Things I dont want to forget

I know, I am the worst blogger in the history of bloggers.....but really I have a few things on my mind that I don't want to forget....since I am also not the greatest journal keeper...this is going to be my "post it note" type place for things I don't want to forget. I was inspired by this blog post today. This writer often inspires me to be a better person and today she helped me remember what is important and that I need to write a few things down daily to remember the "good stuff".

Last 100 days or so.....

(ok, really sad when I could not even remember the name of my own blog to post to....its been a while)

May for the Aase household is typically nonstopp....but this year we threw in April and June to boot....so I thought I would remind myself...and others if anyone reads....what has been going on, kind of bullet style, because that's how I roll....

• A fabulous ten day trip to Utah that was not long enough to see everyone but filled with fun events….

• The event that brought us out there was the wedding of my beautiful niece Paige Aase to Chris McNulty. Wonderful spirit in the temple and an awesome reception….. a day to remember.

• A family photo session that is always fun when you have as many girls as the Aase family has….great idea on the location Laura.

• A mission reunion that was so great, full of memories, and laughter, and stories and laughter. Cannot believe that an experience that last 18 months can bond people together for a life time. I have not kept in touch with these girls as well, but you would never have guessed it. There is something about being thrown into a tough situation and learning and growing together that makes you sisters for life.

• A breakfast with our dear Mission Presidents wife. What an important role my mission president played in shaping the person I am today.

• A family trip to Southern Utah. Really cannot believe I lived in UT and never took a trip down there. I fell in love with the scenery and the whole area….Southern UT, We will be back for more visits. While there we did a great ATV adventure ride and hiked Zions, loved it. Spent time with my beautiful niece Meagan, bonus, because just the next week they moved away from southern UT.

• Saw a fabulous art exhibit at BYU (did not get to see jimmer) truly inspired by the artist and his paintings of Christ.

• Shopped and eat at BYU…loved being there and having all the fond memories come flooding back, can’t wait for my daughter to have that experience in a few years.

• Breakfast with a dear friend that is like a sister to me. Always inspired when I walk away from time with her, she reminds me of the past and encourages me to look forward to the future….Mickey, you are a great influence in my life.

• Before we left for the UT trip, Abby was in a play that she enjoyed doing and we enjoyed watching

• Back home lots of substituting at the High School

• Watched Maddie perform a tap Number in the School talent show…..that girl can move

• Celebrated Kate’s “Golden” Birthday….why “golden” you ask? Well because she turned 11 on the 11th….she thought it was pretty special.

• Celebrated my ?? birthday (ask the primary kids, they know how old I am) My birthday seems to get jammed into this busy time….but got spoiled just the same. I got an i-pad and have not put it down since.

• Celebrated Maddie’s Sweet Sixteen. So hard to believe, and so beautiful…..I love this girl and all the goodness that she stands for. She is having a ball being 16.

• Watched a fun filled weekend of dancing in Columbus, it is fun to watch Maddie, but I also enjoy the whole dance competition atmosphere. It was fun to have my other girls there too….like a mini getaway weekend.

• Took a fast 48 hour trip to Nashville to see a dear friend’s daughter get married. She was a beautiful bride and had so much fun catching up with friends. Shared the ride with my dear friend and neighbor who I do not see often enough.

• Went to the end of the year talent show and stood as my Abby sang the Star Spangled Banner in front of the whole school. Wow. I was so impressed.

• Said a tearful good bye to a dear friend and her family that is moving on to bigger and better things. I miss her dearly. It is so hard to let friends go, it almost makes me not want to make friends, but I relish the memories and times together. Among other things, she was a gym mom friend and the gym and meets will not be the same without her.

• End of the year events for all three girls…..ended with excellent grades and great progress made academically and socially. Details of all awards and honors don’t need to be mentioned, just know that I am humbled and a proud mother….

• End of an era…..let’s all pause for tears….no more Aase girls in elementary school…..this was a big one for me….I am going to miss it and don’t know if I am ready to give up elementary school. I will miss my associations there. We have had so many caring teachers touch my kids lives. Teachers don’t care as much it seems in the upper grade….but those elementary teachers just love those kids…..great respect for them and I will miss elementary school. (my girls….will not miss it as much)

• Flem heads up a garage sale for the YM and earns enough money for a beach trip with the teachers and priest…..he had such a great time on this boys trip.

