Spring- FINALLY!!!!

Spring has definitely sprung around here- but I am afraid it may be short lived. They are calling for snow tomorrow! This weekend was absolutely gorgeous. Joey and I took full advantage of it. We took Ashlyn to the park three different times. We had a picnic both days. Today, we headed downtown. We picked up sandwiches and walked to a park and ate lunch on a bench. The weather was just perfect. We then took Ashlyn to a park with ducks. She loved them! She was not very happy when we had to leave. Ashlyn has really enjoyed being outside. We have had all the windows in the house open and are finally able to air it out a bit after the long winter. I know there is lots more of this weather to come, I just wish that it was here for good!

The last week was very busy! Last Saturday, Joey and I ran our first 5k. We did it with my sister, brother, and brother-in-law. I LOVED it! Joey's asthma bothered him quite a bit, so I don't think he will be running another. My time was not amazing, but I ran the entire thing and that is all that I cared about. I truly love running and plan to continue to do it. I hope to run at least 2 more 5k's this summer. Jacob, Maya, and Nadia were also in town so we spent a lot of the weekend spending time with them.

I had a crazy week at school and am glad that I am on spring break for the next 2 weeks. We are leaving to go to Phoenix on Wednesday. We will be driving down there. Joey will be staying at home. I know he is a little bummed, but he plans to spend the week doing some serious studying for his big Series 7 test. I hope that Ashlyn does well in the car. She is going to fly back with my Mom. I just didn't feel right about making her do the 12 hour car trip twice. We look forward to seeing family and friends when down there. We also look for to some really warm weather. I will be taking lots of pictures and will post them when we get back. The next two days will be busy getting ready for our trip.

That's all I have for this week.




We have an extra car seat for Ashlyn. It was sitting in the living room floor because my sister and brought it in from her car. Ashlyn put her Arthur doll in it and started bucking him in. It was really cute and funny.

Going down the slide.

Riding on Daddy's shoulders

Sitting on a bench, she looks so tiny next to Joey.

Watching the ducks in the pond.

Holding Dad's hand

Uncle Bryan let Ashlyn "drive" his cool Jeep.

Sitting in Uncle Bryan's Jeep.

Waiting to go to the park. She had her jacket and was ready to go!

Giving Nadia a kiss. She loved Nadia and loved giving her kisses. She is going to be a great big sister one day.

Trying to give Nadia a hug.

Sitting with her best friend, Nadia.

Wearing the new shades that Dad bought Ashlyn.

She actually kept them on her head!