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Halloween 2009!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:08:00 +0000

We had a great Halloween this year. Pretty much just kept it low key and hung out with the family. Friday night was our ward's trunk or treat and it was SO fun!! They had a bounce house, cotton candy machine, and lots of yummy chili and cornbread. The night ended with fun trunk or treating. It was our first outing with the baby and it felt so good to see people again. Saturday night we just hung out as a family. We got pizza and went trick or treating around the neighborhood. I seriously love this time of year so much. It all goes up from here. Can't wait for Thanksgiving!!

Parker the pirate!

First outing!

Loving the dog more then the candy.

Coolest house in the neighborhood!

What I got to do half way through the night. Oh the joys!!

Happiest kid in the world!

Our little pumpkin!

Our growing boy!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:21:00 +0000

I'm too tired to write anything so here are some pics of our almost 4 week old little boy!

So we let Parker pic out his Halloween costume this year and he is really excited to be a pirate. The tag said Buccaneer but its a "pirate".

First time seeing himself. (very surprised)

Alright I'm excited!! Kids are so funny!

Introducing....

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:33:00 +0000

PRESTON SEAN HILL!!!
Born: Monday, September 28th 7:04 Am
6lbs 15 oz, 20 inches

All day Sunday I was feeling a lot of pressure and back pain. I was trying to just work through it because I really wasn't having any regular contractions. Sunday night we had some friends over for dinner and the pain progressively started to get worse and worse. Our friends left and I called my sister to ask her about the pain that I was having and she told me that it sounded like I was in labor. Everyone has always told me that you will know if you are in labor or not, but I just wasn't sure. (Since I was induced with Parker I had never even felt a contraction.) So I decided to take a bath and try to relax...which always helps. But this time was different. I started to feel a lot of pain and I knew we had better get it checked out. So at 10:30 pm my sister came over to stay with Parker and Sean and I headed to the hospital. When we got there I was dilated to a 4 and having contractions every 3 to 5 minutes. I walked around for an hour and the nurse checked me again and I was at a 5. So at 12:00 am I was admitted and by 12:30 am I got my epidural and was feeling great. By 3:00 am I was at a 7 which is where I stayed until the Dr. came in at 6:00 am and broke my water, and by 6:30 am I was at a 10 and ready to go! We had to wait for the Dr. to come back so I didn't start pushing until 6:50 and Preston came shortly after at 7:04 am. The whole experience was very smooth and easy. We couldn't have been more blessed. I was pretty nervous that my mom wasn't going to be able to make it, but Sean was amazing through the whole thing. I felt very supported and taken care of. My mom got here Monday night and has been with us ever since. She has been an angel and we have been very spoiled. Sean's mom was also able to come for a few days which was another amazing blessing. Parker has been SO sweet. He is constantly giving Preston kisses and trying to help. He always says "I sorry brother, I sorry" and kisses him on the head. It is so fun to watch. So here we are almost a week later and life couldn't be better. We LOVE this little guys so much. He has brought such a sweet spirit into our home and I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for trusting me with two of his children. Their really is no better job in the world then being a mother.

3 in the morning and wishing I could fall a sleep.

Finally here!! Such a little guy!

First family photo. (They had a new policy that kids 12 and under weren't allowed to come into the hospital, so no pics with Parker.)

Parker finally gets to meet his little brother!

The proud papa!

Our beautiful grandma!

Sleeping like an angel!

Time for an update!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:44:00 +0000

Ok it's been way to long and I'm sick of looking at my old post. So the only thing to do to change that is to bite the bullet and do a new post. Things have been going great. We moved into our new house at the end of August, and absolutely love it. It is such a wonderful feeling knowing that this is your home. The move went pretty smooth and I am so grateful that it is done and over with. My good/amazing friend, Natalie, came out for a few days from Cali and helped me get soooo much done. She was seriously a life savor and I cannot thank her enough. Other then that we have just been trying to get ready to have this baby. I am now 38 weeks and am counting down the hours. I have been dilated to 3 1/2 80 % effaced for about two weeks now, so I keep thinking it will be any day but who knows. I am scheduled to be induced on Oct. 1st if I don't come before that. A week ago I really thought I would be holding a baby by now, but I am pretty sure I will be going all the way to the 1st. So we'll see what happens. Other then that I have been feeling pretty good and am trying to enjoy these last couple of weeks I have with just Parker. It is so crazy to me that I am going to have to share my attention. It will def. be an adjustment I'm sure, but I am so excited to have this new little boy here. Hopefully it won't be long!!

