Ashlyn Ann is TWO!!! (A week early!)

This year, Rick and I decided to take a little vacation, instead of having a huge Birthday party for Ashlyn. We will be heading to Orlando for a long weekend on her Birthday. We decided to have burgers and cake a week early, so that Ash could celebrate with family. Nana, Popa, Uncle Matthew, Mimi, Popa, Aunt Glenda, Uncle Mike, Cara, and Brooke all came to the house on Sunday. We also invited our favorite neighbors, Devin & Kellie, and Sue & Alli. It was a great time. The guys got to hang out and watch the Masters. They cooked burgers and fries. We had cake and ice cream, and Ash opened some presents. It was a perfect family get together!!!

The Chadwicks!!!

Bono, Cara, Ashlyn, Nana, and Kellie talking to Rick , Michael, and Devin while they cooked the yummy food! Thanks guys!

Popa, Mimi & Ashlyn waiting for the burgers to cook! The girl's grazing in the kitchen...Brooke, Aunt Glenda, Cara, Mimi, Sue & Alli!

Popa, Mimi, Nana & Aunt Glenda enjoying lunch.

Chicken-Burger-Fry...as Ash would call it! Hahaha

Opening gifts!

Daddy is at the door with a present...what is it?

For ME?

I have to try it NOW!

SOOOOO EXCITED!!!

Trying out her new Radio Flyer tricycle! She could go backwards much faster than forwards...she will figure it our soon enough, I am sure. Rick now, the pedals are not as much fun as just pushing!

Easter

Easter was beautiful!!! We went to our traditional service at Boone Hall with Nana & Popa. This year was special because Marley and SamE were here to join us!

The Chadwicks at Boone Hall

"My choc lot"

Checking out everything that the Easter Bunny brought!

Brunch at 82 Queen with Nana, Popa, Marley, SamE, and Mommy!

Wok da Baby!

She just keeps growing!!!

These Boots!!!

"I dance in ME boots!"

Marley & SamE visit from Washington!

After being back and forth to Edisto for a week, it was nice to be home. Rick's friend, Geoff, and our friends, Marley and SamE, were in town. Geoff was driving through on his way back to Florida & had the chance to stay a couple of nights. Marley and SamE were here for a week, but due to unfortunate circumstances, we were only able to hang out for part of the trip. With that in mind, we decided to make the BEST of every second. We enjoyed our time together & I didn't realize how perfect the timing was. Spending time with friends is definitely the BEST therapy! Thanks guys!!!

Geoff and Ashlyn checking out the water for the first time this season. At first, she was a bit hesitant, but it only took a few waves and a couple of minute for her to take off!

Catch me if you can!

Just Havin' Fun!

SamE

SamE & Ashlyn

Beach trip...#2!

"Come on...follow me...I know how to get to the beach!"

Fun times in the sand!

ADORABLE!!!

Ashlyn and SamE have had play dates ever since Ash was born. Marley and Chris used to live in our neighborhood, but the Air Force "helped" them move to WA. We have been lucky enough to get together once or twice a year!

Every good day at the beach ends with a nice cold Cherry Coke!!!

Beach trip...#3! We just could not get enough of the perfect weather & girls playing together. It was so fun to watch them!

Castle de la Ashlyn and Fort SamE (Yes, I helped a little bit with the construction)

Working hard...on a "cattles"?

"Ohhhhhh"

"I dig it!"

Beach babe!!! Ha Ha Ha...mud in my hair!

Egg Hunt & Easter Party at HIS School

On the last day of school, before Spring Break, our class had an egg hunt and Easter party. It was so cute! Rick came to help Hannah & I with setting up and hiding eggs. Mindy and Julie, two of my students' moms, brought food and assisted with the hunt.

Waiting (I would NOT say patiently!) to go find the eggs!

Rick hiding the eggs for the one year old class!

Ready, Set............... GO!!!

"I gon'na get cha!"

Where are the eggs?

Looking for eggs!

The class! I am so proud of my little buddies! They have really come a long way since August. I just hope I can get through the end of the year...I am really going to be sad when they have to go to Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Cara's class. Love you guys!!!

Parents came to help with the party! We had yummy snacks and cupcakes!

Cake with suger on top = My FAVORITE!!!

Practice = I Get IT!!!

There is nothing wrong with being prepared, right? Rick and I decided to take Ashlyn out & practice hunting eggs in the yard. She had never really done this before & there was going to be an egg hunt at school. Ash usually just wanted to take the eggs apart & eat whatever candy she could find. It took a bit of explaining, but finally she would look around & collect the eggs.

Bringing the eggs to the basket...

"I do it!"
Ashlyn was very excited to find eggs in our backyard. We practiced many times!

Mama is COOL!

My parents went to Seattle for a week to visit with my sister and her family. I offered to stay with Mama while they were away. Rick and Ashlyn joined me for a couple of days. We really enjoyed our time with Mama. One afternoon I left Ash in the living room with Mama for a couple of minutes. When I came back downstairs, they were sitting on the couch together, and they were both giggling. Ash explained, "I dress her!"

Ready for the sun!!!

Penicillin = NO THANKS!!!

Ummmm......I really don't think I need to explain this one! We had a really rough week getting through the allergic reaction. This was day two & it got worse before it cleared up!