Kansas City Here We Come!!!

We took a Girls Trip to Kansas City last weekend to visit Ashlynn's Fairy Godmother Jean and Prince Andy before baby Charlie makes his appearance in the next few weeks. It was a great time and lots of fun. But it sure was hot and humid.

Ashlynn and Jelly Bean were good friends before the weekend was over. Jelly Bean was a little hesitant at first and wasn't quite sure what to make of Ashlynn and all her jumping and running around. They bonded over the sprinkler which they both LOVED playing in.


Ashlynn was a real trooper and even though we all dragged her shopping we found some fountains for her to play in....which she just loved!

Fairy Godmother Jean promised a trip to Union Station for Ashlynn to see the Trains.The Frog Prince Andy gave Ashlynn a boost to check out the Train Models that were at the Station.
Ashlynn adores Andy and even convinced him to carry her Cow Purse. Which he did without any complaint!
Ashlynn and her Fairy Godmother Jean and Andy.

After a very busy weekend we headed home...but on the way we wanted to stop so Ashlynn could get a look at the Mighty Mississippi. Our route just happened to take us into Hannibal, MO which is the home of Samuel Clemens (Aka Mark Twain). Sadly having 3 teachers around meant Ashlynn was dragged around town. We were very glad we stopped and just loved this little town on the River.

Ashlynn however did not share are excitement of the town....this is her being mad that we made the decision to walk around.

Her tune changed quickly when we happened upon a train just leaving town that Ashlynn was able to see up close.

Ashlynn standing on a hill over looking the Mississippi River.

It's a Family Affair!!!

Well this weekend at the lake brought us Family. Uncle Tommy and Aunt Marilyn were in visiting from Oregon. While my Mom's Cousin Deb came to visit with two of her kids they live over in the K-Zoo area. Granny and Great Pa came up too. We had a good time and lots of water and boating was had by all.

Great Pa and Granny enjoying some time on the boat!

The "We're So Pretty" Twins....
Ashlynn and her Buddy Nick...."He is still cute this year" (Ashlynn's Comment)
Daddy and Murray swimming.
Hail Hail...the Gangs ALL here...Well...almost everyone....
Ashlynn and Daddy on the Doo. Craig, Kelly and Koen...Apparently the ride on the Doo was so boring Koen went to sleep.
Ashlynn and Uncle Tommy.
Ashlynn the Fish.
Uncle Tom and Aunt Marilyn on the Doo.

It's the Fourth!!

This year we were up at the lake for the Fourth...we had a great time and here are a few pics of the weekend.

Ashlynn and Murray going for a swing....

Cousin Amiee and Craig on the Doo's.....
Koen showing that he is a little firecracker....
Ashlynn learning how to Kneeboard....she seemed to like it and had fun....

While Murray caught a nap....Koen and Ashlynn had fun on the Neighbor's Slip and Slide....

A New Room and T-Ball Too!!!

Ashlynn is now 5 and for her Birthday we made the decision to give her a big girl room come summer. Ashlynn picked out her bedding and picked out the paint. Mommy and Daddy painted with the occasional "pop in" from Ashlynn to help. Although she was sad to see the fish go she is very excited about her "NEW" room. Ashlynn asked what happened to the fish on her walls and when I told her they were under the new paint she said "SHUT UP". I am sure she is only 5 but has the attitude of a teenager all ready....Heaven Help Us!!!

Ashlynn's "old" room.....

Ashlynn's "new" room....

T-Ball ended last night and Ashlynn spent a lot of her time directing traffic on the bases. As you can see in the picture she would rather tell the players where to go next rather than field the ball.