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Daddy Daughter Dance

2012-02-12T09:26:00.001-07:00

Dave took Ainsley to her Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday night and they both had a great time.

The kids with their loot

2011-12-26T20:44:00.002-07:00

Eli and Ainsley sledding

2011-12-25T21:59:00.001-07:00

2011-09-07T21:19:00.000-07:00

Ainsley is very excited to show all her relatives how she can jump off the side of the pool and swim to the step!.

First day of Preschool!

2011-08-16T16:52:00.000-07:00

Ainsley had a great time at her first official day of Preschool. Her teachers said she did very well today!

New pictures

2011-07-08T20:13:00.000-07:00

Ainsley's first soccer game

2011-04-02T20:18:00.014-07:00

Ainsley had her first soccer game today and it was quite an experience. Unfortuately, The Spiders did not come out on top but it wasn't for a lack of effort. Ainsley had one break away moment but she was not able to score a goal. Next week she has promised big things. Stay tuned!

Ainsley birthday pics

2011-03-03T20:12:00.014-07:00

Enjoying the 80 degrees!

2011-03-02T13:53:00.003-07:00

We decided to break out the spring clothes since we're going to be in the 80's all week!

The four Fore's

2011-02-17T19:48:00.011-07:00

Fire Station tour!

2011-01-25T12:47:00.016-07:00

Ainsley and Eli got to visit the local fire station this morning and meet all the fire fighters. As expected, the fire truck was the big hit. Here are some pictures:

The group..

Ainsley checking out the fire pole

Eli in the weight room

Ainsley working on her big muscles

Eli and Colin checking out the fire truck

Ainsley and Eli

2011-01-17T18:57:00.006-07:00

I promised Ainsley chocolate if she posed with her brother....

Eli's first haircut

2011-01-17T13:30:00.012-07:00

We took Eli to get his first haircut this weekend. Ainsley also decided that she needed her hair cut too. Everyone looks stylish with their new 'do's.

Eli's bad hair day

2011-01-07T20:06:00.004-07:00

Eli woke up with quite a strange hairdo this morning. The first picture is compliments of Miss Ainsley. The second picture is of the two of them cuddling on the couch watching Sesame Street.

2010-12-17T09:13:00.002-07:00

What you're about to see is magical! Ainsley and Eli got to meet Santa on the Polar Express train when we stopped at the North Pole. Santa gave both kids their own sleigh bell. And Ainsley got a big hug from her Christmas hero.

Happy Birthday Eli!!

2010-11-19T16:12:00.001-07:00

The birthday boy had 3 shots today at his one year doctor appointment. He took them like a champ!

Halloween at Ainsley's school

2010-10-29T08:14:00.008-07:00

Ainsley had a great time getting ready for her Halloween day at school this morning. She practiced her "roars" for Eli and was very excited that she had a real tail!

Pumpkin patch

2010-10-16T13:35:00.010-07:00

Pictures from this morning's trip to the local farmer's market pumpkin patch and corn maze.

New pictures

2010-09-29T19:51:00.003-07:00

Is there a doctor in the house?

2010-09-21T15:16:00.007-07:00

Ainsley decided baby Elmo needed tubes in his ears too so she's using all of her doctor gear to get him taken care of. Eli is just happy he's not in baby Elmo's position.

Eli makes a pretty girl

2010-08-22T19:15:00.002-07:00

Ainsley thought Eli needed some help accessorizing his pajamas. She deemed that a hot pink headband and matching bow completed the outfit. They say ignorance is bliss....

9 months old!

2010-08-19T21:05:00.003-07:00

Eli is the big 9 months old today and he's also so hungry that he's eating his highchair. Better get that boy some food!

Getting ready to hit the pool!

2010-08-18T19:54:00.001-07:00

Eli laughing video - turn up your sound!!

