Jump! Jump!

 We hosted Ashtyn's 3rd birthday party at our house on Sunday complete with family, friends, balloons, cupcakes, popcorn and a bounce HOUSE - Yeah!  It was so much fun, and I know Ashtyn completely enjoyed herself.  She LOVES bounce houses - just like her mama - so I could think of nothing better for her 3rd birthday.  I was fortunate enough to find a bounce house that could fit in a garage, because whenever I throw a party mother nature does not cooperate, and sure enough Sunday was not the best weather.  So all the kids, and some adults enjoyed their jumping time along with the food and drinks...

 I tried my best to transform the garage into "Party Zone" with lots of colors, balloons and lanterns!  It turned out pretty cute!  We gave all the kids who came popcorn cups with coloring books, crayons, animal crackers and silly string!

 I think Adam enjoyed the bounce house the MOST!  Especially when the big kids were in there and he could tackle them without getting in trouble - he cracked us up!

 Ashtyn requested a chocolate cake for her dessert, so I found this cute chocolate cupcake just for her.  The rest of us enjoyed yum-yum of course!

 Ashtyn and Taylor - BFFs!

 Ashtyn was overly blessed with presents as always.  Taylor helped her open all of them.  She got clothes, art projects, jewelry, more squishes and best of all another BOX!

 So when I was shopping for the kids treat bags I thought silly string would be SO fun!  Well Matt was not too pleased with my idea, but I think all the kids enjoyed it.  It's all over the backyard now...

 The April birthday girls!  Payton's birthday is on the 6th and Ashtyn's is on the 7th!  I can't wait till they get older, we can definitely have some fun "girl" only birthday outings!  Happy Birthday Payton - we love you!

 Here is future Mr. and Mrs. Eli Trujillo - only if Kole accepts of course...

It was a WONDERFUL party - exhausting - but totally worth it, especially seeing the smile on my little girl's face.  Plus it was so fun hanging out with family and friends - you ALL truly bless our lives more then you know.  We are so thankful...

Happy Birthday Ashtyn - I love you so much!

Happy Birthday Ashtyn!

On Thursday morning, Matt and I went late into work, so we could spend the morning with Ashtyn on her birthday, instead of rushing her out the door.  She got to watch her favorite cartoons with her milk in bed and then we headed downstairs to open presents.  She got a new bike complete with helmet and a pink, shiny bell.  We are so excited to teach her how to ride, and now she can keep up with the neighbor kids.  Earlier in the week I asked Ashtyn if she would want a bike for her birthday and she responded...

"Oh mom, I think those are just too expensive"

 She also got Moon Dough - the "new" playdough that never dries out! 

 She spent all day at Grandmas of course being spoiled and showered with more gifts.  You will never imagine what she got - BOXES!  Two of them to be exact - just what we needed, more boxes for all her treasures (can you sense the sarcasm in my voice)  For dinner we headed to Old Chicago's and then off to Chuckie Cheese - I refuse to eat food at Chuckie Cheeses - for many reasons!  I even brought my own cake from Dairy Queen...

 Nana, Papa, Uncle Kevers, Grandma, Butch, Auntie Em and Auntie Sarah all joined us to celebrate...

 (here's that "scowl face" I was talking about earlier - welcome number three!)

 So the cake I bought had this bright blue frosting on it which we all enjoyed, but it turned our teeth and lips bright blue as well - we all got quite a kick out of it...

We had a wonderful night celebrating Ashtyn!  Thank you to our wonderful, loving family - Ashtyn is so blessed!

THREE!

Ashtyn celebrated her 3rd birthday on Thursday - tear drops fall from eyes!  How can my first born already be three - I swear she just came home from the hospital yesterday and I still can remember every moment of her being born.  But it's true my baby girl is now a "big" girl.  I have to say though this last year watching her learn and grow has been absolutely amazing.  I can not believe how much they change between the ages of two and three.  She was saying one word sentences a year ago and now she never shuts up, quite a talker.  She still had a pacifier and was wearing diapers and now she's potty trained and can pacify herself!  We have experienced so much with her and have watched her accomplish so many firsts this past year- it's just been amazing.  No terrible twos to complain about here...

...but now she's turning three and I can already see a change.  The "scowl face" is seen at least once a day!  But let's explore that later and celebrate what a beautiful, smart, precious little girl I have.  On our Wednesday together we made some sugar cookies for the goodie bags for her birthday party coming up.  She pretty much was able to do everything with little assistance - Miss Independent!  She even cracked an egg by herself, with very little shell being added to the batter...

We visited the doctor for her three year well check and her stats were:

weight: 32 pounds - 54 %

height: 38 1/2 inches - 78% 

My little model with her long legs!  The doctor said she looked perfect!

 There are so many dimensions that define Ashtyn now, but I still want to remember what she's like on this day of her birthday, so I think listing her favorites will sum it all up...

 FAVORITE color: Green (changes weekly)

FAVORITE food: Noodles with butter

FAVORITE fruit: Blueberries

FAVORITE drink: Milk - "Just a little bit more - please?"

FAVORITE snack: popcorn

FAVORITE candy: m&m's

FAVORITE outfit: pajamas

FAVORITE shoes: crocs

FAVORITE movie: Tinkerbell

FAVORITE TV show: Caillou

FAVORITE girl-friend: Taylor across the street

FAVORITE boy-friend: Dominic, grandma's neighbor

FAVORITE store: Hobby Lobby

FAVORITE book: Corduroy

FAVORITE song: "Stuck Like Glue", Sugarland

FAVORITE thing to do: any type of craft

FAVORITE place to go: Dollar Store with Auntie Em or the mall

FAVORITE toy: boxes with treasures inside

FAVORITE restaurant: Chuckie Cheese

FAVORITE place to play: outside or the park

FAVORITE thing to say: "Are you kidding me?"

She still melts my heart at an alarming rate and I just feel so blessed to be her mom.  It is sad to watch my baby girl grow up so quickly, but I am so excited at all the things we can do together as she continues to get older and mature.  The other day she said I was her "best friend" (of course after I gave her chocolate milk), but I pray we will always have a close relationship and although I am sure I will be far from her favorite person while she is three and definitely when she is thirteen, I do hope one day we will be best friends.  She has such a unique spirit about her that brings a smile to your face and every morning I wake her up I just thank God for giving her to me.  She has truly flipped my world upside down and I am so grateful for it! 

Happy Birthday Ashtyn - I love you so much baby girl!

Spring Snow

 What I love most about Colorado...

 one day it's a nice, warm spring day and the next you are eating fluffy, wet snow!

 Ashtyn just had to get her hands on some snow and eat it, while Eli observed from inside...

On this day while Ashtyn was catching snowflakes with her tongue, she informed me by saying...

"You know mommy, no two snowflakes are alike.  They are all different.  Did you know that?"

Sigh.