First day of school

School has started here in Nevada. The girls asked if they could ride the bus. They know where the classrooms are and just want to be big girls. 

Unfortunately I woke up very sick this morning. So letting them ride the bus turned out to be an easy decision.

Ginger was most unhappy with my choice. She sat at the door for the longest time  now she walks back to the door and comes back whining at me. She is one sad dog who misses her girls! 

First ever soccer practice

The girls had their first soccer practice today. Courtney was the driving force behind wanting to play. Kennedy went along because her sister wanted it. They had fun getting their gear. Kennedy found everything pink and sparkly while Courtney was thrilled to find her two fav colors. Blue and green. 

Once we got there Kennedy informed her coach she didn't want to play. I intervened and said, "too bad get to work". By the end both girls begged the coach not to stop. In fact we stayed an extra hour practicing at the field.  They both had. Great time. 

Courtney dribbles well and she has a plan in mind on how to he better. She plans to practice every day. Kennedy said, "whatever. Enough practice lets playa game already!"  They have practice once a week and games on Saturday. Fiat game is on the 16th and I can't wait. 

So excited for my sweet girls.

 Btw. Kennedy's pink sparkly ball has a leak and she was very sad to have to leave it behind 

Lassen National Park

We spent the day in Lassen and went to "Bumpass Hell"  While there are many beautiful lakes, hot springs and trails here, the park ranger suggested it so we said ok.  Turned out to be a three mile hike to a portion of the active volcano.  There is so much sulfur in the ground which made it stink.  However, it was a fun hike and even funnier to see how the girls reacted to the smell.  It's called Bumpass Hell because a long time ago a man by the named of Bumpass was taking people on tours of the grounds when he stepped into a muddy spring and it burned his leg severally.  He eventually lost the leg and his life due to the injuries.

It smelled awful, as you can imagine

worn out grandparents

Eureka, CA

We spent the night in Eureka, CA.  There are a few old houses that we stopped to look at.  So pretty!  I love old houses.

Pictures from the Northern California Coast

When we went to see the Redwoods we ended the day at the nearby beach.  We had a change of clothes in the car so I let the girls get in.  It was cold so it was just us as David and his parents watched us.  We had an amazing time and it is one of my favorite outings with my family.  Courtney summed it up as she yelled at the top of her lungs "This is the best day ever!!"

David captured this moment perfectly



Kennedy barely touched the ground as she floated happily at the beach

Courtney was in her element as well

There was much running and jumping

Beautiful isn't it

I can never express enough how much I love my girls. Sharing moments with them is one of my greatest joys

run Courtney

grandpa and grandma enjoying the views



Janna wasn't grumpy, just stepped on something as the picture took

enjoying the waves

it's COLD

Janna, me, Kennedy and Courtney



having a laugh at our lunacy



Janna about to do the splits

Pictures from Redwood National Park

My sweet family

girls and grandma and grandpa

staring in amazement at the beauty that is Redwood

my little family

Kennedy and peek-a-boo Courtney

Janna, Kennedy and Courtney

Look how big this tree is!  I'm standing inside it

Janna, Kennedy and Courtney

Party time

Courtney comes downstairs today looking really cute. So I comment on the outfit and how I liked it. She replies, "I just put this together for Landon's birthday party". 😋

My little fashionista 

If you can't tell it's butterflies on the pant and, sparkles everywhere