March...Where Did It Go?

Wow...I can't believe that March has come and gone! Where did time go? My last post was over a month ago.... so sorry for all of you that keep checking back. I am posting A LOT today so, keep reading, you may even have to go into the "older posts" to read them all.

March came in like a lion an went out like a lion....no lamb in sight. It has been a very busy month with activities every day.

Besides all of the posts here is some of what has been happening this busy month of March:

* We have Life Group every Wednesday (like Bible Study)

*Madison had a daily Spring Break Camp at Church. Bry and I volunteered at this fun event.

*I had report cards to do... they always take forever!

*I had conferences too....work until 8PM...also long days.

*Peyton had another play date with her little friend Grace.

*The girls both had Dentist appointments.

*We stayed at the Paramount, a hotel downtown, the night of Tracy and Dale's Wedding.

I stayed 2 nights (last girl time day before Wedding).

*Bry took the girls to a fun indoor play area with tunnels and slides and a 3 level climbing structure called Play Date PDX. I was doing wedding stuff, it sounds like they had a lot of fun.

*We celebrated our friend Dales Birthday with a big party at Rock Bottom Brewery.

Looking back I am surprised there were enough days to do all we did....

it was mostly all fun stuff !

Enjoy all my catch up posts and March in review!

100 Days Of School

Maddie celebrated the 100th day of school with this fun hat and fruit loop necklace!

She was proud to show them off!

Ashley

Our cat, Ashley, who I had for 18 years, had to be put down on March 24th. She was a wonderful, loving, and patient cat who lived a long healthy life. She was especially loved by her little girl Peyton and will be greatly missed by our family. It was a very hard day.

We love you Ashley and you will always be in our hearts.

Tracy's Getting Married!

My good friend Tracy is getting married at the end of March (to Dale who is also a great friend). I have been busy helping her get invites addressed, shopping for the perfect dress, and getting all the little details put together. I am in the wedding and had the opportunity to throw her a shower and bachelorette party to celebrate! We had so much fun.... a great time with the girls!Shower with all the guest, minus Caitie, who was taking the pic. We had appetizers then went to dinner at Hayden's.

Tracy's Favorite flower, Gerber daisy, helped to add color to the table.We made her a fun shirt to wear. She had to put it on when we got to Bushwackers for a little dancin'!

Can't let her go without a boa and tiara!

Crazy girls.... just want to have fun! And we did! :)

Wedding Bells!

Our good friends Dale and Tracy were married on March 25, 2011! It was such a wonderful wedding with friends and family. I am so happy for both of them and wish them only the best!

Tracy, Caitie, and I.

Our Family

Eric, Heather, and Emma came in from Texas.The MacKender Clan

Beautiful Flowers....To Eat!!

Madison and Peyton stayed the night with Grandma and Grandpa MacKender on Friday. They made some BEAUTIFUL flower cupcakes and did a wonderful job.... almost too pretty to eat!

Puppy Sitting!

We are puppy sitting Fin this week while our neighbors are on vacation. He is very busy, funny, cute, and ALL puppy Labradoodle! He likes to run crazy around the yard and house and has so much energy. The girls have really enjoyed helping to take care of him. Madison feeds him every morning and evening. We have been taking walks, when it is not poring rain. We are thinking about getting a puppy ourselves this summer. Time will tell....Fin has been a good reminder on what it takes to care for a puppy. Some moments I think yes, a puppy would be fun. Other moments I think, so much work. Here are some pictures of out little visitor. He is pretty cute!