Another Boy...

Well, as most of you know . Jack has a new cousin and Kenny and I have another nephew. That makes 5 boys and one little girl in our family ( not that anyone is counting) . I love boys so much they have such a special bond with their mamas. With out further adieu, My sister's beautiful baby boy...

What a cutie... Congrats, to my big Sis, Papa Steve, and Big Brother Griffin. We were able to visit them the weekend they came home and here are some photos...

Love,
Ash, Kenny, and Jack

The Zoo...

We made our last trip to the zoo, before it gets too cold in the beginning of September. We are fortunate enough to live so close to such a great zoo. The North Carolina Zoo, in Asheboro, is nationally recognized as one of the nation’s finest zoos.

It was the first American zoo designed from its inception around the “natural habitat” philosophy--presenting animals and plants in exhibits that closely resemble the habitats in which they would be found in the wild.The North Carolina Zoo was the nation’s first state-supported zoo and remains the nation’s largest walk-through natural-habitat zoo.

Like I said, we are quite lucky. There are all kinds of animals from Elephants, Lions, Harbor Seals, Gorillas, Giraffes, Grizzly Bears, Polar Bears, Elk, and Bison to name a few. In fact, The Zoo is home to approximately 1,100 individual animals representing over 200 species. Here are some photos from our day...

We Love and Miss You,

Ash, Kenny, & Jack

Our Big News...

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to say I am sorry it has been so long in between posts between having no memory left on our computer and everything else going on on it seems I haven't had a spare moment/ or spare memory on the computer to upload photos.

Well, I am sure you have all heard the news by now, that Jack is going to be a big brother!! He is pretty excited. We are due May 5th, 2009, and it seems I am finally starting to feel better! I have had 4 ultrasounds and everything looks great. We can find out if we are having a boy or a girl in mid December, but we are thinking about waiting like we did with Jack. Hopefully, now that my 1st trimester is almost over, and my nights are no longer spent feeling yucky or asleep by 8:30, I can get lots of photos and stories posted up here, because I know Jack has a lot for me to share!

Here are some photos from my latest Ultrasound on 10-27-08...





Love and Miss You All,
Ashley, Kenny, & Jack

Jack's New Play Set...

Last weekend I found a really good deal on a used play set for Jack. I think he LOVES it!!!!

Miss you All,
Ashley, Kenny, & Jack

Keeping Busy While Papa is Away...

We had a very fun filled week, despite Kenny being in PA. for the week. Monday, we went to visit my sister again. Lindsay, Rick's wife, and I packed up all the kids and headed to Aunt Shelly's house. We were able to go to the always entertaining pool/water park! All the cousins had so much fun, and it is great to get them all together because you can really see all their personalities.

Tuesday we headed to The Homeland Creamery, a dairy farm in Julian, NC. Here is a link to check out http://www.homelandcreamery.com/ . Jack was in HEAVEN, there were cows everywhere and even some Cocos. There were turkeys, chickens, sheep, and a baby cow that the kids got to see up close and personal. We headed off on a hayride and learned some history about the farm, and when we got back the kids were able to bottle feed the baby cow. Before we left they gave everyone a sample of their home made ice cream fresh from the dairy farm mmmmmm!!! Here are some pics

Wednesday, we went to see Big Bang Boom, a kids rock band. Jack loves seeing them!!! They usually perform once every couple weeks around town. This week Jack got on stage to sing with all the other kids. My little Rock Star!!!! Here is a link to their website http://www.chuckfolds.com/bigbangboom.html

Thursday we spent the day tie dying all Jack's stained t-shirts...He LOVES making a huge mess, but it is always fun.

So, that is how we stay busy when Papa is away!

Hugs & Kisses,
Ashley, Kenny, & Jack

Jack's 2 year old photos...

I had a friend from my photo club take Jack's 2 year old pictures. We did them on the sly and surprised Kenny for his Birthday...(we were just full of them). Here is a link to the photos

http://sweetangel.exposuremanager.com/g/jack

and a few of my favs...

Just wanted to share...

Love,

Ash

Surprise,Surprise...

The Secret is finally over! I had been in talks with Clint for a few months now. He and Marissa wanted to come visit and surprise Kenny for his birthday weekend! Well, then their mutual friend Matt decided to come too, and not to be left out so dis Mike and Wendy. I almost slipped a few times, but I knew Kenny had no idea.

Clint and Marissa had to use plan B when their 2nd leg of the flight got canceled. Mike, Wendy, and Matt arrived Saturday morning completely surprising Kenny, and all the while Clint and Marissa rented a car and drove 5 hours from D.C. Kenny was upstairs showering when they arrived at our house and got a second surprise when he saw them in the kitchen! He still has not stopped talking about. It was so much fun to see everyone and we seemed to cram a lot of good times in to just a few days!

Saturday we went to our local minor league baseball game , the Greensboro Grasshoppers, The stadium is nice, the tickets are cheap, and there is always a chance of getting a fly ball...which by the way, Jack did ! Here are some of my favorite photos of the night...

Sunday we all we over to my Dad's house, and everyone got to meet Jack's obsession "Coco" , his name for all horses/donkeys/mules. Here are some pics








Monday, Kenny's Birthday, we went to Hanging Rock State Park. It is our favorite place to go swimming. I was so great to go there on a Monday due to the lack of people. Jack made a friend and she taught him how to catch salamanders...Mike, Wendy, and Matt flew out Monday night. I know how happy Kenny was just to have everyone there for his birthday! Here are some photos from the lake...













Tuesday, we took Clint and Marissa to one of Jack's favorite places the bounce place. It is a warehouse filled with 4 of the biggest bounce house and the kids and sometimes parents can bounce and slide until exhaustion, then we were off to another favorite place of Jack's the toy store. Uncle Clint and Aunt Marissa bought Jack A wooden barn filled with 12 horses "Cocos". We had just enough down time before we headed to Raleigh so they could catch their flight.




It was an Amazing weekend, one I know Kenny will never forget. Thanks So Much everyone for coming and Happy Birthday Kenny!

Oh, and when you least expect maybe we will surprise you!
I will try to post some videos soon, but I figured at the very least I should post some (a lot) of pics, hope you like...

Love and Miss you All,
Ashley, Kenny, & Jack