We are so excited to start a new year! We admit 2006 was a hard year for us and we look forward to what 2007 will bring. Ashton has been such a joy for us and we have relished in every moment spent with him.
Last month brought many events into our already busy lives... our 8th year anniversary, Ashton's 1 year birthday, and of course Christmas, but all these within the same week! Needless to say we had a great time despite all of the craziness! The only thing is that we will have this same routine every year for the rest of our lives! We can't complain though, we did have control over our wedding date and pretty much Ashton's due date, so what can we say?
Ashton loved our Christmas tree and the LGB train that would circle around it. The first time he saw it coming around the tree he started clapping his hands and looking at us like it was the neatest thing he's ever seen...it probably was. This became a ritual each time we went to watch the train.
Ashton's birthday was also a giant landmark for us. We celebrated at Grandma and Grandpa Lodder's house with a "Fishy" party. We gave him a fish aquarium for his gift so naturally the theme came from there.
Ashton loved our Christmas tree and the LGB train that would circle around it. The first time he saw it coming around the tree he started clapping his hands and looking at us like it was the neatest thing he's ever seen...it probably was. This became a ritual each time we went to watch the train.
Ashton's birthday was also a giant landmark for us. We celebrated at Grandma and Grandpa Lodder's house with a "Fishy" party. We gave him a fish aquarium for his gift so naturally the theme came from there.
Mom was pretty impressed with herself as she went all out with fish decorations, including real goldfish in bowls for center pieces, but most of all the cake...
Christmas was also exciting for all. Ashton isn't quite to the "fun age" but he started to get the hang of opening presents after so much practice on his birthday. This is mom and Ashy on Christmas morning at 7:00am waiting for cousin Emma to wake up and have Christmas!
Dad had a great time "helping" Ashton play with his toys... All boys love toys.
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