I still can't get over this!

Ashley's Almost One!

Lately

I haven't been writing too much lately, mostly because I'm too busy chasing a small walking whirlwind around the house...Ashley walking is still intermittent (I guess it IS only the second full day...), and she's MUCH faster as a "scooter" and crawler, but I love looking over at her and seeing her just standing there, drinking her bottle or reaching for Jill (who lets her grab), or Ella (who stays just out of reach at all times...).

Plans for her first birthday are in the works...we'll have it at Gramma and Granpa White's house in Wise River, and have invited mostly family and a few friends.  My folks will be here, as will Jonathan's.  Unfortunately, her Godmama Emily, Jonathan's sister, won't be able to come due to finals starting the final Monday...
And it's possible that her other Godmom Lori Stevenson won't be in attendance either, as she may or may not be giving birth to her first baby (little girl Kooper) right around that time.  I suppose that's an excuse...
But, her Godfather Matthew, Jonathan's brother, will be there with bells on I'm sure, along with his gal Dallas and Kelly, Nikki, and Tye...their three great kids. 
Jonathan and I are making her cake and we've ordered supplies and are getting ready to get it done...should be an interesting feat! 
My mom will be here to help with the rest of the food, and it should go off without a hitch.  I know first birthday's are for the parents, but I know Miss A will have fun, too, since she LOVES being around people!



A lil family photo



She will be expecting a second dose of that whipped cream stuff at her birthday, I'm sure...
Thanksgiving Day

Sunday the 11th we'll be baptising Ashley at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Butte, MT.  It's where her Daddy was baptised, though at the time the church had not been built so his was in the rectory.  They are super nice folks there, I can't wait!  Gramma Sheila got Ashley a beautiful dress, bib, and hat, and Gramma Malla got her matching shoes...she'll look gorgeous!

Otherwise, Ashley's been inducted to the White Family Hunting Club (not an actual organization, just one that I've made up of course...but it's quite accurate).  She's been "hunting" three times already, and she's not even a year old!  We went with Matthew, Dallas, and the kids, as well as with her Granpa Martin, and today, just the three of us.  Unfortunately, the elk gods were not smiling on this sector of the White family this year, as we didn't end up with an elk....it's the experience, right?

"Hunting for elk"
from the comforts of the cabin of course...

Ashley's first Turkey Day!
With two of her godparents, Aunt Emily and Uncle Matthew

My girl

Thanksgiving 2011

It's official in our minds:  on the day after Thanksgiving, while Jonathan and I laid on the floor of our house playing with her, Ashley took three steps on her own! 


Our sweet girl in her birthday outfit



We are pretty sure this should be used for an ad or something...

photo by Kristina Larson, click on it to view her website!

It was pretty neat!  She walked from me to her dada, and as far as I'm concerned, she's a walker!

Thanksgiving was a very nice day as well...we always go around the table and say what we're thankful for, and Jonathan almost got tears when he said he was thankful for Ashley and me. 
Today we made povitica and Mamie's fruitcake as a memorial to her...with Kay, Keely, Kelly, Emily, Dallas, and me.  I'm not a huge fan of either, but they sure smelled great!

November 5, 2011

I can't belive Ashley's first Halloween has come and gone!


Our little kitty cat

 She had a great time, even if Mommy was limping from her ridiculously sprained ankle and Daddy wasn't able to be there.  We'll get her all nice and dressed up again when he gets home tomorrow!

She is basically walking on her own.  Today she was walking along, dragging her walker behind her like it was nothing, but she HAS to hold onto something.  For now.  I think she'll be walking before Mommy can walk normally again!

She has SIX teeth!
And...she is trying very hard to use a spoon and feed herself.  So far, it's mayhem, but practice makes perfect!

Getting revved up for her baptism on December 11.  I can't wait for her party either, it should be fun! 

Trying on her baptism gown, with her jammies underneath since we still have a month to go!  It fits for now!