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It is Bill's bday today..or it was 41 minutes ago.
He is asleep with Abby on the couch. Actually my whole family was on the couch asleep to Hannah Montana earlier. She sort of puts me to sleep too...sorry.
When I asked Bill what he wanted to do for his bday, he said, 'nothing'. He wanted to stay home and tackle his to do list.
He is currently working on a '69 Pontiac LeMans. It is like a family member. It gets sick, it needs attention, it has a room and lots of stuff. Bill wants to give it to Wesley someday and that warms my heart. Something about a man working on a car, just makes me smile. That was my dad...my early memories always involved my dad with a smell of motor oil and cuts that were always dark, dirty, and deep, but rarely a band-aid.
Tonight we had ice cream cake, which Betsy told Bill about immediately when he opened the door. So much for a surprise with a three year old around.
Abby turned six months old yesterday. Time flies. She has two teeth and sits for a bit without help. I spiked her hair like Ed Grimley tonight, with gel.
Wesley lost his first tooth tonight. Seems young, but the "big boy teeth" are already coming in behind. I don't know if that is from the GMO food that we were unknowingly devouring or his teeth are just ready to be in...who knows he is four and it seems super early. We'll see what the tooth fairy brings. You can't buy a Bakugan with a quarter, and I think that was the going rate when I was little.
Emily started another job this week. She works at Salon 3:16 as their receptionist. So call her and she can set you up with an appointment as she tries to keep all those busy girl's schedules straight. It's great having an insider at the salon; I can get an appointment whenever I want. Love that!
Next month around this time Bill will be packing and getting ready to leave. Seems so strange he won't be around until Halloween. He is a part of everything I do...every decision that I make. You fight all your life (or at least I did) to be independent and strong until you meet someone that wins you from inside out and then you are just not yourself without them around. So needless to say, I am pouting- a lot. At least we are not an Army family. I can't imagine that, 18 months away is CAH-RAY-ZAY.
Abby and I got a virus about 8 days ago and it just kicked my butt, her butt...our butts were stuck together in a feverish sweat on the couch. I still wake up with the chills and body aches.
While being sick, we got like 5 inches of SNOW!! I have never seen accumulation like that in SC. Last year we got "dusted" with snow but this was like real, Illinois-esqu snow fall!
The pic is of Wesley and his bud Mason making snow angels.
I better wake the bday boy. We can celebrate tomorrow. Sushi is in order ;)
He is asleep with Abby on the couch. Actually my whole family was on the couch asleep to Hannah Montana earlier. She sort of puts me to sleep too...sorry.
When I asked Bill what he wanted to do for his bday, he said, 'nothing'. He wanted to stay home and tackle his to do list.
He is currently working on a '69 Pontiac LeMans. It is like a family member. It gets sick, it needs attention, it has a room and lots of stuff. Bill wants to give it to Wesley someday and that warms my heart. Something about a man working on a car, just makes me smile. That was my dad...my early memories always involved my dad with a smell of motor oil and cuts that were always dark, dirty, and deep, but rarely a band-aid.
Tonight we had ice cream cake, which Betsy told Bill about immediately when he opened the door. So much for a surprise with a three year old around.
Abby turned six months old yesterday. Time flies. She has two teeth and sits for a bit without help. I spiked her hair like Ed Grimley tonight, with gel.
Wesley lost his first tooth tonight. Seems young, but the "big boy teeth" are already coming in behind. I don't know if that is from the GMO food that we were unknowingly devouring or his teeth are just ready to be in...who knows he is four and it seems super early. We'll see what the tooth fairy brings. You can't buy a Bakugan with a quarter, and I think that was the going rate when I was little.
Emily started another job this week. She works at Salon 3:16 as their receptionist. So call her and she can set you up with an appointment as she tries to keep all those busy girl's schedules straight. It's great having an insider at the salon; I can get an appointment whenever I want. Love that!
Next month around this time Bill will be packing and getting ready to leave. Seems so strange he won't be around until Halloween. He is a part of everything I do...every decision that I make. You fight all your life (or at least I did) to be independent and strong until you meet someone that wins you from inside out and then you are just not yourself without them around. So needless to say, I am pouting- a lot. At least we are not an Army family. I can't imagine that, 18 months away is CAH-RAY-ZAY.
Abby and I got a virus about 8 days ago and it just kicked my butt, her butt...our butts were stuck together in a feverish sweat on the couch. I still wake up with the chills and body aches.
While being sick, we got like 5 inches of SNOW!! I have never seen accumulation like that in SC. Last year we got "dusted" with snow but this was like real, Illinois-esqu snow fall!
The pic is of Wesley and his bud Mason making snow angels.
