6 Months -N- Growing Fast

Ashlyn is now 6 months old and is getting even more fun. At her 6 mo. appt which was on Aug. 5th she weighed in at 16 lbs and was 27.3 in. long. Dr. Jones said she is actually ahead of schedule, which we aren't too surprised about. Overall she is doing great. Here are a few of the things she can do:

eat solids (cereal,veggies,fruit,bread,etc)
army crawl
pull herself up on things (this just started)
hold her own bottle
splash in the bathtub
yell at the top of her lungs ;(
and the list goes on and on.

WE love her so much and can't imagine life without her. Her little teeth haven't cut through yet (they keep going up and down) and we will be starting her on meats soon.

Well I've got to run but I'll post pics and more soon.

Trying rice cereal...YUMMY!

Ashlyn started rice cereal on June 5th. The first three times she tried it she didn't like it very much but by the 4th time we started thickening it and she has done really well since. She eats it twice a day and for the most part eats it all. Sometimes she is more fascinated with the bowls we have or anything that is going on around her. On those days it takes us quite a while to finish her chow.
P.S. I tried upload a couple more but my pictures are still having trouble uploading, so I'm taking what I can get.

Alas!

Well I can't get my computer to upload again and I think it has something to do with Josh and John playing the x-box so I will try to attempt to post the other pics that I wanted to post tomorrow. Farewell and good night.

Mid-May Stroll Through the I.F. Zoo

Josh's sister invited us to go to the zoo with her and her children (Josh's mom and siblings also came along). Ashlyn didn't stay awake very long but seemed to enjoy getting out of the apartment. Here are 2 pics of our adventure. My computer and internet keep going down so I couldn't post more pics.I was hoping to post the picture of the baby camel (born in Feb.) but it won't upload so this is all you get for now.


I didn't stay awake very long, but I did enjoy being out and about


This guy definitely thinks he's the "King"

The 4-month checkup

Well Ashlyn survived her 4 month checkup but didn't like it much. She was fine up until the doctor had daddy put her down. From that point on she just screamed and screamed and screamed. She definitely remembered getting those darn shots last time and she definitely didn't want them again. Besides not likely the shots (like any normal person) she is doing good. She weighed in at 13 lbs 11 oz and is 25 1/2 inches long ( 1 1/2 inches taller than predicted). She is now in the 90th percentile for height. Her weight and head are still around the 50th percentile. Today we are going to start her on rice cereal. I'll try and get some pics and post them tomorrow. Have a happy one.

Rolling Rolling Rolling

Today Ashlyn rolled over all by herself! I couldn't believe it. I hopped in the shower while Josh put her on the floor since she fell asleep. When I got out I poked my head out to see if she was still sleeping and she was on her tummy. I knew Josh put her on her back and so I asked him if he re-positioned her and he said no. Josh then put her back on her back and I watched her roll over again. I knew it was coming because lately when I've been changing her or putting her in her crib she'd roll over onto her side. She can also hold her rattle now (that started on Friday). I just love watching her grow and do new things. We really do love her and are excited to see her personality take off. Wish us luck this week, she gets shots again on Thursday :(

Updated photos of Ashlyn

Here are some updated pics. I took these about 2 weeks ago but for some reason they wouldn't upload. I was trying to upload a sequence that shows Ashlyn go from happy to crying. It was just so sweet.

She is doing well. We have her 4 month check-up on the 4th of June, even though she'll be 4 months this coming week. We love her so much!

What's On Your Plate?

So I know that some of you make wonderful Sunday Dinners that might include a roast or stew, vegetables, and maybe some bread. Well seeing that Sam doesn't eat a lot and I don't like to put a lot of effort into a meal that only takes about 5 mins to eat, I decided on Twice-baked potatoes. If anyone else is itching for an easy meal to serve you'll definiitely like this. If you would like the receipe let me know. Can't wait for next Sunday, Josh will be home and I will probably do a roast and homemade bread w/veggies. Have a happy Sabbath!

One more week

Josh comes home next week. We are both excited! He was able to do his briefing today instead of on Thursday and they are hoping that his papers will clear processing within the next day or two. We will know more as soon as his papers come back. It could be as early as Tuesday but Josh said not to plan on Thursday or Friday. Either way we are happy to be able to be back together. We also will be able to spend our anniversary together (as long as everything goes like it's suppose to, cross your fingers) I can't believe we are going on 3 years! It seems so strange to think about but we are grateful for the wonderful relationship we have with each other and are excited to continue growing with each other.

Ashlyn is almost asleep thankfully which means I can go to bed soon, hooray! She's been pretty good the last 2 days but tonight she's been pretty fussy. My goal is to have her moved out of our room by the end of May and to be sleeping soundly through the nights. Right now she only wakes up once each night so it's pretty nice, especially where I'm the one getting up with her. I can't wait to have Josh back to help with that responsibility. We love Ashlyn very much and can't wait to see more of her personality come out. She is our joy!

Ashlyn's Past Week

Ashlyn hasn't been feeling well lately. I finally took her to the doctor. He feels that her tummy is just upset because she was constipated and then the laxative I gave her at my sister's house seemed to irritate her tummy a little. He's having me try a little bit of yogurt to see if that helps her. Her teeth are also giving her some discomfort so I'm grateful for tylenol. I can't wait for her to start feeling better. It's not fun to have a fussy little baby who isn't getting her sleep either. She has actually been really happy this morning thus far, which is nice. I give her a few days to get back to her sassy little self. Wish us luck!

