Friday, April 30, 2010

I'm a Soccer Mom!

Payton had her first ever soccer practice tonight. It was more of a clinic where she got to work on foot skills in a large group situation. She had a lot of fun with her buddies Ben and Abby and I was proud of how well she followed directions and stayed with the group. We'll work on being aggressive and going after the ball later :)

Thursday, April 29, 2010

A Few Firsts At the Drefke House

Payton has shown a lot of interest in drawing and writing lately. This is her latest picture of the family. She wrote everyone's names too!
Aly is in her big girl bed! The transition went so smoothly we're almost waiting for something to happen. We've had no issues with her getting out of bed and she loves being a big girl like her sister. Let's hope potty training goes just as well!

Friday, April 09, 2010

Payton's Preschool Open House

Last night we enjoyed visiting Payton's preschool and seeing all the cool things she's been up to on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. She had lots of artwork on the walls, songs to sing and centers to show us. I can't tell you how proud we are! She had friends hugging her and she was beyond excited to show off her hard work. Payton has come a long way from the beginning of the school year!

Monday, April 05, 2010

Happy 2nd Birthday, Alyson!

It's hard to believe that 2 years ago my spunky little Alyson was born. She is suddenly a curious and beautiful toddler, and I'm excited to see all the changes that age 2 will bring! Tonight she played with her new Dora play hut and we went out for dinner at Hickory Park in Ames. She wasn't so sure about the singing but she sure loved the candle and ice cream!

Easter in Arkansas

8 hours both ways in the mini van was totally worth the great time we had visiting my brother and his fiance in Arkansas. Mike and Kristin have a very nice place complete with two dogs Aly and Payton absolutely adore! Our fun weekend included a baseball game, a walk with a beautiful view, bunny cupcakes, an Easter egg hunt, a sushi/steak restaurant and church Easter morning. We've already circled the days Mike and Kristin come to Iowa in June. We can't wait!