I love this picture of Parker!

I love this man! Happy 5 years!!

Brooke, Sean, and Parker

Love him!

38 weeks! Almost there!!

Parker turns 2!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:39:00 +0000

Happy Birthday Parker!!!! The best thing about having your birthday on Sunday is that you get to celebrate all weekend long. We love this guy so much and are so happy and grateful to have him in our family. He brings us so much joy we don't know what we would do without him. It seems like yesterday we brought him home from the hospital. I can't wait for what this next year has in store for him. He is the best kid a mom could ask for. Love you Parker!!

One day old. Our sweet calm little baby.

Two years old. Our sweet not so calm little toddler.

Cars birthday party!

Family photo op to mark the occasion.

How come kids have such a hard time looking at the camera!?

Loving his new bike.

Having another go at the candles.

July...so far!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:23:00 +0000

Wow! Not even two weeks have gone by and I am posting again!! I am so proud of myself! We spent the Fourth of July in Cali with our amazing family. It was a short weekend, but very much worth the trip. Fourth of July day was spent at the beach, which was a first for me. I was a little skeptical about going and trying to fight all of the millions of people...but it ended up being perfect. Parker was in heaven...digging in the dirt and running from the waves. It's also always fun to watch Sean try to body surf. The night ended with swimming, hanging out with family, and watching fireworks. It was such a great day! Sunday we headed back to the great AZ as we watched the temperature rise with each turn of the wheel. The rest of July, so far, has been spent going to the pool everyday and trying not to have a heat stroke. Yesterday we were on our way to have a fun family day at the pool but it ended before it even began after hearing that someone had a little potty accident in the pool. Gotta love those community pools!! The sprinklers in the back yard were the next best thing. I am so happy to be blessed with such an amazing family!

Fourth of July!

Sean and I on our fun date night to see Harry Potter.

Fun in the sprinklers!

Almost 29 weeks! I can see the light!!

Catch up!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:38:00 +0000

Where does the time go?!? It seems like before I know it's been almost two months since the blog has been updated. This summer has been super busy and has gone by way too fast. I can't believe 4th of July is already over. We started off the summer by heading out to California for a week. My really good friend Heather, who I grew up with, was able to join us so it was an extra special week. We, of course, did Disney, the beach, and the pool. It was just a fun/chill week. Then we came back to Az for a couple of weeks and got ready for our Texas trip. Parker and I headed out to Tx for ten days at the end of June. Parker was in heaven living outside everyday. My parents live out in the country and have everything a little boy could dream of - tractors, a pool, a sand box, a dog, horses, cows, a basketball court, a trampoline, power-wheels, and four-wheelers. We had a blast and couldn't believe how fast it flew by. We then headed to Cali for the Fourth of July, but that will have to be another post. Now that I am going to be home for pretty much the rest of the summer I will really try to keep up with the blog. Warning: Sorry for the picture overload!

CALIFORNIA!!

Sean thinking he's Zack Efron

Playing a little Rockband.

Hanging out with friends.

Parker being cute!

Heather and me waiting for the tram.

With Belle

My two princes.

Loving the bubbles.

Laguna Beach!

TEXAS!!

My sister and I comparing tummies!

Parker and his best friend.

So tired from all the fun.

