My 2 Babies

Ivy and Ashton..... he is a very tolerant baby!!!! I hope they will be the best buddies!!!

We took the kids camping in Sept. It was really fun, I was kind of surprised how much I enjoyed it, since no one else could go up that weekend with us. I really enjoyed being with Rich and the kids, just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful forest. We never go by ourselves, we always love to go with family, and/or friends. I even got to ride the quads this time, last time was a bummer, I was glad not to be "broken" this time. In fact it made lots of things much easier!! Syd and I played chinese jumprope, I forgot how fun that is! Rich is so awesome, he always thinks of fun things to do with the kids, he is the greatest dad ever! Our kids really love to watch Survivor man on Discovery Channel. They decided to make a "survivor man" shelter, they had so much fun doing it. It looked so AWESOME! It was fun to see them all work together. About a month later, Sean and Tracy went there and saw it, they told us someone had been there and built something there, little did they know it was just us! Sydney found a really cool stick that she thought looked like a torch and was convinced if she could just light it we could put it next to our tent and have light all night. I think she was pretty disappointed that she barely got it to stay lit for a picture, adorable!

Binkie swapping

Ivy is constantly swapping Ashton binkies, it's hysterical. He seems to usually have some girlie, flowery binkie in, and miss Ivy has the boy one. Whatever, at least he matches!! When she is done with the one in her mouth she shoves it back in his mouth. I guess if one is going to get sick, the other will be sure to follow. Luckily that hasn't happened ........yet!!!

Freedom at last!

After 8 long weeks of no driving, being at the mercy of great family and friends, I self diagnosed that the boot has to come off, legal or not (by the Dr.), I drove today to my favorite place, TARGET. Carson thought it was so great that I was driving, and he didn't complain about the popcorn either! I actually got to use my double stroller that has been in the back of my car. Let's hope tomorrow at my Dr. appointment that he will give the approval, cuz I am done, Oh to wear matching shoes again. I know it will be a long recovery to normalcy, but every step is amazing. I really have taken for granted simple every day things like walking!

Ashton's blessing day

Ashton was blessed at church yesterday by his

wonderful daddy. What a sweet, and special

blessing! We had a spaghetti dinner afterwards

at our home with wonderful family. It was so

nice, everyone pitched in and worked together

and helped me so much! We have really been

blessed with wonderful family and appreciate all

their love and support! We are so grateful for Ashton and his sweet little spirit in our home.

He has brought great joy in our lives!

New pics of Ashton

Well these are the most precious pictures of Ashton when he was 3 weeks old. My good friend took these, what talent! I am so excited and grateful to her!! I am grateful to my mom for the adorable blankets which we used for the backgrounds! She is always awesome to give us matching blankets and burp cloths, I sometimes just want a new baby to see what she will make, but rest assured, we are DONE! Yesterday he had his 2 month check up, I can't believe he is already that old! He weighed 12 1/2 pounds, and was in the 75% for height and weight. He also had an ear infection, which was sad, along with shots, it was a rough day for him. But, I was kind of relieved that something was wrong, and he wasn't just going to turn into a fussy baby, because he has been soooooo sweet, and calm, and if I do say so myself, I deserve a calm one after my little high maintenance Ivy!! Love her, but she is a lot of work! She is mellowing out as she gets a bit bigger. And I can't believe how much easier it is than I thought it would be having these 2 so close together. I guess she is too young to know she has been replaced as the baby!

1st day of school

Well the 1st day of school came too fast! Logan is in 9th grade, I can't believe it! He is loving seminary and I am so glad! Because of his leg he is an aid in the office instead of P.E. He really likes it because he can do all of his homework in there! Paij is in 6th grade! She loves her teacher and is always a great student! Syd is in 4th grade, and got a new hairdo for school this year, she says she is daring! It's so adorable. Mr. Carson started Kindergarden and we opted for 1/2 day. He had a few rough days going, but now loves it! The bus picks him up right in front of the house, a real blessing, given my current handicap! I truly miss them and am so glad each day when they get home! They are such great kids and I love them so much!