This morning while Ruby slept Hazel was showing off her impressive downward dog tummy time skills while I practiced some yoga. Yoga is just better when Ruby is sleeping...  For lunch Ruby and I had sandwiches. Mine was peanut her's almond. We have learned that Ruby breaks out in hives when she has peanut butter … Continue reading We finish each other’s… sandwiches 

These days involve late night/ early morning nursing. Eggs, toast, and a kiss from Marc as he heads to school. Snuggles with Hazel. Ruby sleeping in till 8/9/ or 10. Ruby's breakfast baba. Reading stories. Playing catch. More stories. A visit to Robin and some pretzels. Lunch. FaceTime Grammy or Abby. Nap time. Snuggles with … Continue reading These days 

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Oh hello baby sister. One day you will have your name, but for now you are and forever will be baby sister to Miss Ruby. I think you will come out either doing a pirouette or crumping it hard- either way, you are a serious belly dancer. I think you had the hiccups for an … Continue reading baby sister 

The first step is to admit you have a problem. I am an Instagram addict. I am a few times a day kind of user. (So not totally out of control but definitely more than needed) Today while mindlessly hopping from profiles I came across a photo with a caption that told of how the lady … Continue reading My name is Ashely, and I am an Instagram addict 

Babies help remove the tendency to be selfish and narsasistic.  Holding a sleeping baby on your chest helps you slow down and savor moments.  Watching tiny milestones like learning to clap their hands or discovering their reflection in the mirror teaches us to celebrate the everyday accomplishments.  Having then make the cognitive connection of knowing … Continue reading Why the world needs babies

I was rocking Ruby to sleep last night, looking down at my little baby and I realized she is not a baby any more. She is a crawling, sitting up, waving, balling, solid food eating, singing, teething, laughing little girl. I just love her so much! ​ ​ She is a dainty little eater with … Continue reading The best 11 months 

Found a place to live and moved in at 8 months, 2 weeks, and 3 days pregnant. RUBY was born (the very best) Marc graduated from ASU Ashley spoke at Time to Blossom as a paid pubic speaker Went to the beach with the Adams cousins Marc stated dental school at AT Still Dressed up … Continue reading 2016 was good for us