Mother's Day

This week Ashlyn has been babbling and talking like crazy! She is really practicing to be able to say real words. On Thursday, my Mom and me where in the car with Ashlyn. She was just babbling away. She said "Da da". Joey still does not believe it and she has not really done it since. I can't wait for her to say "MaMa".

Another highlight of this week for Ashlyn was getting her very own swing. I found one at a garage sale for $4. We brought it home and Joey hung it up immediately. She loves it!!! She gets the biggest smile on her face when she gets to ride in it.

On Saturday, Joey and me did the walk for MS. Our goal was to each raise $100. Well, thanks to the generosity of many of friends and family, we were able to raise a little over a $1000.oo!!! We were very pleased with it. The walk was wonderful. The turnout was great. We really wanted to bring Ashlyn but it was just too cold for her. My Mom watched her while we walked. Next year for sure she will be walking. We really had a great time.

My Mother's Day was everything I could have asked for! Joey and Ashlyn did such a good job at making it special. I started the day by getting to sleep in. Joey and Ashlyn made me yummy pancakes. I got some beautiful flowers and a photo card with a picture of Joey and Ashlyn on it. We went to a Sky Sox game in the afternoon. It was a beautiful day and we even walked to and from the game. Ashlyn fell asleep twice, but overall I think she enjoyed it. It was the perfect way to spend the afternoon. Last night, we got together with my family and had dinner. The food was great. Overall, the day was very laid back and casual. That is exactly what I wanted.


Ashlyn and her Dad at the baseball game

Mommy and Ashlyn

The picture Joey took for my photo card.

Ashlyn in her beloved it swing.
What a happy face!

Daddy kisses

Another picture at the game