2010-08-10T19:28:00.002-07:00

Unfortunately, there's a bad glare from the glass door but you can still get the idea. Ainsley is playing peek-a-boo with Eli and he's absolutely cracking up. This is the first time I have ever heard him laugh like this and I'm so happy I was able to capture it!

2024 Summer Olympics, here I come...

2010-08-08T19:45:00.004-07:00

If she can do this before 2 and 1/2, what's she going to look like in 2024!

Ponytails and pool days

2010-07-05T18:44:00.004-07:00

Helping Daddy work...

2010-07-01T10:11:00.003-07:00

Eli likes to help Daddy work just like his big sister used to when she was his age.

Chillin in Eli's crib

2010-06-11T14:35:00.001-07:00

Ainsley loves to join Eli in his crib once he wakes up from his naps...

Eli's 6 month doctor visit!

2010-05-20T20:27:00.003-07:00

Eli had his 6 month visit with the doctor this morning and all is well. The doctor was amazed at how strong he is and predicted that he would be crawling within a month.

His weight is at 16 lbs 14 oz (50th percentile) and his length is 27 3/4 in (90th percentile).

At Ainsley's 6 month visit she was 16 lbs 7 oz (48th percentile) and 28 inches (95th percentile).

Pretty close!

Bathtime

2010-03-10T19:40:00.003-07:00

This picture I took of Eli tonight during his bath reminded me of Ainsley. She was just over 3 months old when her picture was taken.

The Usual Suspects

2010-03-06T16:30:00.002-07:00

In a rare moment I was able to get a picture of these two when they were both looking at the camera...well...sort of.

Ainsley kissing Eli

2010-02-28T19:44:00.002-07:00

Bad, bad Gloworm

2010-02-22T19:53:00.003-07:00

Apparently Ainlsey had enough of her Gloworm this afternoon. Lucky for the Gloworm, her mommy had just finished cleaning her potty.

Weekend pictures

2010-02-21T19:52:00.006-07:00

Ainsley really loved her Mardi Gras noise maker that her daddy brought back for her from New Orleans and Eli was digging his sister's purple Bumbo seat.

2010-02-16T14:49:00.006-07:00

These were taken Friday and Saturday of last week.

Eli pictures

2010-02-03T12:23:00.001-07:00

Eli's 2 month doctor appt

2010-01-25T13:18:00.003-07:00

Eli had his two month doctor appt this morning. His weight is 12 lbs 2 oz which puts him in the 74th percentile. His length is 23.25 inches - 75th percentile and his head circumference is 15.75 inches - 52nd percentile.

I thought it would be interesting to compare him to Ainsley so I looked up her stats - weight 10 lbs 8 oz (50th percentile), length 23.50 inches (90th percentile) and 15 inches (25th percentile).

His coughing seems a little better and he's not puking as much after he eats so we are really happy about that. He's still stuffy (especially at night) but so far it hasn't been anything that we can't manage at home. He received 5 vaccinations today - two shots and one oral. He cried a little but was quite the trooper.

Eli's doctor appt

2010-01-22T13:03:00.004-07:00

Eli had a follow up doctor appointment today with our pediatrician. He was happy to hear that his appetite is slowly coming back since he has lost a little over a pound since last Friday. He also wants us to give Eli breathing treatments twice a day because of the sounds he heard when listening to his lungs.

Here are new pictures of Ainsley and Eli...

Eli at the hospital

2010-01-19T16:00:00.006-07:00

Here are some pictures of Eli during his stay at the hospital. We saw the doctor today and she said that he was about the same, no better but no worse. He's still getting the "deep suction" treatments to help with his nasal congestion. The nurses have started doing it a little less frequently to give his poor nose a break and try to keep it from getting swollen inside and creating more problems.

The doctor he saw last night started breathing treatments for him but the doctor we saw this morning decided to discontinue them and make them by our request only. In her opinion, he will get more good out of just the deep suction treatments and sleep than he will get out of being woken up every 3 hours for a breathing treatment. The doctor also said that we can talk about him going home once his congestion gets more manageable and when he's back to eating - at least enough to keep him from becoming dehydrated. While I was spending some quality time with Ainsley this afternoon after picking her up from school, Dave informed me that Eli actually ate 2 ounces of formula and has kept it down so far. Hopefully, this is a step in the right direction!

