March 2010

Started off this month in Utah...this looks pretty bad right? Falls out of the bumbo right onto the babythis angle isn't much better...why isn't Ashlyn crying? Whew, that was a close one

Because of unforeseen circustances I was left in charge of my nephew one day. Needless to say he wasn't thrilled to have me as his caretaker...he spent most of the morning finding places to hide.

But he warmed up when I brought Ashlyn out!

The other cousins also had a blast playing with her and making her laugh and smile.

Easter dresses.

We went just a little too late to see the ice castles again. They were closed for the season, but they still looked pretty amazing from the outside.

Way bigger than when we went in December.

Ellia and Will hugging good night. (and then pushing each other)

Playing in the snow...a novelty!

Pizza party! L to R Will, Cole, Jack, Ellia poor Jace was left without a stool and didn't quite know how to handle it.

Ashlyn - just minding her own business no matter how uncomfortable she may be

The joy of new toys.

a TV line-up

All dressed up with no place to go?

No way, this time we were headed to Jordan's wedding reception.

Girls with great grandma Pat.

Girls with the bride.

Since we were all coordinating I figured what better time to capture the moment and avoid a picture studio!

Ellia and Aunt Addie.

The following day at the temple it was a bit cold so Ellia got to wear this garb...We never got so many looks and smiles from strangers, some even commented saying, "That is the cutest outfit ever!" (this from a guy walking out of the lion house with his two little boys!)

the day wore ellia out and she just couldn't make it any longer. She slept through the entire luncheon!

Back in california we celebrated St. Patty's day and Jer's B-day.

I had the oppurtunity to portray one of the ten virgins in an enrichment activity, it was a lot of fun dressing up! They choose me to play the vain one...hmmm, hope that isn't a hint.

Ellia reading to Ashlyn.

This sunday morning Ellia was doing this pose and said, "picture mom,." so I did.

$14.00 (two free mascera's!!)

Had to get a picture of the shoes!

I forgot we had this little toy carrier so it was really fun to see Ellia come out wearing it with her dolly inside.

Ash's new favorite toy! She won't leave her arms out so sometimes she just looks like a little head and legs, its pretty cute!

Our first easter egg hunt of the season. It was actually pretty cold and I hadn't prepared for that so fortunatly someone had an extra sweatshirt for Ellia..she went camo!

February 2010

Started off the month with a trip to the local petting zoo!
"What? A petting zoo?!!!" "Let's Go!"you might say we were a little desperate to have our girls pet the bunnies!

The cats were VERY interested in Ashlyn...maybe it was a motherly instinct.

or maybe they just smelled milk

Some things never change. (then)



(now)

Really getting into the big sister role!

Finally a nap!

Ashlyn's blessing day, February 7th. (If you scroll all the way to the bottom of the blog you can see a picture of Ellia on her blessing day for a fun comparison)

Another amazingly gorgeous handmade dress from Grandma Betty, and beautiful crocheted blanket too.

oh, you wanted me to smile?

the after party dress was just as much fun to play with!

Ah nice, we are all together to decorate cupcakes and I can't even keep the frosting out of Ellia's mouth long enough to take a picture.
We always choose such nice days to visit the beach! (Ventura)

Ellia had a blast putting her footprints int he sand and running from the waves!

There was even a really cool playground with a ship and a sipline..we were surprised she wanted to try it!

She must have been desperate for that binkie.

Happy almost four months old!

Toward the end of the month we drove to St. George to meet Jers family but on the way we spent some time at the Excalibur in Vegas. Here's Ellia helping Ashlyn call for room service. "Diaper change please"

She got a kiss instead.

It was nice to spend some time in their heated pools, and the air was nice and warm too.

Ellia loved the castle and couldn't stop talking about it!

Once we made it to St. George, we had the chance to visit the temple grounds, Ellia thought this was a very pretty "Castle" too.

Hiking Snow Canyon.

Caught in the act of nagging. (it was such a peaceful place, and of course jer and his brother had to start throwing rocks at the walls and trying to smash them)