Yesterday was President's day and we had a blast spending most of the day at the Park. Austin has been putting off learning to ride a bike, as he has said that he is scared of falling. We have tried countless times, and finally just came to the conclusion, that when he's ready, he's ready.
Yesterday he decided to be ready. As we were getting ready to leave the park Austin grabs Zoe's bike and tells Gavin he's ready to ride a bike. Gavin says ok and they go to a hill in the park and Gavin pushes him down the hill on the bike. With no problems off Austin goes. Austin heads home on the scooter he came on, grabs his bike and starts riding? I guess he woke up this morning and thought...today I'm going to ride a bike? Who knows that was going through that tiny little head of his, but it clicked. We are so proud of him! Way to go Austin!!!!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
And off he goes.....
Monday, February 9, 2009
Austin My Little Indian
Austin is the sweetest thing on this earth. This last November for Thanksgiving he was an indian in his reading class play. Gavin and I had the opportunity to go in and watch him as they performed for another reading class. It was the cutest thing ever. I am so proud of my son and who he is. I forgot to post his cute picture and now finally getting around to it. Austin is one of the greatest blessings of my life! He gets all of his good looks from him mama!
Liam's Laundry tips!
So this morning as the boys are getting dressed we hand them their clothes. Jared is handed a striped shirt that is navy blue, light blue and pink. The shirt has always had pink in it and he has never made a comment about it until today.
He says, "This is a girl's shirt!" Gavin reiterates that it is not and that he has worn it several times in the past. Liam then pipes up and says, "Jared, it's been washed in red, that's why it's pink."
What a great way to start the morning. They crack me up!
He says, "This is a girl's shirt!" Gavin reiterates that it is not and that he has worn it several times in the past. Liam then pipes up and says, "Jared, it's been washed in red, that's why it's pink."
What a great way to start the morning. They crack me up!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Sweet Little Jared!
Sometimes I worry that we aren't doing enough to teach our children correct principles, especially with Zoe, Liam and Jared being in the situation that they are in, having to go between two homes. However today I felt like we were doing ok.....
Ethan has been extremely ill over the last week. It has progressively gotten worse to the point that I took him to the doctor. My suspicion came true when I found out he has RSV and croup. We have been fortunate enough of not having a temperature until today. Needless to say, I have been a little stressed out with a sick baby. Today in the car as I was on my way home from picking up the abuterol treatments, Jared out of know where says, "Ashley, you don't need medicine for Ethan!" I asked him why he would say that? He then goes on to tell me, "Ethan doesn't need medicine, he just needs a prayer, and Heavenly Father will make him all better!"
He actually does listen! Yeah for our team!
Ethan has been extremely ill over the last week. It has progressively gotten worse to the point that I took him to the doctor. My suspicion came true when I found out he has RSV and croup. We have been fortunate enough of not having a temperature until today. Needless to say, I have been a little stressed out with a sick baby. Today in the car as I was on my way home from picking up the abuterol treatments, Jared out of know where says, "Ashley, you don't need medicine for Ethan!" I asked him why he would say that? He then goes on to tell me, "Ethan doesn't need medicine, he just needs a prayer, and Heavenly Father will make him all better!"
He actually does listen! Yeah for our team!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Eight is Great! And Gavin was Late....
Sunday night we had our "Eight is Great" Fireside for the kids turning eight...which happens to include Austin and Jared. I had to go early as I needed to help set up. I took with me, Ethan, Jared and Zoe. It started at 7:00pm and Gavin had no excuse to be late as everyone was ready to go by 6:30 except Drew. So when 7:15 rolled around and there was no Gavin, I wasn't sure if I should panic, or be mad. I went out to the car and checked the cell phone and sure enough there were 3 missed calls. The last of which was at 7:02. I tried calling the house several times and no answer. Now I start to panic so I drive towards home. About 1/4 of the way home I see a man with a Snugglie on his chest riding a bike with a larger than average baby on board, a little boy riding a bike behind him and to follow a boy going as fast as he can on a scooter to keep up with the bikes. I flipped around and sure enough it was Gavin and the boys. Gavin asked me if I had his keys, as I am constantly loosing mine. I didn't and he then was relieved that he didn't have to give me the lecture that he had prepared for me on the way over.