Fun Times!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:55:00 +0000

So I guess I will start out by saying that Parker is going to have a little brother!!! We are having another BOY!!!! We are super excited! I must admit that from the very beginning I really thought it was going to be a girl. I just had that feeling. But I really didn't care either way. Now that we know for sure that we are having a boy I am loving it. Although two crazy, wild boys makes me a little nervous. So anyway...that's our fun news.

Last weekend we were very privileged to have our amazing friends, the Littles, come visit us. We love them so much and it was such a fun weekend. We all get a long so well I feel like we have known each other for years. Parker and Ashton play really well together so that is always a relief. We went to the movies, went shopping, had Bahamma Bucks, Cafe Rio, and went to the temple. All of the Az "must dos." We really loved having them here and want them to know they are welcome anytime!!!

Other then that there is really nothing to tell. We are just living life here in Az trying to survive this 100 degree weather. It was so HOT today!!!!!! This is going to be a loooooooong summer. We are going to have to live in the pool.

Keeping Cool!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:15:00 +0000

Well since it hit 100 degrees here this week, Parker and I decided we weren't going to let the heat get us down. Parker loves being in the water and would be in there for hours if I let him. Oh to be a kid again!!!

Thirsty?

Easters!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:19:00 +0000

We had the best Easter. The older Parker gets the more fun holidays get. Easter started on Thursday when we went to the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant. It was beautiful and it just reminded me how lucky we are to live here and how many amazing things we have available to us. I have really thought about the Atonement a lot this past week. I have such a love and testimony for my Savior, Jesus Christ, and his life. I am so grateful to have this gospel in my life.

I love rainbows!

Update!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:56:00 +0000

So finally after two months of not posting anything I am finally feeling a little motivation. I don't understand why but I get in a blog rut and have no desire to do anything with the blog. I love checking everyone else's blogs just not my own. Anyway, the past couple of months have been pretty boring. Parker and I were able to spend a week in Texas a few weeks ago. When we got there it was beautiful weather...in the 80's. Parker lived outside and was loving every minute of it. Then the fun was quickly over when a cold front moved in the next day. So the next five days were spent inside looking out the window at the animals, sandbox, swings, power-wheels, etc...It was so cold and rainy everyday and I, being the smart person from Arizona, was stuck wearing flip flops, the only kind of shoes that I brought. Luckily my mom and I wear the same size. Sadly, I do not have one picture to show for the trip because Sean was nice of enough to forget our camera at work the weekend I was leaving. That's ok though I still love him. It was a fun quick trip and I loved spending time with my parents.
Last weekend I was very blessed to have a visit from two of my dear friends from Rancho. Natalie, Lana, and little Brooke drove down to see us for a few days and it was so fun having them here. I am still so touched that they took the time to drive and spend time with us. We loved having them. Of course we ate way too much and had so many conversations that still make me laugh. You girls are the best and I love you and miss you so much!
Finally I guess I will mention that Parker is going to be a big brother!!! That's right I am pregnant...due Oct. 6 (my birthday)! This was a big surprise but we couldn't be more excited. It has been rough couple of months with feeling sick 24/7 but hopefully there will be a light at the end of the tunnel soon. I thought I saw that light a week ago but then was clearly reminded with a few bad nights that I might have a ways to go. Well I guess that's all there is to tell for now. Life is so good and we couldn't be more blessed!! Oh yeah, I chopped my hair off. For those of you who told me to do it I took your advice and did it. I absolutely love it! It is so easy and so fun to have a change. Sadly I don't have a good picture to show of it.

Proud Cardinals fan! (since there's no LA team) I forgot to post this pic during the Super Bowl.

My beautiful friends!

Little Brooke and Me!

Best picture I could get of Parker.

Our little peanut!

Another year older and wiser too!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:22:00 +0000

So I know I have been the worst blogger ever lately, but I am going to try to do better. Sean turned 28 almost 2 weeks ago so I thought I would finally give him his birthday shout out on here. We decided to go to California last minute to celebrate. It was a fun weekend but went by way too fast. Nothing too exciting has been happening with us. My sister came to visit for a week, so that was of course a blast. I finally got to go get a much needed haircut. Nothing too different just cleaning up my ends. One of these days I am going to chop it off. Parker is really starting to say a lot more words so that's fun. Last Sunday in church he threw his car at the people behind us and Sean told him to say sorry, and he did. It was so funny. And he loves the Happy Birthday song now and walks around trying to say Happy Birthday. He really is the best kid ever, my own opinion of course. Here's some pics of what we've been up to:

The Birthday boy!

