The Bonnette's

IT'S ANOTHER BOY!

2012-01-15T22:17:00.000-08:00

After 11 days past due Carson Michael Bonnette was born 1/15/12 at 2:30 p.m. at home weighing 8lbs 4ozs and 20 1/2 inches. Everyone is doing well. Pictures to come.

Family Pictures

2011-12-16T22:31:00.000-08:00

Santa Pictures 2011

2011-12-05T15:10:00.000-08:00

December 2011
This was the best we could do with 3 little ones. Anderson has been talking about needing to go talk with Santa about his tractor and Ashlyn has been just as excited. Jaxon wasn't to sure what to think and we got this picture and one other before he just melted down in tears. It's crazy to look at this picture and see how fast they are growing up. (Anderson is 2 yrs old, Jaxon 1 yr and Ashlyn 3 yrs old)

December of 2010
I thought I had it on the computer but I didn't. Soon to come.
December 2009
It's crazy how little they look in this photo. (Anderson 6 months and Ashlyn 18 months)

How to make your own household items.....

2011-08-26T14:26:00.001-07:00

So last night was our monthly Relief Society at church and we learned how to make our own Homemade detergent, Non-Abrasive scouring powder for disinfecting and Lemon Spray Cleaner (multi-purpose). So if you are interested here is how you would do it.

Homemade detergent
1 bar grated Fels Naptha Soap
1 1/3 cup Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda Detergent Booster
1 1/3 cup 20 Mule Team Borax
(Mix and store in an airtight container)

Small loads 1 spoonful

Medium loads 1 1/2 spoonful

Heavy loads 2 spoonful

Non-Abrasive scouring powder for disinfecting

4 parts baking soda

1 part borax

(store in a shaker container)

Lemon Spray Cleaner (multi-purpose)

2 cups water

2 TBS lemon juice

1/2 tsp dish soap (like dawn)

1 TBS baking soda

1 tsp Borax

(Pour in spray bottle and mix well before using. You can add vinegar but be careful. Baking soda and vinegar mixed has the volcano effect so add it REAL SLOW!)

Update on Ashlyn & Preschool

2011-08-25T14:20:00.000-07:00

OK, so at first Ashlyn was really excited and we talked about Preschool for months before she was going to start. It all seemed fine but now that it is the end of the 2nd week she's not feeling the same that she did months prior to starting. It has been a battle every morning to get her up to go to school. She has even gone to the extreme of I hate school, I don't like my teacher, she is mean and the list goes on and on. Once I finally get her in the car and we are on our way to school the attitude does change and she is always in a good mood when I pick her up. I have discovered that she is her dad made over. She could stay up all night and sleep all morning. I'm hoping it will get better. I discussed this with my sister in law Holly and my nephew Eli who is also in Ashlyn's class is doing the same thing. So I'm hoping this is just a phase they will go through and things will get better.

Ashlyn's 1st Day of Preschool

2011-08-16T23:34:00.000-07:00

So this is how the conversation went this morning as I was getting Ashlyn's ready for her first day.

I went into her room and was scratching her back and and said Ashlyn we are going to have to get up in a few minutes so we can get ready to go to school today. She rolls over and says not yet. I said well in a few minutes we will need to put on your clothes. I had picked out a couple of outfits that were skirts because that's all she wants to wear these days. I said Ashlyn which skirt do you want to wear today? She said I'm not wearing a skirt today. I said well do you want to wear shorts today? She said no. I said well you'll have to wear something to school. She said I'll just not go today. I thought OH! No. I hope this isn't going to be a tuff morning because its not starting off the way I thought it would being we have talked about going to school and she has been really excited to go. So then I said well we have to go to school today and so we need to pick out a outfit and get ready so we aren't late. Then the question comes is dad going to school with me? I said no, daddy is at his school today and then he will be going to work afterwards. I'm really glad it didn't lead to anything else since Jared had to leave at 7 am to get to his class this morning. Thankfully she picked out a skirt and we where able to get ready in enough time to leave for school at 8:30.

Here she is all excited to go and wearing her new butterfly backpack.

Then on her way to school.

Then it was time to go into school. I decided not to do carpool since it was her 1st day and with the way the morning had started I wasn't sure how it would end up so I took her in. Well, they all go into this room while everyone is being dropped off between 8:45 and 9 a.m. and once everyone arrives they go with the teacher to their class room. Well here is Ashlyn with her teacher Mrs. Tammy who happens to be helping with carpool this morning. She asked her where she wanted to sit and no reply. She just stood there and looked so lost and not to sure what to do. Her cousin Eli wasn't there or Sara from church so it took a few minutes before she actually sat in the chair and waited. I didn't want to leave her especially this way and I was hoping that as I had to turn and walk out she would be fine. I did worry how she did but when I picked her up at 11:45 a.m. she was happy but looked really tired. When she got into the car she said she had a good day and got to play. I asked if she wanted to go back and she said Yes. Thank goodness.... Will see how tomorrow goes. She will be going to school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Trunk or Treat

2010-10-23T22:26:00.000-07:00

So the church held there Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. They had hot dogs, chips and dessert and then afterwards the kids were able to go around for the candy. Ashlyn would just tell everyone Thank you and Anderson had me carry him the whole time. The kids seemed to have fun. Ashlyn was a butterfly, Anderson was a pirate and Jaxon was our little pumpkin.

Ashlyn was so excited to put on her costume. She would tell Jared that she was so pretty.

Anderson never goes anywhere without his sippy cup. He can consume liquid like no tomorrow.

Jaxon can't keep his eyes open. He is so tired but all newborns are.

Ashlyn ran up to KK and gave her a big hug when she saw her. She loves her cousin.

Eli is a ROBOT

It was so hot that I had to take off the top of the pirate outfit after we had gone around for the candy. I gave Anderson a KitKat which he never gets candy and this is his face expression once I gave him the candy. I think he is excited. What do you think?

Ashlyn is enjoying her sucker.

Eli with his funny looking glasses.

KK was Jessie from Toy Story

Little Ella

Jared with Jaxon. He had the easy part walking around with the baby as I had to keep up with the other little ones.

The Bonnette's

2010-10-16T22:41:00.000-07:00

Will post more pictures soon

Our little family

Jared, Anderson and Jaxon

Ashlyn and Anderson (How sweet)

Jaxon Carter Bonnette (We love him)

Me and my little ones (Ashlyn 28 mos, Jaxon 5 days old and Anderson 16 mos)

It's A BOY!

2010-10-11T17:50:00.000-07:00

Meet Jaxon Carter Bonnette who decided to join our family 16 days past due. He was born October 11, 2010 at 11:07 a.m. (7 lbs., 3 1/2 ounces, 20 inches)

Within the hour of Jaxon being born.

Aunt Amilyn and Jaxon

My mom and sister came over to visit.

