I'm a sleep Whore

"Hello, my name is Ashley. And I am a sleep Whore."

I have not always been a sleep whore. In fact, I didn't care that much about sleep. When I was really little I thought it was a waste of time and have always stuck to that belief. I have never been a night owl and have enjoyed getting up early in the morning. I always have gone to bed at a reasonable time (at my house growing up the lights went OUT by 10:30 and you were left in the dark. Even at christmas time we were able to watch Leno's opening and then DARKNESS).
Since Dayne has been on this little earth things have CHANGED. I was happily doing the night time duty (feedings, rockings, sleeping on the couch, sleeping in the chair, ect). I did all the things that a new mom does until about 5am. Rich started taking over that feeding and i would go get in bed. I discovered I LOVED my bed. It felt so warm and wonderful. It is soft and smells so good. (and I get to sleep without a baby in my arms) I would sleep until 8 or 9. It became my favorite time. Now i am addicted.
Reasons I know i am now a whore:
1. I have been tricking rich to doing the 2/3am feeding and heading to bed then.
2. My in-laws were over last night and when they offered to hold the baby I played the new mom card and went to bed....at 7pm.
3. I am trying to be generous and let rich sleep in (it is 6:20am) but I have plans to trick Rich into staying home from work for a few hours so I can visit the bed when he wakes up.

"hello my name is Ashley and I am a sleep whore"

watching

My little family is kicking back watching a baby Einstein video. Don't they look comfortable??

This week has been very up and down. We have been working very hard on "the pooping" part of crewe's potty training. This has been going on for a VERY long time. So this week he has been talking about Chuck E Cheese. As soon as he started going to the bathroom on his own we said we would take him to the Big Cheese. Crewe has preformed wonderfully this weekend so we planned the outing. We got to the restaurant and they were FULL. They were at capacity so they were not letting any more people come in. WHAT!*%$ Try explaining all this to a 3 year old. Luckily we found another place. An upscale Cheese, Super Franks. Thank you Super Franks for saving our hide!!!

Today

Today we played outside. The bubble machine was on and the bubbles made Crewe so happy.

Oh yeah, Dayne cried. And cried some more!

At least she had cute shoes on today!

poor me

All these cute easter babies!!! (I do have more nephews and nieces but no pictures were sent to me so..)

We have had a crazy last couple of days. It has involved Crewe going to the emergency room (three people had to hold him down so he could get a shot of penicillin). A minor mouth surgery (hospital was clear in oakland but it went really well). A short trip to the emergency room for an ear infection(me). Some kind of allergic reaction and a black and blue hand is swelling (me.) A new swing that goes side to side and helps you sleep (rich wishes it was for him but it is for dayne.)

Clara McDonald. Best friend Kayleen's little girl

Yvonne's kiddies

Sports nut, Cousin Kade

Kade and Addison in thier finery!

Happy Birthday Rich

We love Rich for lots of reasons.Some big and some minor. Here is just a few. We are lucky to have him in our lives. happy birthday !1. We love that he showers.

2. He plays rockets with Crewe.

3. He reads to Crewe everynight.

4. Takes us to the zoo!

5. Feeds Baby Dayne.

*maybe it is time for anew shirt for Rich. These photos are months apart and the red shirt is popular!

the first egg hunt

happy Easter. Our little egg hunter is the man!

this weekend

The boys got the boat nice and clean.

Baby Dayne got in a workout.

We sat cousin Rebecca in the bumbo.

the foot

I know i have not posted pictures of Crewe. But when you try to take a picture of crewe he runs away and says, "No Pictures!!!!" Punk!

So here is a few shots of the baby sleeping. Look at the little foot working it's way out. I love it...but not feet!

It's 3AM

These are the eyes of a tired mom. This baby cries more than I can handle. At times. She is so dang wonderful but why does she cry in the MIDDLE of the night????



Now at 8pm at night she is asleep. Who knows what she will want to do tonight?

the Zoo

Rich took Crewe to the zoo on Saturday. He went with his brother and his kids. Rich said that he took a few pictures of the kids on the rides. When I downloaded the pics, this is what we got.

WHO ARE THESE KIDS?????

2 weeks here on earth

Today baby dayne went to the doctor for her 2 week check up. She is doing great. She weighed in at 7lbs 14ozs. EXCELLENT!!! (As a side note*I also LOVE her wearing bows and the pale pink outfit. It is a Tommy Hilfiger. Thanks Addison for the hand-me-down.) Crewe also came with us to the doctors (I had this need to have Rich there, in case....so we all went). We had to wait FOREVER. The following also occured.

Us: "That is where the doctor sits."

