tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32242103708224304852024-03-13T10:02:16.962-07:00To Blog a DavidsonThe lives of Jason, Laura, and ConnorLaura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-73904244708009748822014-03-03T10:47:00.001-08:002014-03-03T10:47:39.431-08:00London's Carousel Horse 1st Birthday BashLast Saturday, some of our favorite people came together to celebrate London's first birthday.<br />
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The theme was vintage carnival and carousel horses, and most of the decor actually came from London's room.<br />
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The menu was simple, with hot ham and cheese sandwiches, corn salad (by my mom), chips, and for dessert frosted animal crackers, white chocolate carousel horses (also made by my mom), and delicious cake by Shanna Darnell at Rich in Blessings. I will try to make a list at the bottom of where I bought decor that didn't come from her room. <br />
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We are so thankful to everyone who came to celebrate, to shower London with love and kisses, and to share in the joy that London Elise has brought us all year. We appreciate the gifts so much (and London has been playing with her new toys and wearing new clothes like crazy), but more importantly, we appreciate that you took time from your busy schedules to hang out with us. We love you all!<br />
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Happy birthday, London Elise!</div>
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High chair, fabric banner, and chalkboard frame: borrowed from Amanda Skaggs Kemp (Thank you!)</div>
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Balloons: Groopdealz</div>
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Tickets (on tables): Mighty Dollar</div>
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Month-by-month photo banner and carousel horse cake toppers: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ooohlalapaperie" target="_blank">Oohlala Paperie</a></div>
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Glitter garland (on cake): <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thePathLessTraveled?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">The Path Less Traveled</a></div>
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Ticket garland (with London's name): <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HouseOfMark" target="_blank">House of Mark</a></div>
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Cake: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/richinblessingsbakery?ref=br_tf" target="_blank">Rich in Blessings Bakery</a></div>
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London's birthday crown: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/littleblueolive" target="_blank">Little Blue Olive</a></div>
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Ferris wheel: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PhilanthropyFashion" target="_blank">Philanthropy</a></div>
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Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-54394480521719180032014-02-28T18:26:00.000-08:002014-02-28T18:26:51.707-08:00OneI am a whole week late in posting London's one year entry, but I think I may still be in denial that she is actually now a toddler, and not my little baby.<br />
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You can read all about (and see lots of photos) London's birth day and story <a href="http://toblogadavidson.blogspot.com/2013/02/london-elise-birth-day-in-photos.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://toblogadavidson.blogspot.com/2013/02/london-elises-birth-story.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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In one month, so much has changed. London is, literally, toddling around, learning to walk between 11 and 12 months. She has also gained more teeth, totaling now at 7 (with her 8th about to break through the skin any day).<br />
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Here is a video of one of her first walking experiences:<br />
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She also talks (all the time), and is actually starting to learn new words instead of just babbling. So far she knows: Mama, Dada, Bubba (brother), Baby, Uh-oh, No (while shaking her finger at whomever she is speaking to), Hi, Bye, and just tonight, she started saying Ninny (Connor's name for Aunt Lindsay).<br />
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At her one year checkup, she weighed in at 21 pounds, 15 ounces, and 32.25 inches tall. She is still 75th percentile for her weight and height, but her growth curve has stayed the same, so the doctor deemed her "perfect," which was great to hear.<br />
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She is still mostly smiles, although her contentendness at just sitting when she could be walking around is diminishing by the day. She has discovered a love for baby dolls, and pushing them in her new stroller, and it's so sweet to see her rock them. Here she is with her baby:<br />
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Here is London at 11 months versus 12 months:</div>
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Here are my two cuties, both on their first birthdays:</div>
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This year with London and Connor was filled with new challenges, transitions, and plenty of uncertainty, but I can honestly say it has been the best year of my life. Connor is so smart, sweet, and funny, and London is pure joy in a chunky little body. I love being the mom of these two precious children, and it has been fun to look back each month at how London (and reminiscing about Connor) has changed and grown. </div>