Ashlyn is such a Big Sister and was so excited to hold Jaxon. Brianna and Madilyn are my sister children and Ashlyn was not willing to share her new brother.

Ashlyn was very excited to hold Jaxon and didn't want to share him with anyone else.

She is proud.

Anderson on the other hand is not to sure of the new little baby.

As you can see in this picture he is sad because he wanted to touch Jaxon and my mom told him he couldn't poke the baby and his feelings got hurt. It's all new for him and we will work with him.

Proud Daddy and Daughter as they hold Jaxon.

More pictures will be posted as soon as I can get them off the camera. I'm not pleased with these pictures as much as the others but thats to be expected after birth where his skin is very blotchy and not so clear. But there are better pictures to come.

Random Morning Pictures

2010-10-04T18:47:00.000-07:00

So I got the camera out so that I could take a picture of Anderson's new bump on his forehead and they both started acting silly for the camera. We had gone over to my mom's house on Sunday while Jared needed to get caught up on some work that needed to be completed before Monday morning. Before we left her house to come home that night I decided to give the babies a bath so that I could just put them to bed once we got home. Well in the process Anderson fell and hit his forehead right in the center on the cabinet in the bathroom and it turned black and blue instantly. It seems like everyday he gets a new bump or bruise. He is definitely all boy. Climbs on everything but nothing stops him from getting up and going strong.

This is one of few pictures that I can ever get Ashlyn to smile but I will take it when ever I can get one.

This is the pictures I normally get because she is so attached to the nuk. Once the baby arrives I hope to work on this again and try and get her away from having it all the time.

This is our little ham. Anderson is always smiling and as you can see he has gotten a good bit of teeth these days.

Pumpkin Patch

2010-10-02T22:56:00.000-07:00

More pictures to come. For some reason the blog will not allow me to download any additional pictures. So I will try again tomorrow.

STILL NO BABY :o(

2010-09-28T18:48:00.000-07:00

So don't let the little countdown on the right side of the blog confuse you. I don't have 3 days to go. I'm currently 3 days past due. I'm still feeling fine with contractions off and on but not enough at this time for the baby to decide to come out. I'm guessing the baby isn't ready but I'm hoping not to much longer.

I will keep everyone posted as soon as our new little one joins our family.......

Officially 1 day past due.....

2010-09-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

When will our little one join our family? Let's keep our fingers crossed that it will be soon.

Today is my DUE DATE......

2010-09-25T20:54:00.000-07:00

Still no baby.....Looks like this little one might try and pull an Anderson. Let's hope this little baby doesn't go 11 days past due like he did.

I'm not feeling miserable or uncomfortable being pregnant. I always have such great pregnancies and have always been really blessed. I'm just excited to have the little one join our family and the waiting is what is killing me.

So I thought tonight is the night........

2010-09-24T22:48:00.000-07:00

So I started having pretty good and strong contractions that were lasting 5 -6 minutes apart for about 2 hours. I told Jared I think tonight will be the night. I was a little tired so I told Jared I'm going to try and rest a little. I still was feeling the contractions but not so often as they had been and before I knew it I was a sleep and the contractions faded away. Tomorrow is my official due date so we will see.

Pregnancy pictures before baby #3 arrives

2010-09-11T22:19:00.000-07:00

So here are a few of the sneak peeks of our photo shoot on Saturday. More to come so stay tune. I'm due September 25th which is next week. Lets hope this baby comes on time and not 11 days past due like Anderson.

So I'm 38 weeks in this photo

So it was a bit difficult to get pictures with two little ones but I feel its better we got a few than none at all. So as you will see not always will everyone be looking or smiling at the same time.

I like this one a lot but not sure of the facial expression Anderson is making in this one. If Ashlyn doesn't start growing I think Anderson is going to pass her up.

This one is sweet of the two of them. Ashlyn loves to hug on Anderson.

I think we only got a few of Ashlyn smiling. She wasn't into the mood as much because we woke her up from her nap to go and take the pictures. But I still think this one came out sweet of her.

Anderson was so excited to just be roaming around and of course to find a stick to carry around.

Anderson is always happy go lucky. So I'm excited to get the rest of his pictures because Jane was able to get a few really good ones of him.

Anderson is at that stage where he loves to give kisses and his dad gets plenty of them these days.

Ashlyn was enjoying the moment but Anderson not so much.

Updates of kids

2010-08-28T18:42:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures I found in the camera that I had taken when we were living at my mom's. They are at least a month old.

Anderson as always eating.

Ashlyn loves to play in the laundry basket.

Here she has a toy hamster that she had gotten from my sister.

Zoo in Houston, TX

2010-08-21T20:26:00.000-07:00

So we decided to do a little family trip get away to Houston, TX and went over to the ZOO. The nice thing is we have a Baton Rouge ZOO pass and the Houston Zoo allows you to use it to get in FREE. So we thought it was great and very little money spent, WRONG...... I forgot sunscreen so that cost $13 for tube, they charged $2.50 each for a bottle of water and because it was so hot we got one of those water fans which was another $10 and then we got a lemonade frozen cup for Ashlyn which was $5.50. It was so HOT that we had to get a least 2 bottles of water and thank goodness they gave cups of ice FREE. Anyway, the next time we visit I will be prepared for the drink part and goodies. I normally am, but this trip not so much. Oh! well. The nice thing is it ended up being Tax FREE weekend at some restaurants and the department stores offered it on clothing, shoes and diapers. So we took advantage and bought a few things. The Babies R Us was offering Tax FREE on diapers and when you bought two boxes they also gave you a $15 gift card. So we racked up on diapers for the new little one on the way. Then we went down to the Galleria Mall which had 300 stores and got the babies each an outfit. We also bid for our Hotel and got it for $55 a night and it was at the Crown Royal in Downtown Houston. It was a high rise building and very nice. It was a much needed get away and we enjoyed ourselves.

Ashlyn and Anderson enjoying some refreshing liquid since it was very hot.

Our little family. As you can see my face was beat red from how hot it was and being pregnant makes it worse.

Ashlyn and Anderson enjoying running around.

This is the water fan we got and Ashlyn insisted on carrying this heavy thing. It was a battle at times because she kept dropping it and then the batteries would fall out and she would get so mad.

Anderson running away as always. Since he has started walking he is on the move all the time.

Anderson and Mommy

Ashlyn being silly. I can hardly ever get a good picture these days from her.

Jared and Ashlyn. I told her to say cheese and this is what I get. Just plain silly......

Finally...... She loves her dad.

Anderson was enjoying some ice.

Ashlyn and Mommy at the Elphant exhibit.

Ashlyn just loves the Elphants.

The ZOO had some very beautiful animals. We definitely want to go back when it gets cooler.

They had quite a few Elphants and then there was this cute little baby one and Ashlyn was in heaven. She kept saying, mom the baby is so cute.

Then their were the Giraffa's

Crazy around our house.......

