Birthday Party

Yesterday was Ashlyn Kay's birthday party at her Nana's house. We had such a great time! The weather was amazing and all of her friends (and mine & Jeff's) came by to celebrate. She, of course, didn't care about her smash cake. No interest. I mean whose child is she. NO CAKE! It was Edgars strawberry cake too. MMMmmmm....Good.
She ran around in the yard all day and pooped herself out. Her presents were great! She got everything from a radio flyer wagon to a talking duck (thanks Humphries-I will get you in December).
Here is a link to a slideshow I put together of her pictures. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Y4ePQaEKQ

Happy, Happy Birthday Ashlyn Kay

Well...it has been a year full of funny memories and tons of change since Ashlyn Kay made her grand arrival. I was reading my very first couple of post and I can't believe its been 1 whole year since then. I just don't understand how time got away from me.

Today is Ashlyn Kay's 1st birthday. At 11:02 a.m. we officially welcomed our little precious angel into the world-red hair and all. She has been such a joy-I am so lucky. She was a great and easy baby and now is a hilarious and wild toddler. I love every minute though. She keeps me running and laughing. If the rest of her life is anything like the 1st year I have it made. No, really and truly I am the luckiest parent ever.

Her 1st birthday party is coming up this weekend. We have bought the dinnerware and decorations are almost done. I am so excited. Jeff and I have sort of turned it into a 1 year anniversary party for us too-as being parents and SURVIVING! It should be tons of fun and of course I will post pictures once its over.

Tonight her BeBe or as she is starting to refer to her as Deda (what the crap that is we don't know), Daddy, Uncle Squeak Squeak, Aunt Kala, Aunt Lynlee, & Uncle Grant will all be coming over for pizza and cupcakes. Should be fun. Can't have a birthday without cupcakes now can we?

Life as I know it changed forever on July 15, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. Who would have thought it would have been the best change of my life! Happy Birthday Ashlyn Kay Moran. YOU ARE 1!

Family Beach Trip

We just got back from a wonderful family beach trip. This was Ashlyn Kay's first time on the beach. The first day we took her out there...she hated the sand. By the last night we took her out on the beach to have pictures made and she was better. Still not sure about walking on it. The ocean wasn't her friend either. I don't blame her though because it was a little cool. Now the pool-that was a score! She had the best time splashing and knocking around.

Here is a little video I put together of our pictures-enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q4tV2CuCSI

1 year pics

Here is the link to Ashlyn Kay's 1 year photos. The password is 06202009.

Enjoy!

link: http://clairedrummond.smugmug.com/gallery/8683493_vaFiF#573852834_AJQTr
password: 06202009

Ashlyn Kay reading

Here is a video of Ashlyn Kay reading. She is so brillliant. Just ignore the fact that the book is upside down and the words coming out of her mouth don't make sense.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DccUgvnKRQ

Swim

Here is a cute video of Ashlyn Kay loving her pool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPO79X62-rw

My first swimming pool