End of May

Well it' looking like the end of May before Josh comes home. They said it will take about 4 weeks so that is the timetable we are looking at. Josh is just going to go back to school in the fall, he's got about 60 credits left before he graduates.

Ashlyn's 2 month appt

Well today we took Ashlyn in for her 2 month appt and we are happy to say she is growing and developing right on schedule. She weighed in at 11 lbs 3 oz and is 23 in. long. The doctor said she is in the 75th percentile for both height and weight. WE are hoping she gets Josh's height gene and it looks like she will, yeah! The only sad part of the appointment was that she had to get her shots. She actually did pretty well. I'm glad that our ped. makes the nurse's hold her down and lets the parent's comfort her. It makes it easier to calm her down and then she also doesn't get mad at mom and dad. She's actually been really happy and has only cried once since being home. She feels like she's getting a slight fever, which is to be expected, so we'll be watching her to make sure she's okay. Right now she's just laying on the floor watching her daddy play Halo with Uncle Neil and she's been talking and smiling like crazy. It's actually funny to watch her and listen to her as she discovers her voice. The other day it actually sounded like she was trying to laugh, it'll come in a little while, but it's funny to hear it slowly developing. She's also discovering her hands more and likes to take her plug out of her mouth and try to grab things like her blanket. WE love this little girl and are so grateful that she is blessing our home. As the months continue to go by it'll be fun to see her personality develop.
Well I'd post a picture of her with this post but I don't want to mess up the internet connection for the guys, so I'll have to post tomorrow an updated pic, hopefully of her smiling.

Update on Us

Well we are doing good up here in Rexburg, ID. We havenl't really been enjoying the snow or cold but we look forward to when it warms up. Josh has only 8 more days home, before leaving for basic. This week is just going to be getting him ready for basic and going to dr. appointments. Ashlyn will be 9 weeks on Tuesday and then will have to go to see Dr. Jones on Thursday for her 2-month appt and shots. Hopefully she does okay with the shots. She isn't one for going to the doc. so we'll just have to hope it goes good. My last day of work was going to be on Friday but they have asked me to stay on another week, due to training purposes. Well not much I can think of to say, so we'll post later. Hope you all have a wonderful Conference Sunday.

Pics from Cami

Photos Taken by Karen Anderson in Rigby,ID

We used Karen's services when Ashlyn was 3 weeks old. Karen did a great job. We are very pleased with her photos.

Ashlyn's Baby Blessing

Ashlyn was blessed on March 1, 2009 by her wonderful dad. It was a very special day for her. She was so proud of her dad for holding the Priesthood and being able to be worthy to give her the blessing from her Heavenly Father. She had lots of family come and support her on her big day and wanted to tell them all thank you for coming. She hopes to see you all soon.

Ashlyn at 1-2 weeks old

2 Wk Check-up

Today Ashlyn had her 2 week check-up with Dr. Jones. She has grown another inch so she is now at 21" and she went from 7 lbs 13 oz last week to 8 lbs 3 oz. For height she is in the 75th percentile and for weight she is in the 50th percentile. It seems so crazy that she's been in our lives for the last 2 weeks,but at the same time it seems like she's been here so much longer. She is eating about 3oz every 3 hours now. I'm working with her on getting her nights and days switched around, hopefully by next week we'll get it figured out. Ashlyn's cord also came off today, yeah! We are just so grateful that she is doing well and continuing to grow and develop. Pictures will be coming soon, we promise.

Surviving the first week and then some

Hello everyone,

I haven't posted since the pics but I wanted everyone know how Josh and I are surviving parenthood.

Ashlyn is doing great! She had her 1st DR appt. with Dr. Jones last Monday and was already back up to 7 lbs 13 oz (birth weight was 7 lbs 15 oz). She doesn't have anymore signs of jaundice and is eating a ton! She'll go in for her 2 wk check-up on Tuesday. She loves to sleep still and we haven't gotten her nights and days straight yet, therefore I'm not getting a ton of sleep, so if I'm on the grumpy side please forgive me. The last few days she has really figured out smiling and grasping her hands together. It's so cute! Luckily for me she doesn't dirty too many oneies or blankets in one day so the laundry isn't building up as fast as I've imagined, but the diapers are a different story. Josh is a little stressed at the moment, but that's understandable since he's working, school, doing the housework, and helping me out when I need it.

I'm doing better as well and seem to be healing at a good rate. I had my post-surgery check-up on Wednesday and everything is looking good. I'll go back in 4 wks to do my other check-up and then all restrictions will be off for me. I can even drive starting this coming Wednesday, if I can get in the car (I have to use a stepping stool at the moment to get in). I'm working on getting off my medicine too. I didn't think I could do it very easily but I haven't taken any medicine since 3pm yesterday (I take them every 4 hours, so I've skipped 4 pills already) and I'm going to see if I can make it until 3pm today. I'm becoming very mobile now and love to get out of the house when I can.

Well overall we are all doing well and can't wait to really be able to take Ashlyn out to see everyone.

In closing we would like to thank everyone who has brought us meals or who has come to visit or help out around our house.

WE hope you all have a super great day! 

More Family pics

Ashlyn has had many visitors and I'm sure she will continue to have visitors for a while. Aunt Chandi and Aunt Melissa are the ones in these photos.