Two girls in Tutu's!

Sarah made these for Ashlee and Madison. They were the cutest ballerinas! So... fun!

Christmas 2008

Our little Mary.

We had our Joy School Christmas program last week. The kids were so cute and did such a good job singing. The very last song they did they got to dress up. Ashlee was the perfect Mary. Halfway through we caught her kissing the baby Jesus. Heather took a better picture of her holding Jesus ("I'll have to get that from you!"). She looked so cute!

Finally!

It's taken Aaron years to do this! I am so proud of him! Finally!!!!
Ashlee had a lot of fun helping him. She was so cute holding the stakes that go in the ground. I believe she had on her "I Love Santa" jammies that whole day!

Not quite ready for Santa!

I think if it wasn't for the line Ashlee would've been okay but there were a lot of kids and I couldn't bring myself to make her sit on his lap. I thought this picture explains it all!

Cruise November 2008

We went on a cruise to Mexico and had such a fun time! Here is a pic from us sitting in the karaoke bar. It's only been a month and I already think we need to do it again! Thanks ya'll for such a great time! Next year Hawaii!?!

9 years and counting!!!

Aaron and I were able to enjoy our anniversary on a cruise this year. We have been married for 9 years now (together for more than 12)! I have to say I am so lucky to be married to my best friend. We had such a fun time. I'm already looking forward to doing it again soon. Love you Aaron. xoxox

Thanksgiving dinner

Ashlee had a ball playing with Austin on Thanksgiving day. We enjoyed our nice turkey dinner with the Call's then the kids enjoyed a bike ride followed by yummy dessert. It was so nice. stay tuned for more photos.

Ashlee was such a happy baby!

This was a long time ago but I had to share it. Ashlee was such a cute baby. She was so easy going and always happy, and she sure loved her uncle Nate.

"Thanks for finding this for us Leicha!" Sooooo.... cute!

The Arboretum

We had such a good time at the Arboretum! They had tons of pumpkins and gorgous flowers all over. Ashlee's favorite part is the pumpkin house that we had to see twice! It was a lot of fun.

Pumpkin Patch in Texas!

We had to go to a pumpkin patch. This one had animals as well! Ashlee had a ball feeding them. Were able to pick out a pumpkin each. We also went on a short hay ride which along the way had a story posted on some signs about Farmer Rick. He went missing and no one could find him. Well come around a corner and there you see his legs sticking out of a bail of hay. Ashlee could not stop talking about him and how she needed to help pull him out. She talked about him all the way through the weekend! So funny!

Dad is going to be... for Halloween!

One of the nights Aaron came home from work, Ashlee asked what Aaron was going to be for Halloween. She said "Are you going to be a hot man Daddy!" I had to show him where she got it from. She's been looking at the Sensational Beginnings catalog at the Iron Man costume. That was the "hot guy" and that's what she wants dad to be for Halloween. We just had to laugh! Where she got "Hot Guy" from ???

"Hot Guy" Costume!

"One Big Happy Family"....... about to get bigger!

Making Gingerbread Men!

I had to make Gingerbread dough for Joy school and look who got to help me! She was the perfect assistant any chef/mom could ask for!

Birthday cakes of 2008!

Dad's Birthday cake!

Ashlee and Jack's cake for the Lake house!

Ashlee's birthday cupcakes for Joy School!

Ashlee's Princess crown birthday cake!

Let's just say that I am sooooo... done making birthday cakes! At least for another year!

Ashlee's Wiggly Birthday Party.

"Push me Daddy".

I thought you'd enjoy this video from the lake house. It was the perfect moment, Daddy pushing Ashlee in the tree swing. She loved this swing. If she had a choice, that's all she would do! Listen closely to her cute little giggle. I think Dad was having just as much fun.

The Lake House

Sept.5th, 2008

Happy Birthday Ashlee!!!

This is when Ashlee was only a week old. Wasn't she a beautiful baby! We are having fun celebrating her 3rd birthday today (actually this whole week). We will be going to dinner tonight and opening presents after (or before, I don't know if I can wait that long!!!). Then tomorrow we will be having her birthday party at the Wiggly Play Center with Wags the dog. It will be tons of fun. "Happy Birthday Ashlee. We love you so much!" Mom and Dad.

P.S. Stay posted because there are lots of pictures I need to upload. Once things slow down a bit I will add them.

Aaron's birthday!

Aaron's new bike; Ashlee's new ride!

Ashlee and her friend had a blast going for a ride with Aaron! This is definitely good exercise for him! I could hear the kids saying "Go Faster" all the way down the road. It was pretty cute!

All Ashlee...

"G" is for Guardian Angel.

