Monday, August 24, 2009

Ashley's 8th Birthday and One Month!

My oldest neice Ashley celebrated her 8th birthday 10 days ago! We were so excited to get the opportunity to come back to central Arkansas to celebrate with her! I cannot believe how fast time has gone by! She started 3rd grade last week!

Aaron played in the ABA softball tournament in Sherwood on Saturday. The Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Co-Ed team and Men's team both won their divisions! It was such a fun day! We were there from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.! But, Ashley and Gracie came and spent the entire day with us! We had such a blast!

Then, late Sunday afternoon, we went to Ashley's birthday party! Here are several pictures from the party!

Most of the girls who attended her party.
One of her big gifts was a guitar with LOTS of guitar accessories! She was so excited!
Her adorable cake and several of her little friends.
My sister, Leah, had several fantastic ideas for Ashley's party! One of them was to have two teams and have a water balloon fight! All of the kids LOVED it!
Her other great idea was to have a pie throwing war! It was hilarious! Ashley chose to throw her pie at on of her very best friends, Samuel.
But, don't worry! Samuel got Ashley back!
Then.....Jimmy surprised Leah with a pie to the face! (He stole a pie from the littlest girl there!)
After all the pies were thrown, the kids went for a swim!
It was such a great time!

Also....today is our One Month Anniversary! Haha! We have officially been married for one month today! Isn't that amazing?? It seems like just yesterday we were getting married, but then at the same time, it feels like we have been married for a long time! To celebrate, Aaron and I enjoyed a nice, quiet, relaxing night at the house. It was fabulous! I cooked this meal:
Pork tenderloin, okra, squash, mashed potatoes, and rolls. Aaron LOVED it! He helped a little once he got home from work, which was super sweet!

Have a great week!

2 comments:

  1. Glad you guys are feeling better. We...hubby, daughter, son-in-law, babies...had it as well. Must be a Fayetteville thing. You are such a great aunt to help your niece celebrate her birthday in such a great way. I hope your mom's surgery goes well. I would like to invite you to join with me at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com for Crock Pot Wednesday. It's informal and fun. I think you would enjoy it. Mister Linky is up and waiting for your link.

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  2. Aww, Ashley looks so like Leah! Both girls are adorable. Leah should plan more parties--it sounds like it was a blast!

    You asked when I was planning on coming home? It depends on money. That's the ONLY thing keeping me from visiting. If I had the money, I'd be there in a heartbeat to see everyone!

    I hope you guys are doing well!

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