2010-08-15T15:07:00.000-07:00

So as you can see I don't have much longer to go before baby #3 arrives. To top that off Ashlyn and Anderson have come down with the chicken pox. They both have been running some high fevers and we thought at first it was because they are getting in new teeth. But long and behold then they both after a few days start having spots on their cheeks and then all over their body. Let's just say I got a little worried at first with being pregnant but after much research I'm OK because I have already had them and so my body can fight off the virus exposure. We are hoping for a speedy recovery before the baby arrives.

Anderson loves to get into things......

2010-07-23T08:34:00.000-07:00

I was checking my email and i kept hearing this noise like someone was stuck and struggling. So I got up to check on the babies and this is how I found Anderson. He had climbed into Ashlyn's stroller with that Big baby and he could figure how to get back out. When he saw me with the camera of course he starts smiling.

Update on Potty Training 1st Day

2010-07-19T21:03:00.000-07:00

Ashlyn did really well for her first day. She was so excited to get M&M's when she would go and put princess stickers on her chart. For her first day she only had 2 accidents and she went 10 times on the big girl potty. We will see what the other days bring.

Ashlyn is learning to potty train, officially......

2010-07-19T15:07:00.000-07:00

Wish us luck on this one. I'm really trying really hard to get her potty trained before the new baby arrives Sept 25th. The thought of 3 in diapers is a little over whelming. We have been putting her on the potty off and on for a few weeks. So last night we talked with Ashlyn and showed her the big girl panties and night time pull ups and she was really excited. We also showed her the candy jar that when she went on the big girl potty she would get a treat. Ashlyn last night wanted to get on the potty and instantly wanted a treat. I explained that she had to potty first. That poor child sat on that toilet for 3o minutes and still didn't go. So I said Ashlyn lets get off and then try again in a little bit. She said no mommy, I potty first. So I had Jared go in and so he said we will be at this all night. Lets give her one treat for sitting on the potty. So he gave her one and then I walked out and a few minutes later she finally went. Its amazing how children get determined to do something and put their minds to it.

Today Monday, July 19th we are going full force. So far she has gone on the potty 7 times and then 1 time in her big girl panties. I think this is great for her first day so far. I'll let you know how her official full day goes.

They love to play.....

2010-07-15T08:47:00.000-07:00

Ashlyn had played so hard this day. She got up on the couch and before I knew it she was out.

Anderson on the other hand took advantage of trying to mess with Ashlyn as she slept and even took her pacifier. His eyes are so red and he needed a nap as well but did everything to not take one.

Even decided while Ashlyn's was sleeping to play in her Cozy Car she got for her birthday. Ashlyn doesn't like for him to get in it.

How Sweet......

2010-07-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

This is a very rare moment that Ashlyn lets Anderson lay with her. I couldn't pass up the moment. As you can see Anderson is quite happy to be laying there.

4th of JULY

2010-07-04T21:46:00.000-07:00

These days it get pretty hard to get pictures of these two because our camera has such a huge delay. So hopefully we will be able to get a new one before the baby arrives. So here are a few pictures on the 4th of July around the house.

This is one of few that I will get with Ashlyn looking at the same time as Anderson.

Anderson is such a ham.

I told Ashlyn to say cheese and then this is the face we get.

These two keep us on our toes but we wouldn't trade them for anything.

Jared & Ashlyn (She loves her dad)

Can you believe she is 2 now? Boy! did that go by so fast.

Me & Anderson (He is a Mommy's boy)

Our little family & soon to be one more. Boy! will we be really busy.

Ashlyn and her BIG Baby......

2010-07-03T08:10:00.000-07:00

My sister and I had a garage sale a few days prior to these pictures. This big baby was in the garage sale but didn't sale and for some reason ended up in our home. Ashlyn carries this thing everywhere. As you can see it is as big as she is. She fusses at it when she doesn't stand like she wants her to or anything else she is demanding of this doll.

As for Ashlyn's clothing. I promise I do not dress her like this however, this day she wanted to put on these clothes and would not let me take it off. She is in to dress up and would not let me dress her for the day. She stayed in this outfit all day.

And she loves flip flops no matter if they are her size or ours.

Even thought the baby could sit in the car seat with her.

Ashlyn loves dress up.....

2010-06-29T19:54:00.000-07:00

Ashlyn just loves when her cousins come over and they play dress up.

Brianna is the silly one and you can never get a normal picture of her these days. Madilyn is the mother hen and makes sure Ashlyn is with her at all times.

Very hard these days to get Ashlyn to look at the camera or even smile.

It's moments like this that I have to deal with. She smiles but turns away.

She couldn't wait until her dad got home from work. This is what Ashlyn and Anderson love the best when dad gets home. They like to rock. Of course this day Anderson is so tired that it didn't take long and he was out.

Of course Jared loves this part the most after a long day at work.

Ashlyn is definitely a Daddy's girl.

A few current pictures......

2010-06-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

Aunt Brandy came to Louisiana to visit in June and these are a few of the pictures she had taken. For some reason when I copied and paste from her face book this is how small they came out. We were really excited to see Aunt Brandy, Uncle Jonathan, Kailyn, Eric, Avalyn & Zachary. We miss them a lot.

Anderson

One of many facial expressions that Ashlyn gives these days.

Me and my kiddos

Brandy and Anderson (I love this one alot)

I'll just say ATTITUDE!

Dathan, MeMaw, Ashlyn & Zachary

Anderson's is 1 today...

2010-06-14T21:09:00.000-07:00

We didn't actually have another cake for Anderson today because it was so late in the evening that we just got him a little present for his actual Birthday. He was really tired by the time Jared had gotten home from work that we just opened his little present and then it was bath time. He got a little truck with a atv that goes on the trailer. Ashlyn was more interested with the toy and opening the gift at first than Anderson was.

Anderson just watches as Ashlyn opens his present.

He was excited in this picture finally I got a smile behind the pacifier.

Anderson watches as Ashlyn shows him how it works.

Ashlyn was having fun, of course they all do when its something new.

Anderson was ready for bed as you see he has his pacifier and blankie and ready to go. Ashlyn not a chance at bedtime yet.

Ashlyn's 1st Birthday & How she has grown at her 2nd......

2010-06-11T21:34:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how little and tiny she was at her 1st Birthday.

And now that she is 2 she has gotten so big. She's not that little baby anymore. She is growing up so fast.

Ashlyn is 2 today .....

2010-06-11T21:23:00.000-07:00

Today is Ashlyn's actually Birthday. We are going to do a little something tonight with her but her actual Birthday Party will be tomorrow when we do a combined party for both Ashlyn and Anderson's birthday. I was able to get a few good shots of Ashlyn this morning but she is at that stage that she turns away so fast by the time the picture takes.

I was trying to get pictures of Ashlyn earlier today as we were getting ready to go run errands but she wasn't in to allowing me to get a shot with out her turning her head or not looking at me.

