Growing Girl!!!

After many, many, many attempts Ashlyn has finally decided to start eating! She loves her fruits (that's as far as we have made it) and juice. She even got all crazy yesterday & tried to hold her own bottle. Yea! What's next?

Parris Island-Beaufort, SC

On Friday we headed down to Beaufort to meet up with Papa Chadwick's family from Connecticut. They were in town to celebrate and attend Kyle's graduation from the Marine Corps boot camp. He started in July (yes, can you imagine how hot it was!!!) and finished this week. It was great to see everyone & we were excited to be a part of this day for Kyle.

Michael, Lisa, Kyle, and Kevin Hart

Rick and Kyle

Bob, Kyle, and Terri Lisa, Ashlyn, and Kevin

Ash, Rick, and Leah

With this day in mind, I do have a challenge (yes, we are a competitive family here) to our friends and family (definitely the family) .....make it a goal to purchase an American flag before the New Year and have it up and going. Support OUR guys & the troops. And for those of you, and I know you are out there, that just said "I already have one," THANKS!!, but the challenge goes on....purchase one for your car or, better yet, your neighbor who needs one. Hey, what a great Christmas idea!

Back to the Beach-YES...It is October!!!

Beach BABE in the making!!!

Just hanging out at Breech Inlet... One of our favorite spots for walking and relaxing. You cannot swim here because of the currents, but the view is awesome!

Well, there is NO complaining about the weather here! It is October and we are still hitting the beach! Ashlyn is liking it more and more. I knew she would. Look how far she has already come!

July October

Aunt Jeanne's Visit

Rick and I with Aunt Jeanne and Ashlyn. We were able to visit with Jeanne before and after our weekend away. We were even able to catch dinner a couple of times.

Nana and Papa even took Ash on a road trip! They headed down to Sylvania, GA to see the Bazemore side of the family. Here is Ashlyn with Shirley, Aidan, and Aunt Jeanne. Aunt Sissy took a turn rocking, too. I don't know if Ashlyn even knew we were gone, with all the attention!

Taking a nap??? Fighting sleep??? Who knows...just hanging out. They say she turned over for the first time that day...without me? I don't believe it...Hehehe

At the beach with Nana, Papa, and Aunt Jeanne!

Hanging out at the house with Aunt Jeanne...Bono, too!

The weekend of Sept 20th was a big one for the Chadwick family.....big for Rick and I because we traveled to Colorado Springs for his 10 year reunion at the USAFA....big for Ashlyn because it was the first time we left her for more than one night....big for Nana and Papa because not only were they keeping Ashlyn for several days and nights, but also because Aunt Jeanne (Bob's sister)was coming down from Connecticut for the week. This was the first time Jeanne met Ashlyn. As excited and nervous as I was, everything went well, and Ashlyn seemed to have loads of fun. Who wouldn't when they were getting spoiled 24/7? Aunt Glenda and Brooke even came down to entertain Ash for a night!!!

Football is here....Yea!!!

Rick and Ashlyn at the Spear's football party. Game #2!

The DAWGS are now 2-0!

Waiting on the burgers to cook...Daddy was grilling!

Rick and Ashlyn watching the Georgia game.

The DAWGS are now 1-0!!!

With the arrival of fall comes our favorite season.....FOOTBALL!!! What better way to start the season, than with a family cookout and tailgating party! Ashlyn seemed to enjoy her time with her Daddy, and she learned all about team spirit!

Labor Day Weekend!

Ash also really likes her "Tea Party" bouncy seat that her great-grandma and great aunt gave her!
Hanging out at the house and playing in the "gym".

Saturday, we headed to GA to see Rick's family. Rob,Lena, Seth, and Emily were down from PA. Here is Rick with Emily, Ash, and Aidan & Emily holding Ashlyn. This was the first time they met Ashlyn. We stayed for the afternoon & the yummy BBQ ribs!

The rainy days of hurricane season have arrived. With that, we have found that creativity is the key to entertaining Ashlyn! No rainy day blues allowed here! If we cannot go to the pool, then we will bring the "pool" to us, only better...with BUBBLES!!!

Rainy Day Blues...Not HERE!!!

GNO - I wish!

Just in case she changed her mind, I went back for more!!! Lesson learned! I should just leave her alone for now. I think we'll wait for Rick to conquer this task!

Waiting to try cereal for the first time...BAD timing on my part. She was already having a day & I just added to the stress. The cereal came back at me as fast as I could give it to her. Then she just screamed!

OK-Girls Night Out used to have a different meaning-food, friends, fun......Life has changed! Ashlyn has been going through something for the last couple of days. I'm not sure exactly what. A cold, a fever, some teething, or maybe just the blahhs because of all the rain. Who knows!?!Rick and I have found ourselves trying everything possible & our little princess just does not seem to calm down. So, last night when I found myself watching TV after midnight and holding a wide awake baby, who would scream if I moved, I realized that Girls Night Out has become Girls Night Up, only referring to Ashlyn and myself. Hey-what can you do? I love her to pieces! With all of that said, you can imagine why we don't have any exciting pictures of our last outing or a trip to the beach. However, I have managed to snap a shot here and there of Ashlyn hanging out at the house. I guess there has been a couple of smiles!