Chiefs and More

We like to read a book of story rhymes. This is one of the rhymes. 

Ashlyn one day said, "Look, its Little Johnny!"

Uncle Skyler came and visited us last week. We did a lot of fun stuff. On Saturday, we rented a car (Chevy Spark (it was cheaper than driving the expedition)) and Skyler and I drove down to Kansas City to see a Cheifs game. I made sure to take him to Oklahoma Joe's before the game.

Arrowhead Stadium was super cool! It was big!

Our tickets were on the 14th row! It was awesome! The beginning of the game was really exciting. Music, the team coming out of the tunnel with fire blowing! It made me want to be a big fan of some team. I just haven't followed anything real closely the last few years except for golf... and its just not the same has having a team to root for.

On Monday one of my patients told me that it was National Banana Split Day and that Culver's was selling banana splits for $2! So we went for family night! You'll notice Ashlyn's face doesn't look great. Well, she had a bit of the banana split and got some pecans. She did not like the texture and might even be allergic to them because she threw up not too long after that. She was coughing the rest of the night and somehow picked up a cough for the next few days. There have been several times over the last few days that she has thrown up while coughing hard.

Jenny and I saw some people dancing in a parade during the summer and called themselves "the jitterbugs". They were listening to old jazz like Ella Fitzgerald. I have always loved watching movies of people dancing back in the black and white days, so the jitterbugs caught my eye. Jenny and I have planned on going since then and finally went this week on Friday. We had SO much fun! We showed up early where they taught the newbies how to dance the jitterbug. We got the basics down and a few little moves. We are excited to learn more and go back again!

Yesterday we had a few things going on in the morning and in the afternoon we went to the Fontanelle Forest "like a family" (as Ashlyn would say it). We always have fun when we go there. We like to hike to the Missouri River and throw rocks and have some snacks. Well, the water was too high so we couldn't do much at the river. There were bugs out and it was humid. But we still had a great time.

Just look at that foilage!

Brinley loves walking! She is even getting to the point where she can run a little!

Ashlyn never fails to find little treasures wherever we go.

My four cute girls! (one still in the womb)

We are on the search for a minivan. We have test driven 4 and have a good feel for what we want but are struggling deciding how much money to spend. We have loved driving the Ford Expedition for the last year but realize that we could save $1000 a year in gas by switching to a minivan. We will be selling the Expedition back to Jenny's parents and getting a van. I never thought I would be a dad with a minivan as I grew up with a Jeep and Suburbans. Below is our top choice for the budget we have chosen.

Just kidding... Not really. We won't be getting top of the line, but hopefully still something that is somewhat nice and has low miles. Wish us luck!

Jenny starts preschool this week! She is nervous about some of the students she will be getting as they seem a little out of control. We will see this teacher use her magic.

Ashlyn has begun dance and gymnastics and enjoys them both. In a couple of weeks she will start a violin class! We are excited for that!

Brinley is starting to say more words and become more active. Church has become increasingly more difficult as her mobility increases.

I am having fun in the clinic in school. I love being with patients and love dentistry!