A few funnies and more than a few pictures!

Ashlynn has been talking up a storm lately, and some of the things that come out of that girls mouth crack us up!

Here are a few examples:

*Bailey dropped her sippy cup. Ashlynn jumped up, and ran over to her. She said "Bay-Bay, water, cup, uh oh!" She then picked it up, handed it to Bailey with a huge smile, and then said "Thanks!"

*A bit later, she came up to me and said "I want water too!"

*She has started to become scared of things. In an episode of Paw Patrol, there is a "snow monster". When it comes on, she gets scared, cuddles up to Mark (she will only watch that episode when he is home) and say "Monster!". Once the true "Monster" is revealed, she will laugh and laugh.

*When we stop at a red light, she will say "Ready??" until it turns green. She will then yell "GO!!!!" when it turns green. When I start driving, she yells "Yay, Mama!"

*If Zeus barks outside, she will march out and say "No, No No Zeus! Inside". Sometimes she will yell "treat!"
*A will fall down/hit her head/etc and she will look up and say "otay!!" letting us know that she is ok!

And now for a "regular life lately" photo dump...

Pushing B in the stroller

She loves to drum, and will ask for tongue depressors at the dr. so that she can do so

B LOVES to hang upside down!

Blowing kisses to daddy!

Bailey does this funny new thing when she smiles. She will smile normal, and then she will show her front teeth off, and grin SO big!

First ice cream cone

Happy 9 months Bailey!

Bailey,

You are 9 months old! The past month has been a rough one for you, filled with a stomach bug, a cold, 6 teeth, and working on sleeping through the night. Thankfully, the not-so-fun has not hampered your sweet spirit, your smile or your laughter!

We went to the doctor last week for your checkup! You are incredibly healthy, and got out without any shots!

Your stats:

Height: 28.75 in (90%)

Weight: 19.11 lbs (75%)

Head Circum: 45.6 cm (90%)

You are currently wearing size 9-12 month clothes, and a few 18 month leggings. You are wearing size 3 shoes (although you are still not a fan of socks or shoes.) You wear size 3 diapers.

You still eat some baby food, but you prefer to eat table food. A few favorites are puffs, oranges, potatoes and toast. You now eat 3 meals a day.

You had been taking a 5 oz bottle, 5 times a day (2 during the night). As of your doctors appt, he told us to drop the night feedings and up the day bottles.  We will also start sleep training, so that we can all get a little better sleep.  Because of sickness, teeth, and digestion issues, you spent most nights this month in mama's arm. Thankfully gas drops, gripe water and a new formula seem to help your tummy at night.

You got 5 teeth this month! That means that you spent a lot of time drooling and chewing on things! You also started crawling this month! We are so excited for you, and you are loving that you can be on the go!

Another big 1st is talking! You said mama and dada this month! Both words were said in the sweetest of ways!

You are our cuddly girl. You love to lounge, snuggle and bury your face into our shoulders!

You also love:

To bounce

Music

Your sister

Zeus' tail

To be outside, and the wind

You do not like:

Your carseat

Being left alone in a room

Having something (toy,etc) taken from you

BayBay, you are such a joy. You are growing way too fast for me, I think we need to slow down time just a bit! We continue to pray for your sweet spirit, and pray that the next month will hold better health for your little body.  

We love you,

Mommy and Daddy

2nd Birthday Party

Ashlynn's 2nd birthday started like this…103.5 temp, a trip to the doctor, and a sick baby girl :/

Thankfully that evening she was feeling a little better, so her Gaga brought over a gift, and we shared a "donut cake" (It was intended for breakfast, but that wasn't happening.

Because of so much sickness, we had to push her party back a week. (Sadly, this meant some guests couldn't attend :/)

Her party was a Bubble Guppies theme. It is by far her favorite tv show right now. She and B stayed at grandparents over night, so that Mark and I could prep for the fun!

For food, we had:

Coral reef bites (Fruity pebble rice crispy treats)

Strawberry Spectacular (From an episode of the show)

Shark teeth (cheese cut in triangles)

Goldfish Bar

When she arrived to the party, she was beyond excited about all of the "Buppies!" and "Loons" (Balloons)

She spent a lot of time playing outside with her friends, blowing bubbles and riding around on toys.

And then it was cake time! 

 Our sweet girl had such a blast, and was tuckered out by the time the party was over!

(More pictures to be added from the camera soon!)

Happy 2nd Birthday Ashlynn!

Sweet Ashlynn,

You aren't our baby anymore. According to an email I got yesterday, you aren't even our toddler anymore (preschooler at 2!? AHH!) Whatever your title, you are our precious, feisty, spunky, joyful firstborn. It would be impossible to put into words how your birth changed our lives, and just how much we love you (and your sister!)

Oh how much this shirt sums you up…"Thought she be but little, she is fierce."

Here is a peek back at you 2 years ago!

We went to the doctor for your 2 year checkup. You are incredibly healthy, and we are so thankful for that. Your stats are:

Height: 35.5 inches (80%)

Weight: 28.4 lbs (80%)

Head Circumfrence: 48 cm (65%)

You are wearing size 24 mo-3t clothes, depending on the brand! You are in size 6-7 shoes and size 5 diapers.

A few of your favorite things:

Nack, Nack, Nack! (Snack)

Buppies, Pah Patoh, Dohrah, and Zoomi (Bubble Guppies, Paw Patrol, Dora, and Team Umizoomi)

Your family

Zeus

Cycles (Motorcycles)

Side and Sing (Sliding and Swinging)

Animals

Songs: Happy (If you're happy and you know it) and ABCs (which you try to sign!)

Gog (Your paci)

Tents

Purses

Bubbles

You are a great eater! You LOVE food, and eat most anything! You love gulk (milk) and drink lots of water.  

You are already into sports and being outdoors. You love to throw balls (left-handed!), run and climb.

You have a huge personality on you! You make the silliest faces, and come up with things that just make us laugh! You are really good at getting into things, and coming up with little schemes.

You are the best big sister ever. You love your Bay-Bay, and do such a great job at helping her. You have started to teach her things ("Look, BayBay, cheese!") and you get so excited anytime that she wakes up.

You are becoming a much better sleeper.  You normally wake 1-2 times in the night, but then go back to sleep. You also only get your paci at bedtime now.  

You are a daddy's girl through and through. I absolutely love watching you with your dada.  You often call him "My dada" or "Daddy-o". You are your mama's girl when you are frustrated. You will cry "mommy, mommy" even if I am the one who has upset you.

Oh precious girl, we pray that the Lord consumes your little heart, that you will glorify Him with your life, and that He will guide you in the years to come. 2 years with you seems like so long, but it is just a blink in time. Always know that we love you more than you will ever know.

Love always,

Mommy and Daddy

So much sickness...

We have been plagued with sickness ever since New Years. 

First up, B had a stomach bug. Then, Ashlynn got a horrible cold! We spent her 2nd birthday at the doctors office with 103.5 degree fever. Next up, I got a cold, and Bailey was quick to follow. Mark has stayed well so far, and we are hoping it will stay that way!