I got Drew and Austin in the car and Gavin and Liam continued on bike. They were 20 minutes late, but they got there. The primary presidency handed out beautiful white towels with the letters CTR embroidered in a light blue to each of the children, along with a journal for each of the children to remember their baptism. We also served everything white....White sheet cake, white Jordan almonds, yogurt pretzels and yogurt raisins.
It was such an awesome experience and I am so excited that two of our boys are making the decision to be baptized. I am very proud of both of them!
Side note.....Gavin did find his keys....In his backpack for school. He had put them in a different pocket that he usually doesn't use. Serves him right :) I still love you honey!
I got Drew and Austin in the car and Gavin and Liam continued on bike. They were 20 minutes late, but they got there. The primary presidency handed out beautiful white towels with the letters CTR embroidered in a light blue to each of the children, along with a journal for each of the children to remember their baptism. We also served everything white....White sheet cake, white Jordan almonds, yogurt pretzels and yogurt raisins.
It was such an awesome experience and I am so excited that two of our boys are making the decision to be baptized. I am very proud of both of them!
Side note.....Gavin did find his keys....In his backpack for school. He had put them in a different pocket that he usually doesn't use. Serves him right :) I still love you honey!
Monday, January 12, 2009
One Proud Wife
Isn't he so cute? This is Gavin on his way to his first day Of Law School. What can I say, I'm proud. He has worked so hard to get here and we have finally made it! He was so excited as he left. He had orientation on Saturday and it really put him at ease. He feels very strongly that he made the right decision on his choice of school. The kids are very proud of their Dad. Zoe has already asked if he can sue people?
Friday, December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas to All.....
What a year this has been. I really wanted to send out a family letter, but some how time slipped out of my hands and here we are, the day after Christmas. I have to say that again this year has flown by. It has definitely had it's ups and downs. So here's a recap of this last year's events......
We started by moving homes in March. At that same time, I went into pre-term Labor and was put on "restrictions". What an ordeal that was, having 4 kids in school and a baby that was crawling and exploring the world. I couldn't tell you how many trips to the hospital there were, or long nights timing contractions. By Mid April, Early May, the doctor put me on full bed rest and it was devistating. My sister, who had just gotten home from her mission, came and saved me for two weeks, helping me with any and every need. What a selfless act she gave to her sister. I came to love and appreciate my sister on a level that I didn't know was there. I feel overwhelmed and blessed to have her not only as my little sister, but one of my best friends. Then as she left my Mom came in and was here for three weeks to help out.
The doctor had me on everything to stop contractions, and by the middle of June, my body had started rejecting what was being given to me. My body had had enough and so had I. I think I cried more in this pregnancy then I ever had in my life. By the second week of June, both Gavin and I felt that enough was enough with the medication, and I know longer could handle it physically or emotionally. After consulting with the OB, he agreed and we let nature take its course. I had contractions as usual, however on June 11 we started timing at 5 minutes apart. We continued this until my OB appointment the following day where my OB checked me and sent me right over to have our little boy. Ethan Maxwell Curtis was Born on June 12, as healthy as can be at 5 1/2 weeks early. ( I still believe they were off on my due date)
Two weeks later I braved the airport with Drew, 13 months, Ethan, 2 weeks and myself to fly to Utah. Every one was so wonderful and helpful. We spent two weeks there with family and the last week, Gavin drove up with Jared and Liam and we spent one more week together. What an awesome trip that was. We even blessed Ethan while we had all of my family there.
