Touch-A-Truck

On Saturday we took Ashtyn to the Touch-A-Truck in Louisville! Ashtyn didn't really know what to think about all the big trucks - there were fire trucks, tow trucks, buses, tractors and construction trucks...Her most favorite was the school bus - she loves school buses and the fact that she finally got to step foot in one made her day!

She even got to sit in the driver seat! We had to sing a little round of the "Wheels on the Bus"!

I think Matt's favorite part was seeing the helicopter land! We had to make sure we got there in time to see this...I don't think boys ever grow up!

The tires on this tractor were HUGE! They even made Matt look little...

Ashtyn was a little disappointed to not see any Police Cars there, but because we know some people at the department, we pulled some strings and Ashtyn got to tour a police car all by herself - she loved every minute of it - especially turning on the sirens and lights!

She had to make sure the lights were working!

It's amazing how fascinated kids are with events like these! Now Ashtyn is constantly naming the trucks she sees when we are in the car - at least it was a great learning experience!

Summer is HERE!

I forget how much FUN summer is! We visited the pool for the first time on Wednesday with Shannon, Payton, Ariana, Robbie, Emily and Sarah. Ashtyn was so happy to finally get to jump in the water she has been so patiently waiting for. We typically visit the park next to the pool and for weeks she keeps asking "When Open?" Well, it is open now! The day was a little bit chilly to be swimming because of the wind, but I knew that would not stop my daughter for wanting to JUMP in! It was so great to relax by the pool and spend some time with my friends!

Payton was absolutely ADORABLE in her little swimsuit and cover up! She did very well for her first time at the pool - can't wait for next year to see Payton and Ashtyn splash around with each other!

Robbie LOVED the pool too! It was funny though - I bought Robbie a swim suit when he was born, but apparently I guessed wrong at how fast he would grow, because he didn't fit into his swim trunks and couldn't zip up his swim shirt - LOL! He was still so cute swimming in his diaper - sorry baby, Auntie will have to buy you a new suit that fits!

Ashtyn's most favorite thing to do at the pool is of course the SLIDE! I think she went up and down that thing for an hour! Thanks to Auntie Em for taking her, since I am a little out of service at the moment!

I can't wait to spend more summer days at the pool with Ashtyn and friends - it will just be more fun for me when I can actually fit into a swimsuit again and jump into the water!

Memorial Day 2010

Memorial Weekend this year was BEAUTIFUL to say the least - the weather was perfect, something I don't think we've had in years! We definitely took advantage of the great weather and camped out at Baseline Lake on Sunday evening. We had so much fun and it was the best way to start off the summer - Matt and I love camping and we are so fortunate to have the lake in our backyard to use. Ashtyn is starting to become a little camper herself - we invited Auntie Em along with us to help keep her occupied!

Ashtyn loved playing in her Daddy's tent which installs on the back of the truck -

Ashtyn LOVES ice, so once she found out there was a whole bunch in the cooler, she was constantly helping herself...

Kevin and Matt were able to get a campfire started - not the best EVER, but it worked! Next trip we need to pack some lighter fluid to really get things going!

People must think I am crazy for camping when I am 39 weeks pregnant - but knowing this would be my only opportunity this summer I had to take advantage of it - and it turned out to be great! It was a bit chilly that night, so I wasn't any more uncomfortable then I am at home and Matt set up my own tent so I got an air mattress all to myself - it was great! - for camping at least. We woke up to another beautiful morning at the lake. There was a fish by our dock that was about to die, and Ashtyn just had to see so Matt caught it for her...

I think it died later that day. We spent the rest of the beautiful day playing in the water, riding in the boat and relaxing in the sun...

It's amazing to think this is Ashtyn's 3rd summer at the Lake - her life jacket finally fits her this year - although she still doesn't care for it all too much. We are so glad to see summer finally here - Can't wait to enjoy the lake all summer long!

Happy Birthday Uncle Bob!

Memorial Weekend was filled with parties and BBQs - On Sunday afternoon we headed over to Rob and Ariana's to celebrate Uncle Bob's 31st Birthday and enjoy their new patio - which is beautiful! We had fun as usual hanging out, eating and laughing! Ariana's family was there too and they are all so fun to hang out with! It was one beautiful day sitting around enjoying family...

Could I BE any more PREGNANT!

Loving on my little nephew -I am just so in love with him!

So one of Ariana's cousins has a little boy named Cooper - well I think he has a little "crush" on Ashtyn - look at his eyes! They were so cute sitting on this chair together holding hands and talking! A little young for this to already be starting, but it was so cute to see how gentle he was with her...

Happy Birthday Uncle Bob - hope you enjoyed your party - I know the rest of us did!

Nana's Retired!

After 32 years of teaching my mom is retiring - this past year was IT! It's amazing to think of how many kids she has taught over the years including Matt and myself! It's sad to think that middle schoolers will no longer have the opportunity to take her fun Home EC classes learning the basics skills of life, but whomever was fortunate enough to take her classes will always remember what project they worked on or what wonderful treat they learned to cook. Pam and Steve hosted a party honoring my mom, inviting all our close friends and family - it was such a fun evening and it was nice to celebrate the end of a wonderful, rewarding career!

My mom inspired me at a very young age to choose a career I had passion for and would LOVE going to work for every day no matter how big the pay check may be. My mom loved being a teacher and now I am so grateful for having her guidance because I have also selected a career which I love and am so passionate about - I just hope I can stick with it for as long as she did! I am sure she will be greatly missed at Louisville Middle School next year - Congratulations mom and enjoy the next stage of your life - love you!