Happy Birthday Jace!

Jace's 1st Birthday!

He did not hesitate a moment once I put the cupcake down in front of him!

Then he had second thoughts..."what is this gooey, sticky thing???"

Summer Photos

Here's Phil giving Ashlyn a mini tennis lesson...she was a natural. Might be time for real lessons soon.

This is a "boat" that Ashlyn created with colored mats. She invited Kailey and her many stuffed animal friends to sail with her...

I feel like I have a photo exactly like this for each child:) Spaghetti dinner always makes for the best photos!

Water play in the backyard

Ashlyn & Kailey pretending to be mannequins at Old Navy:)

My handsome little guy

Highlights from Visit to Maryland

After a long day of travel we finally made it to Granddaddy & Grandmommy's House

As you can see, everyone was a little wiped out!

Jace was so excited to meet his new cousins Colton and Easton

We spent a day at the park around the corner from my parents home. The park I grew up playing at. Here's Ashlyn, Kailey and L.J. on the swings.

I was amazed to see this spin wheel still at the park. I spent many hours spinning on this as a kid!

Enjoying a fun visit from my childhood friend Christine and her 2 year-old daughter Julia.

Our first American Doll Experience

Here we are at the Tyson's Corner American Doll store and restaurant with cousins Caroline and Hamilton. My mom kept my Samantha doll and Laura Kate's Kirsten doll and presented them to Ashlyn and Kailey. They were thrilled to have their own dolls sitting next to them on this very fancy occasion.

Here we are at a children't museum doing some pretend grocery shopping.

Jace loved swinging his little cousin Easton

Jace also enjoyed helping Granddaddy play the guitar

Summer Fun at Ashlyn's Preschool

One day included a presentation from these large reptiles

According to Ashlyn's teacher, Ashlyn had no fear when it came to getting up close to this snake!

Bouncy House Water Slide Day