A Busy Week

Ashlyn had another busy week. On Monday, we went to Baby Time at the library. This is where she gets to socialize with other babies. We sing songs, read books, and play with toys. Ashlyn just has such a great time. She loves looking at the other babies.

On Thursday, we went to the park for a picnic. After we ate, Ashlyn got to ride on the swings for the first time. She just loved it! She had a smile on her face the whole time. It was getting kind of windy, so we had to cut her first time a little short. Once it warms up I am sure we will be spending lots of time on the swings.

On Saturday, we had planned on going on hike and a picnic. The weather was so cold we had to postpone it. We ended up going over to Jessi's house for lunch. Josey was there with her son, Garrett. He is about six weeks younger. They had a good time together. Ashlyn really enjoyed looking at him. She even playfully hit him. It was pretty cute! She really enjoyed herself. She went home and took a 2 hour nap.

Today, Ashlyn got her first vegetable. We started with carrots. It was a very messy process. She seemed a little apprehensive about them, but I think she liked them for the most part. She will eat carrots for two more days and then we will move on to another orange vegetable. She will still eat cereal in the morning. Real vegetables are a lot more messy than cereal as you can tell by the pictures!

We have started to notice this week that Ashlyn knows her name well. If you say her name she turns to look at you. She is also rolling around like crazy. If we put her on the floor she will literally roll across the entire floor in a matter of minutes!

We will be leaving on Wednesday to go to Phoenix. We are flying this time. We are going with my parents and sister. Joey has to stay home and work :( Everyone please pray for our safety and that Ashlyn has a good flight! Ashlyn will get to see her Great Grandma again who has not seen her since she was 8 weeks old. My how she has changed! We will be there for a week so there will be no post next week. I will take lots and lots of pictures to post. Next month, we head to New York. Joey gets to go this time. We are going so Ashlyn can meet Joey's family. We are really excited for her to meet her Great Grandmas, Great Aunts, cousins, it should be a wonderful trip!


She was very clean when we started.

Trying to feed herself like usual.

Her mouth is so messy!

Getting messier

Hanging out in her swing

Sitting in a highchair when we went out to lunch

When Ashlyn was at her Gram and Papa's she went outside and had a great time playing in the dirt.

Her first swing ride

Having the time of her life!