Last Tuesday, Marc and I got a 2 am wake up call to a crying baby with a bed full of barf. This was our first real sick baby parent moment and I think we handled it really well. We jumped in to action- I got Ruby and soon had her in a bath and … Continue reading Quarantined
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
Saturday was Ruby's first birthday!! 365 days with my little ray of sunshine. Oh I love you my Ruby Mack. I will forever be grateful to you, you made me a mother. In the morning Marc and I went in singing happpy birthday. Ruby got all star stuck and rolled around in her foxy blanket … Continue reading ONE big baby girl
This is Tater Tot. He is a therapy pony at Marc's school. So naturally, Ruby had to wear her cowgirl get up to go and meet him. Don't believe that look other face, I promise she was excited. She just got a little nervous, which tuned into nervous laughs, then genuine giggles, the so-happy she … Continue reading A little horse
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
Today I had my first doctor appointment for the new baby. Marc was suppose to have school till 5 but he finished early so he got to meet me for the appointment to meet baby number 2. First, let me say, I love my doctor (shout out to Dr. Beck). He is just so kind … Continue reading Johnson, party of FOUR
Oh Miss Ruby, she cracks me up. Ode to a graham cracker Crackers that are graham Ruby thinks you are grand. When anything in life is sad Or the lack of nap makes her mad, Ruby is instantly cheerful with glee When her belly if full of thee Please note the single tear … Continue reading Ode to a graham cracker
For Christmas Marc's parents like to give "date nights." So Friday we went to Texas Roadhose. Where everything is bigger, louder, heavier, and smothered in butter, cheese, or bacon. Ruby wasn't really loving it, but she was all about those hot rolls and cinnamon butter. She is a girl after my own heart. Saturday we … Continue reading A wild family weekend
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
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