I did not post on Sunday because we have been pretty busy. This week at work as not been a good one for me. I come home mentally and physically exhausted. I usually am not in the mood to blog. I wish there were more hours in a day or two of me!
Joey and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary yesterday. Since it was during the week, we did not do much. Joey brought home dinner from a nearby restaurant. We are planning on going out to dinner at a really good fondue restaurant on Friday night. Friday night is also a big night for Ashlyn. When we were at Ashlyn's gym class this week, they were advertising for a "Parents Night Out". It is from 5-8pm. The more I thought about it, the more I thought it would be a great idea for Ashlyn. It is very reasonably priced. The kids get to eat pizza, play games, make crafts, and run around. I think she could really use the time interacting with kids without any of us around. Joey and I are going to be at dinner anyway, so I think it will work out great. I am just nervous because this is the first time I have not been able to just pick up the phone and check to see how she is doing. I think we will all have a great night!
Ashlyn has been talking up a storm. She has really perfected 'Mama." She says it ALL the time. I can never get enough of it. It is so surreal sometimes that someone is calling me "Mama". She also has learned to say "Uh oh". That is another favorite. Everything is "Uh oh."
We have also had her practicing with a fork as well as a spoon. She is getting the hang out of it.
Swimming lessons start next Wednesday night. Even know I will be the one swimming with Ashlyn, Joey is coming along to watch. I am going to have him take lots of pictures. I bought the cutest bathing suit for Ashlyn to wear.
We have another problem on our hands. My Mom put Ashlyn down for her nap yesterday. My Mom was in another room and heard a sound like someone was breaking in. She went into the room where Ashlyn sleeps. When she opened the door, Ashlyn was standing there and said "hi!" My Mom was very shocked! She was able to lower the mattress a little more, so I am hoping that this is not going to become something she does all of the time. I think her crib at home is a lot harder to climb out of. I am not ready to fight that battle!
I apologize for the lack of pictures this week. We really did not take any. I will take some on Saturday when we go to Ashlyn's gym class. She has lots of neat things that she wants to show everyone.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
More Fun for Ashlyn
This weekend was all about fun for Ashlyn. I signed Ashlyn up for swimming lessons on Thursday. We will will start those in February. I am really looking forward to them. Ashlyn loved them so much last time. She is older now and I think she is going to like them even more!
On Saturday, we took Ashlyn to a class at a gymnastics type place. We went for a free trial class. One thing I liked right away, was that all the classes are grouped by age. Everyone in the class was a year old. There were probably 8 other kids there. The place is really neat. They have lots to play with. They have balance beams, slides, a ball pit, trampolines, and much more. For the first few minutes the kids got to explore. We then sang songs, listened to a story, played a game. They even brought out swings and Ashlyn got to swing. It was a really neat class and it incorporates so much. The kids even get social interaction time. All the kids go to the middle of the circle and they bring out a bunch of toys. The parents are supposed to sit a little ways away. It is a chance for the kids to play with one another. Ashlyn did great. We signed Ashlyn up for classes. We will go every Saturday. We are also able to go to 2 open gyms during the week. One is at night, so Joey and I can go. I can't wait to start her classes. It is such a fun thing that we can do together as a family.
Joey and I both got a much needed three day weekend. This morning, Joey and I went with my Mom to take Ashlyn to her final Fun Fit class. She has been going for the last 8 weeks. This is the first time I was able to make it to a class. She usually goes on Tuesdays, but we went today so Joey and I could go. The group today consisted of older kids. There were only 4 other kids in the class. All of them were 3 years old or older. She had fun but seemed a little off since Joey and I were there. I think she was also confused as to why her friends weren't there. It is a neat class, but the new one is more geared towards her age and ability. Most of the things they were doing in Fun Fit were a little developmentally ahead of Ashlyn. My Mom enjoyed the classes with Ashlyn, but I am sure she is looking forward to not making the hour round trip drive each week!
After Fun Fit, my Mom, sister, and I headed up to Denver for lunch and a little shopping. Joey was excited to have some fun time with Ashlyn. He took her to a play place near by. I have not been to this place, but have been to it's other location. Joey said there were lots of themed rooms for Ashlyn to play in. One had a music theme with musical instruments, etc. He said she just had a wonderful time.
