March 8-15th

This week at the Astle Residence:
Mindy caught a cold spent a couple of days not feeling well, then passed it onto the other kids.
Went to the temple on Friday. They asked us when we got there if we wanted to do sealings, so of course we did. It was really special, and I realized I am so thankful for prayer and for the knowledge and blessings that families can be together forever. We also got to go to dinner, Zupas, with our friends the Bucad's, Gardner's and Morris'. It was very fun to chat with everyone and "catch up". Too bad we don't all still live in the same neighborhood and ward, we have so much fun together. We also picked up our Trailer. The kids are so excited to use it.
Zach one his Basketball game again this week and that put them into the finals. He is excited to play and hopes to win the championship. Zach was also very perplexed this week when we brought the trailer home. It is a pop-up and all folded in on itself. He thought we were getting one like the Morris'. A hard side. We told him we all would just open the little door crouch down and try to all fit inside. He was very distraught and not sure what to think about this. Apparently he has never seen a pop-up before and was trying to figure out how it worked. It was very funny.
Ali got to play with a couple of friends and go to a Birthday Party that she really enjoyed. Ali also sat up to the piano on her own this week, "just for fun". Her mother is so happy she could cry.
Dallin continues to make us laugh and delight our lives. He has been so good this week to get his jobs done and mark them off so he can play on the wii or computer.
Edyn loves to watch Micky Mouse Club house, everyday! Her mother thinks she needs to arrange more play dates for her. She also did good during sharing time this week. Usually she comes up to the front to ask me "questions" about every five minutes. I have had enough of this and begged her to stay in her seat. Well, she did stay with her class but paced up and down the aisle. I thought for sure she would wear a hole in the carpet. She is so funny, but I guess it is a step in the right directions. She was also very good at preschool this week.
Bob was able to feel the baby move this week. He/She moves around a whole lot in there.
We are all so glad for the couple of warm days and the kids enjoyed a moment or two on the trampoline and swing set. Can't wait for actual March weather when we can fly kites.