Thursday, July 30, 2009

Meeting Tom

"Tom" the rabbit lives with the Shooks - very friendly little guy!


Swinging at the Shooks

We got to visit the Shooks at their Bowman Bay house today and Ashlyn experienced her first swing ride (there aren't any good baby swings in Japan). What fun!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Crawling

Sunglasses

After much coaxing and praising and clapping after putting the sunglasses on her face, she allowed them to stay on just long enough for me to snap one picture of her before grabbing them off in annoyance. And it also captured her in the middle of one of her cheesy smiles. What a ham.

New Sleeping Position

Ashlyn's recent discovery on a new sleeping position. She is becoming quite the tummy sleeper.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

11 Months

My sweet little watermelon is 11 months old already!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Auntie Shannon

Meeting my sweet Auntie Shannon

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Never Too Early to Play Dress-Up







Oh, I'm just too cute and such a pretty little princess! Watch out boys!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Reading with Auntie Mel




Thanks for teaching me how to pull down the peek-a-boo flaps and for reading to me! I'm getting better at knowing that books are not just for chewing.

Playing with Mom




She's Crawling!

This is only the beginning . . . .

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Photo Studio




Just a few of the many precious shots taken today at the photo studio.

The Popsicle

Ashlyn enjoying her first popsicle; she loved it but was not sure if she liked it at the same time.

Reuniting With Our Dogs

We have missed our dogs tremendously for the past 7 months
and I couldn't wait to get back to Richmond to see them!


Ashlyn was a bit overwhelmed at first, but is truly enjoying
their antics and laughs at them almost constantly.


Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Picking Blueberries at Sakuma's




Chillin with the Gates Girls

The pink hat (and purple Bumbo) brigade.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Our Last Few Hours in AU Before Heading Home

We're home!This is how she slept on the bus on the way home: feet up, over the seat belt.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

More Fun in Australia





Wandering through the Perth Zoo, enjoying the views from King's Park, and cruising down the Swan River (we even caught a glimpse of the George Washington).

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy 4th of July!




Celebrating the country's birthday in Fremantle, Australia. At least they speak English here!

Standing Up to Daddy



Ashlyn was enjoying some daddy time today, getting to stand up next to him (assisted of course). Thanks dad!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Australia!

Together again, in Perth

Driving already!

He's soft! Koala, can I take you home?

Gentle with the petting!

Wombat