Jason thought it would be funny to help sing to Sean.

We forgot to get candles and Tinkerbell was the only one we could find. It's all about the wish anyway right?

I love this pic of my boys even though Parker is not looking at the camera.

I love him!! Crazy to think he was 23 when we got married. Where does the time go?

My niece Cambria and me.

My 18 month old! Yeah for nursery!!!

Where did 2008 go!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:11:00 +0000

Wow, I can't believe 2008 is over! It feels like things that happened months ago only happened days ago. I have to say that I am super excited for it to be a new year. I feel like last year had too many changes and I a ready for a calm, relaxing, stable year. We'll see how that goes:) We had a wonderful Christmas. We were able to spend almost a whole week in California spending time with family and friends. Christmas Day was spent opening presents, eating lots of good food, taking a two hr. nap, singing carols, and going to the movies with my amazing mother in-law. It could not have been a better day. Parker was so cute opening his presents. He got a lot of cars and dump trucks which is perfect for him right now. The day after Christmas we went to Disneyland and it was, of course, the happiest place on earth (except for losing one of Parker's shoes...that wasn't too happy). It was a great day that ended with the electrical parade and Parker waving at all of the floats going by. Saturday was spent going to Sean's good friend, Brad's, wedding. It was a beautiful day and we couldn't be happier for him. On Sunday Sean's little brother received his Eagle Scout Award and was recognized for finishing the Eagle Scout requirements for his best friend Taylor, who passed away almost two years ago. It was a very special night and I am so proud of him. I am so grateful we were able to be there. Well, I really feel like I learned and a grew a lot last year and I can't even imagine what 2009 has in store. All I know is that I am one blessed girl and I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for my life.

Parker and Santa. Parker was freaking out right before this picture and Santa kept telling me that he wasn't "emotionally ready" for this so I gave Parker a candy cane and said, "Ok but I'm still going to take the picture" Oh the things moms do to their kids.

Christmas Eve at a family party.

Yes, I have red eyes and Sean has grey hair. We have problems...we know!

Obsessed with the dog of course.

Christmas Day!

Hill Family 2008 Christmas picture

Disneyland!

So happy to be at Disneyland.

Loving his churro.

My new hair color. What do you think???

A whole month.

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:57:00 +0000

I can't believe almost a whole month went by and I had nothing to post about. That's kind of sad. I am happy to say today though that I finally do have something worth a post. I was able to spend all of last week in Texas having a blast with my sisters and mom and dad and then with my whole family on Thanksgiving. Parker and I flew in Sunday with all of my sisters and Sean flew in Thursday for Thanksgiving weekend. The main reason my family all got together was to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday. We wanted to make sure we made this one extra special. So on Thursday we all headed up to Dallas to an awesome hotel/indoor waterpark called Great Wolf Lodge. It was such a fun place and so kid friendly. Parker could have lived in the water if we would have let him. It was a pretty crazy weekend with 23 adults and 17 kids 11 and under. It went by way to fast and I find myself this week wishing we were all together again. I hope Christmas gets here fast! Oh yeah and I saw Twilight and I really liked it. There were some cheesy parts but I thought all and all they did a good job. The Edward they picked for the movie was exactly what I had in my mind when I read the book so maybe that helped.:) I want to add that I did not picture him making all of those funny faces though. Really what was with that?? My favorite quote," You have to see me in the sunlight" (that was for you Casey)haha!

Yummy Thanksgiving desert! Those raspberries were to die for.

Going down the slide!

My beautiful sisters and I at lunch. And no Parker did not get beat up he had a rough couple of days staying on his feet.

