Happy Ashton

Ode to Sass: Friendly's

On Sara's 2nd to last day as a hostess, the boys and I made a surprise visit and had dinner at her restaurant. Aiden was stoked: not only did he get to have mac-n-cheese and hotdogs, but then ice cream and sprinkles! And frequent visits to our table by Sass were the icing on the cake!

Not Me Monday

I did NOT just walk around the house for the past half hour, in a funk and blowing off my sweet hubbie who just worked the entire night. I did NOT complain about being in a fog, even though I slept for 8 hours. ........ And I did NOT just realize that somehow in my haste, my left contact did not make it into my eye. Hence, the "fog"!

Hi Mom!

As I am "coming into my own" of being a mom, I am finally getting some time and sanity to reflect on motherhood. Mom, you are so loving, patient, and trusting in the Lord that I am well and happy so far away. (Even though I only call maybe once a week!) And those are a mother's biggest concerns. (Maybe not what is really best for said child, but never-the-less, our gut reaction to our children!)
So to Mom: "I'm doin' good. Still eating too much junk food, but finally having time for my makeup and hair. Albeit, your grandsons make me want to pull out my hair many days! Tryin' to make you proud! Working on my procrastination and really getting into cooking good, flavorful dinners for my little family. I learned from the best! I could still go for some of your potato salad or pumpkin cookies anytime of day! Love and miss you!"

Me and My Baby

Sweet Boy (Between Tantrums!)

Decorating the Tree

The Feast

Our great friends, Uncle Nathan and Aunt Lauren hosted Thanksgiving dinner in their beautiful home. Along with their friends from Manhattan, their new dining room table was christened in style! And even though seven 20-26 year olds were not very good at judging when the turkey was "done," it ended up being delicious! We are very thankful for good friends!

Ashton and the Pear

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving around our house






Really missing my fam about now. I can picture it in my mind: Gigi's guacamole dip and Fritos are all gone by now and Fred is making last minute preps on the kitchen counter before "The Bird" makes its appearance. He is dressed in his best and smells faintly of expensive musk. Gigi is sporting a new, flashy outfit and shoes (don't forget her natural, beautiful, red hair!) and they are squabbling over who-knows-what; my Dad is sacked out in an over-sized leather recliner; my mom is willingly helping with anything, chatting and laughing and looking timelessly beautiful; the cocker spaniels are underfoot; and my siblings are watching tv or playing out back or causing general mischief that for one day out of the year is going unnoticed by Dad.

Well, many of those details are changed this year and many family members are absent. But I still miss the warmth and happiness. Miss you all!