March 2016

3/2/16

Feet of steal - outside everyday

Good ol Mikey! He's getting hard of hearing, grey, & crazy as ever but we love our fluffy protective dog. 

3/4 Wax Museum - Walt Disney

Mya's 3rd grade class did a Wax Museum project on an American Hero. Mya selected Walt Disney. When you pushed her button she would give facts that she learned about Walt from her study in character as Walt. She did the poster & a book report as well. Super cool project! 

 Spring Break 3/7-3/14 - starting Spring Break off right with a trip to Yogurt Jungle!
The girls also did Mermaid Swim School again for 2 days & had an absolute blast.

Batgirl
 FINALLY someone is making Superhero Girl toys!  I couldn't resist getting these fun dolls for my personal Super Hero's.

Supergirl

SeaLife Aquarium 

We love getting out as a family. This was Lola's first time at the Aquarium.

We went to dinner after at The Rainforest Cafe.

Fun at the Phoenix Zoo!

I love being these sweet girls mom. They are so enjoyable to be around!

First time going by myself with all 3 girls! It went fairly well. Lola wanted to walk on the unbeaten zoo paths so she wasn't happy when she didn't get to do what she wanted - but I'd say it was a success!

Carley took this picture of Lola sleeping in the car on the way home - awww!

Me & my forever baby.

I was trying to get her to dance to Elmo - if anyone is watching anything other than Elmo she is not happy & will let us know. Obsessed!

3/16

Not my favorite day but I got hit while stopped at a red light. :(

I was so blessed not to get injured at all but my poor car spent a couple weeks getting repaired.

 3/17- Boyce Thompson Arboretum 3rd Grade Field Trip

Carley - 3rd Quarter Principles Honor Roll 

3/18

Lola keeping busy during 2 hours of assembly time. I felt a lot of pride watching her clean her things.

Lola loves to look at books!

Mya - Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, & GOOD CITIZEN AWARD for her class! She has been wanting this award for YEARS & she didn't find out she got it until she got to school that day. Her teacher Ms. Fischer said that Mya is friends with everyone, puts a smile on her face everyday, & works hard.

March 19/20

Tree House building & gardening weekend extravaganza!

Gordon is the best dad ever! The girls have been wanting a tree house so he went & bought all the supplies & with the girls constant help they made a super cool tree house in a weekend!

Lola & her babies watching Elmo - she lined them up that way - she didn't want any of them sitting on her lap. She's been going through a bit of a sassy phase (she's also getting at least 3 new teeth right now so that may be why).

Such a cool tree house & right next to a bird nest with baby birds in it!

We also planted our spring garden this weekend - hoping to have some success!!

3/22 First ride in her big girl car seat - she's not to impressed. 16 months.

Easter 2016

 Tuscon - Saturday March 26th

We went to Tucson for our family Easter get together this year. We started off dying eggs & eating KFC. Lola & Nolan loved the bubbles!

Serious egg dying business

We went out to the dessert behind the Gardeas for our egg hunt, 4 wheeler riding, & Beebe gun shooting!

Lola & Gordon met us after we'd been there for a while so the eggs were falling apart. Lola enjoyed squishing them in her hands.

We had a great time - we missed Chimp/Ashlee & Grandpa Ken - but it was a blast.

The next day everyone woke up sick on Easter Sunday. I was the only one who went to church. I was a little disappointed that the girls didn't get to wear their dresses. We had a ham dinner & a little egg hunt in the afternoon but it wasn't our best Easter since we were all sick & tired. 

Easter Dresses a few weeks late - 4/10/16

Mya 9 yrs. Carley 6 1/2 yrs. Lola 16 1/2 months.

Phoenix Marathon = Boston Qualifier

Carley and Mya made great signs for motivation.

Nicole and the girls have been a huge support.

I couldn't have done so well without them.

2/27/16

Weather was abnormally hot so the finish was difficult

Qualified for the Boston Marathon while running a record time.

Waiting for victory wings at Native.

February 2016 - SUPER busy SUPER fun

 2/1/16

Carley lost her first top tooth! It was the wiggliest tooth I have EVER seen - she could basically turn it sideways. Gordon tried pulling it several times & Carley tried pulling it out for weeks on her own -- I think Mya & I even tried a few times. FINALLY Gordon pulled that sucker out - hallelujah!

 2/6/16

This year we've started our "Palmer Family Fun Day" each month. We do an extra fun family activity together. In February we went to play goofy golf @ Golfland. The last time we went I was huge pregnant with Lola - so it was her first time. She did pretty well - we had to pull her away from the water features a few times. The girls golfed well - it was super fun! 

I think we got Taco Bell & DQ after. I love my little family!!

I had the best 37th b-day! I went out for a massage & came home to Olive Garden dinner & gifts from my sweet family. G put the kids to bed while I watched the Bachelor & ate my favorite dessert - Cinnamon Carmel Apples from Kneaders. It was so laid back & relaxing - I couldn't have asked for a better day. I also went out with friends & family throughout the month to celebrate. 

 2/9/16 - I think she may be dancing to the "Elmo's World" song. In my current favorite PJs with her favorite blanket just being my favorite baby :)

 2/12/16- Carley got to make her own Valentine Box for School this year (first time in our family). It's sparkly just like our Car Car. I love that she wanted to wear a heart shirt & let me put a heart ribbon in her hair. This little girl brings so much joy to my heart!
We also had a date night Friday and Saturday. Romantic!
Then we finished up the week with talks in church. Thanks a lot Bishop.

Lola LOVES getting a treat for Mikey. She knows right where we keep the treats & she'll go there & say "tet" until she gets to throw a few out to Mikey. She also likes to sample the treats herself from time to time! We have to keep a close eye on her - she's quick!

She's become quite the little mess maker. We have to keep all the bathroom doors closed because she loves playing in the toilet. Empties most cupboards, loves dumping things out, thinks its funny to try & run in the street, if you tell her not to do something she thinks its funny & does it anyway, likes to put things in the pull out area under the stove (her secret hiding place)- lucky she's so darn cute! But seriously I'm too old for this! 

 2/16/16 Sleeping Beauty

This play experience wasn't quite as good as the last. The girls had smaller parts this time & Mya had a bad attitude most of the time. BUT they did a good job & we made it through. It was a cute play.

Mya as a guard.

Carley as a deer as part of the animal chorus. She did great & is such a natural performer. 

Mya in her fairy costume (part of the Fairy Band) & Carley as Stench the Goon!! This made me giggle a whole lot esp. when Carley would call herself "a Stench".

 2/17/16 - this kid loves chips & pretty much wants to eat everything in the cart when we go shopping.

 2/19/16 - Vegas Girls Trip

We had such a great time. I think we had the most fun driving & talking! We stayed off the strip & saw a Michael Jackson Tribute Show & a Broadway Showstoppers Show. We went to the Titanic Museum, played a little Keno, ate, shopped, & just got away. My mom had a hard time enjoying herself with some concern about my brother but I had a fantastic time & love every minute I get with my sister & mom.

 2/20/16 - while I was away she pulled out her 2nd top tooth on her own. I love that she's missing both top teeth at the same time!!

 2/24 School Hoedown! G took the girls to the Hoedown this year. The big girls were cutting a rug & even did some break dancing!! Lola was joining in on the fun until she got creamed on the dance floor :(

 2/26 - 15 months old

To say Lola loves being outside is an understatement. "Side" is her absolute favorite place to be. She doesn't even mind if Mikey isn't tired up. Jumping on the tramp, playing in the sandbox, going in the little house - she loves it all!