Crewe jumps in the chair. "Call me Doctor Crewe."

My MOM, my FRIEND

If you don't know my mom then you are really missing out. She is amazing and wonderful and kind and thoughtful. She has been here taking care of me and my KIDS (ah, I have kids now). She did the night duty with Dayne and played cars with Crewe all day. Here is a list of things about the amazing Jody.

1. She began dating Dane in high school.
2. She can do ANYTHING
3. Stain glass, paint, drawing, sewing, ect. She can do it all!
4. Born in West Virginia.
5. Full name is Jodean.
6. Can touch her nose with her tongue.
7. Hates the color pink.
8. also hates the name Shannon and Susan
9.Has 2 sisters and 1 brother
10.Loves the movie, "kingpen"
11. Won't admit that movie is her favorite.
12. Has a floor obsession
13. Vacuums EVERYDAY
14. Also exercises everyday (BOO!)
15. LOVES mexican food
16. Does not love Asian food
17. Can't handle onions
18. CRAZY LOVES my dad
19.Has been to Europe MANY times
20. Enjoys Travel
21. Was raised in Alaska
22.Went to BYU
23. Was in trouble alot for wearing short skirts
24. Thinks Aunt Dawn and Aunt Grace are good sister-in-laws
25.Doesn't sing with the radio
26. Doesn't listen to music when she is in her car!
27. When I told her that I wanted to be in band, she said, "me too!"
28. Excellent reader
29. not EXCELLENT speller
30. "Cane River" a favorite book
31. enjoys reading
32. Likes "chic-lit" but Ashley is concerned it is too racy for the mom
33. Really LIKES her children
34. Makes excellent chicken fingers
35. Very THOUGHtFUL
36. Loves the Lord
37. Works at the temple once a week
38. Excellent example of Christ like love
39. Amazing relief society teacher
40. Had 3 children naturally and fast- What, no epidural
41. Works in her yard everyday.
42. Can't say no to her kids or GRANDKIDS
43. Is a very good friend
44. Is very good to the Grandparents
45. Misses her parents everyday
46. Likes to work on puzzles
47. Has perfect color pixels
48.Likes the Zoo
49. Loves Parades
50. Is Loved by me!!! I love you Mom!

Dane the DAD

1 I am the funniest one in the family
2. I have 2 labs who drive me nuts.

3. I have known my wife hody, for 39 years
4. I love to travel.
5. San Diego is my favorite
6.I speak excellent Spanish
7. Hody and I want to serve a mission
8. I have humps on my feet
9. I have been on 4 cruises
10. I can really cook
11. My cookies won a best of show at the state fair
12. In the summer I am the grillmaster
12. I love the cougars.
13. I still plat basketball twice a week.
14. I am known as the donut man by all the kids, cause I bring them every Sat
15. I dont type so hot
16. we eat at the el burrito every tue
17. I dont make the bed
18. The dogs go walkin twice a day.
19. I hate meetings
20. Love Houstons
21. I have run a ncaa Basketball contest for 27 straight years.
22. Won it Twice
23. I like my three kids alot. Not just Love but really like.
24. Interviewing teenagers can give you grey hair
25. If you think Ethan is funny, refer to rule 1
26. I golf , but not that well for 40 years of practice
27. I am never going bald. good genes
28. My German is passable. Nicht Wahr?
29. I did a triathalon so slow
30. I watch 24
31. Pepperoni all the way
32. I watch byu games on tape delay. wus
33. larry Bird
34. I drive a Boxster S. Cool
35. I can barely email. Thanks Aaron
36. Love all grandkids (8)
37. I always sing happy birthday to Aaron on March 27
38. Ashley has my soft spot.
39. I miss Hody
40. I let my parents win at marbles intentionally. I am a good son
41. I pick up checks
42. My friends say i am the best at poker
43. Sadly I am banned from poker
44. Never say no to the Bear
45. I wore a purple tie today,rather brave
46. Naps are great
47 I swim like a manatee
48. In a speedo.
49. Just kiddin
50. This ahas been fun

The Brother

Crewe is LOVING being the big brother. He has been so sweet and so good. I am truly grateful for a wonderful boy to love Dayne. We are so lucky to have him in our lives.

"All About Me"

So I Accept the Challenge of 100 things "All About Me" (I am feeding the new baby girl right now so I will dictate to the Mom)--Actually I didn't list any of the first 40. it is a list of things my mom knows about me!!!! (with some editing)

1. I love having a son and a daughter!
2. I love the heavenly feeling that you get to have after having a baby.
3. California weather is the Best
4. I have a degree from BYU
5. Matisse is my favorite artist
6. I LOVE LOVE everything about Paris!