She is into the movie in the car to actually look at me.

We went to pick up a little cake but there wasn't much to choose from but Ashlyn saw the cookie cake and we decided to get it instead.

She got a little shy as we started to sing to her.

Here is Jared trying to help her to blow out her candle but it looks like Jared got all into it while Ashlyn watched.

Of course she goes for the icing first.

Anderson is trying some cookie cake but it doesn't look like he is enjoying it much.

We let her open one of her gifts for her special day.

Ashlyn was so excited. We got her a few of the princesses and she is really into Ariel the mermaid right now.

Jared is playing princesses with Ashlyn.

She as already got Jared into helping her put different outfits on the princesses.

She got Cinderella and Ariel princesses.

These are the littlest things but she loves them and will carry them everywhere she goes.

She is trying to put the skirt on her Ariel.

Destin, Florida here we come......

2010-06-04T21:26:00.000-07:00

Jared's company is taking all the employees and their family to Destin, Florida for the weekend. We are looking forward to having some fun and getting away from every day life. We leave this evening to drive through the night while the babies are sleeping. I will post pictures of our trip once we return. Stay tune for the pictures and update of our trip.

New things the babies are doing.....

2010-06-03T21:21:00.000-07:00

Ashlyn is not even 2 years old and can count to 10 all by herself. She really loves to play dress up and wearing play heels.

Anderson has mastered the walking and everyday walks farther than the day before. He also loves to play peek a boo and we are working on blowing you kisses.

They both have a birthday coming up and I can't believe Ashlyn will be 2 and Anderson will be having his 1st birthday.

When you don't hear anything always go looking.....

2010-06-03T08:42:00.000-07:00

Like I mentioned before Anderson loves to get into things and he acts all innocent but he's not and he had gotten into my purse this day.

Not sure what kids see in the Yo Gabba Gabba Show........

2010-05-26T19:02:00.000-07:00

The kids woke up and Ashlyn of course asked for Yo Gabba Gabba. So I gave Ashlyn her milk and Anderson some juice and this is how they were glued to the TV for this show. Anderson just lights up with the biggest smile when the guy in the orange hat appears on the TV. Not sure what they see in him but they love to watch this show daily.

Downing the drink but all eyes to the TV.

Anderson is growing up so fast on me.

I can't believe how big Ashlyn is getting. She's not my little baby anymore.

The trouble they can get into together......

2010-05-26T18:49:00.000-07:00

So today I was very excited that Ashlyn and Anderson went down for naps. I wasn't exactly feeling very well and needed a nap too. So we all took a nap for about 2 hours. Then I get woke up to the baby monitor and Ashlyn saying Anderson and then giggling really hard. So I figured that I should go and find out what was going on. This is what I find them doing when I walked into the room. They were both having fun with my mom's window.

I guess their beds are a little to close to the window now since they are reaching up and pulling things down.

What Ashlyn is holding on to is the wiped part of the shade and she is continuing to pull as it is tearing all the way up. Got to love kids.

Isn't this a guilty face.

Knowing they got caught in the action.

How can you get mad at a sweet little face like this.

New Things Anderson has been doing......

2010-05-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

Anderson has been working on his balance for a few weeks. He also does really well with walking across the room pushing Ashlyn's riding toy. As you will see she doesn't exactly like to share her toy and so if he tries to push it she always gets on.

Anderson is so excited and is always smiling. Ashlyn isn't exactly happy in this picture because she doesn't want Anderson by her riding toy.

As you can see we have to work on the sharing part with Ashlyn. She tries to push him down to get him to let go.

I had to get on to her in this picture because she was trying to back over him and wasn't to happy with me.

Paw Paw McKee came to visit......

2010-05-25T16:56:00.000-07:00

My dad has had to work a lot lately that he hasn't had time to come and see the kids. So today he was off and was out for a ride on his bike and stopped by. This is the first time that I have seen him since he has lost a total of 61 lbs. The kids just love their Paw Paw.

Ashlyn and Paw Paw McKee

Anderson and Paw Paw McKee

Mavanie's Graduation

2010-05-19T18:25:00.000-07:00

Today we headed over to Lake Charles to attend Mavanie's graduation and afterwards we went to Outback for dinner.

The family - Joel, Jared, Dad, Mavanie, Mom and Amilyn

Jared, Anderson, Mavanie, Me and Ashlyn.

Aunt Mavanie with Eli.

The brother's

Anderson, Aunt Mavanie and Ashlyn.

Brandon and Amilyn Tingle. Today was also Amilyn's Birthday.

Brandon, Mavanie and Amilyn

The evening with Paw Paw McKee.......

2010-04-16T20:56:00.000-07:00

So my dad called and said the credit union was putting on their annual work event were they serve jambalaya and give out door prizes. He stated that just about everyone who attends goes home with something. Well the babies and I didn't have anything going on and Jared was at work so we decided to join my dad for the evening. Plus, my dad's been working so much that we hadn't seen him since Easter and I thought it would be good for the kids to see him. Well lets just say our little Ashlyn who never meets a stranger sure did enjoy herself and do her thing. My dad would shake the people's hand that he worked with and right there Ashlyn by his side thought she should do the same thing. So she would raise her hand to them to grab her and hand to shake it and once they did she would laugh. It was cute to watch. Well later as they were calling ticket numbers for the door prizes. Ashlyn decided she would take it easy on the floor and drink her juice. She actually looked pretty comfortable doing.

By the way, I won $75 in cash. As Jared says, I have the best of luck. He said he thought to his self before work this morning watch, Keri put her mind up to going and I bet she comes home with something because she always does.

Ashlyn is now 22 months and weighs 21 lbs.

Anderson was a trooper. He was a really good baby and sat in Paw Paw McKee lap. He really enjoyed the dinner. He ate the jambalaya, green beans and roll. You think with his stomach hanging over his pants he was full but as we sat there he kept trying to grab the food off the people's plate sitting on the side of us. Lets just say that he is a garbage disposal and Jared says he spends most of his time in the high chair feeding his face. This is true. But we love this little guy. Anderson is now 10 months and he weighs 17 lbs now.

Dying Easter Eggs

2010-04-03T15:05:00.000-07:00

So earlier today we had a big Easter Egg Hunt with family and friends and the kids had a blast. Later that day once everyone left we got back together at my sister Sheri's house and let the kids dye eggs together. This was a big deal for Ashlyn this year because she really got into it. The only thing is that she got really mad and cried a few times as you will see in the pictures because she kept trying to drink the colored vinegar off the spoon. She was successful in doing this a few times when I caught her at the end of doing so. I was so worried she was going to end up with a stomach ache.

Brianna David (niece)

Madilyn David (niece)

Grace Jewel (Madilyn & Brianna's cousin)from their dad's side of the family.

Madilyn and Grace where getting into the dying of eggs.