I've been thinking a lot about my mom lately. I think it's because Ashlee's birthday is coming up. I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite pictures of her.

Everytime she stumbles but doesn't fall, I'd like to think that it's my mom, Ashlee's guardian angel, who is watching over her. I miss you mom.

Memories...

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! Since this is our family blog, feel free to leave a memory about any of the three of us.

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. :)

"A" is for Ashlee.

This is my favorite photo that Kiddie Kandid's took. I don't usually like the black and white but this turned out really cute and fun. She is so pretty!

Kiddie Kandid photo's.

Here are our new family photos we got taken finally for Fathers Day! We just had the hardest time getting our schedules together. Kiddie Kandids did a great job (they always do). I do want to have our next ones outdoors though. I've heard there's quite a few talented photographers in our ward! Ashlee is such a model! She kept posing for the lady taking the picture. It was pretty funny.

Pulling Weeds

Funny things "Ashlee" says...

I don't have any photos but some really cute things that I wanted to share. Ashlee is just funny and she is talking so well. The things she comes up with!!!

Aaron took her shopping yesterday for some grocery stuff, of course he had to get her a pool toy. So he tells her she can pick one. She decides on one that has really small choking parts, not suitable for little kids. So he tells her, "That is for big Girls, you'll have to pick a different one." she says "But I am a big girl Daddy!" The lady next to him couldn't help but giggle.

Another time, we were at the swimming pool with my Mothers Play group and Ashlee was racing Peter across the kiddie pool. She finally won so Peter says "Ashlee's the winner". Ashlee says "I'm the 'weener' Mommy!" Us mom's had to laugh which of course encouraged her to keep saying it!

When I am folding the laundry Ashlee always tells me "My clothes are clean mommy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Everyday she reminds me that "I'm getting bigger, huh!"

There are many more things that Ashlee says that puts a smile on our face. I will have to include more as they come. Till then, I am listening! :)

Vacation with Dave, Leicha and the boys.

Sweet and Sassy Salon

I love this picture of Ashlee. It says "Sweet Princess" on the apron. Perfect for her!

She sat so still and did so good. I was a little worried about how she'd do but she was a perfect princess. Glitter, glitter and more glitter! They put a glitter star on her cheek and a glitter spray all over her hair. Ashlee loved it. Our next appointment is in 3 or 6 months. I can't remember but I'm sure Ashlee will enjoy it just as much as the first time.

Happy Fathers Day...

I just thought I'd wish Ashlee's Grandpa's a Happy Fathers day. We are so thankful for you and all that you do. For always being there. You have made an impression in our lives. We love you so much.

...and to Aaron, who I am so so so thankful for. You are so wonderful to Ashlee and me. You are my best friend. I can be myself around you and I love being around you. You are such a hero to me, being the type of person who I can never be. I love you so much and appreciate all your hard work so I can stay home with Ashlee. I love how you fight for your dreams and how everyone around you is charmed by you. Ashlee loves the playtime and storytime you share with her. You are her favorite friend of all. I wish you the BEST fathers day and hopefully the best year too.

Love you, Heidi.

Fairy Princess

This is Ashlee playing dress up. I am pretty sure what she'll want to be for Halloween!

First Binky's... then Diapers!

It's official! Ashlee is potty trained! With Aaron's and my help, a week later, no more diapers (except for night time of course)!

It was a lot easier then expected. We got this really cute book "Big Girls Use the Potty" that comes with a sticker chart, a potty that Ashlee picked out (it plays music when the toilet bowl gets wet), and bought some skittles ("Thanks Lanae") for everytime she'd go on the potty. It worked! I am so proud of her! What a big girl!

What's next? ... Joy school this Sept.

6...5...4...3...2...1...0!!!!

We did it! Last binky thrown away today. This picture was taken a year and a half ago. You can see that she had all six of her binky's with her during her naptime and bedtime!

"Bye bye binky".

Vacation with Nate and the Girls.

Incredible Mothers past and present.

The wonderful things that you say and do each day will echo through time and eternity. Happy Mothers Day!

My little buddy

Ashlee has been so much fun lately! Everyone has told me that the terrible two's get worse at age 3 but I don't believe them. Ashlee has proven the opposite. She has been a delight to take places; shopping, errand running, play dates, restaurants, etc. She's my little buddy. As you can see in the picture, she's just laid back. I'm so lucky to have her.

The Dallas Zoo. Thank you Kristen, for taking these pictures.

Generous Porsche'ns

Aaron's new ride. He is in heaven. Every three years he gets this itch for a new car and he has been so good for the last few. I think it was about time that he got just what he deserves.