Smile

Each time I asked Ashlyn to smile she gave me a 'special' face:

This one is my favorite. What is going on?!

An Eventful Weekend

This year we planted our first garden, and by garden I mean tomato patch. We put in 5 tomato plants and this is the first of their fruits:

I'm very proud. I don't think I would have been at all surprised if our plants didn't produce a thing because I have the opposite of a green thumb. The tomato tasted alright - pretty strong. I didn't mind once it was cut up and put in a salad.

Every year our ward has a pioneer day party that starts with a children's parade. We decided to participate for the first time this year and here are the kids in the wagon ready to go.

Sunday we celebrated Ashlyn's 3rd birthday with her cousin, Brigg. Here they are in grandma and grandpa's backyard all ready to open presents.

Brigg had his present open in no time.

Ashlyn was struggling with the ribbon, but she persevered . . . and it was worth the wait!


Carter got into the action.

Daddy put it together.

After the helmet was securely in place,

Ashlyn started scooting away!

Q&A

During our Family Home Evening lesson last night:

Brad asks Ashlyn: What are some rules mommy and daddy give you?

Ashlyn: Umm . . . cinnamon rolls.

July Update

I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way, but I love watching my husband with the kids. He loves them and they love him. Last Sunday Carter and Brad were just chillin on the couch together. What could be better?

Carter sitting still like this is pretty amazing - it only happens when he is tired or sick. So, he was probably about ready for bed.

Last week Ashlyn went to her friend's princess party. The invitation asked them all to dress up, so we pulled our her Snow White costume. This is what I was hoping she would wear for Halloween this year. I think she makes a pretty cute Snow White! She had a great time at the party where she decorated a crown and a wand and searched for a poison apple!

We've been enjoying doing stuff with the Jennes and Smiths this summer. Just last week we hung out in Jen's back yard and played in the pool and the sandbox and on a blanket.

Last night the kids fell asleep on our bed. Is there anything more precious than sleeping kids? Melt my heart.

It's Independence Day

Happy Independence Day! However, this post isn't going to be about that . . .

Sunday night we were at Brad's parents home for dinner and the kids were playing outside. Ashlyn loves the slide and swings.

Carter was perfectly content sitting in the grass and playing with balls.

I know this picture isn't the greatest, but I think it's cute.

Happy boy. Strong boy.

Mason and Lorie have been at our house this weekend. Mason broke his fibula and he has a walking cast, which Ashlyn loves.

We bought a bench/ottoman for our family room and Ashlyn likes to "sleep" in it. Carter and her could probably play in it for an hour!

Thursday morning we went to Jamba Juice to take advantage of the Buy One, Get One Free coupons. I've tried quite a few flavors, but I still prefer Peach Pleasure. Here's the crew:

We love when Mason and Lorie are in town! Family on the Fourth is the best!

Clue

Ashlyn May

With the scissors

In the kitchen

Some pictures of the victims:

Here's the story - Ashlyn was at the table cutting out pictures in her coloring book (I let her use the scissors all the time). I hear her say, "Mom, my hair is falling on the table." I go upstairs to check it out and almost start crying.

She had her hair professionally cut on Tuesday and I have been meaning to style it and take some pictures to put on the blog. I guess watching someone else cut her hair made her want to try herself. So sad.

I'm not sure what exactly to do. I guess I will just part it really far over on one side and pull her longer hair over to cover it. I mean, she can't exactly get all her hair cut that short, can she?

Day by Day by Day

It is so nice when both of the kids are asleep at the same time. These two can really sleep about anywhere.

We've been letting the kids play with the box from Ashlyn's carseat. I was pretty impressed that Carter just crawled right up on it. I think he wanted easier access to the microwave.

I try to have my kids in clothes when we go out in public, but often, in our home, they are running around in diapers/underwear. It has been even more that way lately since we are working on potty training Ashlyn and it is easier for her to make it when she has less clothes to take off.