It is business as usual for all of us tomorrow. I know Joey and I are going to miss spending all day with our little princess.
Ashlyn it still saying new things all the time. Today she was saying "cat" a lot. It is really cute. I love this age because you can literally see her learning constantly.
We took a lot of pictures this week. Ashlyn continues to love playing with her dolls. She even kisses them and makes a "muah" sound. She loves wrapping them in blankets. We got some pictures of her playing in her new toy room.
Playing in her rose petal cottage. You can't really see, but she is playing with her baby on the changing table.
Exploring her toys.
A picture of part of her play room. She loves playing in here. She even has a table and chairs to have a tea party with her tea set.
My attempt at a pony tail. Is is sloppy. She hates sitting still and having her Mom do her hair.
Eating lunch at the play place with her Dad.
Playing with the turtle.
Picking up bananas
Climbing, one of her favorite things to do.
She was having so much fun!
She always has a great time with Daddy!
I can never get enough of that smile.
On Saturday, we took Ashlyn to a class at a gymnastics type place. We went for a free trial class. One thing I liked right away, was that all the classes are grouped by age. Everyone in the class was a year old. There were probably 8 other kids there. The place is really neat. They have lots to play with. They have balance beams, slides, a ball pit, trampolines, and much more. For the first few minutes the kids got to explore. We then sang songs, listened to a story, played a game. They even brought out swings and Ashlyn got to swing. It was a really neat class and it incorporates so much. The kids even get social interaction time. All the kids go to the middle of the circle and they bring out a bunch of toys. The parents are supposed to sit a little ways away. It is a chance for the kids to play with one another. Ashlyn did great. We signed Ashlyn up for classes. We will go every Saturday. We are also able to go to 2 open gyms during the week. One is at night, so Joey and I can go. I can't wait to start her classes. It is such a fun thing that we can do together as a family.
Joey and I both got a much needed three day weekend. This morning, Joey and I went with my Mom to take Ashlyn to her final Fun Fit class. She has been going for the last 8 weeks. This is the first time I was able to make it to a class. She usually goes on Tuesdays, but we went today so Joey and I could go. The group today consisted of older kids. There were only 4 other kids in the class. All of them were 3 years old or older. She had fun but seemed a little off since Joey and I were there. I think she was also confused as to why her friends weren't there. It is a neat class, but the new one is more geared towards her age and ability. Most of the things they were doing in Fun Fit were a little developmentally ahead of Ashlyn. My Mom enjoyed the classes with Ashlyn, but I am sure she is looking forward to not making the hour round trip drive each week!
After Fun Fit, my Mom, sister, and I headed up to Denver for lunch and a little shopping. Joey was excited to have some fun time with Ashlyn. He took her to a play place near by. I have not been to this place, but have been to it's other location. Joey said there were lots of themed rooms for Ashlyn to play in. One had a music theme with musical instruments, etc. He said she just had a wonderful time.
It is business as usual for all of us tomorrow. I know Joey and I are going to miss spending all day with our little princess.
Ashlyn it still saying new things all the time. Today she was saying "cat" a lot. It is really cute. I love this age because you can literally see her learning constantly.
We took a lot of pictures this week. Ashlyn continues to love playing with her dolls. She even kisses them and makes a "muah" sound. She loves wrapping them in blankets. We got some pictures of her playing in her new toy room.
Playing in her rose petal cottage. You can't really see, but she is playing with her baby on the changing table.
Exploring her toys.
A picture of part of her play room. She loves playing in here. She even has a table and chairs to have a tea party with her tea set.
My attempt at a pony tail. Is is sloppy. She hates sitting still and having her Mom do her hair.
Eating lunch at the play place with her Dad.
Playing with the turtle.
Picking up bananas
Climbing, one of her favorite things to do.
She was having so much fun!
She always has a great time with Daddy!
