Happy Half Birthday Little Man!

Our little boy turned 6 mos. on April 3rd. Boy, how the time flies. It seems like just yesterday that we brought him home from the hospital. Our little baby is turning into a little boy. :( Although, it saddens me that he's growing up, it is so much fun to watch him grow, change and show his little personality. He has been doing so much lately that it's difficult to keep up. Ashton is now rolling over, starting to sit-up (mostly with our assistance), and he has 2 teeth! He has been trying so hard to crawl and talk. It probably won't be long before he's saying "Ma Ma" or "Da Da". I have a feeling that it's going to be Da Da first because he's already making sounds that resemble it. Whatever he decides to say first will be exciting and fun to hear. Happy Half Birthday Ashton! We love you!

California Baby

Well, we just got back from California. It was a nice trip to take Ashton to see his great Gammy and Gampy and everyone who has not gotten the chance to meet him. I think I held him a total of 10 hours the whole trip. He was not lacking attention! :) However, I am lacking pictures of our trip. My camera battery died and what did I forget among the many other things I toted cross-country...the charger! Duh!! We'll be back in July, and I plan on having the camera out the whole time. Here's the little man and his California family and friends!

Gammy and Ashton

Bree, Jack and Ashton getting cozy!

So cute! Jack is helping Ashton play with his frog.

Ashton Is 5 mos.

Here's our big boy! 5 mos. old! We had a fun day. It started with Mother Goose storytime at the library with Danielle and Cameron. We sang songs and heard a story and met lots of other babies. Ashton seemed to enjoy it. He watched intently and didn't make a peep.

Somebody didn't want to sit nice and take a picture. This was as good as it got. A frumpy, frowny face, but look at those cute shoes! He's got style!

After storytime, we stopped by to see Daddy and his aunties.

Beach Babies

Saturday was beautiful and sunny, so we set out for Keewaydin to enjoy the beach, sun and friends. We just bought a large tent for Ashton and we were anxious to try it out. Pre-tent times kept Ashton and I captive on the boat in the shade. We were so excited! It was all that we hoped for and it was a big hit for all the other parents and kids.

Here is Ashton and Danielle. He was just so tired from all the excitement and just fell right to sleep.

Here's our sweet girl, Cameron.

Ashton is sharing his crib with Nayah. This was too sweet not to get a picture.

Our little boy had a long day on the beach

Sweet Boy

I see you! Ashton was playing with his bunny and kept putting the ears over his face and then I would move them and he would just smile. So precious!

Don't you just want to squeeze those cheeks! I just love him!

Ashton's first time in the pool. He just sat there and enjoyed the water.

Ashton and Cameron were in deep conversation over dinner. A moment after this picture Cameron gently reached up and touched Ashton's nose. I wish I would have gotten the shot. They are starting to become friends.

Where's Ashton?
"Be vewwy, vewwy quiet. I'm hunting wabbit."

Smiling at Daddy!

Welcome Home Kourtnie!

Welcome home Kourtnie and Jessie!

Auntie Ne and Ashton

Ashton and his Auntie Chelle

This is Tank, Kourtnie and Jessie's new puppy. She is absolutely adorable!

Rene and Rochelle

The happiest baby in the world!

Ashton and Daddy

Chris and Ashton

In Loving Memory...

...of Kazzey. My parent's and brother's dog, Kazzey, was very sick and had to be put to sleep yesterday. She was a beautiful, amazing dog with a heart bigger than any human. Always ready to go for a walk, never ready to stop playing. Water...she was in it. Ducks (or any small animal that moved in her presence)...she was chasing. A lap...she would try to sit in it if there was any room for her to wiggle into. Forget about personal space...she was in it with a head on your shoulder ready to listen to whatever good things you had to say about her. :) She was one-of-a-kind that you would have been lucky to know. She was very loved and will be greatly missed. Kazzey, we love you and will never forget you. You have blessed our family.