They were all so excited to get all of their eggs colored.

MeMe trying to show Ashlyn how to dye the eggs.

Ashlyn really thought this was cool.

As you can see Ashlyn has a busted lip. She was left with my mom the night before and we came home to a wounded child.

Ashlyn was more interested in taking the eggs out of the cups.

This one above she just has took a sip of the vinegar. It didn't seem to faze her but I didn't make a big deal this time.

She really got the hang of taking them out herself.

This is after I got onto Ashlyn for trying to sip the vinegar again.

Ashlyn and mommy.

Melt down again. Just didn't understand why she couldn't drink it.

Madilyn showing off her egg.

Ashlyn getting ready to dunk another egg.

Madilyn has completed two of her eggs.

Mommy and Ashlyn working on our eggs.

Ashlyn checking out all the colored eggs.

Madilyn David and Grace & her dad Brad Jewel

Aunt Sheri and Anderson

Aunt Sheri, Anderson, Ashlyn and Me

Brianna David showing off her colored egg.

Ashlyn was ready for bed. As you can see the nuk, blankie and sippy which is what she has to have every night to go to bed.

Trip to Winnsboro to see Nona.....

2010-02-28T20:14:00.000-08:00

We have been trying to get to Winnsboro since November to see Jared's Nona but things kept happening and then she fell and broke her ankle in December. So we decided to give her a call on Friday and see how she was doing and she stated she was moving around again. So we decided to load the babies up and head to Winnsboro. She has never seen Ashlyn or Anderson and she was so excited when we arrived. As always Ashlyn has never met a stranger and took right to Nona. Anderson enjoyed a nice 45 min nap in Nona arms as well. I know we enjoyed the visit and could see that Nona did too. It's amazing how strong she is for a 87 year old women and to know that she still works 2 days a week. She mentioned that she was going to try and go back to work this week since she hasn't been able to since the fall.

We are going to make a trip often and will have pictures next time.

Things Anderson is doing at 8 Months

2010-02-18T15:05:00.000-08:00

He now sits up and plays with his toys. He also will rock on his knees and scoops backwards. He is just like Ashlyn was were she was lazy rolling from their back to the front but does fine rolling from their stomach to their back. Anderson plays really well with his toys and is always laughing at Ashlyn. She is a great big sister and I just love how they get along so well together.

I do have a lot of pictures of Anderson but can't get them off the camera at this time but they are to come soon.

Anderson smiles all the time and is a very happy baby.

Things Ashlyn is doing at 20 Months

2010-02-18T14:55:00.000-08:00

Well for several weeks now Ashlyn follows me to the bathroom and always says Got to Potty? I always say yes mom has to potty. Well it has lead to her pulling toilet paper off and pretending to wipe herself and putting it in the toilet. Well the last 2 nights she has actually got on the big potty and actually went to the bathroom. She is so excited. I will be excited if I can get her potty trained before the new baby arrives in September.

The other new thing is she doesn't want to sleep in the baby bed anymore. Ashlyn has been pointing to the twin bed and wanting to lay in it. So for the last 2 nights she has been a big girl and sleeping in the twin bed at night by herself.

She loves playing dress up with hi heels. I did get pictures of this but can't get them off the camera. Pictures to come.

I haven't been able to put pictures up lately because my camera is on the fritz but hope that will change soon.

News from the Bonnette's

2010-02-07T17:02:00.000-08:00

I'm sure you all have seen the baby count down has been added to the blog. Yes its official. We found out Bonnette Baby #3 will be here September 25th. Are we crazy? You could say that. I will have a 26 Month, 15 Month and a Newborn when this baby arrives. I feel very blessed to have the two we have after as long as it took to have children and feel it to be a much bigger blessing for #3.

Ashlyn & Cousins

2009-12-27T12:46:00.000-08:00

I can't get over how big my little girl is getting.

Brianna David, Ashlyn Bonnette & Madilyn David

Christmas Eve

2009-12-24T22:11:00.000-08:00

Sheri and Brian hold Christmas Eve at their house every year. This is our first time home for the holiday's in a long time. It was nice to be by family for this occasions. The kids really enjoyed themselves.

Madilyn David

Ashlyn playing in the girls room

Ashlyn has a scatch on her nose. Poor thing.....

Brianna David

Nanie and Sheri David

The girls opening gifts from them to each other

Brianna got the Barbie (Sassy) from Madilyn

Brianna with her new barbie named Sassy.

He was just hanging out in his swing.

Anderson our sweet little man.

Nanie and Uncle Ed

Madilyn and Brianna opening their gifts.

Ashlyn is so excited.

Jared helping Ashlyn open her gift.

Ashlyn & Anderson

2009-12-19T20:42:00.000-08:00

Took the babies to take pictures as a surprise gift to Jared for Christmas. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Ashlyn started out OK with Anderson in the rocking chair but as you will see in the pictures to follow that changed very quickly. Anderson looks like a little grown man in a small body with the hat he has on. I just love these pictures. There will be more to post but can't put them on yet until Jared has the chance to see his. The best ones are yet to come. Ashlyn is now 18 months and Anderson 6 months.

Ashlyn - 18 Months Dress Up Pictures

2009-12-19T20:01:00.000-08:00

Well considering that we had our pictures scheduled for 7 pm and they didn't start taking our pictures till 8:30 p.m. I think Ashlyn did great considering that she hadn't had dinner yet and past her bedtime. I think she did well. You can definetly see her personality coming out in most of the pictures. We love her anyway.....

Anderson - 6 Months Dress Up Pictures

2009-12-19T19:40:00.000-08:00

I just adore this little man. We feel really blessed to have Anderson in our family. He is such a happy baby and smiles all the time.

Dress Up Pictures for the Grand Parents

2009-12-19T19:05:00.000-08:00

We wanted for Christmas this year to get pictures of the kids for our parents since all of the grand kids live in Louisiana now. Before leaving Utah I went to a party at a friends and there was a vendor who was selling the angel wings and tutus. So I got the outfits for all the girls and then had to get Anderson something to wear for our dress up pictures. So this is what we came up with. Lets just say its a little harder when you have more than one kid to get pictures of. But the interesting part is getting everyone to look at one time or in some of the pictures to keep Ashlyn sitting down and looking forward.

Madilyn & Brianna - My Nieces

2009-12-19T19:00:00.000-08:00

My sister meet up with us to get the girls pictures. Madilyn is 6 years and Brianna 5 years. Everyone did great.

Bass Pro Shop

2009-12-15T19:41:00.000-08:00

FREE Photo with Santa. Free is always the best these days. Ashlyn decided that she wasn't going to sit on Santa's lap but Anderson on the other hand didn't have a problem. I think the picture speaks for it self.

Cousins......

2009-12-08T21:31:00.000-08:00

Ashlyn, Kailey & Eli were having a lot of fun today playing together.