I can never get enough of that smile.Sunday, January 11, 2009
Play Time
This week was a busy one as usual. Last weekend, we turned our guest bedroom into a play room for Ashlyn. Her toys are getting too large and numerous to contain them in the living room anymore. Ashlyn just loves her play room. She loves going in there and getting into everything. I will have to take a picture and post it. Every night, Joey, Ashlyn and I all go up there and play for a bit. She amazed us the other night by putting a puzzle together. It is a very simple 3 piece puzzle of animals. She was actually able to place the animal pieces in the correct spots. She is really getting into baby dolls. Last night, she was carrying one around saying "baby" over and over. She got a doll cradle for Christmas and she enjoys putting her doll to bed.
Ashlyn has also learned to point to her belly and nose when you ask where they are at. We are going to work on other body parts. She just loves pointing to her belly. I might try and get a video of it to post. Other than that, this week was pretty normal. The work week was too long and the weekend was too short!
When Adam was in town, our friends Chris and Sara came over to visit. There daughter Haiden is 2 1/2. Ashlyn got to play with her for a little bit. They had a good time together. I am posting pictures of them playing.
Also, I had my Mom bring my camera to this week's Fun Fit class. Since I never get to go, I wanted to get an idea of what it is like. I am in the process of signing Ashlyn up for some new classes. We are going to do swimming lessons again next month. Those will be every Wednesday night. I am also going to get her into a gymnastics like class. That class will be every Saturday. I hope these classes will give her some more social interaction with other kids.
She just loves trying new things!
Ashlyn watching Haiden wear the crown.
Ashlyn trying on the crown.
Playing with Ashlyn's ATV
Haiden giving Ashlyn a hug before she left. This picture is just adorable!
Running with Auntie at Fun Fit
Smiling for the camera.
The parachute, her favorite part!
Picking a toy
Riding a scooter thing with Auntie
Fun a Hola Hoop!!!
Ashlyn has also learned to point to her belly and nose when you ask where they are at. We are going to work on other body parts. She just loves pointing to her belly. I might try and get a video of it to post. Other than that, this week was pretty normal. The work week was too long and the weekend was too short!
When Adam was in town, our friends Chris and Sara came over to visit. There daughter Haiden is 2 1/2. Ashlyn got to play with her for a little bit. They had a good time together. I am posting pictures of them playing.
Also, I had my Mom bring my camera to this week's Fun Fit class. Since I never get to go, I wanted to get an idea of what it is like. I am in the process of signing Ashlyn up for some new classes. We are going to do swimming lessons again next month. Those will be every Wednesday night. I am also going to get her into a gymnastics like class. That class will be every Saturday. I hope these classes will give her some more social interaction with other kids.
She just loves trying new things!
Ashlyn watching Haiden wear the crown.
Ashlyn trying on the crown.
Playing with Ashlyn's ATV
Haiden giving Ashlyn a hug before she left. This picture is just adorable!
Running with Auntie at Fun Fit
Smiling for the camera.
The parachute, her favorite part!
Picking a toy
Riding a scooter thing with Auntie
Fun a Hola Hoop!!!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Phoenix
We headed to Phoenix again on December 31st. This was Ashlyn's third time going to Phoenix!!! Since it is late, I am not going to go into great detail about our trip.
We had a wonderful time. It is always so nice to go down there because we get to see people we don't often get to see. We got to spend lots of time with my Grandma which is always so nice. We also saw Jacob and Maya when we were down there. I got to meet Nadia for the first time. She is 3 months old now and just adorable. She is such a sweet girl. I was excited to see how Ashlyn reacted to a baby. She really did not seem too interested in her. She did love to watch as Nadia was getting changed. She also was not phased at all when I held Nadia. Maybe she will be a great big sister one day? My friend Jen came over one day to visit. She brought her son, Kosten. The last time Ashlyn saw Kosten, she was 6 months old and he was a little under 5 months I think. They have both changed a lot in the last few months. She enjoyed playing with him. Especially because he is a BOY! Joey really enjoyed Phoenix and plans to join us on future trips. It was so nice to get away for a few days. I just wish the weather would have been a bit warmer!
Waiting to go to the airport.
