Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Operation Christmas Child

My Sister-in-law asked me and the girls if we would like to participate in Operation Christmas Child with her and their family this year.  It's a wonderful organization that sends packages to children in need all over the world at Christmas time.  You basically fill a shoe box full of clothing, necessities, such as toothpaste and soap, and toys.  You then select whether your box is for a boy or a girl and what age group.  Once your package is ready to go, you drop it off at one of their several donation sites, along with a small donation to cover shipping costs.  It is a great way to give back around the holiday season and such a wonderful lesson to teach the girls.
Emme helping fill a box!
 Aunt Ashley, Ainslie, and Jackie wrapping boxes
 Look at all of that stuff!




Friday, November 7, 2014

Ainslie's 1st Goal!

As I mentioned in an earlier post, Ainslie is on a new soccer team with her buddy Maddie and her cousin Jackson.  They had a game tonight at All American Indoor Soccer Complex in Overland Park.  Ainslie has been playing really well and she scored her first goal tonight!
Cousins!
 Starting practice with Coach Clint

 Emme being a goof and "photo bombing" my picture!
Congrats on your first goal Ainslie!  We are so proud of you!

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Ainslie's 1st Game with The Hawks!

Ainslie was invited to join a new soccer team with her cousin Jackson and six other teammates.  The team plays at All American Indoor Soccer and their coach is also Ainslie's Uncle, Clint!  Her friend Maddie joined the team as well.  Their team name is the Hawks and they had their first game this morning!  Ainslie had SO MUCH FUN!
Mads & Ains

 Maddie and Ainslie listening closely to their coach!  ;)

 The Hawks practicing before their game



Trick or Treat!

My Pirate and Princess!


 Treats are set out so that we can go trick or treating with the girls!
 Mermaids!  Ava & Em
 Pirate & Annie!  Ains & Mads
 A little ladybug!  Molly (Maddie's little sister)

 The girls with their babysitter, Hailey
 Let's go!!!
 Ainslie and Alana

 The Little Ladies of Brookwood Farms!  Taylor, Alana, Payton, Payton, Maddie, Ainslie, Emilie, Ava, and Molly
 Our neighbors, The Johnson's, threw a post trick or treating Halloween party for all of the neighbors!  These are some of the decorations from downstairs in the Haunted House!

 White chocolate covered marshmallow ghosts!  Sooo good!
 The girls playing Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin
 Ains painting a pumpkin

 Alana, Maddie, and Ainslie getting ready for the donut eating contest!
 Emme's turn!
 Ainslie and Em with their donuts!

Scenes from Halloween Morning...


 Jack from The Nightmare Before Christmas