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Happy birthday, London Elise, our sweet, smiling girl!</div>
Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-37561166370239542162014-02-14T20:05:00.001-08:002014-02-14T20:05:27.388-08:00Snow DaysAlthough we have missed several days for inclement weather, we have only had two really decent snowfalls that Connor has had the opportunity to enjoy. Ironically enough, both of them have been on Saturdays. Prior to these two weekends, each time the snow would melt, he would cry because he hadn't gotten to enjoy it.<br />
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While visiting Louisville three weekends ago, Connor enjoyed his very first real snow "play day" in two years. Connor lasted longer than all the rest of us, playing, rolling, making snow angels, chasing Toby, and his favorite, throwing snowballs at everyone.<br />
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It was such a joy to see him finally get to enjoy a real snow day, not attempting to scrape together enough snow at our house to make one snowball.<br />
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Then, last weekend is snow enough to play as well. Jason was sick and London happened to be napping, so I got a special hour all to myself in the snow with my boy. We had a blast.<br />
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Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-14499100941413316832014-01-20T19:47:00.000-08:002014-01-20T19:47:16.866-08:00Eleven MonthsToday our London Elise is eleven months old. In one month we will be celebrating her first birthday with a vintage carnival/carousel horse themed party, in honor of her nursery theme, which also happens to be my favorite room in the house. We will celebrate this little life, this bundle of happiness, whose nose scrunches up every time she smiles.<br />
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She is just as sweet and happy as every other month that I have written about her. However, a few things have changed. Between ten and eleven months, London gained her other top middle tooth, as well as the two on each side of her top middle teeth, giving her 6 total. She is currently working on at least two more top teeth, and I feel two more bottom teeth starting to come through as well. Connor always got two teeth at a time, like clockwork, but London only had two teeth until 9 months of age, and all of a sudden she is getting 4 at a time. She is still happy while teething, but I haven't seen this much snot in quite a while, and she hates to see me coming with a tissue.</div>
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London also this month took her first unassisted step. Just this morning she took two more, which is bittersweet. I love seeing her grow and learn, but part of me wants to keep her little forever, because now I see how quickly Connor has grown, and I can never get that time back. I need to get a video of her new moves, but I never have my phone around at the right time to capture it.<br />
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London Elise has always been a verbal baby, but she is using more and more words this month. She now really seems to know who she is talking about when she says "Mama" and "Dada." She has also begun to say "Night night" when it's bedtime or nap time, "Ba ba" for bottle, and "Mmmm" when she leans in for a kiss (usually an open-mouthed, slobbery one). Connor is still working on getting her to say "Bubba" or "Connor," and is rather frustrated that it hasn't caught on yet. :)<br />
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I am so thankful for the sunshine this girl brings.<br />
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Here she is, side by side at 10 and 11 months:<br />
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And this is Connor and London, both at 11 months:<br />
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Happy eleven months, sweet London Elise!Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-77565180874310544572014-01-04T11:55:00.000-08:002014-01-04T11:55:50.638-08:00Christmas 2013 RecapI think I say this every year, but this Christmas must have been the best ever. The addition of London to our family this year, and her presence, as well as Connor's keen awareness of the holiday and how joyous he was at every celebration made me feel like a kid again. It's amazing how much more special holidays are with children.<br />
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We begin celebrating on the 22nd by dinner, gifts, and spending the night at my parents' house.<br />
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The next evening (the 23rd), after making cookies with Dustin, Jared, and Jackie, we all gather at our house for food and games.<br />
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Christmas Eve morning all the "kids" (Jason, Dustin, Jared, Linds, and me included) had Santa presents waiting for us. We read and/or recite (several have the passage memorized after years of teaching it to third graders...hint, hint, Aunt Mary Beth) the Christmas story from Luke, open stockings, then gifts, and then eat a huge breakfast together. Unfortunately, my camera died during the morning's festivities, so I am going to have to steal photos from my mom and add more.<br />
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Christmas Eve day was spent at home, playing with new toys and watching movies, until it's time to get dolled up for dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Egnew's house, followed by the Christmas Eve service at church. This year we not only got to celebrate London's first Christmas, but also my cousin Allison's precious twins, Stella and Everly.
