A LONG while! I can't believe, well yes I can...that it has been nearly 5 months since I have posted a blog. So here is a brief, very brief recap of the last few months.
July- My babie girls Caleigh Paige and Claire Brooke celebrated there 3rd birthday on July 3rd. We had a princess birthday party and the girls had a blast. It was low key for us anyway, but still a very enjoyable day for the girls!! They wanted purple bicycles and got some very cute purple princess bikes!!! Love em' but still trying to figure them out to this day.
August- Baby Maggie Gean Wilson joined our family on August 5th!!! Maggie is super cute and the kids just can't get enough of her. She is double special to me, since she is my first neice (her daddy Cody and Jacob are brothers) and my second cousin (her mama Marci is my 1st cousin). And NO we aren't form Arkansas!!!
Sepetember- Colton started school!!!! We didn't enroll him before school, we thought I ought to be able to get him ready for kindergarten, but the more I heard from parents of kids in the pre-k program, the more I was afraid he might be behind starting kindergarten. So the middle of September we talked about it and talked to him about it, and he, Jacob and I agreed that we would sign him up. He LOVES it. Just this past week he has decided that I don't have to walk him into school anymore like I have up until now.
Also in Sept. my daddy turned the big 5-0!!! He had a birthday party at his house, after 20 something years he has finally got the shack he has wanted for a pool house and the party was there around the pool. A large time was had by all!!
October- It rained, and rained and rained some more....thats about all we did last month was watch it rain.
November- Jacob celebrated #28 on the 1st and we had a nice uneventful day as a family. This past Thursday he, his daddy, brother, friend Dusty, and Roger headed to Alpine, Texas to go quail hunting. I will have to make a whole other post about their trip. They will be home sometime tomorrow and I will definately have some pics to share.
The kids and I headed to Cass County to my mom and dads deer lease to spend the afternoon today, and had a very enjoyable time. I took Colton for a short ride on the 4-wheeler to the pond and we found some flat bottom boats and paddles, so I talked him into a little ride...not too sure he really enjoyed that. Then I took the girls for the same little adventure. Claire loved it!! Caleigh held on to Claires skirt the hold time and kept saying, "Claire, hold on!" They are so sweet and so different it amazes me. Claire was not ready to get out of the boat and Caleigh said, "This not fun for me, Mommy". We went back to camp and Colton and I shot his .410 a couple of times then he and Poppy road down to the deer stand to check things out then walked to another one. My little man is getting ready now to spend the night there with them, and go hunting bright and early in the morning. He has all his gear layed out and ready!!!
Sorry this is so long, and there are no pictures. I keep thinking I will try to do better, and its not that I don't have time or can't make it, I just haven't done well keeping up.
Ashleigh
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
FunFilled Saturday with Daddy
The kids and I had planned for a FULL day of birthday parties (3 to be exact) on Saturday the 20th. But Jacob decided to take off from real work on Friday to mow his yards he normally does on the weekend so that he could have a day off and go fishing at Beavers Bend. The closer it got to time for him to go, the more I wanted to go. I don't really care for the fishing part, but it just sounded like fun to get out for a little bit. So he left out before 9 and I finished up my 4th and final cake for the weekend. The kids and I decided to go to one of the parties the earliest one, and headed up to Oklahoma after lunch.
We drove up and while they watched Garfield, I listened and enjoyed the scenery on the way. When we got to Idabel there was a drive through Subway so we stopped and got sandwhiches and met Jacob at the WalMart there. We headed to the park and finally found an empty campsite with a picnic table and ate our sandwhiches and changed into our swimsuits. We headed to the swimming area and swam in the river as the kids say, then rented padel boats (which by the way are NOT fun to me) but the kids loved it. Colton wanted to see where daddy had caught his fish so we went on a baby hike with the babies along the river before heading out to ride goKarts. I don't think I have ever had so much fun in one day with my whole family. We then headed home and stopped in Idabel at a yummy mexican restraunt for supper and then drove on home.
Next time we are going to plan ahead and leave out earlier and spend the WHOLE day soaking up the sun around the river. We hope to have a camper some day sooner than later hopefully and maybe have a few weekends like this.
We drove up and while they watched Garfield, I listened and enjoyed the scenery on the way. When we got to Idabel there was a drive through Subway so we stopped and got sandwhiches and met Jacob at the WalMart there. We headed to the park and finally found an empty campsite with a picnic table and ate our sandwhiches and changed into our swimsuits. We headed to the swimming area and swam in the river as the kids say, then rented padel boats (which by the way are NOT fun to me) but the kids loved it. Colton wanted to see where daddy had caught his fish so we went on a baby hike with the babies along the river before heading out to ride goKarts. I don't think I have ever had so much fun in one day with my whole family. We then headed home and stopped in Idabel at a yummy mexican restraunt for supper and then drove on home.
Next time we are going to plan ahead and leave out earlier and spend the WHOLE day soaking up the sun around the river. We hope to have a camper some day sooner than later hopefully and maybe have a few weekends like this.
