Friday after Ally took her morning nap we headed down to SLC to shop and eat at the Cheesecake Factory. The food was awesome as usual and we ordered cheesecakes to go but after they sat in our car in the sun they were pretty much cheesecake puddles. After an hour in the freezer they were still delicious. We also stopped by Ryans sister Haleys house to visit her and her cute baby Cason who is getting so big. Saturday we had a little softball practice (I am so sore and out of shape) but mostly we were lazy and just pretty much hung out at home all day but Sunday after church we went to my moms for my yummy b-day dinner and my mom made my grandpa Knudsons famous Chocolate Chipper Cake. YUMMY!!! We played a little badminton and I totally sucked. I don't know how I can be somewhat athletic and have such horrible eye/hand coordination. I would say that 90% of my serves didn't make it over the net and some I totally just missed all together. My poor brother/teammate was so patient and nice. Its a good thing Ryan wasn't on my team. Him and Shelly were the champions of the night but if I can work on my serves a little me and Scott would've totally killed them. Justin was playing his own little game of badminton with grandma and insists that one of these days he will teach me to be as good as him. It was a fun weekend but I am so far behind on my laundry and housework that I have been trying to get caught up all day.
1. Justin is the biggest helper and always wants to help Ryan mow the lawn and he has his own weed trimmer and leaf blower also that he does right along with Ryan. He also vacuums and sweeps and mops right along with me. Ally is Justins biggest fan and loves everything about him. She gets so excited when he looks at her or talks to her and she loves to watch him and Ryan mow the lawn. 
2. Ally is at the funnest age right now besides her getting teeth and not sleeping. She just started clapping her hands and waves every once in a while. She is always so happy and smiley. Justin is so smart and knows more about tools, trucks and trains than anyone I know. He always corrects me if I call a bulldozer or excavator by the wrong name. 
3. Justin is very competitive and hates to lose. He also has his daddys temper which is going to be a problem as he gets older and plays sports I am afraid. Hopefully he will stick with playing the drums or guitar. Ally is a total momma's girl. If Ryan is holding her and I walk into the room she starts whining until I take her and then she is usually fine.
4. Ally is a thumb sucker but does not have a preference for her left or right thumb and she will still take a binky too. She sucks her thumb to go to bed at night and for naps but thats about all.
5. Justin is the friendliest kid I know. He will strike up a conversation with any stranger anywhere and loves to make new friends. He is not shy and had no problems starting preschool even though he didn't know anyone. After much debate, Ally is getting her birth mark removed next month. I have mixed emotions about it but I think it will be for the best. Thanks Tara for tagging me, this has been fun. I tag Heather, Amy, Hollie and Amber and anyone else who wants to share fun things about their cute kiddies. 