• Girls Camp….nuf said….this year I had the privilege of being a bit part of helping this miracle come together…..what a great event in these girls life’s…the testimony meeting is one I will always remember, testimonies gained, love shared, and oh the laughter, yea…that was great….and what happened to sleep those few days…..I came home truly exhausted in the service of girls camp and SO happy.

• My sweet mom came and spent 10 days with us. She is doing great and is fun to have around. The girls can’t get enough of Grandma Time.

• Maddie’s 13th (or so) dance recital. I love to see her perform. I love to see her talent grow. She really gets the joy of dance and I hope it is something she will always cherish.

Wow I am sure I have missed a lot but boy the memories that we have packed in to these last few months. Each could be a post on their own….but then I would have to be a blogger, so instead I will just leave this incredible long post and once again….recommit to doing a better job of the blog….which I know remember the title of)

So this week I was sitting at book club and my peeps (at least they used to be until they started making fun of me......oh who cant take some gentle ribbing from friends right) well my "peeps" were saying "you never blog" so here is a post for them

Last weekend was one of my favorite annual events the P&G Kings Island day. The park is closed to the public only P&G employees and family aloud, but you have to remember that this is biggest company in the area so the place was still packed. But it is usually the best weather day for the park and this year was no different. One thing that was different this year was that Flemming and Maddie did not to go so Kate and Abby could bring a friend.

It turned out to be a great day, everyone got along, (that is always a plus) and we got in some great rides......


Diamondback is one of my favorites......I love how smooth this steel roller coaster is.



This is Kate and I waiting for Diamondback.

We had fun on the Merry Go round too....




But the scariest ride of the day.....no my life......was the one Kate and I went on called the Fire Hawk.......oh my....what a rush.....Kate is my Roller coaster girl......and it is funny because when I saw the picture of us on the roller coaster I thought "this is my life" me turned upside down screaming and her just sitting like an angel enjoying the ride.......



So maybe we can all take a lesson from Kate and just enjoy the ride of life.......

Nauvoo

This past week the girls and I took a quick trip to Nauvoo. My college roommate, Gina Fuller, and her cute family had the opportunity to be part of the cast. What a great experience for them. We loved being there and got caught up in the excitement of it all.
My favorite part was catching up with my dear friend and having so many people bear testimony to me and my children of the great acts of courage taken by the saints in Nauvoo. Makes me wonder and hope that I would have that much courage and faith.



Kate loves Naovuu. She remembers being there two years ago with friends. She has a picture of the temple in her room and is convinced that is where she is going to get married.
On this trip she loved meeting the actor that portrayed Joesph Smith, and I must say he did a fantastic job. Most of all was so kind and gracious to Kate. I think she thought it was really him.








Maddie and Abby loved the whole spirit of Nauvoo too. They love to listen to the different missionaries tell interesting facts about the early saints. They also enjoyed meeting my friends and their kids, loved the pageant and the "Country Fair" before the pageant. Maddie is going on a youth trek tomorrow so she thinks that this experience prepared her well.

To blog or not to blog.....

I love the concept but never seem to find the time......I might just start pulling random pictures from the past year and right a little about the picture....The whole idea of blogging is a bit overwhelming but if I handle it in small pieces maybe I will not be so overwhelmed.....so we will see how this goes

Goodbye Christmas 09 ... How I will Miss You

I am taking all the decorations down today.... :( :(


So Sad because It has been a great two week of being together. I love these kids.


I already miss them as they have trotted off to school today.

Christmas this year was a lot of decorating





A lot of Game playing and puzzles






And of course a lot of laughter




Please hurry back Christmas...We will be waiting.....

Maddie Growing up, but still young at Heart

So Maddie decide at the last min to go to the New Years eve Dance. That translated to mom..."New Dress".... She did not really want to shop.....because a few friends were getting together to play with their American Girl Dolls...... So 14 ... Ready for Dances .... Still wants to play Dolls ... Gotta love that in between stage.....