Ashlyn goes Techno.....

So the weekly allowance thing wasn't working so well to encourage Ashlyn to do her chores. She told me last night, she doesn't want to spend her own money so she doesn't need any! I told her she better marry a rich man then....haha I came up with a new plan and so far it is working. I got my old laptop configured for internet. I blocked every website other than the ones I approve of. Right now she only cares about pixiehollow.com and her blog. She is still trying to figure out the whole email thing. So anyway....when she gets her chores done for the day, she gets 30 minutes on the computer. I can't believe how excited she is for this! She isn't very quick at typing things yet, so the 30 minutes goes pretty fast, but I promised her she'll get faster. I told her she can earn extra computer time with extra chores. She said she doens't need more time yet...guess she doesn't want to do any extra chores. Just expect Ashlyn to be visiting your sites and leaving comments! Ashlyn's email address is..... dancinashie@gmail.com

Pictures from SOF Practice & Dress Rehersal

Stadium of Fire with The Jonas Brothers

Ashlyn was part of the Stadium of Fire Dancers for the 4th of July. Stadium of Fire is a huge 4th of July celebration at the BYU stadium. The main performer was the Jonas Brothers along with SheDaisy, Glen Beck and David Osmond. Stadium of Fire Dancers performed two routines. They had some long grueling practices a few days before the actual performance. While the girls were hot, sunburned and dehydrated among other things, the performance was well worth it. They all had a good time. Ashlyn' dance studio, the Southern Utah Stars, were able to dance in the VIP section during the first routine. SheDaisy performed in between their two routines. After their final routine, the Jonas Brothers were on.....the girls got to sit on the field right behind the VIP section. They had a blast. I got to sit on the field with them and all I did was scream and yell for them. They thought I was crazy, but it made them all laugh so it was worth it. I think the best look on their faces was when I screamed...."I LOVE YOU NICK!!" Their eyes were huge at the thought that I had a crush on the same boy they all did. It was hilarious. The fireworks were awesome......nothing like St. George. The whole program was amazing. Even if Ashlyn doesn't dance for the Stadium of Fire next year, I think we will still make sure we have tickets. Well worth the money.