In Loving Memory...

So we finally did it...we were "that" family you see in the airport with a baby, hoping that we're not on your flight!! Goodness, where do I begin. It has been awhile since Brian and I have been back East to visit my family, and most of my family members have not met Ashley yet...so we planned it. Turns out my grandmother's health (Mommom Young) took a turn for the worst and passed away a few days before our visit. Thankfully, we made it to the funeral and were able to say our goodbyes. I just wish she could have met Ashley. I know even without meeting her, Mommom loved Ashley with all her heart, but getting a picture of them together would have been...well, priceless.

I must be grateful for the time we had out there. It was really neat to see most of my side of the family meet Ashley for the first time. I always thought the older I got, and the more time I was away, things would get "easier" but that couldn't be further from the truth. I guess age (maybe maturity) makes you realize how important family is, and to have them close is an amazing gift.

Until next time...

with Mommom Kohr
with Mommom Kohr and my Mom...four generations!
with my Dad in front of Mommom Young's house
So many memories of Easter egg hunts, Christmas gatherings, Sunday dinners and summer wiffle ball games
with my Dad after the funeral
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Plane Ride

playing...


passed out on the plane after having her "just making sure EVERYONE on the plane knows I'm here" meltdown

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MY MOMMOM

Mommom and Poppop

Mommom, you are in my heart always. I miss you dearly, and love you forever.
Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what's to be, A resting place along the road, to sweet eternity.We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay...Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know. For some the journey's quicker, For some the journey's slow. And when the journey finally ends, We'll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord
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Happy Easter

Make that To-Go / Four Months

This past Wednesday, Ashley had her four month visit with the doctor! At 17.1 lbs and 25 inches, all went well until the shots...she is a true Gast! She screamed her tiny little head off, it was terrible...but quickly got over it, or so I thought. I gave her a little Tylenol when we got home and all was well until that night. We met up with some friends, ordered dinner...and the screaming began. Usually I can pick her up and quiet her down rather quickly, but she wasn't having any of it. After standing outside for quite some time (and still getting all kinds of stares and glares from people inside the restaurant), we decided to make our order To-Go and let the restaurant eat their dinners in peace. Never have I heard her cry like she was that night, as embarrassing as it may have seemed, I cared less about the looks I was receiving and only wanted Ashley to feel better. Hopefully our friends will dare to go out with us again :-)

A couple weeks ago, we met with the oh-so talented photographer that did her newborn pictures, and now has some of Ashley's four month pictures posted on her blog. I will have the completed gallery in a few days, but here is a sneak peek:

http://jackielindforsphoto.com/blog/

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!