What does a dog say??

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:13:00 +0000

"TRICK OR TREAT!!!"
We had an awesome Halloween this year! Pretty low key hanging out with family, enjoying yummy cornbread and chili, and going trick or treating. I was really worried that Parker wasn't going to want to wear his costume but right after I put it on him I gave him a sucker and it was like he completely forgot he was wearing it. He was seriously so cute. He loved trick or treating. We went out with my sister's kids so Parker loved being with the older kids. We carried him to each house but every time right when we would put him down he would run right up to the door and get his candy. It was so cute. I can't wait for next year!

"Wait for me!"

From behind. So cute!

The gang!

Loving that sucker!

Carving pumpkins

"I think i'll stick my hand in that stuff."

Finished product.

Latest Happenings

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:06:00 +0000

We haven't really been up to much. Last weekend my parents were in town for my nieces' baptism so that was fun to have them here. I took four of my nieces to High school Musical 3. It was pretty cute. Their was a lot of times that I had to laugh to myself because It was so cheesy. A little too grown up for little kids if you ask me. The songs were of course great though. Other then that I can't really think of anything. Super excited for Halloween tomorrow!

Parker in his costume for the first time. So far so good....

2 seconds later. Yeah right! Tomorrow is going to be interesting.

Some of my fam at the baptism. Sean gave a beautiful talk.

Natalie and Parker

Lastly, I just wanted to put this pic up of my good friend Heather. We grew up together and I was pretty close to her family when I lived in Texas. Her dad past away last Saturday and my heart has felt for her all week.

Of Course we went to the Pumpkin Patch!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:52:00 +0000

Ok so we all knew this post was coming it was just a matter of when. Aww, I really do love this time of year. Even though it still feels like summer here in Az there is just something in the air. On Saturday we went to the local pumpkin patch and it was a blast. We were able to do a hayride which was so so, decorate a pumpkin, see some animals, and of course pick out the perfect pumpkin. Parker was loving being outside. He would seriously live outside if he could. I don't know how it could have been a better day. Hanging with my beautiful boys enjoying a fun day at the pumpkin patch!

Loving the hayride

Hey they have cows just like nana and papa
Parker decorating his pumpkin

We're cool!

Parker with his homies.
Managing to find the only rock in the whole place!

And now throwing that rock.

Tagged!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:48:00 +0000

Got Tagged!Here are the Rules Once Tagged:
1) Link to the person who tagged you. Natalie!
2) Post the rules on your blog (copy and paste 1-6).
3) Write 6 random things about yourself (see below).
4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
5) Let them know they are tagged and leave a comment so they know when your post is up

Here are six random facts about me -

1. I love to sleep. I would sleep 12 hours a night if I could. Before we had Parker I would always sleep till noon on Saturdays, and Sean would always tell me that the day was going to come where I would have to get up with the kids. And that day has indeed come I am up by 7:00 everyday. I also like to stay up late so 7:00 comes way too fast!

2. I have a hard time taking big pills. Sean is really good at taking vitamins and makes sure to give me some right before we go to bed every night. He can take 5 at one time, no problem. I on the other hand take one and am drinking a whole bottle of water to keep from throwing it back up. Sean has a fun time watching me do this. Does anyone else have this problem?

3. I am a secret Young and the Restless watcher. I used to watch it when I was little with my mom and then didn't watch it for years. My mom and dad got hooked on it again when my dad was going through chemo. When I was living with them this summer I would watch it everyday with them and now I love it. Sadly I look forward to it everyday and then call my mom afterwards so we can talk about it. I like it in a way too I guess because it keeps us connected even though we are so far apart.

4. In high school I was voted most likely to own a sheep ranch. I really don't know how that happened because it is so far from the truth. I am a city girl all the way and love being inside. I think it must have been a joke played on me or something.

5. I used to love to play volleyball and played it all growing up. My sophomore year in high school I fell during a cheerleading routine and tore my ACL. I spent a year and half having surgery and rehab and had to quit volleyball. My team went on to be state champions their senior year. They were really good. I was pretty envious of them.