Since my last post.....
On April 3, one of my very best friends Melissa had two handsome boys....Camden Marshall and Easton Lee. They are 2 of the sweetest babies I have ever known, and she may very well be one of the greatest mommies out there. Congrats Aunt Issa!!!!
April 17, Jacob and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. His mama and daddy kept the kids for us while went out by ourselves. We went to the mall in Longview and out to eat at Papacitas. I enjoyed my time with him, but while we were gone, my mom called him and they had put my grandma on a ventilator (life support). I really tried to have fun, but all I could think about was her, so after dinner we headed back to MP to go to the hospital to be with my mom, grandpa and unlce for a little bit.
April the 18th was my 26th birthday, and to be honest, it sucked. I woke up at 8 to a phone call and they told me they had given my grandma a 20% chance of survival. I was heartbroken and spent the whole day and night at the hospital. She made it through, and for 4 weeks was at TRMC in Mt. Pleasant.
Sometime, the end of April or early May, my other best friend Amy (who happens to be Melissa's twin sis) called me and told me to get ready, because I am going to be an Auntie again late December or early January (now its confirmed it will be early January).
Thats about all I can remember, which proves to me, maybe I should do this more often.
Ashleigh
On April 3, one of my very best friends Melissa had two handsome boys....Camden Marshall and Easton Lee. They are 2 of the sweetest babies I have ever known, and she may very well be one of the greatest mommies out there. Congrats Aunt Issa!!!!
April 17, Jacob and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. His mama and daddy kept the kids for us while went out by ourselves. We went to the mall in Longview and out to eat at Papacitas. I enjoyed my time with him, but while we were gone, my mom called him and they had put my grandma on a ventilator (life support). I really tried to have fun, but all I could think about was her, so after dinner we headed back to MP to go to the hospital to be with my mom, grandpa and unlce for a little bit.
April the 18th was my 26th birthday, and to be honest, it sucked. I woke up at 8 to a phone call and they told me they had given my grandma a 20% chance of survival. I was heartbroken and spent the whole day and night at the hospital. She made it through, and for 4 weeks was at TRMC in Mt. Pleasant.
Sometime, the end of April or early May, my other best friend Amy (who happens to be Melissa's twin sis) called me and told me to get ready, because I am going to be an Auntie again late December or early January (now its confirmed it will be early January).
Thats about all I can remember, which proves to me, maybe I should do this more often.
Ashleigh
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Update
It has been a couple of weeks and just wanted to let everyone know that we are still here:).
Colton has now had 4 t-ball games, and they continue to be just as exciting as the first one was. The girls love to go and watch Baseball and even have there own shirts that NawNaw made for them to sorta match Bubba's. Jacob is not technically a coach, but has ended up helping with nearly every practice and game in the outfield and catching while our team bats. He made the comment the other night, that he had caught the entire time he played ball when he was younger and had never been hit by the batter. After his first t-ball game catching for Colton's team, he was hit, by none other that our Madi!! I thought this was quite funny, because to be honest she is a little rounder, and it was so fitting that it was her that hit him.
In other exciting news for me at least, 3 of my 7 expecting mama's (8 babies between them) have delivered their babies. Robin had a healthy little boy named Joshua Feb. 13, KeLe had baby Libby on March 31, and Tiffany's baby Adilene (who took her sweet time 24+ hours) was born on April 1!!! I am so happy for all my dear friends and look forward in the next week to welcome 4 more sweeties (one being a set of twin boys....I am so excited).
As soon as I get pictures of the little ones, I will try to upload them all.
Please keep the family of Judy Hammonds in your thoughts and prayers, after what they thought would be a full recovery, Judy has had a huge setback and was taken off of life support yesterday evening (April 1). She is a strong lady and is holding on as we speak. Only our Lord knows what is in store for her and her family, but I pray for peace and comfort for all of them in this time of need.
Ashleigh
Colton has now had 4 t-ball games, and they continue to be just as exciting as the first one was. The girls love to go and watch Baseball and even have there own shirts that NawNaw made for them to sorta match Bubba's. Jacob is not technically a coach, but has ended up helping with nearly every practice and game in the outfield and catching while our team bats. He made the comment the other night, that he had caught the entire time he played ball when he was younger and had never been hit by the batter. After his first t-ball game catching for Colton's team, he was hit, by none other that our Madi!! I thought this was quite funny, because to be honest she is a little rounder, and it was so fitting that it was her that hit him.
In other exciting news for me at least, 3 of my 7 expecting mama's (8 babies between them) have delivered their babies. Robin had a healthy little boy named Joshua Feb. 13, KeLe had baby Libby on March 31, and Tiffany's baby Adilene (who took her sweet time 24+ hours) was born on April 1!!! I am so happy for all my dear friends and look forward in the next week to welcome 4 more sweeties (one being a set of twin boys....I am so excited).
As soon as I get pictures of the little ones, I will try to upload them all.
