on the pacifier

we started ashlyn on the pacifier a couple days ago. she's still getting used to it and doesnt seem to mind it.

blow bubbles

ashlyn on christmas day, waiting for us as we were getting ready. she's trying to talk and has learned how to blow bubbles, which is funny to watch.

Christmas with Ashlyn

we had a wonderful time celebrating christmas with ashlyn for the first time. although christmas day probably seemed just like any other day, it was nice to spend time as a family. i'm looking forward to the years ahead as we start creating our own family traditions and share with her the christmas story.

ashlyn on christmas morning

a candid shot of us still in our jammies





will's determine to train her at an early age





ashlyn with her best friend and cousin, olivia





one of ashlyn's gift from a grandmother at our church

her tv buddy

ashlyn & grandpa...her tv buddy.

what you lookin' at?

what you lookin' at?

shocking sight

almost couldn't believe my eyes. this was a shocking sight to see the first time. i didn't realize how much she's starting to shift during the night. i guess we have to be more careful now that she's moving quite a bit.

before



after

fast asleep

Lately, Ashlyn's been drooling a lot. So while holding her as we're watching a little tv, I didn't think much of it when I felt drool on my hands. Next thing I know, I happen to look down at her and saw her fast asleep. Funny how even in the most uncomfortable position, she can still manage to knock out.

caught

woke up this morning and caught daddy and ashlyn spending time together doing what they love...

ashlyn's all ready for church today. finally got her a hair accessory. she looks so cute but we noticed that the band leaves a red imprint on her head. yikes!

giving her a chance to strengthen her neck muscles by laying her on her belly. instead, she's determined to pick herself up (and even succeeds in lifting both legs off the couch) and now looks more like an airplane.

clearing her nose

amy is clearing up her nose so she can breathe.

all smiles

here's a vid of ashlyn taken a few days ago, all smiles

absolutely miserable

ashlyn had a fever of 100.4 last night -- she was absolutely miserable. her stuffy nose made it even more miserable for her during feeding seeing as she couldn't breathe out of her nose. so, every so often she'd stop to take big breaths -- it was so sad.

she's feeling better today...she broke her fever late last night after we gave her some children's tylenol. this morning, her cough seemed to be fading, but still there.

here's a vid of ashlyn hanging out with uncle & auntie when they were here to visit.

be praying for ashlyn

be praying for ashlyn. i think she may have caught the cold from me. she's got a stuffy nose and a terrible congested cough. we've got her on a humidifier at night, saline solution & baby rub. we're praying she comes out of this soon. thanks!