When the cat's away...

Ashley will play!

To say it's not easy trying to get things done around the house with a mobile toddler...is an understatement! Not only is she mobile...she's FAST! I can't believe how much her walking has improved these past few weeks...you turn around and she's already on the other side of the house! I couldn't resist taking some pictures the past few times I caught her entertaining herself!

This evening...I was in the kitchen preparing dinner. I usually have a pretty good grasp on what Ashley is doing, but she slipped this one by me! It took Brian coming home from work to see...

SHE STOLE MY STARBUCKS!
(Note: The cup was 3/4 FULL when I put it down, and also...pinky is in the air!)

Rainey wants in on the goodness!!
Here is her reaction when it was taken away...This is another night I was getting dinner ready...at least she stayed in the kitchen!!
She was able to climb into the cabinets, I unfortunately wasn't fast enough with the camera. Hopefully I'll be ready next time!

And here's my favorite...if it wasn't for the trail, I'm not sure I would have thought to look IN the tub!

Brian's 31st!!

Still catching up on posts here...Brian's 31st birthday was a few weeks ago and we partied hard!! We spent the evening with all the family over for dinner (and if I do say so myself, it was GOOD!). For entertainment, we then watched Ashley's favorite DVD...Mary Rice Hopkins! Oh how times have changed, but with that said...we wouldn't change a thing!
Not sure what they're looking at...but it sure looks interesting!Cousin Kristy came out from Idaho to help celebrate!!
Homemade with love, chocolate cake

Brian had help blowing out his candles!
The next night, we had a little "date" and went to see Avatar in 3D!

We kept the glasses as a souvenir!

Happy Birthday Brian...we love you! From your wife...still in her 20's!!

Rain, Rain Go Away...

my grandparents are here, and I want to play!!
A few weeks ago (I know...I'm behind on my posts!) we had record breaking amounts of rain! It was unbelievable the amount we had...probably the most I've seen in the 10 years I've been here! And ofcourse, this was the week Ashley's Grandpa and Grandma Young came to visit!

Their third day here (the first it didn't storm!) we headed out to Barrett-Jackson!

Oh, and this is my next car...it's the new four-door Porsche! I'm just waiting for the market to turn around! Yeah right, that would be quite the turn!! Uh Oh...I think Brian is in love!
Brian and his red Ferrari! YES, there is a SOLD sign...NO, Brian didn't buy it!

Thanks again for coming out you guys, sorry about the weather!! Who comes to Arizona for rain??!! Ashley loved playing with you, checking out the ceilings and saying "I don't know"!

Can't wait till next time!

Yummm...

One amazingly beautiful day, Brian and I decided to take advantage of the nice weather and walk around one of our outdoor malls. (What could be better...family time and shopping!!) Come lunch time, we decided to take Ashley to Johnny Rockets, not only was it her first time...but mine as well!! The only reason why I am sharing this not-so-interesting story is because of our talented waitress! Who knew they provided self portraits made with ketchup!!

and Yes...while taking the initial picture, Ashley couldn't resist and had to taste her smile!

I have discovered how incredibly wonderful it is to have your child enter the world of "real" food! Not only do I not have to worry about always having baby food in the diaper bag...we can order off the kids menu!! Okay...so Brian has already "lectured" me on how this menu is for the KIDS...not the moms that want a smaller portion and lower price!! Is it really a crime to share Ashley's meal with her? I understand the "sharing" may be more on a 90/10 scale (90 being me ofcourse), but as long as Ashley eats her 10...?!?!

I know, I know...slap on the hand!

Am I the only mom out there that commits this crime? I've already convinced myself...no way!!