Please keep the family of Judy Hammonds in your thoughts and prayers, after what they thought would be a full recovery, Judy has had a huge setback and was taken off of life support yesterday evening (April 1). She is a strong lady and is holding on as we speak. Only our Lord knows what is in store for her and her family, but I pray for peace and comfort for all of them in this time of need.
Ashleigh
Friday, March 20, 2009
I am still getting the hang of this blogging thing, so I appologize for the goofy placing of my pictures today. Also, for anyone who likes to read about us, I am so sorry for taking so long to make an update.<--The picture to the left is Cotlon at practice. If you look closely you will notice that not only does he have his batting helmet on, he also has his catching glove. Poor kid, he thinks he has to wear all of his gear all of the time.
On Monday night Colton played his first real game, we counted it down for about 3 days and when he woke up that morning he looked at me and said, "Mama, today I get to play real Baseball". However a little while later when I told him the name of the team we would be playing was the Green monsters, he did not want to play.
He said, " Mama, I don't want to play tonight" I asked him why and he said, "Mama, you know I am afraid of green monsters". It took just a litte persuasion to convince him that they would be little people like him, and he was fine when he saw the other team running around in ther green t-shirts.
<--Here is the littel man running into home after one of his at bats at the first game. I am surprised he is still standing up, usually he thinks he needs to slide into home.
<-- The Girls and Colton dressed and all ready for his second game last night. I am a loser and they have to match big brothers ball team (notice the grey and red). They are getting better at posing together, maybe sometime in the near future we can get a real picture of the 3 of the made.
<--Here is a closeup of Colton coming into 3rd.
Notice the cheesy grin, thats how he looks during
the whole game. He just can't contain his joy!!!
<--One final at bat!!!! Bless his heart, he swings so hard he spins a full circle before he is able to run the bases
So far Tee Ball has been a great experience for our entire family. All the grandparents were able to make it to our first game and K'ma, NawNaw and Uncle Cody were there last night to cheer Colton on. We are so blessed to be able to do things like this with our kids and I am so thankful for and cherish every moment.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Colton's T-Ball Practice
Tonight we had our first t-ball practice, and I believe Colton had a blast. I kind of thought he was a little standoffish, but I am sure that will change soon when he gets to know a few more of the kids. However our Madi (she's not technically ours, but she stayed with us all summer while her mama and daddy worked) is on his team, so he does have a buddy and that will probably be good for both of them. I am feeling too lazy to go find my camera right now, I got a couple of pictures of him, but I will have to post them tomorrow or maybe Sunday. Just wanted to let everyone know that he did great and we can't wait to share more.
Ashleigh
Ashleigh
The Google Game
The object is...well I am not sure that there is an object but this is how it goes. Go to Google and type in your name "needs." Example: Ashleigh "needs" and use the top ten results that come up. So, lets see how this goes for me.
Google says, Ashleigh "needs"...
1) Ashleigh needs rogaine. (I have plenty of hair thanks)
2) Ashleigh needs to watch where she's going, clumsy ass. (Not the words I would have used, but so true)
3) Ashleigh needs to stop being a maurder and stop complaing evertime something happens with all of us leaving her out.(hey, I don't complain, I have gotten used to it)
4) Ashleigh needs a new saddle. (yes, but I am afraid of the horse, so there is not need in getting that saddle)
5) Ashleigh needs to reach level four before she can enter those competitions.
6) Ashleigh needs to break away.
7) Ashleigh needs a break! (this one I can agree on)
8) Ashleigh needs an assistant to help her plan the mixer between Omega Chi and ZBZ so Omega Chi pledge Calvin volunteers.
9) Ashleigh needs to turn 1 more or gain 21 more Slayer points to reach the next.
10) Ashleigh needs to pick up lunch tickets. (as long as it taste good and I don't have to cook, I'm there)
Well, this game was not so fun for me. I had thought about copying Christy and doing Jacob's too, but he would probably get some good things and mine aren't so hot.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Ashleigh
Google says, Ashleigh "needs"...
1) Ashleigh needs rogaine. (I have plenty of hair thanks)
2) Ashleigh needs to watch where she's going, clumsy ass. (Not the words I would have used, but so true)
3) Ashleigh needs to stop being a maurder and stop complaing evertime something happens with all of us leaving her out.(hey, I don't complain, I have gotten used to it)
4) Ashleigh needs a new saddle. (yes, but I am afraid of the horse, so there is not need in getting that saddle)
5) Ashleigh needs to reach level four before she can enter those competitions.
6) Ashleigh needs to break away.
7) Ashleigh needs a break! (this one I can agree on)
8) Ashleigh needs an assistant to help her plan the mixer between Omega Chi and ZBZ so Omega Chi pledge Calvin volunteers.
9) Ashleigh needs to turn 1 more or gain 21 more Slayer points to reach the next.
10) Ashleigh needs to pick up lunch tickets. (as long as it taste good and I don't have to cook, I'm there)
Well, this game was not so fun for me. I had thought about copying Christy and doing Jacob's too, but he would probably get some good things and mine aren't so hot.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Ashleigh
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