Pictures with Santa

2009-12-02T12:09:00.000-08:00

We took the girls and Anderson to the Mall of Louisiana to take their pictures with Santa. It was a cute set up. They get to start off by writing a wish list to Santa and when they are done they drop it in the Magical Mailbox that when you open it, it blows snow in your face. Then after that you go to the Naughty or Nice Meter and from their to sit on Santa's lap.

Here they are writing their wish list.

Ashlyn wanted to be a big girl to and so I wrote her name at the top of the wish list and then gave her the pencil for her to draw.

Now we have to put the letter in the Magical Mailbox.

Ashlyn didn't know what to think when the snow blew in her face.

Ashlyn, Me and Anderson

Madilyn and Brianna David

At first Ashlyn wasn't sure about Santa. I felt her grab the back of my arm tight but she finally released and allowed me to sit her on his lap.

Wasn't easy to get them to look at the camera.

Anderson decided he would check out Santa instead of the camera.

Brianna, Anderson, Ashlyn and Madilyn

Brianna and Madilyn

Here is Ashlyn telling Santa bye.

Christmas Tree Farm 2009

2009-11-28T19:33:00.000-08:00

This use to be a tradition of my family when I was growing up to go and cut down our Christmas Tree at the Christmas Tree Farm. We normally did this on our birthday December 11th. Once Jared and I moved off from Louisiana 10 years ago we never had the chance to visit a farm and continue the tradition. Now that we have moved back home to Louisiana we went to the farm with my sister and her family and my mom to start the tradition again. The kids had a blast and we also enjoyed a hay ride around the farm. Here are the pictures of the event.

My niece Brianna David (5 years old)

Niece Madilyn David (6 years old)

Madilyn and Ashlyn

Ashlyn and her cousins trying to find our tree.

MeMe (my mom) and Anderson

They put a pink hat on Anderson (poor kid). But he thought it was great to feel the tree.

Aunt Sheri, Ashlyn, Madilyn and Brianna

Me and (Brother in Law) Brian

Sheri (my twin sister) and Brian

Madilyn and Brian

Ashlyn (as you can see she doesn't go anywhere without that Binky and blanket)

Ashlyn and Me (trying to find our Christmas Tree)

I love this picture. Ashlyn just loves her dad and they went off to find the tree.

The clan

This farm is very large and we did a lot of walking to find that perfect tree.

The trees start to look all the same and becomes difficult to find the perfect one.

Searching............................

Sheri and her family found their tree.

Anderson and I are looking.

Ashlyn is looking.....

We found it and Jared is cutting it down.

Ashlyn wasn't to sure about what Jared was doing to this tree.

There it goes........

Our family and the tree we picked. We decided to get a little one this year.

MeMe and her grandchildren

We had a blast and the girls thought this was a lot of fun running.

Here we go on our hay ride

My sister Sheri, Brianna and Brother in Law Brian (in the black hat)

Hay Ride

More Pictures to come....

2009-11-11T08:11:00.000-08:00

I have really not had time with moving to keep the blog going but intend to make sure I get the blog back up and going. I will be going back and putting pictures from the last post a few months ago and bringing it current. Poor Anderson has not been posted on a monthly basis and I will make sure to get each month of him on here.

Anderson 5 Months

2009-11-11T08:08:00.001-08:00

I can't believe how time flies. He is going to be 5 months old on the 14th. Anderson has been a blessing in our family and we really enjoy having him around. He is such a happy baby and smiles all the time. We love his dimples.

Halloween in Louisiana 2009

2009-10-31T21:46:00.000-07:00

We were suppose to be in Utah for Halloween but we were missing Jared a lot that I decided to drive the babies and the dog to Louisiana. We got to Louisiana Friday and was able to spend Halloween with my family and Jared. Its was warm and these people thought it was cold that they had bomb firers going at almost every home we walked up to. Boy! do I wish I was in Utah for Halloween and enjoying the cool weather. Ashlyn was a Lady Bug Fairy and Anderson was a dinosaur that his Aunt Brandy bought him. They were very cute and Ashlyn had fun. Its getting a little harder these days to get pictures of Ashlyn looking at me but I do have a few.

These above were all taken at my mom's house before we went over to Jody and Joshua's house. My dad stopped by before work to see the kids dressed up.

Ashlyn and Mommy

Ashlyn being a show off

Anderson (our little Dino)

Dad and Anderson

We got to Jody's and Ashlyn fell asleep. I carried her for the first half hour of trick or treating because she didn't wake up.

Jared got tired of holding the candy bucket and decided that Anderson could carry it with his foot.

Here we are as a family after 6 weeks apart.

We went up to this home and there was a little dog dressed up as a lady bug too. Ashlyn just loved it and so I got a picture of her and the dog. Of course she turned as I took the picture.

Here are a few of her trick or treating. Her dad gave her a sucker and so she held it tight and enjoyed it the whole way.

This is my favorite. She was so excited after this house that she took off from Jared and was headed for me. She almost fell over with her pumpkin being so heavy and full of candy.

Another family picture.

Anderson enjoyed his pacifier and the ride after a while.

Here are the two at the end. Both tired and loving the ride.

Never get to see the mouth to much only the pacifier.

Louisiana Here We Come......

2009-10-09T20:52:00.000-07:00

This will be temporary until we get back on our feet. So MeMe get ready we're moving home and need somewhere to stay for a little while. Hope you can handle having us around.

Ashlyn found a new place to ride.....

2009-09-11T15:36:00.000-07:00

So we went to the store to pick up something and realized we didn't have the double stroller. So Ashlyn walked for a little bit and then she decided to ride. Here she is riding in the snap in go stroller.

She seemed pretty relaxed.

Anderson Sleeping

2009-09-04T13:09:00.000-07:00

I had Anderson in the pack in play at the office and when I went to check on him this is how I found him.

Sound asleep under his blankie and burp cloth.

He loves his blankie.

Daily Routine to Dad's office.....

2009-09-03T13:17:00.000-07:00

It never fails that Ashlyn falls a sleep right before getting to the office for the day. Once we arrive she is up and going strong.

Ashlyn, our little helper....

2009-09-03T10:18:00.000-07:00

So the other day at the office, Ashlyn decided she would help Anderson with his pacifier. So this was a big task for her. As you will see in the pictures following. She tried to get in the swing with him as well.

Happy Anderson.....

2009-09-03T09:38:00.000-07:00

He is such a happy baby all the time. We love having him apart of our little family. Here are a few random pictures of him at the office the other day.

Ashlyn was a big helper today....

2009-08-29T15:38:00.000-07:00

She helped her dad weed the flowerbeds and then of course enjoyed digging in the dirt.

Anderson enjoyed sleeping which is what he does best these days.

Then he decided he would wake up for a little bit.

Ashlyn had so much fun.

Then she decided she would help me has I cleaned the cars. She had a blast playing in the water.