6. I have always wanted to sing on Broadway but unfortunately I was not born with that talent. When I was little I used to put on shows for my family and they were always gracious enough to listen. Now I just settle for going to the shows and watching.

I now tag: Casey, Candace, Clairissa, Brittney, Ray, Janelle, and Jen!

Blessed.

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:18:00 +0000

Yesterday was my birthday and I am the big 23 years old. I don't know why but 23 feels so much more adult like then 22 did. Maybe i just feel like I have aged more this past year. It def. has been a crazy one. The day started out ok. I kind of woke up feeling sorry for myself and kept thinking about how I'm not a kid anymore. No more mom waking me up by singing me happy birthday or cupcakes at school or slumber parties with friends. And then throughout the day I kept getting more and more phone calls from lots of my friends and family and I truly realized how amazingly blessed I am. It was so fun to be able to talk to all of my brothers and sisters and parents and dear friends I haven't gotten to talk to in a long time.
Parker has been sick with an ear infection for the past week and he has been getting all four of his molars in so he's had a rough time lately. And while I was changing his diaper yesterday I noticed that he has thrush in his mouth so that about did he and I in. I really thought I was going to lose it. And then, Sean walked through the door. He came in with beautiful flowers and Parker was instantly his happy self again. And I was def. a lot happier. I swear every time he sees Sean he is a different kid. We went to dinner and the whole time Parker was laughing and having the best time. We took him on the carousel at the mall and he was beaming from ear to ear. It was seriously one of those moments where you feel like everything is perfect. It was so fun to be with my little family and just enjoying each other. Life really does get better and better. I might not get my cupcakes or my slumber parties anymore but I have an amazing family who truly make my life so blessed.

Dinner at Cheesecake factory! Yum-o!! Thanks again Tiff!!!

Godiva chocolate cheesecake! Seriously the best cheesecake ever! So good!

HAPPY!

My family! Love them!

Another trip to Cali!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:09:00 +0000

So we just got back a few days ago from another wonderful trip to beautiful California. Aww, I love that place. We went down so Parker could be apart of something Sean's mom is putting together. We were there for about 6 days and I was very exhausted when it came to an end. It really made me grateful for all that Sean does to help me. I don't know what I would do without him. Parker loves being there around all of his cousins. Family is such a blessing. I love all of mine so much. We are so happy to be home now and to be back to normal. We are really loving it here in Az. Life is good!

Parker was in heaven over that sucker.

Yee haw!

Best friends!
Parker was able to hang out with Mackenna while we were in Cali. They had so much fun playing together. Brittney and I are already planning their wedding. They were so cute together. I still can't get over Mackenna tickling Parker's feet. Seriously so cute!! Love her!

First kiss!

Aunie Lana and Parker!

And this is how we felt when we got home. So tired!

Where to start?

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:06:00 +0000

I'm not even sure where I should begin?? So much has changed this past month it is seriously crazy!!! CRAZY!! Well I guess I'll start by saying we moved. Yes, that's right...AGAIN! We loved Texas and being with family and it was a great experience. One that we will never forget. I felt that I grew and learned so much in those short 5 months. And I will always be grateful for the time that I was able to spend with my parents. But Sean and I both felt that it just wasn't where we were supposed to be. We lived 2 and 1/2 hours from the temple and with Sean's work schedule it was pretty much impossible to go. And I will never take being close to a Temple for granted again. We could really feel a peace in our life that was missing being so far from the temple. I guess the next thing that we really missed was California. Everything about it. Our family, friends, the beach, Disneyland (of course) etc..... We hated being so far away. So we thought, "Well...what's the next best place to California?" and the next thing we knew we were applying for jobs in Arizona. Couple weeks later we were flying here for an interview. Within the next 5 days Sean accepted a job, we found a place to live, flew back to Tx packed up all of our stuff, and drove back to Az so Sean could be at work that next Monday. We got here unpacked all of our stuff and were here for a week then took off to Cali for a week of fun with family. My family goes to Newport Beach every year in September for a week and we were lucky enough to join them. We were very lucky to have Sean with us for the whole time. It was a great week and very much needed. We were able to relax and do whatever we wanted. Which included going to the beach twice, Disneyland 4 times ( yes we are pathetic but we love it) and hanging out by the pool. We were sad when it came to an end but excited to get back to Az and get our life started here. We absolutely love it here. We are in a cute little house and love, love, love where we live. Our neighborhood is really fun so far and we really couldn't be happier. And the temple is about five min. away so that is a plus!plus!plus! We have been so blessed throughout both of our lives and we are truly grateful everyday for that and for the love and support that our family and friends have given us. We love you all! Come visit us!!

