"Secret Mission"

We decided last night would be a good "treat" night since the weather is finally looking up.  So after all homework was done, bags packed for the next day and jammies on, we all got in the truck to go to Dairy Queen for a "secret mission".  The girls' thought it was a hoot to go in their pj's.  Allie had shoes on, (Taylor and I only had slippers!) so Allie went in to the DQ with dad...she thought it was so funny to go in somewhere in her pj's!!

BIG weekend!!!

Wow...we had a busy weekend, actually starting last Thursday! I brought the girls' over to Owen and Ashley's for an overnight and then to stay and play on friday.  I called to check in Thursday night and heard a whole bunch of "noise" on the other end.  Apparently, during "Idol" commercials they were doing their own singing and dancing....lucky uncle Mike and aunt Lori!!  Taylor slept in Ashley's room, and Allie slept in Owen's room..which the girls' thought was a blast!  Then on friday, they went to the Golden Valley fieldhouse to play.  The girls' told me they loved it and had so much fun there.  Lots to do!  Dad picked them up after work and I understand the girls' didn't want to come home and Owen and Ashley didn't want the girls' to leave.  As always, they all had a great time..so much fun together!!

Then on saturday, we went bowling for a family get-together but also to celebrate Max's 5th birthday.  Met at the bowling alley at 1 p.m., bowled and then headed over to Mike and Linda's for "eats".  Mike made mexican lasagna and chili, and then everyone brought stuff.  Ended up with about 45 people, which was awesome.  And it was an absolutely gorgeous day!  The kids ran and ran outside and had so much fun playing outdoor games.  My uncle had a fire going in the backyard and lawnchairs all over...in the sun!  It was great.  We didn't leave there until about 9:00 p.m., and Taylor and Allie were pooped out!  Chad went home earlier....I think basketball and a chair were calling his name.  We stayed later while the kids played and they were not happy when it was time to go home.  It was dark out and they LOVE playing outside games in the dark.  Always a fun time when we all get together...love family!!!

Sunday we met Joe at a couple houses, and Taylor, Allie, Sam and Max played and played while we were looking.  The houses were empty, so no harm with them along....LOUD, but no harm:)  We came home and just had an easy afternoon and getting ready for dinner.  A couple weeks ago at grandma and grandpa Voit's, they made ribs for dinner.  Taylor LOVED them and has been asking us to have some just about every day since.  So, that is on the menu for tonight...she will be one happy camper at dinner time!!!

Conferences (4/1/11)

We had conferences on friday for both girls, which were great.  We didn't think it would be anything other than that and it's so fun to go.  We went to Taylor's class and spoke with Ms. Arntson.  She said almost every day when she's starting class, Allie comes blowing in and goes "Hi Ms. Arntson!"  She said she is such a social butterfly.  She knows all the kindergarten, 1st grade and some of 4th and 5th grade teachers!  Plus others..music, gym and lunch ladies.  One teacher came into Taylor's room and said, "ok, who is Allie Voit's sister?"  Taylor raised her hand real timid and said "I am."  Mrs. Jopp was shocked that they were sisters...such different personalities.  The girls' are doing so well, they are having teachers come and pull them out of class each day to take them seperately to do more advanced work with them.  Both teachers said they want them challenged and to not get bored.  The teachers really enjoy the girls' and they girls' them as well.  It will be tough to leave after the year is over.  Allie and Taylor sure make us proud of them and so lucky to be their parents!!!

Hippie, Hippie Shake Dance!

Allie and Taylor's school had their annual school dance, which the theme was "Hippie, Hippie Shake".  Everyone was encouraged to wear 70's clothes or anything that is related to that decade.  They had the cafeteria decorated and were offering food, pretty cheap.  Then in the gym, they had white lights all the way around and made a huge peace sign made out of white lights on the wall.  They were also selling glow sticks, so there were hundreds of those floating around the gym.  The kids were running around mostly, but having a super time.  The DJ played all the favorite songs and they had a lot of audience interaction.  We had our first "lost kids" episode though, which put a big damper on the evening.  The kids were all in a big circle and being picked to go in the middle and do their own "dance".  Both Allie and Taylor got to do it, which was a hoot.  (I will try and load the video)...after, Chad and I went to go have a seat and where we were sitting, someone was now sitting there.  So we moved about 15 chairs down another way.  We were watching for the girls' so we could tell them that we moved, but couldn't find them.  All of a sudden, I see both of them with another mom looking for us and sobbing....the kind of sobbing where you can't catch your breath.  Oh my goodness....I went running up to them and they both grabbed onto me....TIGHT!  They thought dad and I had left because we weren't at the same "check in" spot and then panicked.  Oh gosh, we felt so horrible.  They just wanted to go home then.  Party was over.  We convinced them to stay a little longer, but they didn't leave our side.  What an awful feeling that was.  Hopefully that never happens again.  Otherwise, a great, fun night!!!

Some of Taylor's friends....groovy!!

Dance, dance, dance.....

We signed Allie and Taylor up for dance class...ballet and tap.  Allie wasn't too sure, but then decided she would like to go to.  Which we figured...if she didn't, she would be sad when she saw Taylor doing it so glad she decided the other way.  The class was for 3 yr olds to 5 yr olds, which wasn't ideal.  It's kind of a big age range, but it was what they had.  At the end of the class, they had a dance recital.  They did a song with tap dancing and one with ballet.  It was so cute!  Grandma Julie, Grandma and Grandpa Voit, Donna, Aunt Lori and Ashley and us were there.  The girls' had a good fan club to come and watch them.  It was really cute...all the kids did a great job.  We all even got a few giggles out of it....:)
(Trying to load the video, but not working.  Check back and hopefully I can get it!!)