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There is something so special about the RSUMC Christmas Eve service. From watching the children sing (or chew gum as Connor did through most of the song), hearing the Christmas story read between songs, listening to Jason's beautiful voice while holding a sleeping London, to hearing a message from Bro. Jim, to the final moments where we all sing "Silent Night" in a sanctuary lit only by candles, each moment reminds me of the true reason for the season, the miraculous birth of our Savior.</div>
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One of my favorite songs our praise band does is "Glorious." Here is an excerpt from the Christmas Eve service.</div>
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Jason did a new (to him) song this year: "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," and his voice gave me chills.</div>
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As I mentioned above, we always end with "Silent Night."</div>
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We got home just before midnight, tucked the kids in, and then hoped that they would sleep well...they did. We had to wake them up at eight thirty on Christmas morning. We opened gifts and stockings with our little family before anyone who wanted to came back over for breakfast before we packed the car to leave for our Louisville celebration.</div>
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We spent Christmas night until the afternoon of the 27th with Jason's parents. We had dinner, opened gifts and stockings, enjoyed Randy's famous orange sherbet punch, and then toasted Christmas with sparkling grape juice by the fire, one of my favorite Davidson traditions. We also went to see the lights at the Galt House on the 26th, along with breakfast at Toast, one of our favorite spots. Between London and Connor, they ate 2/3 of my French toast, which might actually be a good diet tip for me in the new year. :)
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We took down the tree yesterday, and Connor got teary and asked, "Why does Christmas have to be over?" While the gifts and the decorations have ended and been put away, I hope to keep the giving spirit alive in the new year. I know we all have resolutions, but this holiday has reminded me just how quickly these anticipated events pass, and if I am not present in each moment, I will miss something. And moments like these, I do not want to miss. </div>
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At the end of the night when the votes were tallied, Gran won the prize for the best (ugliest) outfit, with Connor in second place, and my sis Lindsay in third.<br />
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I am already looking forward to new ideas for next year's party!Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-91853194122990098592013-12-21T07:49:00.000-08:002013-12-21T07:49:28.332-08:00Ten MonthsYesterday London Elise turned ten months old.<br />
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Since her nine month update, she has started standing all on her own. She eventually loses her balance, and she doesn't seem ready to take a step yet, but she's definitely closer, which makes me a tinge sad.</div>
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She also finally cut her third tooth. We are still waiting on the other top tooth to match, so she looks a little unbalanced<i> </i>at the moment.</div>
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My favorite thing this month is that she is really starting to understand and respond when we talk to her. If I ask her for kisses, she leans over into my face, often with her mouth open and her tongue out. :)<br />
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Influenster is a great website where by simply inputting data and taking surveys about the products, food, and other items my family and I use, I can become qualified for a Vox Box. In a Vox Box, I am sent samples of various products (for free!) to use, review, and post about. It is simple, fun, and best of all, I have been able to sample amazing products that my family has truly put to use all, all at no cost.<br />
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The most recent Vox Boxes I have received are very different, but both equally useful in our home.<br />
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The first was a Meaningful Beauty Vox Box, which contained Creme de Serum from Cindy Crawford's beauty line, Meaningful Beauty. <br />
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The second Vox Box, and the most recent I received was the Braun Forehead Thermometer, which I have actually been wanting to purchase since our now four year-old was a baby. However, until now, I always just used my old-school under-the-tongue thermometer under Connor's under arm. For some reason, he has always HATED that method of taking his temperature. <br />
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When I got the Braun Forehead Thermometer in the mail, Connor was instantly drawn to it. He wasn't scared, but instead excited to see it, touch it, and even let me take his temperature. I haven't had to use it yet on London, our ten month-old, but I know that it will be equally as easy with her. It is much quicker than a typical thermometer, and it even has a great color-coding that shows not only the exact temperature, but if that temperature is normal (green), a low-grade (yellow), or high (red).<br />
