Mace was so so so excited to be a big boy like his brothers..
His buddy Blake (cousin) and Mace were ready for the 9:00 game on Sat!
They walked in and looked for their team!
They ran out to their team and started to run around....
Brookie and I were on the sidelines cheering on our boys.
But Mace was so upset when he found out it was just a practice!
he wanted to kick the ball over and over....
He had to line up and share..but nope,
he wanted to play. a. game. period.
Ry finally convinced him to go back out on the court and just practice.
We promised him a pin- ya- colada slurpee (mace's words) if he finished!
(and yes BRIBERY totally works.)
She gets so nervous for her meets but also so excited. She is lining up....
up on the block.
Her events in January:
50 free, 25 backstroke, and 25 fly
Her events in February:
(NEW thing #2) : 100 Individual Medley (one of the hardest events!), 50 freestyle, 25 butterfly
Ashlyn was nervous all weekend for her new event..the 100 I.M.
I have been encouraging her to swim this event....she is great at it.
She agreed and surprised me and signed up herself in the February meet! way to go girl!
(Ashlyn's backstroke in January meet)
Out of the 6 girls that swam the 100 I.M,
Ash got 2nd place...with a ONE second difference for first.
We are so proud of her!
Here we all are cheering her on.
she was on her last lap going from breaststroke to freestyle..go! go! go!
Good job Ashlyn!
January and February meets:
Four first places and two second. Fab job!
New thing #3: (for Ry)
A new job= new suits, suits and more suits.
I have become an expert on suits.
For Ry's position we have to buy 6-10 new suits, 10 shirts, 10 ties, new shoes, etc....
oh my, it took us hours and hours to get it down to a perfect science.
We skipped our friday date and went a shopping...(bummer)
we shopped inbetween swim meets and soccer games,
we went and went to all the department stores:
Ending up buying at Maceys, Nordstrom's, JOS Banks,
tailored fit, traveler pants, cuffed bottom, french cuff,
you name it, I know it.
Glad it's over.
He is ALMOST officially ready....(well at least the clothes!)
He bought some nice blue and black suits.
We still need 10 ties and 5 shirts and more black shiny shoes.
New thing #4 (ashlyn)
I put highlights in Ashlyn's hair. I was getting antsy and had to do something...
I picked her hair....
Oh boy. I know I know, take her to a salon for her first official color BUT
I got bored for a few minutes and sat her down...
(Plus my friend Nat did it to her girls and it seemed to work out!)
I went super subtle and bought a really soft blonde hightlight package.
I think I did good. Take a look....
See?! Soft and easy. 
They LOVED it!
I was so surprised because Thai has a whole different flavor!
They all cleaned thier plates and asked for seconds...even Mace.
My hard work payed off. sweeeeet.
Now on to my last new thing
....and I saved the prettiest for last
New thing #6:
Yup, my new skyline.
soon enough, yes soon enough.
The best part: It still has SOME of the Rockies in it.
No it's not my Rockies, the one's I hold dear to my heart (always),
BUT it is close...And close works for me.
*more to come!
~and by the way,
THANKS for all the calls, emails, texts from ALL of you! It means a lot to Ry and I. WE feel all your love and support and we need that in this new adventure. Oh the tears and prayers for weeks and weeks....but Ry and I finally decided. NOW we have so much to figure out, plan, and do... But thank you thank you for all of your LOVE to us.
WE feel so lucky to have such good family and friends! xo
7 comments:
Looks similar to my life-well maybe only a few. Not the new skyline, suits or swimming, but new dinners, highlights, and indoor soccer. The highlights turned out fabulous. They look like Abbys, not Alex's hahaha!!! I love your new skyline. How pretty. Looks familiar. I need a new suit for Renn. Maybe you can show me the ropes. How fun to get a new ward robe and look like a high roller. My husband looks like a bum roller. LOL See ya tonight.
tawny! you NEED to call me! otherwise i'm just going to keep calling you until you answer...
i'm going to miss you.
i can't even talk about it.
Hey girl, #3 and #6 bring tears to my eyes. I can't handle those two right now. I love you. Even #1 makes me happy--yet sad at the same time. Love joy relationship...what to do!
See you soon. Hang in there. You can do this I know it doesn't seem like it now, but you'll find the strength somewhere I promise.
thanks guys. Now I'm in tears again! man this going to be hard. (but we can do this...!)
I DO gotta say....I love all my girls!!! You are all the best support and love for me. A girl needs her girls for sure, and I have you all. thank you.
You are amazing.....I am constantly in awe of you and all you accomplish on a daily basis and how positive you are all of the time. Congrats to Ry on his new job!!! We are happy for you guys, but SO sad for us....we are going to miss you more than you know, but will look even more forward to the BEACH this September!
I don't know what to say either except a big hole will be in my heart because you and your family are not here...but we will feel your love through the miles and over the phones and everytime we visit. I know that things will work out for you too, I just know it will.
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