In the midst of all of this, Gavin decided that he was ready to make a career change and utilize his degree that he worked too hard for several years ago. The process began and books were bought to study for the LSAT....Law School here we come! In October Gavin took the LSAT and by the end of the month the results were in and the letters began to come from schools wanting him to apply to their programs. It was a tough decision, but we felt that in the best interest of our family we stay in Arizona and Gavin was accepted to the Phoenix School of Law in the part time program. He was also given a very hefty scholarship. It is definitely not a top ten University, but being together as a family makes it all worth it for us.
Thanksgiving was quiet and spent with some of Gavin's co-workers. For Christmas we had a wonderful time at Gavin's parents house where the kids got what they asked for....SNOW and LOTS of it. My Mother in Law even called me a couple days before we left and asked that Zoe stop doing the snow dance as it had snowed 2 feet in 10 hours. We had a blast visiting with family and spending lots of time outside playing. Our sweet little pug Piggy wouldn't have anything to do with the snow and we quickly came to the conclusion that she is definitely an Arizona dog!
Zoe, 10, started 5th grade and is doing awesome. Her favorite subject is science. She is in the choir and of course is the best one (I am not a bias parent)! Her favorite event of the year was going to California for Christmas.
Liam turned 8 and was baptized. We are so proud of him for the decision that he made to be baptized. He is in 3rd grade His favorite subject in school is math. His favorite event of the year was his baptism.
Austin turned 7 and is in 1st grade. He is such a joy to have in our family. His favorite subject he says is PE, however he is a very bright little boy and loves social studies. Austin's favorite events of the year were traveling to Utah and California.
Jared also turned 7 and also is in 1st grade. His favorite subject is going to the Library. He is still a ham and comes up with one liners that I didn't know a 7 year old could come up with. His favorite event of the year was going to California for Christmas
Drew, our sweet toddler is 19 months old. His big events of the year consisted of learning to crawl, then walk. Get teeth and learn to say mommy, daddy, and ball. He is a joy to us all and couldn't imagine our family without him. He loves his older sibblings and thrives when they are around. He loves his big "sissy" and can't get enough of her. His favorite event of the year was discovering how to throw a ball.
Ethan is now 6 months old and has a whole world to explore. He loves to smile and be held. He can roll over and loves to bounce in his bounce-a-roo. His favorite event of the year was discovering his fingers and that they can go in his mouth. Oh, and paper. He loves to crumple paper.
Gavin starts Law School in January and we are very proud of our Dad and husband. He will continue to work at Eye Master's as their liscensed optician while he embarks on this new adventure. Gavin's favorite event of the year was not only the birth of Ethan, but traveling to visit our families.
And as for me, well.....what can I say. I have the greatest job of all. Being a mom to 6 amazing children. When I married Gavin, I didn't know what I was getting myself into going from 1 to 4 and now 3 years later, 6. Every day is a new adventure and a new blessing in my life. I have to say that this entire year was one big EVENT.
As I reflect back on this year the one thing that comes to mind is the overhwhelming notion that we have a Loving Heavenly Father that knows us and our needs. He has given us an incredible gift of his son the Savior. We have been blessed on levels beyond belief. I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year!
Gavin and Ashley
We started by moving homes in March. At that same time, I went into pre-term Labor and was put on "restrictions". What an ordeal that was, having 4 kids in school and a baby that was crawling and exploring the world. I couldn't tell you how many trips to the hospital there were, or long nights timing contractions. By Mid April, Early May, the doctor put me on full bed rest and it was devistating. My sister, who had just gotten home from her mission, came and saved me for two weeks, helping me with any and every need. What a selfless act she gave to her sister. I came to love and appreciate my sister on a level that I didn't know was there. I feel overwhelmed and blessed to have her not only as my little sister, but one of my best friends. Then as she left my Mom came in and was here for three weeks to help out.