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Neither of my children have been sick I would highly recommend this thermometer to other parents.<br />
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She was able to capture the craziness and true personalities of each of us, and still managed to make us look better than we do in real life. :)<br />
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Thank you Lindsay; we love you!<br />
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I cherish photos more than just about any other of my possessions, especially any photos by the three ladies mentioned above, and I am thrilled to have these to add to my collection of memories from this stage in our lives.</div>
Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-16807359417759817462013-11-21T13:07:00.000-08:002013-11-23T07:11:39.391-08:00Nine MonthsLondon celebrated being nine months old on Wednesday by getting her nine month checkup and shots. I cannot believe that in just three short months she will be one. <br>
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With Connor, every milestone was met with excitement, but with London, each milestone, while still exciting, is tinged with that bit of sadness from knowing how quickly it all goes by. I want to stop time, or at least slow it down, because I know that I will blink and London will be four, as Connor is now, and Connor will be almost EIGHT. Between now and then, I am trying to soak up (and write down) every memorable moment.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G4b8jujLEQ8/UpDEpVpmgMI/AAAAAAAAGhw/nNuQtlhMFkE/s640/blogger-image--432967036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G4b8jujLEQ8/UpDEpVpmgMI/AAAAAAAAGhw/nNuQtlhMFkE/s640/blogger-image--432967036.jpg"></a></div><br>
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At her checkup, London weighed in at 20 lbs., 2 and 1/4 ounces, which is in the 75th percentile for weight, and she is 29 inches long, which is in the 90th percentile.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_SMMVtQq0Hk/UpDFoVF00rI/AAAAAAAAGiA/c092wKZpTGU/s640/blogger-image-990757011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_SMMVtQq0Hk/UpDFoVF00rI/AAAAAAAAGiA/c092wKZpTGU/s640/blogger-image-990757011.jpg"></a></div><br>
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She is still full of smiles, is eating any and everything (except zucchini, which doesn't sit well with her stomach), and we have discovered that her favorite non-baby specific foods are yogurt, string cheese, and oyster crackers.<br><br>
She is just about to get her top front teeth, which in addition to her shots, made our normally stellar sleeper restless last night.<br>
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She is pulling up on everything, and will even walk along furniture, or with the aid of a toy with wheels, but if we put her down in the middle of a room to get to her stand up with nothing to hold onto, she refuses to even try. :)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cSpyF34t0M0/UpDFp2vrxjI/AAAAAAAAGiI/T57RuIL6oEI/s640/blogger-image--821108383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cSpyF34t0M0/UpDFp2vrxjI/AAAAAAAAGiI/T57RuIL6oEI/s640/blogger-image--821108383.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>London at 8 months vs. 9 months:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NglwqYxBz30/UpDEndWHTUI/AAAAAAAAGho/AgGpLqPVuG8/s640/blogger-image-718499247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NglwqYxBz30/UpDEndWHTUI/AAAAAAAAGho/AgGpLqPVuG8/s640/blogger-image-718499247.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Connor and London both at 9 months:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hSjJ8-RZMoo/UpDElBJJUtI/AAAAAAAAGhg/Nsp_ZNbj1lE/s640/blogger-image-2135810574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hSjJ8-RZMoo/UpDElBJJUtI/AAAAAAAAGhg/Nsp_ZNbj1lE/s640/blogger-image-2135810574.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>*Connor's 9 month photo taken by Candice Robertson of C. Robertson Photography</div><div><br></div><div>Happy 9 months, London Elise!<br>
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</div>Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-85558579146048134332013-11-04T04:05:00.000-08:002013-11-04T04:05:20.859-08:00Fall Break -- Edisto IslandJason's parents (along with Jordan) graciously invited us to tag along on their fall break excursion to Edisto Island, with a day trip to Charleston in the middle of the week.<br />
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It was such a fun, relaxing vacation, and is best told not with my words, but with photographs instead:<br />
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Thank you, Randy and Veronica, for such a fun vacation!Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-67160930894269918482013-10-31T19:52:00.000-07:002013-10-31T19:54:29.675-07:00Happy Halloween from Spidermen & Wonder WomenAs evidenced by our costumes two years ago (Buzz, Woody, and Jessie), Jason and I are determined to embarrass our children as much as possible before they actually realize it and despise us for it.<br />
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London was, as one would expect, oblivious to all the goodies she was missing out on, but she had a good time nonetheless, enjoying all the attention. </div>
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We also visited generous family members (Thanks, Mom, Dad, Gran, Aunt Vicki, Uncle Mike and Aunt Deb, and Grandma and Grandpa Egnew!), got to hang out with the Jessops, see so many of our church family, and even FaceTime with Grandma and Paca before the night was up.</div>
