Our baby Birds

Our dog found this nest just across the street from our house in our neighbors park strip. They are "kill deers." Ashlyn, Holden and Gabe shortly after became obsessed with them! Sadly, there were 3 eggs, one hatched, one died trying to hatch and the other never hatched ;(. But it was fun for the kids to watch the parents try and protect their eggs. They pretend to by injured and drag a wing on the ground to try and make you follow them away from their next. And man do they make a lot of noise!

Ashlyn's 7th Birthday

I can't believe my sweet tiny girl is already 7!  I don't know that I have seen anyone so excited to be 7 either! She has been planning her day for weeks. The boys managed to talk her to going and seeing "The Amazing Spiderman." I wish I could say how is was but I feel asleep after the first 20min! She said she liked it, but that she liked the other ones better. After the movie we had grandparents and a few aunts and uncles over for her party. She was so sweet, after she opened each gift she ran to the person who gave it to her and give them a giant hug and say thank you. After all was said and done she tried out her new microphone that Great Grandma and Grandpa Drake gave her. She had been practicing singing the star spangled banner, so it worked out great! She then continued to sing song after song, until everyone decided it was time to go ;) I think she would have sung all night!!!! We are so blessed to have her in our lives. You are such a sweet kind little girl and we couldn't ask for better. Love you Ash!