Monday, June 16, 2008

Our Fun Filled Saturday

Dan and the kids started out the morning at the driving range. Alaina and Ky are going to take a couple of summer golf lessons, so he thought he better get the kids ready. The kids had lots of fun, with Dad and Grandpa Ostler, hitting their very own bucket of balls. They were impressed with how far and fast Grandpa could hit a golf ball! After that...

Alaina took off to a friend's birthday party from 11-1, Dan went to run errands with kids, and Hailey and I headed down to her Ballet Dress Rehearsal. Hailey's Ballet Recital was held down in Columbia Park on the stage right by Playground of Dreams. She had her last dress rehearsal practice at noon before the big performance.
Hailey with her Ballet teacher Torri Mower.
Hailey the toothless Ballerina.
Hailey, with some of the girls in her class, waiting to go on stage.
It was pretty cute to see all the little girls running around Columbia park in their tutu's.
When her practice was over she wanted to sit out in the audience and watch a couple of the other classes rehearse. So we sat for about a half an hour watching the different classes take the stage. It was hard for Hailey to stay in her seat, the music and dance moves would quickly bring her to her feet. Hailey would jump right out of her chair with each new performance and do the dance moves right along with them as if she knew the routine. It was pretty funny to watch her especially when a hip hop class took the stage. She was thrilled when audience members started giving her compliments on her awesome dance moves. I finally realized I should be video taping her, so this is all I got before she caught me with the camera. But just imagine the 8-10 other classes previous, tap, jazz, hip hop, ball room, ballet she did them all.

It was way cute!


After rehearsal Dan and the kids all meet up with us down at Playground of Dreams to have a picnic lunch and play in the water.
Alaina and Ky getting wet.
Hailey making out with the pole. Right after Hailey was sprayed in the face from the water that came blasting out into her mouth. (Don't worry, I'm pretty sure they only use the purest filtered water at these public water parks. Right??)
This was Kase's one and only run through the water. Brrrrrrrrrrrr! It's freezing! Jax saying,"Hey Ky come check out this hole I found."
Hmmmmm. I wonder what's in there?
Whoa! Jump back!
The picnic in the park was lots of fun.
After cooling off, it was time to head back over to the stage for Hailey's performance.
She did a great job and the kids had fun watching all the different dancers.
Hip Hop was their favorite. Beside Hailey of course!!
Bravo! Bravo!

After the dance recital Alaina and I went to, my cousin, Melissa's baby shower
and then home for the evening.

That night we put stuff together for Father's Day. We made Gift Certificate Bouquets for our Dad's/Grandpa's.


The kids made lots of cards and love notes for Dan which I'm sure he loved the most, But he also has been wanting a car topper for all our summer family vacations and for when he takes the kids skiing in the winter. The one he wanted he saw in Spokane so the kids got him this to represent it. He goes to Spokane every Tuesday on business and will be able to pick one up then. The kids and I had a great time spoiling Dan.




Sunday, June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day

Things I Love About Dan
He is the best Husband and Dad in the entire world hands down!
I could have never imagined being married to someone as amazing as him. There is nothing I would change about him.
He has a great sense of humor and loves to tease.
He has a great business mind and has had great success in
each business he has started.
He is very honest and is known for his integrity.
He is an example to those around him.
He adores his children and loves making time to play with them,
teach them, love them and learn about there needs.
He loves me and is willing to put up with me even when I get a little cranky. In fact, that is usually when he will love me
a little extra.
He is adventurous and athletic. I love to see him in action.
He is the hardest worker I have ever known.
He has a very humble spirt. He is quick to apologize and forgive.
He is a Total Hottie and very romantic!
(As seen in the picture above)
I don't know if him helping with the baby or
doing the dishes is more of a turn on!! : )
He is the most unselfish person I know, always in the service of others. (Especially us)
He has a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is
dedicated to helping our family progress spiritually.
His family is the most important thing to him and
everyone knows it.
Dan is so good at making me feel good about myself. He is always telling me how much he loves me and how beautiful I am. I thought that would stop the older I got and the longer we had been married but it hasn't and I am so grateful. We love you! Happy Father's Day!






Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Hailey the Toothless Wonder

Hailey just lost her 3rd tooth this week. Dan pulled the first 2 out on Saturday & Monday, then today Hailey came walking into my room holding her 3rd tooth and a bloody towell saying Mom, I pulled it out all by myself!!! She was pretty excited and proud of herself. Pretty soon she won't have any teeth left to brush. Hopefully the Tooth Fairy can keep up with all the business Hailey's sending her way. She's the richest kid in the house right now! Go HAILEY!





Monday, June 9, 2008

Camera Practice

I took my new camera out in the backyard this weekend to try it out. I asked the kids if anyone would like to be my model so I could practice taking pictures with my camera. 

Being a model sounded pretty cool to them so they were all excited to help. The girls loved it. They felt like movie stars. All eyes on them, flashing lights, individual attention, moving around the yard from one set to the next. It was a real live photo shoot as far as they were concerned and they felt pretty special. (Vogue here we come!) The boys on the other hand , while excited at first, discovered after 3 shots that this modeling thing was over rated. They endured it... barely. And couldn't wait to get back to playing in the dirt. 

All in all I had a great time taking some pictures, 
or shall I say portraits : ), of the kids.

Alaina

Monday, June 2, 2008

Portland Zoo

While in Portland we went to the Portland Zoo. The kids had a great time!

High School Musical


Dan and I took the kids to the High School Musical Play in Portland on Friday. 
The kids had a blast! They love going to plays, and especially loved seeing a different version of one of their favorite movies as a play.
Some of their favorite parts of the play were when the basketballs dropped down from the ceiling right into the players hands, the noise ball game, when Gabriella and Troy kissed (oo,la,la), and they loved the explosion of confetti that was shot out into the audience at the end.

We sat in the fifth row, front and center. 

After the play was over we went outside to walk to our car. As we turned the corner we saw a crowd forming right outside a side door to the theater where people were waiting for autographs. The kids wanted to jump right in there and were able to get several of the cast members autographs. (This is Gabriella signing Alaina's program.)

Amazing Fountains


We showed up a little early to the High School Musical Play so we decided to go across the street to look at some really amazing fountains.
There were waterfalls you could walk behind.
They had different levels of stones out in the middle of the water you could
 jump to and climb on.
The kids had a great time exploring.
It was very beautiful and relaxing.
It would be a great place to bring the family for a picnic and to get a little wet. 
Or a romantic spot to walk by in the evening with your spouse.
Lots of fun!