Audrie's Baby Blessing

On Saturday August 14, 2010 Brad blessed Audrie. Brad's parents were so kind to let us do it at there house again. The blessing was beautiful and the company was great!

Here is our family - now we are 5!

Everyone who participated in the blessing: Mason, Juston, Bryon, Dad, Brad holding Audrie, Dad May, Brent and Lance. We missed you Michael!

Bryon and Kari and Baby Cheney

Lorie and Mason

Ashlyn twirling around in her dress.

Audrie is wearing the same dress that Ashlyn wore for her blessing. Grandma May bought it and I think it is beautiful!

Grandparents

Carter enjoying some of the after-blessing fare.

We were laughing really hard as we tried to get a picture of all of the grandkids together, because Carter would not cooperate. Here are four shots that we attempted but in each one Carter is trying to escape. He is very persistent.

Brigg, Ashlyn, Mabel holding Audrie, Marley, Will, Carter, and Berkley

Heidi and Allison were also there, but I don't have any pictures of them. They provided the delicious dessert - mint brownies and ice cream. Brad's parents made Teriyaki steaks for everyone and a fruit salad too. We also ate baked potatoes, rolls, and salad and we enjoyed it all in the back yard. Thank you family for everything! It was a beautiful day!

Also, my mom took all of these pictures. Thanks mom!

Happy 4th Birthday Ashlyn!

August 4, 2010 Ashlyn turned 4 years old.

First thing in the morning Ashlyn opened a present from Grandma Cheney that was full of clothes and she got to pick one of the outfits to wear on her special day.

After she was dressed she sat down to open the rest of her presents.

She was very excited about her pink backpack (the pinker the better).

And also thrilled about the pink Sunday dress.

Carter stayed occupied putting on her new socks.

She was the most excited, however, about the guitar. She has been asking for one for almost a year now, so we decided to spring for it. I am kind of regretting it now though, because it is so loud and annoying!

Later that day Ashlyn's cousins came over to meet Audrie and to eat pizza and cupcakes. My mom decorated the cupcakes with pink icing swirls and nerds. I wish I had a picture of them!

Here's some info about Ashlyn:

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Food: Strawberries

Favorite Thing to Do: Play Markers

It's hard to believe that it was four years ago that we were welcoming our first baby to the family. Ashlyn is a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend. We couldn't ask for a better example for her younger siblings (hopefully this lasts). She plays so sweetly with Carter and loves to hold her baby sister and tries hard to be obedient. We love you Ashlyn!

Audrie Breann May

Audrie Breann arrived Monday August 2, 2010 at 8:37pm. She weighed in at 6 pounds 10 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches long. So far she is a wonderful baby. We couldn't be happier to have this newest addition to our family!