Playing at her favorite kitchen.
Checking out Nadia.
She was not too sure what to think.
Getting a better view
She had to touch her to see what she felt like.
An adorable picture of little Nadia.
I think she is making the funniest face in this picture!
Outside exploring
Playing
With Daddy at a restaurant
I love her face in this one
Playing with the kitchen Ashlyn's Great Grandma bought her for Christmas. What a perfect gift!
Playing with Kosten. This is the first time Ashlyn has really gotten to play with a child her age.
They shared really well.
How cute!
We tried our best to get a picture of the two of them. It was next to impossible!
They are too cute!
On the plane on the way home.
We had a wonderful time. It is always so nice to go down there because we get to see people we don't often get to see. We got to spend lots of time with my Grandma which is always so nice. We also saw Jacob and Maya when we were down there. I got to meet Nadia for the first time. She is 3 months old now and just adorable. She is such a sweet girl. I was excited to see how Ashlyn reacted to a baby. She really did not seem too interested in her. She did love to watch as Nadia was getting changed. She also was not phased at all when I held Nadia. Maybe she will be a great big sister one day? My friend Jen came over one day to visit. She brought her son, Kosten. The last time Ashlyn saw Kosten, she was 6 months old and he was a little under 5 months I think. They have both changed a lot in the last few months. She enjoyed playing with him. Especially because he is a BOY! Joey really enjoyed Phoenix and plans to join us on future trips. It was so nice to get away for a few days. I just wish the weather would have been a bit warmer!
Waiting to go to the airport.
Playing at her favorite kitchen.
Checking out Nadia.
She was not too sure what to think.
Getting a better view
She had to touch her to see what she felt like.
An adorable picture of little Nadia.
I think she is making the funniest face in this picture!
Outside exploring
Playing
With Daddy at a restaurant
I love her face in this one
Playing with the kitchen Ashlyn's Great Grandma bought her for Christmas. What a perfect gift!
Playing with Kosten. This is the first time Ashlyn has really gotten to play with a child her age. 
They shared really well.
How cute!
We tried our best to get a picture of the two of them. It was next to impossible!
They are too cute!
On the plane on the way home.Christmas '08
I am finally getting around to posting about Christmas. I wish I had done it sooner when it was still fresh in my mind, but I will try my best:) Christmas Eve dinner was really nice. As I had mentioned, we went to a German restaurant. Ashlyn ate lots of spatzle. Ashlyn also got to see my cousin Luke. He was sitting down the table where she could not see him. After we ate, he came and sat by my Uncle. Ashlyn just sat there and stared at him. It was the funniest thing. I think Luke was a little weirded out by her staring. We enjoyed seeing family that we do not see nearly enough. After dinner, we headed to my parents house. I got Ashlyn dressed in her new Christmas pj's. I read her "The Night Before Christmas" and she was off to bed.
We woke up bright and early the next morning. Ashlyn had a great time opening her stocking. She really did open all of her gifts. It was really cute. After we opened our stockings, we had breakfast. Shortly after breakfast, Ashlyn started to get tired and a bit grumpy. I think opening all of those stocking stuffers really wore her out! Ashlyn took a nap while we opened our presents. When she woke up later, she got to open all of her gifts. She got sooooo many gifts. As I am sure you are all surprised, she is a bit spoiled:) Santa brought Ashlyn a kitchen. It was her favorite gift. She just loves playing with that thing. My Grandma made her lots of play food. She also got some dishes. She just loves to "cook". I think it has to be the DeLorme in her!
We spent the rest of the day playing with her new gifts. We also ate a wonderful Christmas dinner. It was a great Christmas. We got everything we wanted and more. It was a relaxing day spent with family. Here are a bunch of pictures from the day.