The nurses and the doctors at this hospital have been great and we are so happy that he is in such good hands. It was definitely worth the 13 hour wait for a bed in this hospital! Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. I am sure he will be as good as new in no time. He was telling me just this morning that he can't wait to watch the Colts beat up on the Jets this Sunday and that he hopes he's out of his hospital crib and at home in his swing, watching it in HD :)

New Eli pictures

2010-01-12T13:15:00.003-07:00

Ainsley on the phone

2010-01-06T21:24:00.003-07:00

Now that Ainlsey is going to "school" she barely has time to return all her phone calls.

Happy Baby Boy!

2010-01-06T08:54:00.001-07:00

Eli is a very happy camper this morning....

Ainsley's first day of "school"

2010-01-05T20:55:00.006-07:00

Ainsley had her first day of "school" today and she learned lots of things. I have included pictures of her artwork from today. The letter of the day was "S" and the number of the day was "6". Here's what she made today:

Here's her purple "S" that her teacher helped her write...

Here's her picture of 6 stamps....

Here's her animal that starts with an "S" (a snail). She painted its shell in her favorite color....

And here's her picture of a seed..once again, starts with "S". She added some color because seeds by themselves are kind of boring...

Eli pictures

2009-12-27T19:39:00.002-07:00

These were taken the other day...

Ainsley and Eli visit Santa

2009-12-17T19:31:00.005-07:00

Ainsley wasn't so sure of Santa so we decided to make it a family picture. Eli was drifiting in and out of consciousness and was ok with Santa holding him.

New Eli pictures

2009-11-30T19:16:00.005-07:00

Ho Ho Ho

2009-11-06T08:45:00.003-07:00

Ainsley has started growing her beard for the holiday season.

2009-10-31T20:54:00.012-07:00

Here are some pictures from tonight's trick or treating adventure. All in all, Ainsley did great!

Ainsley was pretty wide eyed all night taking in all of the other kids and their costumes. Towards the end of the night she preferred to ride in her wagon instead of walking so her Daddy pulled her though the neighborhood. She was a very good girl and kept her antennas on the whole time.

Getting ready to carve the pumpkin...

Not so sure of the pumpkin guts

Eating dinner before trick or treating

In my costume with my pumpkins

In my costume with Mommy

With my Daddy

Busy weekend!

2009-10-25T19:59:00.004-07:00

We had a very busy weekend which included a visit to the park and a trip to pick out the perfect pumpkin. The first image below is actually a video of Ainsley feeding the ducks (with help from her Daddy).

Our little athletic supporter

2009-10-06T12:21:00.002-07:00

Ainsley was looking pretty nervous for the Bulldogs last Saturday when they were playing LSU. She hopes they play better this weekend against Tennessee. Very advanced.

Big shoes to fill

2009-09-10T20:55:00.002-07:00

Check out Ainsley's new kicks!

Ainsley at the indoor gym

2009-08-18T12:17:00.005-07:00

With the weather still way too hot to play outside, we've been checking out some of the indoor play options around town. Today we checked out the Chandler indoor play gym. Both of us are very excited for the weather to get a little more reasonable so we can play outside. Here are some pictures from today...

Ainsley's such a joker

2009-08-09T19:31:00.003-07:00

We were lucky enough to be graced with The Joker's presence this morning at breakfast....

Ainsley's first dentist appointment

2009-08-05T18:41:00.005-07:00

Today was a day of firsts and lasts.... Ainsley had her first dentist appt today and it went as well as could be expected. She has both her molars and her canines coming in right now so the next few weeks should be a little uncomfortable for her. The dentist said that the teeth she does have look great and her brushing habits are exactly what they ask for at this age. This was all very good to hear!

