We are loving the warmer weather!
We are loving our walks. Here was Cole's first walk outside. He loved it and just went right to sleep!
The other day I was getting ready and I noticed Alice carry the scale into our closet, then came out and found her stool and carried it into the closet too, I gave her a minute to see what she was up to.....
And this is what I found.
Our laundry bags are her new favorite place to hide.
(Thank goodness for the scale, that gave her what, like another inch, to make it over and in! :)
Alice loving Cole!
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On St. Patrick's Day a little leprechaun came to our house while Alice was napping and left a little trail of candy that lead to a "pot of gold" or in Alice's case a prize. It was so funny, she was so excited it took her a few minutes to get to the prize, because she would stop and eat the chocolates on the way, she is my little chocolate lover. Like mother like daughter I guess!
Her prize was a big bubble container! She was so excited she would say cheese, but couldn't take her eyes off it!
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A couple of weeks ago, was the 2 year mark since our sweet Ashley left this earth. Obviously the day was tough. Lots of emotions surface. It's a very hard day.
We have decided that on this day that we would spend the day doing things Ashley loved. And as the kids get older we will let them choose what they think Ashley would have loved.
This is how we spent this day. (More for memory and journaling sake than for those out there who decide to read this!) Paul had school, so the kids and I went to Haggerman's for breakfast, something I used to do with Ash on occasion, and she loved it. We then went to the store to get balloons, and headed to the cemetery. Alice loves going to the cemetery. We then headed to Target to buy "Princess and the Frog," because we know Ash would have enjoyed it. After naps we headed to the Zoo! We have so many fun memories of going to the Zoo with Ash, so it seemed like the perfect thing. And Alice has been telling me for weeks she wants to go to the Zoo's house and see the giraffes! Our friends the Wades joined in on our fun! We then headed to Red Robin for a bite to eat. After that we headed back to the cemetery so Paul could go. We tried to get a picture with Alice and Paul at the cemetery, but she was off to the water fountain, one of her favorite things to do when we visit! We planned on having a movie night and watching our new movie with Alice, but by the time we got home she was exhausted.
This is the day before, March 19th
When we left the house the sun was out, I didn't even think to bring coats, by the time we got to the cemetery, which is only like 10 min. away, it was snowing like crazy!
March 20th, 2010
Cole at the Zoo
Alice & Lexi
The Fam!
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This is one of those moments as a Mom that just makes it all worth it!
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Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt!
Alice had so much fun!
Of course we couldn't get a picture of her looking, but I love her face in this picture, it just shows her excitement.
Alice with some of her friends
Alice, Abbie, Lexi, Cameron, Will, & Spencer!
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Cousin Will & Cole
These two are only 6 weeks apart. I am sure that in a couple of years they will be best little buddies getting into a lot of trouble together and we will look back at this picture and wish we could turn back time!
Cute little thing, isn't she?
P.S. Paul is beginning to think no one loves us any more because we don't get as many comments as we used to!!!! So if you want to make my hubby feel happy, take a few seconds write a few words!!!!!!!
LOL! :)
12 comments:
I had to write a comment for Paul. Everyone loves you guys! What a neat post. We miss sweet little Ashley and still talk about her all the time. She will always be Elle's first real friend and her best friend!
I can't believe how big Alice and Cole are getting! They are so cute! Can we get together soon please? We miss you guys!
Where to start??? I love all the updates. First that little Alice is a rascal, loved the picture of her in the hamper. Cole is adorable...can't get enough of him:)
I miss you all so much, especially you Paul!!! Love you guys:)
I always love when you update. I love seeing all the pics and hearing what you're up to since we are in another lame non-hanging-out slump. We NEED to remedy that! I miss you and your kids (and Paul too). April is our month.
p.s. I think Alice is totally starting to look like YOU! That last picture especially. She is so beautiful and so darn spunky. Love it.
What great pictures! Alice & Cole are too cute! I cant believe how big Cole is looking- all sitting up like a big boy. Lets play soon... And Paul, Yes everyone still loves you!!
Cute pictures!! :) Sorry paul for not writing more comments.. i just like to tell you in person :)
So funny that Paul said that... I was thinking the same thing the other day about my blog. I thought, "does anyone even read this?" LOL!
What a perfect way to spend Ashley's birthday! That is a sweet idea to include the kids in deciding what to do.
So funny about the scale!
Paul I'm so impressed that you even notice that people post. I don't think MJ notices at all, i fact I have to tell him to check our blog when I do an update!
We love you guys and are so lucky to have you in our lives! Thanks for letting us share Ashley's special day with you! We love her and think about her so often! Good thing we went to see the baby giraffe when we did because he/she died last week. So sad!!
I love all the little mischief that Alice gets into. Cameron is going to challenge Alice's "adventurous" side. I'm in trouble!!
Love you guys!!!
I came to know of your family through Ashley's Caringbridge page (that I came to know of through other kiddos) and I love checking in and seeing all the adorable pics! :) The picture of Alice at the Easter egg hunt is priceless. The excitement in her eyes is precious! :) Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
So fun to see an update. You guys all look great!! Alice looks so big for some reason. I can't believe how much they change in such a short amount of time. Cole is adorable!!
I'm glad you got to spend some special time together as a family. I'm sure Ashley would have been very proud of they way you spent the day! :)
Love you guys!
Love the picture of Alice in the laundry basket! She is gorgeous. I am sad that Cole is getting so big and seems like forever that I have seen him. Looks like your special Ashley day went perfect. I am sure she was right by your side, loving every moment. Love you all.
Hey there such great Updates and pictures of the Kiddo's. They are so cute. Alice is growing up and is such a cute little thing and you know how I feel about Cole. I love to hold him and think he is such a cute boy. Let Paul Know we love you and are still out there somewhere anxiously awaiting another post oh and more pictures too. Love you guys.
You are very very very very loved and so I am so grateful for your example and friendships. I feel so lucky to be raising my kids along with such wonderful neighbors and friends.
Cole and Alice are going to be up to Sam and Izzie tricks before long. Today Izzie filled the sink with washcloths and turned on the water then blamed Sam. :) Good times!!!!!!!!!
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