Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy 4th of July

Aunt Becki had gotten this outfit for Ashley a while back and we decided to save it for 4th of July. It fit her perfect and as you can see, she looks adorable in it.

This morning we took Ashley to the children's parade in Edmonds. It was a lot of fun to see all the kids dressed up and their bikes and scooters decorated. Ashley took it all in as she usually does and pointed out all the "boonya" (balloons), ate her "minutes"( raisins) and a yummy banana (her favorite). Then later that night (very last minute decision!) we went back to Edmonds to watch the fireworks. We got there around 9:15, found parking a block away and got a spot right by the exit. Ashley was a little nervous with all the loud noises, so I put her in my lap with my hands over ears and that helped a lot. She never sits still so she must have been mesmerized by them because she didn't move the whole time. She jumped a little when the big one's went off, but they lasted 1/2 hour and by the middle of it she was used to them.

2 comments:

Aunt Becki said...

It looks like you guys had an amazing time at the parade. I love the news about her vocabulary changing. I love the minutes (raisins). This is too cute. I can't wait to see you guys.....Love and Kisses

Grammy said...

Miss Ashley, you look adorable in the dress Aunt Becki sent you. You should were red more often, it is definately your color!

Sounds like you had a great 4th of July. Next you you can come down to Portland and be in our neighborhood parade. We can get you and your tricycle all decorated in red, white and blue.