10 months and 10 days...

10 months and 10 days old

As Ashley takes her afternoon nap, I wanted to update what she's currently doing.  She is sooooo close to walking....I think if she would just let go she would take off.  It's terrifying! 
She just learned to shake her head no...and she means just that.  She loves doing it, it's funny to watch her hanging out with herself and practicing her headshake. 
She is also doing this hilarious face that makes her look like such a snotty little kid...and when her dad makes it back at her it's pretty obvious where it came from! 
She's pointing at specific things...especially the animals on the wall in the living room.  Dada has spent quite a bit of time teaching her what's what!
Still not saying Mama the way she says Dada.  Only when she's crying, which is a little depressing!
At Lori's baby shower she was the hit of the show.  Everyone said they couldn't believe how good she is, she got passed around while Mommy and Aunt Mandi helped Aunt Lori open presents and keep everything straight.  Darlene, our neighbor, even came over the next day to say what a great little kiddo she is.  And she's right!  We feel so lucky, even on the nights (like last night when she woke up every hour) when she keeps me up all night!

October 17, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted.  I've had lots of changes, lots of new possibilities lately, and my little girl is sooooooo big!
Lori's baby shower was this weekend, and it was wonderful.  Mandi Wick is the best co-host ever, and Lisa Cummings did the most amazing food, I can't even begin to describe it.  Photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/katey.brandenberger?cropsuccess#!/photo.php?fbid=2097849969429&set=a.2097839969179.2113353.1340781605&type=3&theater

Jonathan and I have been thinking of making some changes...but no description yet til we make an actual decision.  It could be exciting though!

And as for work, I've decided to take a little step back, focus on the Big Hole Valley solely, and really concentrate on Ashley, my family, and myself.  I can't wait!

My pretty girl, sideways!

September 27, 2011

So it's been a bit of a bittersweet 9 or so days.  Big Mama and Big Bob came to visit, and we had a great time!  They love hanging out with Ashley...and seriously, it's not the baby that gets spoiled, it's the Mama!  They did laundry, cooked meals, fed Ashley, bathed her, brought her clothes and toys...and I was able to work and get lots of things completed that I hadn't been able to get to! 

 

This morning, however, after a long struggle, Jonathan's grandma Mamie passed away.  She was 97.  The funeral is on Friday, and while I know she is in a better place and getting to see her husband and loved ones she hasn't been with for a very long time, I still feel so much for Jonathan's mom, aunts, and uncle.  She will be missed.

Took a short break!

I haven't been able to sit down and write anything for some time, but I have a minute right now so here goes!
All is well in the White household...Jonathan finally returned from his fire assignment and we are settled back in...he couldn't believe the changes in Ashley!  He's working hard right now, from about 7-6:30 every day, 6 days a week, but it should slow down soon, I hope!
Ashley and I are gearing up for our trip to Seattle!  We are going on the 3rd to visit Aunt Meagan and Uncle Jeff and Gracie Mae!  I am so excited to meet their baby and just spend time with my friend.  While there I am also throwing a shower with Sheila for Jonathan's cousin Keely, and we're going to her wedding.  Since Jonathan can't go Meagan is my date!
Ashley is working hard to bust through her top four teeth.  Poor thing, last night she just needed a cuddle so she could go back to sleep with the pain.  I feel so bad for her!

9/10/11

After the longest roll EVER (I think because Ashley is changing SO quickly), Dada's home!  That was her new word as of Thursday...her first word!



On her 9 month birthday, 9/8/11 with Ryker Lyndes



Big Mama's Birthday Video, August 17, 2011

Since Blogger won't recognize Ashley's birthday video for Big Mama, here it is!


I can't get Blogger to find Ashley's birthday video to my mom...for some reason it's not updating my new videos.  So, I finally just put the link up!  It's cute, but Ashley's cute, so are you really surprised?

Lately

Ashley is doing her best to walk.  She pulls herself up on EVERYTHING....I think if Jill or Ella would hold still she would even try on them.  I am praying daily that she doesn't do it a)when I'm at work (I mean, she crawled at Desi's...I only go to work 1 or two days a week...just hold off til I get home, kiddo!) or b)before her dad gets home from his fire assignment in Phillipsburg. 
Ashley's favorite person, I think, is Kaden Krist.  They have so much fun together.  He's almost 6 months old (born March 4, 2011), and is almost sitting up on his own, rolling around quite a bit, and wanting more than anything to do things with his friend Ashley.  On Monday Ericka brought him over and Ashley took the opportunity to take a bite out of his foot.
A little on me...I am finally feeling like a human being.  The thyroid problem I have been having for the past 10 years has finally been addressed, and my doc and I are working on my dosage.  I have also changed the way I eat in a major way...paleo here I am.  I am really enjoying it, though my sweet tooth attacks me every once in a while and it's a huge struggle.  But, I've been walking a ton and am starting to drop some lb's...it's pretty great!  I plan on continuing, and hope that I stay on track!

Can someone please tell me why my photos are always the wrong way?

Snort Face

with her dog Jill

Daddy hard at work

Mommy and Ashley hard at play!

Ashley's puppies

Sweet girl with her sock monkey