Ashlie's First Photos!

These photos are the best! I had to post them so all could see that children should be photographers. My mother in law never lets anyone take her photo, and we have 2 of her. Grandma Wheeler is happy as always. Ash really loves her camera. She has actually taken a liking to me in the morning. It's a good thing I have control over what gets saved or trashed. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and Ashlie is excited this year. She has made a manger, Grandma Sue gave her a plate and cup for Santa's treats, and she already has the carrots ready for the reindeer. I am feeling great, and really popping out! This baby boy is a mover and a shaker. He is so active. We only have 3 months and 2 weeks left before baby boy should come to town. We are very excited. Merry Christmas to you all!

Happy #3 to Ashlie!

Ashlie's 3rd Birthday has come and gone with much fan fare. She had her first friend's party. It was a success. 3 neighbor friends and 4 cousins attended. Aunt Cathy stayed at the party and helped out with the fun! We played pin the hat on Pablo (he is a Backyardigan), watched the Backyardigan's Snow Fort Adventure, ate cake and ice cream, and the kids all played with Ash's new playdo set that Mia gave her. That night Hailey had a sleep over with Ash. They were so cute and well-behaved. They both fell asleep to the Pokey Little Puppy and did not wake until after 8 the next morning. We had the Grandparents party at Grandma Wheeler's on Tuesday, her "real Birthday", as she put it at 7am on Tuesday morning. She got some fun gifts, along with her camera. She is getting pretty good at taking photos. I think that Charlie is her favorite subject. Now we are heading into Christmas, then Mom and Dad Birthdays (we will both be 24). Then the arrival of baby boy is around the corner. My guess for the delivery date is March 28. I am getting a nice, round belly, just in time to play Santa if anyone needs one for their Christmas party. I saw the perinatologist this past Monday, and I am doing just perfect. Everything with me and the baby is just as it should be. Sitting around on my duff has paid off. But I can't wait to get back on that treadmill and back to squats and lunges as soon as I get the okay after baby comes. It is cold in Logan. I went out early today and got my hair cut into a short a-line and then went to McD's for some biscuits. Yum Yum! Tony had the beds made and the home in order when I got home. What a guy! Merry Christmas to all! We love you!

Ashlie's 3rd Birthday is in 5 days. I can not believe that she is old enough to have a friends party. On Saturday she will have a Backyardigans party. She has been waiting for this for atleast a month, when we ordered her party package. She has invited her cousins, and 4 good frineds from the neighborhood. All she wants for her birthday is stamps?? She is getting her first camera in hopes to save mom and dad's from the wrath of a 3 year old. But this makes me think... digital camera at 3, then what at 10,11,12??? I am doing great. The went to the doctor on Monday, and baby is coming along as he should. I feel so blessed to have this chance to bring another sweet baby into this world, and to raise him as best as I can to be a loving, fun, thoughtful, intelligent person. She is learning the night before Christmas, and is really good at reciting the end, with Prancer, Dancer... and then mightily yelling dash away, dash away, dash away all! The volume of her voice definitely gives away the Guerrero in her. We are going to get a little Christmas tree to take to Payton's graveside, Ashlie is excited to help. On Sunday, Dec. 9, there is a world wide candle lighting at 7pm local time for all of those who have lost little ones to light a candle for an hour to honor the memory of the sweet child they have lost. It is thought to be the largest candle lighting in the world. They say that satelite images show a wave of light sweeping across the globe. So if you want, light a candle this Sunday for Payton and Olivia. Love you all!