P.S.- When I scrolled down to add captions to the pictures, I was reminded of the Santa incident. My Mom bought a Santa suit last year at Target on clearance. We thought it might be fun to have around. Well, since her first Santa picture went so horribly, I asked my Dad if he would put the suit on since Joey was at work. My Dad, being a great Papa, happily obliged. As soon as he put that hat and beard on she FREAKED out! She started crying and would not get anywhere near him. So, my Dad took of the suit. She was fine after that. Well, when we got home from dinner on Christmas Eve, Joey decided he wanted to see what she would do if he wore the suit. Again, once the beard and hat went on, she was not happy. She did a tiny bit better with Joey, but still freaked out and would not let me get a picture. So, we have concluded that Santa is a VERY scary man to poor Ashlyn. I am hoping her fear diminishes by next year!
Ashlyn's Christmas shirt. It says "Grandma and Santa have my list covered".
She loves laying on this ottoman and being pushed around.
What happened when Papa turned into that scary man in the red suit.
Ashlyn and Mommy.
I love my little girl so much!
I took a picture of Ashlyn in this chair last year. My Mom and I thought it would be a cute tradition to take a picture of her in this chair every Christmas.
At dinner, mesmerized by my Luke.
Sitting on Daddy's lap at dinner.
I tried to take a picture of her Christmas pj's. They say "I'm Santa's Best Gift".
Running around before bed.
Trying to escape from evil Santa.
The look on her face in this picture is priceless!
Opening her first stocking stuffer.
More fun gifts
Her Uncle bought Ashlyn her very own cell phone!
Checking out her new loot.
How we knew that it was time for a nap!
Enjoying her yummy Christmas breakfast.
Unwrapping her new toys.
She looks too cute in this one!
Checking out what Santa brought.
Playing with her new kitchen.
We woke up bright and early the next morning. Ashlyn had a great time opening her stocking. She really did open all of her gifts. It was really cute. After we opened our stockings, we had breakfast. Shortly after breakfast, Ashlyn started to get tired and a bit grumpy. I think opening all of those stocking stuffers really wore her out! Ashlyn took a nap while we opened our presents. When she woke up later, she got to open all of her gifts. She got sooooo many gifts. As I am sure you are all surprised, she is a bit spoiled:) Santa brought Ashlyn a kitchen. It was her favorite gift. She just loves playing with that thing. My Grandma made her lots of play food. She also got some dishes. She just loves to "cook". I think it has to be the DeLorme in her!
We spent the rest of the day playing with her new gifts. We also ate a wonderful Christmas dinner. It was a great Christmas. We got everything we wanted and more. It was a relaxing day spent with family. Here are a bunch of pictures from the day.
P.S.- When I scrolled down to add captions to the pictures, I was reminded of the Santa incident. My Mom bought a Santa suit last year at Target on clearance. We thought it might be fun to have around. Well, since her first Santa picture went so horribly, I asked my Dad if he would put the suit on since Joey was at work. My Dad, being a great Papa, happily obliged. As soon as he put that hat and beard on she FREAKED out! She started crying and would not get anywhere near him. So, my Dad took of the suit. She was fine after that. Well, when we got home from dinner on Christmas Eve, Joey decided he wanted to see what she would do if he wore the suit. Again, once the beard and hat went on, she was not happy. She did a tiny bit better with Joey, but still freaked out and would not let me get a picture. So, we have concluded that Santa is a VERY scary man to poor Ashlyn. I am hoping her fear diminishes by next year!
Ashlyn's Christmas shirt. It says "Grandma and Santa have my list covered".
She loves laying on this ottoman and being pushed around.
What happened when Papa turned into that scary man in the red suit.
Ashlyn and Mommy.
I love my little girl so much!
I took a picture of Ashlyn in this chair last year. My Mom and I thought it would be a cute tradition to take a picture of her in this chair every Christmas.
At dinner, mesmerized by my Luke.
Sitting on Daddy's lap at dinner.
I tried to take a picture of her Christmas pj's. They say "I'm Santa's Best Gift".
Running around before bed.
Trying to escape from evil Santa.
The look on her face in this picture is priceless!
Opening her first stocking stuffer.
More fun gifts
Her Uncle bought Ashlyn her very own cell phone!
Checking out her new loot.
How we knew that it was time for a nap!
Enjoying her yummy Christmas breakfast.
Unwrapping her new toys.
She looks too cute in this one!
Checking out what Santa brought.
Playing with her new kitchen.
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