I better wake the bday boy. We can celebrate tomorrow. Sushi is in order ;)
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Quick update...I am sick...like the sickest I have been in a year. Hard to lift my arms...don't want to shower sick. I am going to the dr in a half hour. I wanted to get these pictures up, as I have vowed to keep blogging, even if I am sick.. The worst part is Abby has something too...she has a fever...I have the chills and a low temp...weird.
You just can't have enough Abby...or any of my kids, in my honest opinion.
I just love them and enjoy the heck out of pictures. I find myself looking at them over and over again, reminiscing all the time. It brings me back to when they were smaller and at different stages. If my house was on fire, you know what I would grab....well my computer cause all my pictures are there, and my family albums.
Here are some pictures that Stacy took of Abby just a few weeks ago when we were in Charleston. We spent the day talking and eating Mexican food...2 of our favorite things. You can see Betsy too...her sulky look again. I love it even though she is being a stinker. And yes, once again she is dresses like a princess, this time in blue.
I promise next post is biz! Better late than never, I have my favorite pictures of 2009 to show you. I am almost done with the slideshow..
You just can't have enough Abby...or any of my kids, in my honest opinion.
I just love them and enjoy the heck out of pictures. I find myself looking at them over and over again, reminiscing all the time. It brings me back to when they were smaller and at different stages. If my house was on fire, you know what I would grab....well my computer cause all my pictures are there, and my family albums.
Here are some pictures that Stacy took of Abby just a few weeks ago when we were in Charleston. We spent the day talking and eating Mexican food...2 of our favorite things. You can see Betsy too...her sulky look again. I love it even though she is being a stinker. And yes, once again she is dresses like a princess, this time in blue.
I promise next post is biz! Better late than never, I have my favorite pictures of 2009 to show you. I am almost done with the slideshow..
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Nothing is more wonderful than having your children photographed by your best friends.
Beth and Stacy both recently shot pictures of Abby when we each got to spend a day together.
She is growing so fast it makes me sad and happy at the same time.
I am excited to watch her grow and learn and smile and giggle...but sad as she gets more independent and well... just older. The same goes for all my kiddies. Betsy is potty trained...an a lipgloss- crazed three year old. At our house, dress up is an all day, all night kind of thing. We finally just had to say "NO, you cannot wear this stuff to school, or bed."
I can hardly believe that Wesley is starting Kindergarten in August. Do I know where, no, but still it is hard to swallow. It will work itself out...these things always do.
Bill leaves for his trip abroad in a few weeks and I am already mourning his absence. It is horrible that I do that before he is even gone..but something I just can't help. Without further ado...let's enjoy these sweet kids (and a shot of Billy) of mine. You can also enjoy my best friend and her sweet boys...all three of them. Thank you Beth for these fabulous pictures. I will treasure them forever. The picture of Betsy frowning in the field...may be my current favorite of her. I can't stop looking at it...and Abby...deep sigh...these pictures capture her as she is right now...wide eyes...big cheeks...my sweet sweet surprise baby ;)
Beth and Stacy both recently shot pictures of Abby when we each got to spend a day together.
She is growing so fast it makes me sad and happy at the same time.
I am excited to watch her grow and learn and smile and giggle...but sad as she gets more independent and well... just older. The same goes for all my kiddies. Betsy is potty trained...an a lipgloss- crazed three year old. At our house, dress up is an all day, all night kind of thing. We finally just had to say "NO, you cannot wear this stuff to school, or bed."
I can hardly believe that Wesley is starting Kindergarten in August. Do I know where, no, but still it is hard to swallow. It will work itself out...these things always do.
Bill leaves for his trip abroad in a few weeks and I am already mourning his absence. It is horrible that I do that before he is even gone..but something I just can't help. Without further ado...let's enjoy these sweet kids (and a shot of Billy) of mine. You can also enjoy my best friend and her sweet boys...all three of them. Thank you Beth for these fabulous pictures. I will treasure them forever. The picture of Betsy frowning in the field...may be my current favorite of her. I can't stop looking at it...and Abby...deep sigh...these pictures capture her as she is right now...wide eyes...big cheeks...my sweet sweet surprise baby ;)
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Beth Caporaletti says:
There is nothing like seeing all of our children together like this. I love you Ashley and I am so thankful for our friendship!!!
BFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF, soul sister, confidant....!!!! :) You get the point!
Rebecca Daniels says:
OMG Ashley - that pout is the cutest little thing and I love Wes's hair!!
(02.04.10 @ 04:27 PM)
kristin williams says:
Betsy cracks me up ;) pics are just lovely!
(02.08.10 @ 08:49 AM)
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