Ashlynn's Pre-school Halloween Party

What a ham. She had fun today with her class and they all brought treats for each other. She has dressed up all week, Tuesday we had our family party, Wednesday she got to dress up for dance and today she did for school and of course tomorrow for Halloween. She probably thinks Halloween is a week long party.

2008 Ivie Family Halloween Party

First Place winner Uncle Nick

Mom and Dad Hippies at heart

Kendra my niece as an adorable Hannah Montana

Adam my nephew as Hannah Montana He is pretty cute as a girl

Ash painting pumkins

Preston painting pumpkins

I thought this was the cutest pair. Cruella Deville (sp)? and dalmation too cute

Ganster Me and my clown

Micah, Parker, Deshawn, and Ashlynn having some fun cousin time

Can we say adorable?

We had another great time with the family this year. We had some great costumes this year. I think everyone did great on there costumes. I love getting together with my family and just having fun. My grandparents started the Ivie Halloween party years ago and I love how we still do it now even after they have passed away. I hope we continue the tradition years to come.

Halloween Cupcakes

I thought this was a cute thing to do. A big thank you to our cousins Greydon and Landon who gave a this cupcake kit. We had fun and they were very yummy. Thanks again.

Hee Haws

I love going here. It is so fun for little kids. Preston went down some big slides. I can tell by his deep belly giggle that he loved it. He was tickled. Ashlynn had so much fun that she was so not ready to go home when the time came. They also had some farm animals that James had a fun time feeding. Its fun for all ages. I had fun watching them have fun.

It's Gone Updated

Above 2 pics- Here is what I came up with. What do you think?

I'm devastated. Ashlynn finally found my scissors and cut away. Lets just say I bawled and bawled. I know hair grows back but Ashies hair was gorgeous. I'm so sad and I still will have to go shorter to blend things better. Here are some pics of the ruins.

Pumpkin Patch

Ashlynn,Deshawn,Parker,Adam and Preston all had fun at the Pumpkin patch. We started with maze and then we played on some Halloween toys. We saw goats, bunnies, chickens, ducks and a peacock. Then we saw Halloween lights,played on a playground and picked out pumpkins. It was way fun for the kids. It was hot outside today we picked the perfect day to go. Thanks Melanie and boys for coming with us.

What a day!

I was asked to sub Ashlynn's primary class today. I have taught her class before and its been rather amusing. I have know idea what happened today. Ashlynn decided to release her inner beast. It all started when we dropped Preston off at nursery. She wanted to stay and play with the toys. I had to explain that these toys were for babies and not 4 year olds. She practically made me chase her to get her to leave with me. I went to grab a hold of her and I accidently pulled her hair instead of her sweater.One of the teachers saw it I felt horrible. Finally I got her in my grip. I'm trying to hurry to primary so we can get to her class. She is whining the whole way. We were in the chapel because we were practicing for the primary program next week. She couldn't hold still, sitting upside down on her chair, taking her shoes off ,whining. Had to go potty, she was running through the halls. We came back to the chapel and she started running through the chairs in the back. I'm am completely embarrassed by now. I am totally frazzled too. We head on back to class and she decided to take a crayon to the chalk board and drew all over it she wouldn't listen to a word I would say. She would stick her tongue out at me. I felt as if my child was abusing me. I was trying to teach the class and discipline her at the same time. First of all that did not work at all. I felt bad for all the other kids in the class that were all being angels. True angels. They are so sweet. Why was my child being like that? I tried to teach the best I knew how and hopefully the lesson got through. I don't know what happened to her today. I feel like its all my fault and I'm a bad parent. The only thing I know she knew I was preoccupied with the class so she pushed my buttons. She does that when I'm doing someones hair at my house and she gets sneaky and into things because I cant give her 100 and 10 % of my attention. I'm so frustrated from today I just needed to vent. O Ash! Through all of that I still love you.
On a lighter note. I must share this. While I was teaching my lesson on reverence. I asked the kids in my class what are some things we shouldn't do at church. One of the kids said you shouldn't kick your brother at church. I agreed, and then the kid said I can only kick him at home.

WHERE IS ASH ?

It was 1:30 last night and James got up to go to the bathroom and he noticed Ashlynn's bedroom door was open. She always sleeps with her door shut. So James went to check on her. She was gone. He comes wakes me up. Where is Ash? First of all that Question didn't make sense after being sound asleep. Then we start frantically looking. 2 min goes by and there is no sign of Ash. 2 minutes feels like 2 hrs when your missing a child. James decided to go look out in the garage, nothing we are coming up empty handed. Now were rechecking places. I checked under her bed. James checked under our bed and there she was sound asleep.
When he first woke me up I felt like she was on the floor nest to my side of the bed. I felt her presence in the room but when panic set in things changed. My mom instincts were right I just needed to get down to the ground to find her. Its crazy how fear can change things and rattle you some. Its almost blinding and it makes it seem there is no way things can be accomplished. I'm just glad she is safe and sound. Talk about a Real nightmare. I love you Ash now don't ever do that again.

Just hanging around

Its been a while since Ive posted. We are all busy. Ashlynn is doing dance and preschool and seems to be enjoying it. She also has been playing on the computer a lot. She loves pbskids.org. I cant believe how big she is.
Preston has been learning his animal sounds and my favorite sound of his is the pig. He does a good bee too. He went to his well check on Friday and he is doing good. He was a big boy with the shots only cried for a second. He's being mommy helper and buddy at home.
James is not a driver at work anymore. He helps out with sales and office stuff. He has been doing side jobs too. He is a hard worker and our family is blessed he has many talents.
I just got a new job at a salon. I didn't want to but I wanted to get caught up on bills and get through Christmas without feeling stressed. It been a good job so far cant complain yet. I still do hair at my house for friends and family so I'm staying busy.