Ashlee's birthday party!

We just celebrated Ashlee's 2nd birthday on Saturday. I think this had to be her funnest day yet! We started by opening presents and then cake and ice cream. Then rounded up all the kids and played in a little 4x7 blow up swimming pool. She had so much fun playing with her cousins. The older kids would line up at the fence, so she had to line up with them, then they would run to the pool and jump in and, of course, Ashlee had to do what the big kids were doing. It was so cute! At one time, they were pretending to be different animals and were on their hands and knees, well, Ashlee didn't like having her knees on the grass so she walked on her hands and feet with her bum in the air (like a stink bug). I think all the family's cheeks were aching from laughing so much. It was a perfect day. Happy Birthday Ashlee. We love you so much!

Cancun

Bedroom Furniture

Here is Ashlee's new bedroom set. We are so lucky that she took right to it (knock on wood!!!). The set is called Cottage Retreat from Ashley furniture. I am so impressed with the quality. Ashlee helped pick out her bedding and curtains. What a big girl! :)

Aaron's birthday.

Just wanting to wish Aaron a happy birthday. He keeps telling me he doesn't turn 28 until 10pm tonight! If you talk with him, be sure to wish him a wonderful day. I love him so much and just wanted to thank him for being such a wonderful husband and dad. He is always helping me around the house, he is a perfect playmate for Ashlee, he is super smart at fixing the car, he is super smart period! He works so hard to give Ashlee and me everything that we want, he is the most driven person I have ever met, and he is a blast to be around. Aaron- I hope you have a perfect day. Hopefully sometime today you can get out and play golf. You deserve a break. Love you so much, Heidi and Ashlee.

2007 RAC Advisory Council

Here is the picture of the Rent-A-Center 2007 Advisory Council members. Aaron was one of 10 district managers chosen from the 525 out there, to represent the field at home office. This was taken after their 2 day meeting at the brand new home office in Plano, TX. Aaron is over on the right, right next to Mark Speese (behind Aaron) the CEO, and Mitch Fadel (on Aarons left) the COO. Who says its not who you know?

Chocolate Pudding- yum!

One of Ashlee's favorite snacks is chocolate pudding. Also great for finger painting! She is looking so big now! She doesn't even look like a toddler anymore. Her favorite words at the moment are "Dinosaur", "silly mom", and "There you are". We have been discovering sidewalk chalk and pushing her cars down the slide. She's a lot of fun, even during the terrible two's!

Ashlee's playground

We just bought Ashlee a nice little playset to put outside but it's been so hot lately that we decided to keep it indoors. How fun would it be have a playhouse in your own living room! That's what we did. She loves going down the slide and climbing up the walls (with mom's help of course). Our living room looks a little funny but it has become one awesome playroom.