After hours and hours of fun!

Baby Brooke and me

New Toy Story ride. So fun!

PARKER!!
Parker was so cute getting ready for church this morning I couldn't resist. He is such a fun little boy. And when I say boy I mean BOY. His favorite things to do are: play in the dirt, throw rocks, pet dogs, be outside, play with trucks, and pretty much getting into anything he can get his hands on. We love him so much!!

Couldn't do it....

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:04:00 +0000

Ok so I just couldn't do it. It started off bad when I had to do the sea salt flush thing. I was supposed to drink 24 oz. of water with a teaspoon of sea salt. Ok well I only got through 16 oz and almost threw up 3 times. And then nothing happened after that so it didn't work like it said it would. So I got up the next morning and made my lemonade drink which is fresh squeezed lemon juice, grade b organic maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Everything I read said that it tasted like normal lemonade. YEAH RIGHT! I don't know what kind of lemonade everyone else is drinking but this was not the lemonade that I drink. It tasted like bitter lemon juice with salsa in it. I only got through half of my large glass and my throat was on fire. I knew that their was no way I could drink this all week so I gave up. There has to be an easier way. My stomach is just too sensitive for things like this. I really need to find a pill or something that I can swallow really fast. I'm proud of myself for at least giving it a try. I just need to make sure that I drink lots of water and that will be a good enough cleanse for me for now. Thanks everyone for the Good Lucks!

Also here are some fun pics of what we've been up to the last week!

Future drummer!

Favorite toy!

The Master Cleanse

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:09:00 +0000

So one of my girlfriends told me about this cleanse a while ago and ever since then I really wanted to do it. I told myself that once I was done nursing that I was doing it. For a long time now I have felt that I never have enough energy and I get headaches a lot. I know the number one problem for this is the junk that I put in my body. I am a really unhealthy eater and not good at exercising and I really want to change all of that. I have been addicted to diet coke for a long time and I am ready to stop drinking it. When I don't have one I get headaches and always feel like a need one. I have done a lot of research on cleanses and this one I think is the best one for me. It's natural and it makes sense. If you would like to know what the purpose of the cleanse is it is:
To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed in any part of the body.

To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.

To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.

To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the joints and muscles.

To relieve pressure and irritation in the nerves, arteries, and blood vessels.

To build a healthy blood stream.

To keep your youth and elasticity regardless of your years.

I am starting tonight with a salt water flush and then starting with the lemonade tomorrow. My goal is to do it for at least 7 days 10 days at most. I thought if I wrote on here that I was doing it and did updates on it I would keep myself more accountable. I really hope I can do this. I know that it is going to take more self discipline that I have ever used in my life. Wish me luck!

Birthday party pics!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:08:00 +0000

Parker's birthday party was so fun!! We had a Hawaiian luau. We swam, had hula hoop contest, water balloon fight, and had lots of pizza and cake. It was a great day! I know he is only one and will not remember any of it but you only turn one once right? Anyway it's always fun to have an excuse to have a party! This has been one of the best years of my life and I can't imagine my life without this little guy. He brings us so much happiness and I don't know what we would do without him!! I can't wait for all of the birthdays to come!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARKER!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:46:00 +0000

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!