Star Wars Celebration VI

In case you didn't know,

Tommy is a HUGE fan of the Star Wars empire.

Movies.  Toys.  Statues.  Ornaments.  Books.  Autographs.  Posters.  

He loves it ALL.

As a college graduation present, his parents sent the two of us to Denver, CO for the very first

Star Wars Celebration I.

So in case you are asking yourself... YES!  I did know about this before I said "I DO".  

Believe it or not. :)

Since then, we've been to all of the Star Wars Celebrations.

Indianapolis hosted II and III.

Los Angeles hosted IV.

And luckily, since we've had kids they have been held in  Orlando, 

which gives the kids some Grandma and Grandpa time while their Daddy acts like a big kid at the convention.

The big difference between this show and the previous five is that Abby has recently taken an interest in Star Wars.  She has watched all 6 movies and can name most of the characters.  She knows enough about conventions to know some people dress up (Tommy doesn't dress us, I have a prenup that prevents that ;-)), and she wanted to be DARTH VADER.  So, Mommy went to work and came up with something that was still girlie.  Abby had a ton of fun!

To set the scene... this was Grandma and Grandpa's first Star Wars convention and this is what they saw when they walked in:

I think the may have been overwhelmed!  But there wasn't much time for that because Abby took off running to get pictures with EVERYONE else.  Here are a few of them...

What about George?

And here we are before we went back home to relax and feel normal again...

See you at the next Celebration... if there is one!

May the Force be with You,

~The Ascencio's~

And Lady Vader

The Little Guy

We've been posting alot about Abby lately, but don't worry... We haven't forgot about our little guy.

He's growing so tall and has quite the personality. He walks around squeaking when he's happy and likes to make funny faces when he knows we are looking and nobody else.

Lately he's been posing for the camera whenever the flash is on and I've been able to capture some cute photos...

That's it for now.

~ The Ascencio's ~

Pierced Ears!

Abby now has pierced ears!

She did pretty good, huh?

Aunt Monica, Uncle Sean, Courtney, Austin, Megan, Morgan and Ryan 

treated Abby to pierced ears as a birthday present.

Luckily, Aunt Loretta was in town to witness the fun and to continue the fun for the entire day...

Abby added her own accessories before our trip to Target...

here she is with her green sunglasses.

 A make believe Tea Party at Target!

Here is Abby with her NEW pink sunglasses she convinced Aunt Loretta to buy for her...

Abby was so happy it started to rain...

And then we were blessed to see a beautiful rainbow!!!

Have a Happy Friday!

~The Ascencio's~

Abby's Dance and Gymnastics Recitals

This was our first year of dance AND gymnastics lessons each week.

Both Mom and Abby loved it.  

The boys didn't seem to mind.

Abby did a great job and we are so proud of her achievements.

When we see her performances we know how much effort she put in each week at class and at home practicing.  Sometimes its really hard to get up from a nap and go to class with a positive attitude.  Or to go to bed early so you can be ready to go in the morning.  

But, she did it and we are pleased with the results!!

Abby's Dance Recital
(Abby is in the center.)

 

There's our tiny dancer... right in the middle.

Abby's Gymnastics Recital is a Mock Gymnastics Meet.
She wasn't judged, but I think she would have scored perfect 10's!

Abby on the Beam

Abby on the Vault

Abby on the Bars

Abby's Floor Routine

 

Abby's Bridge (back bend)

 

 Abby, Mommy & George

Abby and Daddy

Ice Cream to Celebrate!

Can't wait to see what she has to show us next...

~The Ascencio's~

Abby's First T-Ball Practice

Abby is starting T-Ball this summer.

She brought experience to back her up...

George was excited to find a play ground to use to pass the time.

Isaac and Hannah felt at home...

Abby didn't do much for her first practice, but she made it to first base!!!

She's growing up too fast!
~ The Ascencio's ~

May 2012

We've had a busy few weeks.

Tommy setup at the Motor City Comic Convention. He does it every year and LOVES it each year a little more than the previous.

The kids and I attended Aunt Judy's tea at church. This year the theme was 'First Ladies'.

I had a birthday on the same day as a field trip to Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.

Grandma and Grandpa Ascencio stopped by for a visit.

And we ended the long weekend by attending the Milford Memorial Day parade and enjoying a BBQ at the Bonish's afterwards.

We've got a VERY tired 4 year old and a very tan 2 year old (ha!).

God Bless America and all the veterans who have made our lives a blessing each day.

~ The Ascencio's ~

Mothers Day Tea at Preschool 2012

Abby's preschool class hosted a tea for all their Mothers.

They had tea, cookies and entertainment...

The Cleaning Song
(Mom's favorite)

Five Little Monkeys...
(Abby's Favorite)

Alligator Song

I loved every minute of it.
I think Abby did, too.

Love to all Mom's everywhere,
~ The Ascencio's ~