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While reading I found myself laughing hysterically on one page, with tears filling my eyes the next. This book was able to sum motherhood up on paper, with all its happiness, horrors, hope, and harried moments, something I wish I were able to do with such humor and eloquence.<br />
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Since I cannot, however, I wanted to share with you a couple of my favorite excerpts from the book, quotes that made me cry, both with happiness and sadness for everything that being a mother means to me.<br />
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These words resonate with my heart. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking care of one's outward appearance (Most of you know that I enjoy fashion -- and bargain hunting -- immensely.), my main concern is the character of my children, not what they look like outwardly.<br />
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I pray more than anything that Connor and London will accept Jesus into their hearts, and walk in the world with confidence about who they are, with the aim to make a difference in the lives of others. I pray that they will be kind and selfless, and will have hearts for others.<br />
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Mothers have been "letting go" since the beginning of time, but it doesn't make it any easier for this mom. I have only been on this motherhood journey for four years, but the love I have for these little people consumes me sometimes, both with excitement for their future potential, as well as fear for any hurt and disappointment they may encounter. It was only after becoming a mother that I understood the depth of pain that God must have experienced when he allowed Jesus to come to Earth, to know what he would suffer, but to allow it to happen anyway.<br />
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Becoming a mother changed me. I didn't stop wearing impractical heels, much to the chagrin of most of my family, but from the moment I looked into Connor Alexander Davidson's eyes (and three years, five months later, into London Elise's) my heart was no longer simply beating inside my chest, living for my own desires and successes. I have been irrevocably intertwined with these two other human beings, and their well-being means more to me than my own. It feels as though my own heart is walking around inside them, I love them so much.<br />
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I know that someday they will both leave me, and until they have children of their own, they will never understand the crazy, strong, boundless love I have for them, but they are worth it. They are worth every dirty diaper, every sleepless night, every fear for their health and future and happiness. They are only mine for a little while, and as much as I could use a nap and a hour or two of mindless tv every now and then, I wouldn't trade this journey of motherhood for any of my days before they arrived.<br />
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In fact, it was September 29, and if you look closely in the photos, you will see why. Connor's birthday (and party) was the day before, and he refused to take off the Spiderman costume he wore. He slept in it Saturday night, wore it to church Sunday morning, and to the pumpkin patch. I did eventually get him to take it off and wash it, but it was through many tears and gnashing of teeth.<br />
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Connor ran around the farm, sliding with friends from church, examining each animal, and inspecting pumpkins until he found one for himself and one for London.<br />
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<br />Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-81997116070023491722013-10-26T08:27:00.000-07:002013-10-26T08:27:56.820-07:00Eight MonthsOn Sunday my little girl, who isn't so little, turned eight months old. <br />
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She is now officially a crawler, is starting to try to pull up (I must lower her crib setting today, because I found her nearly standing this morning.), and is talking more than ever (She now says both "mama" and "dada.").<br />
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She still has the sweetest personality, and smiles constantly, except when it's past time to eat (which is the most important part of her day...my kind of girl).<br />
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I am so thankful for this smile:<br />
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Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-297876835544382562013-10-24T19:09:00.000-07:002013-10-24T19:09:25.166-07:00London's Second WordSince we honored London's first word, which was, of course, "Dada," with a post and video, I believe her second word deserves the same fanfare.<br />
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So excited that my girl is now saying "Mama!"Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-72516735108898632632013-10-20T20:04:00.002-07:002013-10-20T20:04:56.823-07:00Calling All SuperheroesI am overdue on posting this, but I had trouble uploading the photos until today.<br />
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Months before his birthday, Connor knew he wanted a superhero party, and he asked for only two things: 1) a bouncy house, and 2) his friends to dress up.<br />
