Ashton's 2nd Birthday Party

On Saturday, July 22nd, we threw Ashton his 2nd birthday party at home. We invited our closest friends and family for a small intimate celebration. We had a slight Elmo theme going since Ashton loves his "Melmo" these days with decorations and an Elmo cake. We also grilled hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill and had all the fixings. Ashton had an awesome time playing with his pal Luqman and getting all sorts of love and attention from everyone. He also enjoyed the sand and water stand we got him for his BD and all the other thoughtful presents he received. We can not believe our little guy is already two! He is such a joy to us and getting so big and smart by the day. What a blessing this sweet little guy is to our lives.
Happy 2nd Birthday Buddy! We love you, Mommy & Daddy

Ashton's first Officical boo-boo and trip to the ER

One June night, enjoying our nightly ritual of having dinner and then watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, Dad and I decided to show Mom our cool excercise moves we had been doing that day while she was at work. I got a little too excited and in turn, slipped and clipped the coffee table (which is equiped with safety bumpers) in just the right way and split open my head. Mom and Dad at first thought I just hit it really hard and then realized I had an open wound and was bleeding. I was not bleeding too heavily though. It more turned instantly into a nice goose egg if anything. None the less, Mom and Dad were in a frantic and got dressed and we headed to Emory Eastside Hospital. By this point, I was all smiles and really could have cared less of what happened, but they had to make sure I was ok. Emory Eastside has a Pediatric ER, fortunately for us, and we breezed right in. I ended up needing 4 stiches and had to get wrapped up in this mummy type contraption, but I was a really good trooper and Mom and Dad were really proud of me. We were also pleased with how quickly we got in and out of the ER. With checking in, waiting and stiches and all, we were out of there in just over two hours. I still have a slight scar from my boo-boo, but it is diminishing by the day. I almost made it to 2 before experiencing my first major boo-boo and ER trip!

Mmmmm Pudding!

Farmer John Ashton

Ready to go "bye-bye" with Mommy to go shopping...

The Children's Museum

Mom, Dad and I met up with the Baig family a recent Saturday afternoon to check out the Children's Museum in downtown Atlanta. Mom had heard a great deal about it and thought it would be something I would enjoy. It was a great deal of fun for me since there was so much to see and do and I could run free, but Mom and Dad were not as impressed as they thought they would be. Luqman and I had fun, but we are both doubtful that we will go again. None the less, I had fun and hopefully Luqman and I can have another play date soon where we can be one on one without all the distractions.

Luqman and I beating on the drums to a Video playing where there are people in the background that are not really there.

If you look closely- you can see us at the bottom of the TV with our "non-existant" friends behind us. We were both a little bewildered by this... as you can tell by the expressions on our faces...

Luqman and his Dad Khurram on the farmer John Deere.

Dad and I playing in the sandbox

I'm about to deliver a package on a camel!

Dad and I "milking" a "cow".

My turn on the John Deere!

This place made the mistake of putting the ball exhibit up front by the entrance...come on people- you know us toddlers love balls! How do you expect us to see the rest of the place if this is all we need?!?

Allison's Baby Shower

My Grandmommie Hopper's good friend Connie's daughter Allison had a baby shower in March that we attended. Allison is having a baby girl who she is naming Evy. The shower was thrown by Allison's sister Jennifer who lives in Cumming, GA. There was lots of yummy food and the Bryant's have a very nice house.
Everyone wanted to see me, so I tagged along and had lots of fun with Mrs. Jennifer's kids- Wes and Emma. I played some keyboard with Wes and played with stickers with Emma. I also had fun walking around and meeting everyone. Mom and Grandmommie had a good time and we look forward to meeting baby Evy who will be here any time now- Due this month!

Purse thief on the loose...

Ladies, beware! He's cute, yet small...quick and nimble...when you least expect it, he'll creep up in the middle of the day...he's the Purse Snooper who loves to see what you've got in there! But be careful- he will take what's yours and you will get to work and pull out a bright yellow ball he has put in it's place!