Happy Birthday Ashlyn!

Ashlyn turned 4 on the 15th. Time goes by fast. She had a swim party with her friends and loved it. She is turning into a little fish.

I attempted to make a giant cupcake for her birthday cake for the family. I think I need some more practice.

Ashlyn Feeding Caleb

Ashlyn decided one day that she wanted to try and feed Caleb. I figured why not, she surely can't make that big of a mess. Well...she did great. There were a few drops of yogurt and Caleb's face desperately needed cleaning, but overall she did fantastic. I asked her the next day to feed him while I tried to do some things and she told me, "Not today, but maybe another day." I guess the fun of it already wore off after just a day. I was hoping it would last longer, but I guess not.

Michael's New Toy

Michael has decided to play guitar. He found a great deal on Ebay and had to have it. He has been practicing and can already play Jingle Bells. He is going to try and take lessons this summer at the community college.

Shower time!

Caleb thought it was too cool that Ashlyn was right there. He just couldn't figure out how to get to her. He was laughing like crazy with Ashlyn playing with him.

Hat Day at Preschool

During the last week of preschool, each day had a different theme. One day was hat day and Ashlyn picked out her Disney Princess hat. Her hat was the favorite in the class. All the kids loved it.

Ashlyn's Dance Recital

Ashlyn had her first dance recital. She was so excited about it. She has been hard at practice the last few months and it paid off. She did fantastic. It was so much fun to watch all the little girls and their darling costumes. No matter where we are these days, if there is an open space, she is dancing in it and she doesn't care who is watching. Usually, it is better if there is an audience. In fact, during the recital you could tell she got really excited when we all clapped for them. I think Michael realized that he is in for a lot more dance recitals.

Before...

During...

Tap Routine

Ballet Routine

Sorry about the rough beginning. Ashlyn decided at the end of the dance to do a little freestyle. Like I said before, she dances anywhere and everywhere and doesn't care who is watching.

After...

Disney World

About a month ago we took a trip to Disney World. Ashlyn was in complete amazement and loved every minute. We kept her going non stop and she did great. She loved all the rides and wanted to keep going back. Ashlyn loved the fact that she got to go on each ride twice because of the stoller pass we received with Caleb. It was so nice to get out of town and just to be together as a family.

This is the only princess she would stand by. She wouldn't go near the real ones!

Ashlyn was devasted when she learned we had to pop the balloon to take it home. She cried for forever.

This was Caleb's first time in a pool and loved every minute!

Playing in the park at the hotel.

Ashlyn loved this High School Musical show and danced through the entire thing. Then they came to get her to dance on stage and she didn't dare.

Caleb had a ton of time in his stroller, but he was a great sport.