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He got both wishes, plus so much more. We were blessed with family on both sides and a few friends (Thanks to Leila, Luke, Gavin, Finley, and Blair for coming!) who came out to celebrate our big boy turning four!</div>
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A special thank you to Vern McQueary for the delicious and adorable cake! Connor could hardly wait until the party to dig into the cake.</div>
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Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-38416053908445813652013-09-28T20:02:00.001-07:002013-09-28T20:02:26.604-07:00FourFour years ago today, at 2:22 EDT in Louisville, KY (not our planned birth location), Connor Alexander was born, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces. His has huge eyes, dark hair, and didn't cry. He just stared at me, and it immediately felt as though he had been mine forever. You can read his whole birth story <a href="http://toblogadavidson.blogspot.com/2011/09/2-years-and-connors-birth-story.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Connor is kind-hearted, articulate, a goofball, thoughtful, and mischievous. He loves superheroes, Scooby Doo, and soccer (although he is never aggressive or competitive in the games, much to his father's chagrin. His favorite foods are strawberries and McDonald's chocolate chip cookies. He loves to read, and his current favorites are <i>Hats off to Lyle</i> (a Veggie Tales book) and <i>Make Way for Ducklings</i>.</div>
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My favorite sound is when I hear him say, "You're the best momma ever."</div>
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I am so thankful we have been blessed with Connor for these past four years. I learned about love like never before, and I discovered parts of myself I never knew existed.</div>
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Happy 4th birthday, Connor Alexander!</div>
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My champion 7:30-7:00 sleeper has reverted back a bit, and is now waking up between 5 and 5:30. This makes mornings tiring, but she's so happy that it's hard to be frustrated with her.</div>
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She is still a champion eater, loving both her bottle and solids. She has seemed to enjoy everything she's tried, including peas, green beans, avocado, squash, zucchini, broccoli, sweet potatoes, pears apples, and watermelon.</div>
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She is also as happy as ever. Her smiles and laughter fill our home and hearts with a joy we didn't know we were missing before she arrived.</div>
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She and Connor are interacting more than ever, and although he is still jealous, especially when she grabs his toys, he is sweet with her as well. His favorite activity is playing "Patty Cake" with her. I need to capture it on video.</div>
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My favorite book to read to him is one his Aunt Lindsay got him, <i>Where the Wild Things Are</i>. This is why:<br />
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Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-63858609125396107372013-08-31T14:10:00.003-07:002013-09-01T06:35:41.460-07:006 MonthsSix months, half a year, have passed since London Elise was born. This is difficult to believe. <br>
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I have missed blogging and sharing our lives, but with two kids, (literally) becoming a soccer mom, school starting back, and balancing all of mine and Jason's school and church activities, blogging has sadly taken a back seat. I hope I can get caught up and in a groove soon, and I can make more time to write and post photos. It's a creative outlet I don't want to lose.</div>
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Since 5 months, many things have changed: London can sit up, for short periods, completely on her own, she can roll completely across any room, and she has, in the last few days, learned how to get up on all fours, so it won't be long before she is crawling. Things in our house will get even more interesting then. :)</div><div><br></div><div>At her 6 month check-up, London was 17 pounds, 8 ounces, and 26 1/2 inches long, which puts her 75th percentile on both weight and length.</div>
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She is still the happiest, smiliest baby. She loves everyone and everything, and rarely is fussy. She sleeps very well, and since starting solids the day after turning 6 months old (I am about a week and a half late in posting this.) she has loved every food we have tried: sweet potatoes, peas, and avocado.</div>
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London at 5 months versus 6 months (What a difference a haircut makes!):<br>
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Even though she has only been with us for six seemingly short months, I cannot remember life without London. She's such a joy. Happy 6 months, London Elise!</div>