Not to sure of what to think of the water hose.

She enjoyed dipping this bottle in and out of the water and carrying it all around the front yard.

By the time she was finished playing for the day, she was wet head to toe.

Anderson waking up from his long nap.

Then right back a sleep.

Sunday Walk at Bridal Vail Falls

2009-08-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

It was a very pretty and sunny day. So we decided to load the babies up and head to Bridal Vail Falls and walk the path there. The babies really enjoyed being outdoors. Anytime we have gone on a hike or a walk, Jared and Ashlyn have a good time collecting things of nature for Ashlyn to hold and feel. You will see what she got on this trip.

Me and Anderson

Jared and Ashlyn (she got leaves and sticks this time)

Ashlyn enjoying her snack on the way.

Missionary Reunion SLC, Utah

2009-08-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

This is my mission President and his wife. (President & Sister Horne)

We had the reunion at Liberty Park and this was the picture that they took of our family.

Anderson loves his bed and of course his mobile.....

2009-08-03T14:59:00.000-07:00

Anderson loves his mobile just like Ashlyn did. Unlike Ashlyn, who would never go to sleep. She was always wanting the mobile to continue to play.

Anderson just chills out in his bed.

One minute he is awake.

And the next I find him a sleep. What a sweet baby.

Ashlyn Enjoying the Pool.........

2009-08-01T14:55:00.000-07:00

Ashlyn loves the water. She was enjoying her time at Aunt Brandy & Uncle Jonathan's place. She loved being able to do her thing and float all over the pool on her own.

Ashlyn Enjoying Some Ice Cream.....

2009-08-01T14:52:00.000-07:00

I would say she loves ICE CREAM.....What do you think?

Me and the Babies

2009-07-28T14:42:00.000-07:00

Jared took some pictures of the babies and me while we were just hanging out at the house.

Anderson (this is the outfit Aunt Brandy bought him)

Me and Anderson

Ashlyn wouldn't take that pacifier out of her mouth. And as you can see she isn't too excited to be taking her picture. Anderson is though.

She is mad that I took her pacifier out and Anderson is happy as can be.

She loves to give kisses.

But for some reason she doesn't just give him a kiss. She ends up licking him.

Boy! Ashlyn is a pill today.....

Random Pics of Anderson sleeping....

2009-07-12T14:06:00.001-07:00

These are just a few since he has been born.

Discovery Park - Part 1

2009-07-12T13:29:00.000-07:00

This was Ashlyn's first time at the park. She had so much fun. She's not walking on her own yet but once she can she will be all over the place.

Jared and Ashlyn enjoying the slides

She loves to walk.

Her first time to swing.

Boy! what a facial expression. The hair is all over the place.

Madilyn in the bee hive.

Brian, Madilyn and Brianna

Sheri and the girls.

Sheri and Madilyn

Ashlyn, Madilyn and Brianna on the tire swing.

They were having so much fun.

Jared and Ashlyn

Brian, Jared and Ashlyn. I guess Brian was pushing them in this picture. I'm not sure.

Discovery Park - Part 2

2009-07-08T17:18:00.000-07:00

The girls had a lot of fun at the park.

Jared and Madilyn having fun swinging.

Brianna and Brian swinging.

Brian and Brianna

Uncle Jared and Madilyn

Jared and Brian acting like kids on those swings.

Sheri and Brianna

How sweet

Brian and Brianna being silly.

Ashlyn hanging out in the swing.

Ashlyn and MeMe

Pictures with Cousins

2009-07-08T13:11:00.000-07:00

While my sister and mom where in town we decided to take the kids to get their pictures together. Of course Ashlyn in this picture has decided not to smile and Anderson went to sleep.

Anderson was so tired.

Ashlyn thought she was hot stuff. She loves standing.

Brianna 4 1/2 years old (turns 5 on August 10th)

Madilyn 5 1/2 years old (turns 6 on July 31st)

All four of them together. This one was taken for my mom and dad.

Brianna and Madilyn David (Sheri's two girls)

I just love how this one turned out. This is the one that my mom and dad got of the grand babies.
My mom ordered this one which shows off the close up of each grandchild and their date of birth.

Chucky Cheese

2009-07-07T21:30:00.000-07:00

My mom, sister, brother in law and nieces where in town and so we went to have some fun at Chucky Cheese. Anderson enjoys sleeping while everyone else has fun.

Ashlyn got to ride a few things but there really isn't much she can do yet.

Chucky came to visit us at our table. Ashlyn was more interested in his hands.

Here she is with Chucky and Jared.

Madilyn even decided to get into the picture.

She enjoyed riding the pink horse.

Jared had to hold on to her so that she would fall off.

Her cousins Madilyn and Brianna are enjoying spending time with Ashlyn.

Brianna and Ashlyn having fun in the car.

Anderson and I hanging out.

Aunt Sheri bought Ashlyn this stuff animal and Ashlyn loved it.

Madilyn and Brianna showing us what they got with their tickets.

Chucky and his band playing.

Ashlyn loves her car.....

2009-07-07T13:48:00.000-07:00

Ashlyn turned 1 on June 11th and we did a little something on that day but where waiting for all the family to arrive to have her Big Birthday. Here is the picture of Ashlyn riding in her new car from her MeMe.

Of course she thinks she should stand up.

Madilyn & Brianna Hold Anderson for the 1st Time

2009-07-05T20:43:00.000-07:00

Anderson had some visitors once he was born. And this is his two cousins from Louisiana who where very excited to see him and hold him. Madilyn got to hold him first.

Here is Brianna holding Anderson too.

Anderson and Dad taking it easy....

2009-07-05T13:47:00.000-07:00

This is always Jared's favorite part of having a new one around. He can take naps and snuggle with them on the couch.

Ashlyn enjoys her time at Dad's office

2009-07-03T13:52:00.000-07:00

As soon as Anderson was out of the swing Ashlyn thought it would be fun to get into it herself.

So she climbed into it and got seated.

Then she decided she would start rocking the swing. Before I knew it she had that swing going fast and high. She was very proud of herself. I don't know if you can see the big smile behind the pacifier.

And then there is the times when she gets into everything. Like you see below as she has unplugged her dad's ultrasound machine.

And now she is very mad that she can't crawl with it.

Ashlyn is a BIG SISTER....

2009-06-30T13:58:00.000-07:00

Since Anderson has been born Ashlyn has tried to be a big helper. Everytime Anderson cries she go to the rescue. As you can see in this picture she pulls on the swing and then looks for me to let me know that he is crying.

Then of course you can see she likes to get under the swing and gets mad because it hits her in the head.

She also likes to give him a big push at times in the swing as you can see below.

Babies Take Naps at the same time and I love it....

2009-06-26T14:01:00.000-07:00

How peaceful it is in our home at this time. When both babies take their nap at the same time.

Ashlyn is all over her bed theses days. Never in the same spot.

