What a weekend…

Ashlyn turns two in three days, so we celebrated her birthday with the family this weekend (look to Wednesday for a separate birthday post for Ashlyn).  Before we get into the birthday party, I want to share a new trick that Ashlyn learned.  She has discovered that moving the little wooden stool to a kitchen counter allows her to grab things on top.  This is great news, in that it will help motivate us to keep the counters clean.

In preparation for the birthday party, Grandma and Grandpa Wolfe came over and delivered their present early:  a trampoline!  We’re very excited about the trampoline since it gives Ashlyn a wonderful way to work out some energy.  It also gives her the opportunity to say “Outside?  Jumping?” every five minutes when we’re inside.  Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

And now to the birthday party.  First, thank you to everyone who helped make it a special day for Ashlyn.  She was shy at first, as she always is, but warmed up eventually.  She opened presents, ate cake and BBQ, and opened more presents.  Seriously, she came out like a bandit on this birthday and I have no doubt that she’s very spoiled by her family.  We took a lot of pictures, and here’s some in no particular order.

Thanks again for celebrating with us.  She officially turns 2 on Wednesday, when mommy and daddy will take a day of vacation from work to whisk Ashlyn off to a fun and exciting day at Chuck-E-Cheese and the zoo.

Bye everyone!