ashlyn's first birthday

There are a few highlights from this summer that I've wanted to post. Ashlyn's birthday is one of them. So... almost 3 months later, here it is.

July 1st, 2011 was a very hot day. We had A's party on her actual birthday. Crazy, I know! We also invited about a kajillion people. Lucky for us, only about 1/3 of them showed up. *phew* But seriously, there was a ton of people and our house isn't gigantic. Nor is our backyard. We made do, though. And so did our air conditioner.

I have to give some shout outs to those who were a HUGE help to me: Joni (my beeeauutiful sister in law!), Doris (my AH-mazing mother in law) and my always-helpful-never-complains-uncondtional-loving MOM. And thanks to those of you who came! If you never received your thank-you card... well, I never did get around to writing them... so Thank You for your gift. It was really special. *smile*

*pictures are from the previously mentioned beautiful sis in law*

"school" year resolution

yay! i'm blogging again!! there are so many posts that i am super excited to post, but i thought i should just let you know that this blog is mine! not matt's. just mine. i want to document our life but there might be a time where he will guest blog... maybe.

i don't scrapbook... anymore. neither of my kids have baby books. so this is my attempt at remembering and documenting and posting pictures and blogging about our life. and then, when the year is up i'll blurb my blog. at least this is my goal. it is my school year resolution. don't let me slack. come watch my kids and cook me dinner so i can blog and keep it updated.

here's to happy (mostofthetime) blogging!