7. I took French Lessons for a short time.
8. I like to cook
9. At birth I was 8 pounds and 6 ounces
10. I hope Dayne's hair turns red; mine too!

11. Decorating is my thing
12. Purple is my favorite color
13. I was born in Provo Utah; my Dads last year of Law School
14. My brother Ethan and I love the Thai Chili Garden!!!! So good
15. Down with sports and the outdoors
16. I was without a front tooth until I was 8
17. Richard is my favorite husband


18. I love my kids names
19. I have 5 nephews and 1 niece on my side and 2 nephews and 1 niece on Rich's side.
20. I graduated from Skyview High School in 1995
21. I love to travel
22. Water is my favorite drink (not so much but it will do)
23. Ice cream hurts my stomach
24. I love to go on Cruises
25. My birthday is Valentines Day
26. Shoes and me are like bread and butter
27. I love dogs
28. Aunt Dawn and Uncle Wimp are my favorite
29. I love to read
30. I wore braces for 6 months (on my teeth not my legs)
31. I got my ears pierced when I was 5 as my cousins and brothers watched
32. My stuffed dog Ralph slept with me after I was married
33. I wear a size 9 shoes
34. I am a certified scuba diver
35. The rule is "no talking during Greys Anatomy"
36. My Dad and I had a contract about tucking me into bed
37. I hate scary movies (also not true but it is ok for the mom to think that)
38. I want to be a ballerina (not true AT ALL....she says it was when I was little)
39. I had a hairdoo when I was born
40. "Grease" you make my top movie list.

41. "Something Borrowed" is my favorite book.
42. Italian sodas are from heaven.
43. I love "people" magazine
44. I check their website everyday
45. I can't stand it when people have chipped nail polish
46. I do love a good french manicure
47. And a pedicure
48.I think Rich's legs are sexy
49.I love to be on the boat
50. And watch Rich water skiing
51. I make kick ass lemon bars
52. I SUCK at making macaroni and cheese
53. I am not a chocolate fan
54. But I do love Reese Peanut Butter Cups * the holiday shaped ones
55. I love to watch TV
56. Crewe makes me laugh EVERYDAY
57. I am bored when people talk politics
58. I don't care about it
59. I love BIG PARTIES
60. I wish I was invited to more parties
61. I have been to Europe 4 times
62. i bought the best rain boots in Paris
63. I hate feet
64. I have been known to kiss my new babies feet!

65. Wish "Beverly Hills 90210" was still on the air
66. I miss my college friends
67. I love to play games
68.My brother is an excellent game partner.
69. I love Aaron's laugh
70. And Ethan is so funny.
71. I hate brushing my teeth.
72. I don't wear deodorant.
73. Don't love the color, BLUE
74. I like M&M's
75. I enjoy a good cry.
76. I miss going to the temple
77. FlOWERS!! i love them
78. I do not like to plant flowers outside
79. I enjoy Diet Coke
80. I like my sister-in-laws

81. i wish i had more talents
82. i want to be a singer in a band
83.I am not a good singer
84.i am honest
85. I don't like people who are late
86. or people who don't have answering machines
87. I hate doing laundry
88. but don't mind cleaning the BATHROOM
89. I love and admire my parents
90. i wish we lived in the same town
91. I do love to visit Billings.
92.I watch "The View" everyday.
93. I fast forward through all the war talk.
94. Pink is a great color for me
95. I enjoy reading blogs.
96. I am crazy about cheese.
97. I do not like salt water.
98. Fall, amazing season.
99. I have NO desire for a tattoo.
100. I LOVE jewelry.

Baby Baby

Our baby made her entrance a little bit early. We are so excitied for her to be here!!!! "Yeah

39 Weeks

Koala bears are pregnant for 35 days. Then they carry the baby in a pouch for 5-7 months. Elephants carry thier babies for 22 months. I have been doing this for 10. What am I complaining about?

Still Pregnant

I was planning on taking a few pictures this weekend so I could work on a new post. I carried my camera every where with us but no luck. We just are not busy exciting people, right now.

I am still PREGNANT!!!! I think I am okay with it but am getting very uncomfortable. I am sleeping in our yellow chair. I have heart burn after (hours later) I drink water or eat dinner (no matter what I eat). I also am short on energy. It is beautiful weather here today ( over 70) so i was planning on taking Crewe to the park. I showered and promtly lost all my spark. My sister-in-law must have known and called wanted Crewe to come over and play. A drop off date!!! THANK GOODNESS. I did end up going to Target for almost 1 1/2 hours. Did I mention that I move slowly?