The doctor had me on everything to stop contractions, and by the middle of June, my body had started rejecting what was being given to me. My body had had enough and so had I. I think I cried more in this pregnancy then I ever had in my life. By the second week of June, both Gavin and I felt that enough was enough with the medication, and I know longer could handle it physically or emotionally. After consulting with the OB, he agreed and we let nature take its course. I had contractions as usual, however on June 11 we started timing at 5 minutes apart. We continued this until my OB appointment the following day where my OB checked me and sent me right over to have our little boy. Ethan Maxwell Curtis was Born on June 12, as healthy as can be at 5 1/2 weeks early. ( I still believe they were off on my due date)
Two weeks later I braved the airport with Drew, 13 months, Ethan, 2 weeks and myself to fly to Utah. Every one was so wonderful and helpful. We spent two weeks there with family and the last week, Gavin drove up with Jared and Liam and we spent one more week together. What an awesome trip that was. We even blessed Ethan while we had all of my family there.
In the midst of all of this, Gavin decided that he was ready to make a career change and utilize his degree that he worked too hard for several years ago. The process began and books were bought to study for the LSAT....Law School here we come! In October Gavin took the LSAT and by the end of the month the results were in and the letters began to come from schools wanting him to apply to their programs. It was a tough decision, but we felt that in the best interest of our family we stay in Arizona and Gavin was accepted to the Phoenix School of Law in the part time program. He was also given a very hefty scholarship. It is definitely not a top ten University, but being together as a family makes it all worth it for us.
Thanksgiving was quiet and spent with some of Gavin's co-workers. For Christmas we had a wonderful time at Gavin's parents house where the kids got what they asked for....SNOW and LOTS of it. My Mother in Law even called me a couple days before we left and asked that Zoe stop doing the snow dance as it had snowed 2 feet in 10 hours. We had a blast visiting with family and spending lots of time outside playing. Our sweet little pug Piggy wouldn't have anything to do with the snow and we quickly came to the conclusion that she is definitely an Arizona dog!
Zoe, 10, started 5th grade and is doing awesome. Her favorite subject is science. She is in the choir and of course is the best one (I am not a bias parent)! Her favorite event of the year was going to California for Christmas.
Liam turned 8 and was baptized. We are so proud of him for the decision that he made to be baptized. He is in 3rd grade His favorite subject in school is math. His favorite event of the year was his baptism.
Austin turned 7 and is in 1st grade. He is such a joy to have in our family. His favorite subject he says is PE, however he is a very bright little boy and loves social studies. Austin's favorite events of the year were traveling to Utah and California.
Jared also turned 7 and also is in 1st grade. His favorite subject is going to the Library. He is still a ham and comes up with one liners that I didn't know a 7 year old could come up with. His favorite event of the year was going to California for Christmas
Drew, our sweet toddler is 19 months old. His big events of the year consisted of learning to crawl, then walk. Get teeth and learn to say mommy, daddy, and ball. He is a joy to us all and couldn't imagine our family without him. He loves his older sibblings and thrives when they are around. He loves his big "sissy" and can't get enough of her. His favorite event of the year was discovering how to throw a ball.
Ethan is now 6 months old and has a whole world to explore. He loves to smile and be held. He can roll over and loves to bounce in his bounce-a-roo. His favorite event of the year was discovering his fingers and that they can go in his mouth. Oh, and paper. He loves to crumple paper.
Gavin starts Law School in January and we are very proud of our Dad and husband. He will continue to work at Eye Master's as their liscensed optician while he embarks on this new adventure. Gavin's favorite event of the year was not only the birth of Ethan, but traveling to visit our families.
And as for me, well.....what can I say. I have the greatest job of all. Being a mom to 6 amazing children. When I married Gavin, I didn't know what I was getting myself into going from 1 to 4 and now 3 years later, 6. Every day is a new adventure and a new blessing in my life. I have to say that this entire year was one big EVENT.
As I reflect back on this year the one thing that comes to mind is the overhwhelming notion that we have a Loving Heavenly Father that knows us and our needs. He has given us an incredible gift of his son the Savior. We have been blessed on levels beyond belief. I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year!
Gavin and Ashley
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