Today was also the last day for her Rolly Polly class. She made her teacher cry when she said "bye-bye" and gave her a kiss. We will really miss that place! We've decided to put her back in swimming lessons so she starts up again next Tuesday.

Here are some pictures taken today.

Ball, Daddy and a little Ma Ma Ma

2009-06-11T10:16:00.004-07:00

And so it begins...

2009-06-05T14:02:00.004-07:00

I went to do laundry last night and look what I found in my washing machine! Apparently Ainsley thought her dolly needed a bath. I think the time has come to hide anything we don't want to find 6 months from now at the bottom of her toy box.

Ainsley had her 15 month doctor appointment today and I am happy to report that she is perfectly healthy. She weighs 20.14 lbs (20th percentile) and is 31.25 inches (88th percentile). She even said "Hi!" to the doctor when he walked in which made his day because (according to him) no one is excited to see him. She received two shots today..one in her leg and one in her arm. We were glad that we had the nurse who is a rockstar with the shots and they were over before Ainsley knew what hit her. We had a few tears but they stopped as soon as I could pick her up. She even made the nurse feel better by giving her a high-five and waving bye to her when she was finished. What a tough girl!

Smiley girl

2009-06-04T19:10:00.006-07:00

I know these shots are very similar, but I couldn't decide which to post so I posted them all :) They all made me smile!

One small step for Ainsley, one giant leap by Mommy and Daddy

2009-05-09T10:16:00.003-07:00

The Good Life

2009-05-07T21:08:00.003-07:00

After a delightful repast of ravioli and pears prepared by my lovely, doting Mommy, I have decided that life is good.

Looking cute with a mouth full of apples

2009-05-06T14:28:00.004-07:00

Next time I will wait until snack time is over to have a photo shoot.

Our little flower

2009-05-04T19:43:00.004-07:00

With my daddy...

and with my mommy...

Ainsley and her cell phone

2009-04-22T20:50:00.000-07:00

Ainsley had a very busy day today...taking calls and pushing her bunny rabbit around in her stroller. She's down to one nap a day now so she has lots of time to chat on the phone and terrorize the cat.

Ainsley in the bath

2009-04-12T19:55:00.000-07:00

Ainsely got these bath "bugs" from her Aunt Tirsa for her birthday. Her Daddy showed her how to put them in her mouth while they are spinning. Now she does it every night in her bath!

Video of Ainsley and the egg

2009-04-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

New Pictures

2009-04-11T19:58:00.000-07:00

Ainsley's wagon - her Birthday gift from Mommy and Daddy.

Getting ready for the Easter Bunny

2009-03-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

Birdies and Airplanes video

2009-03-11T21:04:00.000-07:00

I took this video today while we were sitting outside watching all the birds fly around our palm tree in the backyard. If you listen close enough, you can hear her say "birdie". She also points out an airplane flying overhead.

Ainsley going down the slide by herself!

2009-02-21T20:46:00.000-07:00

Since Ainsley and I have been quarantined this past week, we've had lots of time to work on our sliding. Now she can do it all by herself! She's so big!

Ainsley playing with Daddy's phone

2009-02-15T20:41:00.000-07:00

Just chillin' on the couch, checking a few emails....taking a few calls. It's a tough life being this popular.

Another video..Ainsley pushing her stroller

2009-02-06T15:03:00.000-07:00

Ainsley's favorite commercial

2009-02-05T09:53:00.000-07:00

This is Ainsley's favorite commercial these days...this is a show called Cavalia that's created by the Cirque folks. She loves the horses in it. Won't be too long before she's telling us that she wants a pony! Make sure you have your sound turned up so you can hear her.

