My Buddha

Ashton is quite often found lounging on my bed, watching a movie with bink in mouth, and blank in hand... especially when not feeling well, as he was in this photo. He loves being lazy and comfy in soft squishy pillows and warm blankets. This time he looked extra content :) He's so special with his big round belly!

Backyard Bubbles

What child does not enjoy bubbles? "I wish I loved ANYTHING as much as my kids love bubbles!" I know these guys do! Bubbles are especially fun when they are generated out of a machine to produce masses of them!

The only down-side to these shots is that they were taken before the lawn was starting to green up... I hate the look of dormant grass :(

Walk for Autism

May 3rd was the first annual "Walk Now for Autism" held here in the Salt Lake valley, and is North America's largest grassroots autism walk program. This years event had over 3,500 participants and over 300 walking teams! The program itself raised over $300,000 and the number is still rising! The money received will be used to help solve the Autism puzzle.

As you know, our little Ashton was diagnosed with a mild Autistic spectrum disorder this past fall. As already mentioned in previous posts, Ashton is doing wonderfully! I joined Ashton's awesome walking team in support of my marvelous boy!

Utah's Autism rate ranks third in the state.

1 in 150 children have Autism.

Look for us around 1 minute, 27 seconds into the following clip...
http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=
81768@video.ktvx.com&navCatId=8

The "A" Team, as it was named in Ashton's behalf,
has raised almost $500!

http://www.walknowforautism.org/c.inKHILNqEmG/b.3615191
/siteapps/teampage/ShowPage.aspx?c=inKHILNqEmG&b=
3615191&sid=arKKK1NDLcLVJ9OKIrE

Special THANKS to all those who donated and participated!
Please join us next year and donate to this important cause!

Bummin' in the Buff

These two are constantly entertaining those around them! Their favorite time, and ours, has to be post-bath time! They absolutely LOVE to run, and take turns chasing each other, around the house immediately following their towel-drying!

It makes us happy at how much they enjoy being with each other. However, it does get discouraging when time comes to part their own ways for the day...they cry, and cry, as if they were dying...so sad! They truly are best cousins!

Surprise Jake S!

We had fun at Famous Dave's BBQ the other night for Jake's surprise birthday "gathering". I thought I'd post a couple of cute pics that came out of that evening...

Fat Cats Festivities

Ash decided that we should invite some of his best friends out for a night of fun! This night included yummy, kid and parent-friendly, Pizza Factory for some bread twists, pizza and pink lemonade...and coke for Emma.

(Jake wins for best facial expression)

Next, the bowling extravaganza began...since you can't go to the Pizza Factory and Fat Cats without going bowling!

This picture was too cute to let the bad focus keep me from posting it :)

Then, we finished our night at the arcade! There were multiple opportunities for some other great pictures that included Jake and Daniel at the boxing booth, Zachary and Anthany riding the bullet bikes, and Ashton walking up the skeeball lanes...However, our camera gave up on us and all we got was this...

It was a night to remember and we'll be doing it again soon! Thanks for the fun!

Promise to not Laugh...

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea???

Ashton is constantly producing laughs from his friends and family. This time may have not been something he was purposely trying for, but nonetheless. These are his P.J.'s. He had them on ready to go see daddy, and since he was leaving he needed to wear shoes...and mom always tries to coordinate colors. The best part about this fun outfit is that when Ashy is producing his big cheesy grin, there is quite the resemblance to the yellow sponge himself! Chick-lit teeth are so cute! Hehe!

Sorry Ash...momma loves you!