Ascha Lynn Turns 2!!


It's hard to believe how fast our "baby" is growing. She turned 2 on June 23rd.


Thanks for the great and easy cupcake idea, Miss Lanny! We loved them with pink marshmallows! :-)



The neighbor girls came over to help Ascha celebrate. She pulled the winning string off her pinata and then opened gifts (to much ooohing and aaahing from the other girls! :-)



The neighbor girls were somewhat appalled when Ascha received a baby doll without any clothes other than a diaper. I assured them she had special clothes coming in the mail the next day. One of them very seriously offered to let the doll (aka Big Dolly) borrow some clothes until then. :-) I obviously did not grasp the seriousness of the matter.


As promised, special dolly clothes arrived the next day from Grammy, who had lovingly made a matching set for both Ascha and her new dolly.



What a big 2-year-old she is! Where did my baby go?



We are so thankful for Ascha and the special sparkle she brings to our family. She's a vociferous advocate for all things pink, purple, and beautiful. She's tender and motherly, while at the same time being a spunky little fighter who'll get you first, then act innocent (where did she learn that one in a houseful of big brothers?). She's a great little sister to her brothers and she loves us all very demonstratively. She's got Daddy completely in her pocket, and she and Mommy have tons of fun doing girly things together. What a blessing she is!