Going..going...gone and playing in the Tupperware cabinet

2009-02-04T21:04:00.000-07:00

Ainsley's first swimming lesson

2009-01-27T19:02:00.000-07:00

Ainsley had her first swimming lesson today in her AquaBaby class. Her teacher's name is Julie and she's really a sweet girl. She's in a class with all babies and she's currently the youngest one! Today we went over floating on both stomach and back and entering and exiting the pool. She has class once a week and we can't wait to see what she learns next week! Watch out Natalie Coughlin!

Zoo and playdate pictures

2009-01-20T14:34:00.000-07:00

Playing with all my Christmas loot

2009-01-08T20:24:00.001-07:00

A trip to the zoo and eating a bunny...

2008-12-30T21:49:00.000-07:00

Ainsley and Santa!!

2008-12-12T14:31:00.000-07:00

Ainsley met Santa today and told him everything that she wants for Christmas. Her list went something like this...bottle, clean diaper and a nap.

I'm ready for my Christmas presents!

2008-12-09T21:16:00.001-07:00

Look, I can stand up by myself!

2008-12-06T11:44:00.001-07:00

Ainsley is now pulling up to a stand and even "cruising" around the coffee table. She's got two top teeth coming in now so her teething rings are her best friend. It's so funny to see her crawling around with it in her mouth! She won't let it go!

Bathtime fun

2008-12-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

Apparently we don't give Ainsley enough to drink...

Poor kitty and the doggie door

2008-11-14T16:43:00.000-07:00

Ainsley continues to terrorize the cat. Stella thought she was clever and jumped up on the chair but Ainsley crawled her way under the chair and proceeded to pull Stella's tail. Ainsley's look on the second picture lets you know that she knows exactly what she's doing...

Ainsley also discovered the doggie door today too. No attempts to go out it but she was quite fascinated with how the door flaps back and forth. Thank goodness Dave has the pool fence in already!

I think I will sit right...here!

2008-11-11T21:11:00.000-07:00

Baby-proofing the house

2008-11-02T20:08:00.000-07:00

We spent Sunday putting in outlet covers, installing cabinet locks and picking out baby gates for the stairs. This place is going to be Fort Knox when we get through with it.

Ainsley has been crawling all around the house and has the red knees to prove it. She is very fascinated by Stella and will not leave the cat alone. We are working on "pet the kitty cat" not "pull out handfuls of the kitty cat's tail". It's a work in progress.

By the way, Ainsley now has her other bottom tooth (the right side) almost fully in now.

Here are some pictures of Ainsley helping Daddy put in some cabinet locks.

She MOVES!!!!

2008-10-28T17:22:00.000-07:00

Well, it's finally happened. Ainsley has grown tired of her sedentary lifestyle - always laying around, sitting up in one place and being carried from car seat to high chair to crib. This morning, she decided to do something about it.

With a bit of determination (and a very "grabbable" cat as a target), she put one knee in front of the other, then one hand in front of the other, and motivated herself across the floor. At times, she looked a bit like a clumsy AT-AT, falling onto her side as if a deft snow speeder pilot wrapped his trip wire around her legs.

Check it out....

Ainsley's 6 month checkup...at 7 months

2008-10-06T20:22:00.000-07:00

Ainsley had her six month checkup today. She's 16lbs 6oz (48th percentile) and 28 inches (95th percentile) . The doctor is very happy with her growth and says that she looks great. We've got the go-ahead to try more fruits and veggies and even some meats! She got 4 shots today and one oral vaccination and handled them all with just a few tears that disappeared as soon as Dave could pick her up. She's such a little trooper!

She's getting her left bottom tooth in and it's almost fully in...doctor says in the next day or so it will stop bothering her. Right now that's the only tooth that's coming in. She's been a little fussy but all in all she's been great with her first tooth.

Here are some pictures from today.

Ainsley's first football game!

2008-10-05T20:04:00.000-07:00

The three of us went to see the Cardinals handily beat the Bills today. Ainsley had a great time and the noise didn't seem to bother her. We even bought her an Edge jersey so she could fit in. My next project is to find a matching bow for her hair so people stop calling her a boy...