Anderson looks pretty peaceful as well.

Ashlyn & Anderson

2009-06-24T22:20:00.000-07:00

Artistic Creations (This is one of the new pictures they take now where the image is up close)

Anderson's Birth Annoucements

2009-06-24T22:15:00.001-07:00

These are the pictures I used to put Anderson's birth announcements together.

I just love his little dimple.

Ashlyn & Anderson have the same little feet.

Jared & Anderson's hand.

Family Pictures

2009-06-24T22:10:00.001-07:00

Our New Little Family

Jared & Me

Our New Family Picture (Jared, Keri, Ashlyn & Anderson)

Anderson & Ashlyn

Ashlyn 1 year Pictures

2009-06-24T22:00:00.000-07:00

Ashlyn's 1 year pictures.

Happy Father's Day to Jared

2009-06-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

Jared had told me he didn't want anything for Father's Day and not to buy a card. But I wanted to do something for him on his special day. So for Father's Day I decided to be a little creative. So I decided to finger print both of the babies hands and put it in a frame for Jared. This way he could display it in his office.

This is what it said:

Dad

Here's a little handprint

Just so you can recall

Exactly how my fingers looked

When I was very small

Happy Father's Day 2009

Love, Ashlyn & Anderson

Underneath both of the babies prints, I put there name and their date of birth.

I thought it would be easy to get finger prints of the babies but it was a little of a challenge. Ashlyn didn't like me holding her hand and every time I tried to get Anderson's print he would ball his hand into a fist. Lets just say after trying 4 different times I was able to at least get one that both babies prints were able to be seen.

Thank You Me Maw Bonnette

2009-06-21T20:34:00.001-07:00

Here are Anderson's Blankies that his Me Maw Bonnette made for him. She made him 2 and here are the front and back of both of them. I love them and I know that Anderson will too!!!

Thank You Paw Paw McKee

2009-06-21T20:27:00.000-07:00

We just want to Thank You for buying the furniture set for the baby's new room. At the time we didn't know what we were having since we wanted it to be a surprise. The furniture goes perfect with Anderson's bed set. We still have to get his room put together but this is a start and the most important thing needed.

Both Babies Sound A Sleep

2009-06-20T22:30:00.000-07:00

This weekend Jared was out of town in Colorado to see his patients. So today it was just the babies and me. They did really well and took their nap together and night time was a peace of cake. I went in to check on both of them before I climbed into bed and this is how I found them. They are peacefully sleeping.

Anderson 7 days old

Ashlyn 1 year and 9 days old. Ashlyn normally starts out at the head of her bed on her pillow and by the time I go to bed I find her at the foot of the bed. She never stays in one place anymore.

Pictures of Ashlyn & Anderson for Father's Day Gift

2009-06-20T20:59:00.000-07:00

So I wanted to make Jared's Father's Day Gift but needed some pictures to go along with what I was making. So this is Ashlyn's first time to hold Anderson. She was really excited and here are all of the pictures and captions.

Ashlyn's New Facial Expression

2009-06-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

Here is one of Ashlyn's facial expressions she has been using a lot lately. Boy! is she rotten but to cute.

Anderson's Trip Out

2009-06-19T21:14:00.000-07:00

Anderson's 1st trip out since he has been born. We had to take a trip over to Orem to the Babies R Us to switch out diapers. Here he is all bundled up and ready to go. He did really well and slept the whole way.

He's tiny in this big car seat.

Anderson Sleeps & Ashlyn Eats....

2009-06-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

Ashlyn at breakfast time gets to watch her Veggie Tales while she eats her breakfast. Ashlyn sure loves blueberry muffins for breakfast and normally after she eats that she has fruit whether it be pears, peaches or strawberries. By the time she is finished and time for clean up she is a mess. Its in the hair and all over her face, not to mention in her eye brows from her rubbing her eyes because she is ready for her morning nap.

She is just getting started with breakfast. One of these days I will have to take a picture of the after moment when she is a mess.

Anderson is peacefully sleeping. He sleeps through just about anything.

He really likes to swing.

This was a little later in the day in the portable swing while he was taking his nap and Ashlyn was down for hers.

Ashlyn's Curiosity with Baby Anderson.....

2009-06-16T20:55:00.000-07:00

I was folding some clothes this morning and Ashlyn was playing with her toys. This she noticed that Anderson was on the couch and so she crawled over and took the time to check him out.

Ashlyn helps Me Maw Bonnette Sew Burp Clothes Today.....

2009-06-16T20:27:00.001-07:00

So Ashlyn is not to happy that Anderson has white burp clothes because she thinks they are hers. So yesterday anytime she saw he had one or that I was using one on my shoulder for him she would take it from him or me. So I discussed this with Jared's mom and stated that I needed to do something to make them different so that Ashlyn would not think they were hers. So Jared's mom came over today after my dad left and started sewing material to the burp clothes to make them different. So Ashlyn and Me Maw Bonnette worked together on them today.

I'm surprised that Ashlyn sat this still while Me Maw was sewing the burp clothes. Here is the finished product. They came out really cute.

Paw Paw McKee Left Today.....

2009-06-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

We were sad to see Paw Paw leave today but we really enjoyed having him here with us. He got to visit with us from June 1 - 16. We really appreciate all he has done for us while he was here and the time he took from work to come and visit us. Ashlyn really took to him and at times would cry when Paw Paw would leave the room or have to leave the house for a little bit.

Early in the morning before Paw Paw leaves.

Some last moment pictures with Paw Paw before he leaves to travel back to Louisiana.

Ashlyn checks out Paw Paw's Harley Bike.

Last minute pictures with Paw Paw.

Anderson, Paw Paw and Ashlyn

Boy! don't we look all a wake at 7 a.m. in the morning.

Paw Paw gets ready to leave for that long trip back to Louisiana on the Harley.

Paw Paw McKee & His 2 Grand Babies

2009-06-15T15:37:00.001-07:00

Day 2 of Anderson new little life. I love the new facial expressions Ashlyn now has. You will see her little personality in these photos. She is getting use to the new little addition and is starting to be gentle with him. She even gave him a kiss today.

Anderson, Paw Paw McKee & Ashlyn

She loves to touch his lips.

She loves to wrinkle her nose these days.

Ashlyn meets baby Anderson.....

2009-06-14T19:44:00.001-07:00

Ashlyn got home from Aunt Brandy's. My dad brought her upstairs and she had a big smile on her face at first when she saw me but then when she saw me with Anderson her facial expression changed fast. She wasn't to sure at that moment. I didn't get on camera.

Ashlyn meets Baby Anderson

Ashlyn is still a little unsure.

She is still checking Anderson out.

Now she becomes curious.

She is starting to get excited now.

She decided at this moment she is going to pull on Anderson blanket he is wrapped in.

Ashlyn watches as Aunt Brandy holds Anderson.

Our first family photo together.