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Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-28243403063327990272013-07-12T18:40:00.001-07:002013-07-13T08:20:08.829-07:00Birthday Boy<div>Happy birthday to my best friend, my true love, my partner in life, the fearless leader of our family, the best dad and husband, and the most handsome, witty, hilarious, creative, and thoughtful man I know, my Jason Scott!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jI1Dz0UQjAI/UeFwJ-Pi0AI/AAAAAAAAGa4/l4K90Wx21BA/s640/blogger-image--1477312352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jI1Dz0UQjAI/UeFwJ-Pi0AI/AAAAAAAAGa4/l4K90Wx21BA/s640/blogger-image--1477312352.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I love you, and I hope you have a birthday as special as you are!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cjBsL_SzE6Y/UeFwIn0wULI/AAAAAAAAGaw/Y_yG0rcQJeE/s640/blogger-image-336784148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cjBsL_SzE6Y/UeFwIn0wULI/AAAAAAAAGaw/Y_yG0rcQJeE/s640/blogger-image-336784148.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Laura Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16011632528867332778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224210370822430485.post-68751178997161081032013-07-10T06:21:00.002-07:002013-07-10T06:21:45.260-07:003-0Today, I turn 30.<br />
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For some reason, I have been dreading this birthday. My friend Lindsay, who turned 30 just 3 days ago, and I were talking about how for some reason, 30 just seems "grown up." Sort of like we have no excuse to be silly anymore or dress in a certain manner (I've been buying shoes and accessories and Forever 21 far too long by now, but I don't really want to stop.). :) Somehow having two children, a husband, and a teaching career doesn't make me an adult, but turning 30 does. It's bizarre, I know, but it's just been in my mind.<br />
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However, this has actually been the best birthday of my life. I have just what I mentioned above, a great job, amazing children, a fantastic husband, and wonderful family and friends. All of these people came together to help Jason throw me the very first surprise birthday party of my life, and one of the most fun parties I have ever attended.<br />
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Jason tricked me into thinking that we were going on a date to Giovanni's (I LOVE their cheese bread, so it wasn't hard to get me to go.) and that his parents were taking the kids out to eat because they wanted to come down and see them before we left for Savannah. This didn't make me suspicious at all, so I was oblivious when our pastor, Bro. Jim, called and asked Jason to stop by the church. Jason went in while I sat in the car, and then he came back out and said that Bro. Jim wanted to speak to me as well, which honestly made me a little nervous. This is what happened as I walked in:<br />
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It is a rarity to find me speechless, but I was at that moment. All I could do what get teary-eyed. I was so surprised and yet delighted. I could hardly believe that Jason (and his minions) planned all of this for me. I have really never felt so special.</div>
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There was a slideshow playing with photos from all the stages of my life and with all of the people I love, and Lindsay created a playlist of songs that I enjoyed over the years, from Boyz 2 Men, to the Spice Girls, and who knows what else. :)</div>
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The food was all of my favorite things: potato soup and cornbread (made by my mom), chicken salad on croissants (by Veronica), watermelon, my favorite punch (made by Randy), and my very favorite type of </div>
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The theme was fashion related, because Jason knows my love for all things fashion (and he also told a story about how on all of my mom's home videos of my birthday I always had to model the clothes I had received. Therefore, Jason had coerced some of the guests into modeling my gifts (things he, my mom, and some of the other attendees had gotten). I have never had my own fashion show, obviously, and it was such a huge treat. Seeing my friends and family (and even Jared modeling a dress -- yikes!) was so much fun.<br />
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I was surrounded by people I love, and my only complaint is that the night went by too quickly. I was sad to see it come to an end. Rarely do I have all of these people in one place at one time, and it was wonderful.<br />
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I am so thankful for Jason for coming up with the idea for this party, for his creativity, and for all the time and effort he put into surprising me and making me feel like the most special person on the planet.</div>
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I am also thankful to my mom, Lindsay, my dad, Randy, and Veronica for all of their help making Jason's plan come to life, for the cooking, setting up, cleaning, and everything else they did that I don't even know about.</div>
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Thanks to my friends (and family) who participated in the fashion show, setting aside their reservations to strut it on the catwalk. I loved it!</div>
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Finally, thank you to everyone who came and made the night so wonderful with your presence (and your presents...you all did too much!). I will never forget this night, and I love you all!</div>
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Turning 30 really hasn't been as I feared it to be. So far, it's actually been amazing.</div>
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