
We saw the cows too. For those of you who are familiar with Charlotte's Web we looked for Wilbur for a while. We finally found him. The girls were so excited but did'nt get the picture.
The girls were then hungry we got a bite to eat. Ashlyn ate her favorite, fries.
Maddie at a corn dog. Aaron decided to try the fried PB & J and I had the fried brownie. Yum, yum, yum.

It is the month of July and it is hot. I am working two night shifts a week so I miss the heat for about 3 days of the 7. I stay indoors a lot too. I hate the heat! Last week the family went up to Muller Park with Aaron's siblings and their kids. Grandma and Grandpa were there too. Maddie and Ashlyn had a hay day. The played and played. By the time we were about to leave they both looked like chimney sweeps. I will post a picture soon.