Ashlyn's First Steps

She started walking at 13 months. It was a proud moment for her and us.  We tried to get her to walk for about two months, but she didn't have any interest in it.  I guess she needed an audience, because she decided to take some steps when we had friends over for dinner one night.  With those steps came a few shoulder and hip shakes.  It was the cutest thing in the world!  Mike and I couldn't stop giggling.  

Now she is a pro and walks everywhere.  People always told me, "oh just wait until she is walking."  Don't you hate the "just wait" phrases?!? Well I actually prefer walking over crawling, because she doesn't trash her clothes, is more independent, can play with older kids, and I can take her to the park.  Sure walking has it drawbacks like how it is really more of a hassle to go out to dinner with her, because all she wants to do is explore.  Other than that I am loving it and so is she.

Ashlyn's 1 Year Photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My friend, Michelle, is a very talented photographer so she offered to take Ashlyn's 1 year photos.  Michelle has a cute little 1 year old named Austin, so she came over and took his pictures as well.  She did such an amazing job.  They look like studio pictures even though they were taken in my living room. Mike and I weren't planning on being photographed, hence our chill clothes, but Michelle asked us if we wanted pictures of the three of us so we took her up on that offer.  We love these pictures of our little princess and will cherish them forever! Thanks Michelle!!!