The last picture is the refection of her in the mirror in her carseat. All the cheering she did for the Cards wore her out!

New Pictures 9-18-08

2008-09-18T13:55:00.000-07:00

New pictures Sept 12, 2008

2008-09-12T17:06:00.000-07:00

Aug 21 Pictures

2008-08-21T19:38:00.000-07:00

New pictures of our happy little girl.....

Ainsley's impression of Linda Blair

2008-08-20T16:42:00.000-07:00

Ha ha, just kidding. Here's a picture of Ainsley enjoying her green beans.

Bath photo

2008-07-16T20:29:00.000-07:00

Yay Cereal!!

2008-07-13T20:24:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from Ainsley's first meal of cereal. She made some pretty funny faces but managed to eat a few bites. She's looking great in her highchair..she's so advanced.

Ainsley's 4 month doctor appointment

2008-07-11T19:04:00.000-07:00

We took Ainsley to her 4 month doctor appointment this morning and we are very happy to report that she is doing very well! The doc was very happy with her height and weight as well as with her head control.

She's now in the 70th percentile for weight (up from the 50th percentile), the 90th percentile for height (down from the 95th percentile) and the 47th percentile for head circumference (up from the 25th percentile).

The doctor thinks that she has a while before she gets her first tooth - even though she's been drooling like a champ. He's given us the go-ahead for giving her rice cereal. We put her high-chair together today so we are ready to go for the first feeding tomorrow! We can't wait to see her facial expression when she tries it! He said once she gets comfortable with being spoon fed we can start giving her vegetables. The fun is just beginning!

Ainsley got 4 shots today and a oral vaccination and was a trooper...not a very happy trooper but a trooper none the less.

Here are some recent pictures...

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-04T19:31:00.000-07:00

My 4 month birthday

2008-07-03T20:14:00.000-07:00

Here's my cute little outfit that I wore to my 4 month birthday dinner. My mommy and daddy thought that I would behave since I slept to 11 today and guess what...I did! My mommy decided to put a cute little clip in my hair (what's left of it) since everyone was calling me a little boy!

Happy 4 month birthday to me!

2008-07-03T15:14:00.000-07:00

Three months old is sooooo last month! Happy birthday to me!

New Pictures 6-29-08

2008-06-29T19:37:00.000-07:00

Ainsley in her new Bumbo seat

Chillin' on my play mat

Close up!

Hangin' in my swing

Bathtime with Daddy

Do you like my new 'do?

2008-06-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

So it appears that Ainsley is losing her dark hair. I told Dave the other night that she looks like Donald Trump with her bad comb-over.

When Grammy (Sue) and Poppy (Dave) were in AZ to babysit Ainsley they were sweet and took her to get her picture taken. Here's the link if anyone wants to order:
http://mystudio.kiddiekandids.com/viewshare.asp?c=014018337NQCB7TS5

Dave and I got back from Aruba on Friday night and we had a wonderful time. We had a little trouble getting there and ended up being a few days late but we made the most of our time there. It was really nice to spend some time together and even though we missed our Chicken Wing dearly we knew she was in excellent hands!

I weighed her today and she was at 13lbs 5oz! She's definitely growing and getting more cute baby rolls.

Here are some pictures of her soon to be bald head.

New Pictures

2008-06-13T16:44:00.001-07:00

Ainsley's on the mend....

2008-06-12T16:03:00.000-07:00

Ainsley has gotten her first cold, which has then turned in to an ear infection. We think she picked it up at the day care at the gym we go to. I started taking her last week and there are tons of germy little kids running around there and now our daughter is one of them too.

She woke up Monday from her morning nap with a 101.4 fever and I knew right away that something was wrong. After two trips to the doctor, we have her on amoxicillin and she seems to be feeling better. Poor thing is still pretty congested but at least we know that she should be all better soon.

Here are some new pictures that were taken this afternoon.

Her last weigh in was 12lbs 11 oz.