We have been busy, busy around here! Part of that is because our little princess is on the go so there is no rest for the weary but we wouldn't have it any other way! Ashley causes some trouble opening and closing cabinet doors but now we taught her which cabinet is all hers.
Saturday was the Fall neighborhood garage sale so we set up shop again. It didn't take nearly as long to set up as last time because we had left everything on hangers. It wasn't as busy as the Spring one but we still did pretty good considering we just had clothes and some of the Hillins' baby things.
Grandma Pauline ended up coming to get Trevor around 11am and taking him for the afternoon so we had some quality time with Ashley. What did she want to do? Play with big brother's toys without getting scolded by him!
And play with Mommy's water bottle....which she's been drinking from for months!
Saturday night the Hillins' babysat the kiddos so that we could celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary. Brian had planned a romantic dinner but we got a late start and missed the sunset view the restaurant was known for so we ended up turning around and going back to our old stomping grounds of City North. We ate at Modern Margarita and then headed to Blu Martini for you guessed it...martinis...and a great band! Note to self: If you order the 'cake pop martini' and the server warns you that it is 'interesting' - heed her advice and order something else. Although it did have sprinkles so that made it kinda good!
There is no doubt that Ashley is right handed. Big girl is ready to start writing!
She also enjoys playing doctor and seems to already know where the thermometer goes!
Trevor has been pretty vocal about missing Randle and has channeled his doggie love to his new 'doggie' who he has named Randle. Randle goes everywhere we do and Trevor is sure to make sure he gets enough water and food throughout the day.
Ashly has been falling asleep in her infant carrier on the way home from dropping Trevor off at preschool. The question always is...leave her in or take her out. Luckily she transfers to her crib pretty good so far!
Our friend Kim gave Trevor some of the 'Wizard of Oz' happy meal characters and the guy has been on a hunt ever since to get all 6 of them! Well he did pretty good and got all but one - Dorothy - who was the first one released. So, we surprised him and ordered it off ebay. Trevor was so excited when Dorothy arrived in the mail!
In an attempt to get Ashley off of all baby food by her 1st birthday we're starting slowly but surely by steaming some of the veggies she's had before and cutting into small pieces. She's already a pro at fruits. Some meals are better than others but we think she'll do just fine achieving the goal! It's easier said than done when you are on allergen watch.
Ashley does a great job playing independently...although if Trevor is around, the two are inseparable. She is such a girly-girl!
She loves playing with the activity cube. She pulls herself up to dominate the bead section. By the way, since when did she start looking like she's 3 years old??
Her latest trick in the last few weeks is to point! She cracks herself up when doing it. If you ask her to point at something, she will do it. She's such a smart girl!
On Tuesday Grandma Pauline came over while Sara got her hair colored at home. What a treat! Having your hair done at home so you don't have to leave! So nice though that Grandma Pauline came over to keep an eye on the kids so that it was somewhat relaxing. Grandma Pauline likes working with Ashley to walk. Someday it will happen. We're not concerned. In researching on 'Dr. Google' they say that babies who crawl longer before walking are actually smarter. Well, hello....they are pretty smart to know that if they don't know how to walk they will be picked up and carried around. Who can blame them?
Trevor is back into his phase of wanting to hold Ashley and get a pic taken together. Our hearts melt seeing this!
After Ashley gets up in the morning and nurses she loves reading books by herself. She's such a little poser! Love the arms crossed!
Not sure why we buy toys when cheap ECFE toys from MN totally suffice. An old ice cream bucket and orange juice lids kept A occupied for an hour!
We went to Old Navy for some leggings for Ashley and of course Trevor scored a Ring Pop. He was so proud and wanted a pic taken of himself by all of the people. Ha!
On Friday afternoon Brian had some of his Director counterparts over to the house for an off-site meeting so Sara and the kids headed over to Adam and Cole's house to play. They were babysitting Beckett for the night so Trevor got to play with him when the Jansen family left to have their family pictures taken. Ashley had no problem hanging with the boys playing away!
Beckett and Trevor get along so well! They kept busy, busy, busy mainly playing 'hi ya' outside!
After their family pictures they all came over to our house for dinner. The boys watched a movie while the adults had a yummy grilled meal outside. It's so nice having them so close! Although there is a chance they will be moving because of Mike's job....so we need to mentally prepare for that day :(
On Saturday we went to our clubhouse's monthly bagels and brew. Trevor loves, loves, loves that event as he really enjoys loading up on donuts and Daddy's bagel with 'frosting' (aka cream cheese). This time Trevor and his friend Bennett went in Kids Korner for 30 minutes so that the adults could actually chat. So nice! Afterward we went to the playground for a quick swing. The iphone isn't fast enough to show how high Daddy swings his boy!
We had a lot of fun on our family day Saturday! Trevor and Daddy spent a while doing wheelbarrow!
After naps we ventured out to do some shopping. While Mommy fed baby Ashley, these two kids at heart played airplane racing on any surface that worked like a ramp!
Later at the mall Ashley was sure she was a big kid. Crawling and scooting and standing at the play area.
So much fun!!
Pretty sure we have two little hams on our hands. Say cheese!
After the mall we headed to Pita Jungle for dinner and could not believe that Ashley was the first one to start eating and the last one to finish. Our little porker downed the food we brought for her in record time then had some of Mommy's pita then most all of Trevor's carrots and chicken! After that she was in food coma! And another thing we don't want to forget from dinner is the cute picture Trevor drew of his family!!
And last but not least on Sunday we took a family walk (after going to the playground for Trevor to run around and play soccer and stomp rocket only to determine he was a grouch) so Mommy and Daddy decided that we got to decide what we were going to do then and we said walk! Ashley got to try shoulders for the first time and loved it!
And last but not least on Sunday we took a family walk (after going to the playground for Trevor to run around and play soccer and stomp rocket only to determine he was a grouch) so Mommy and Daddy decided that we got to decide what we were going to do then and we said walk! Ashley got to try shoulders for the first time and loved it!
So that's our week (and a few days in review). Whew!
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