November 2012



THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY ARE QUIET.....AUNT ASHLI AND TYRONE WERE STAYING SO WE HAD OUR BLOW UP MATTRESS OUT FOR THEM......NEPHI AND CLAIRANA WANTED TO ENJOY IT TOO!



YES THOSE ARE DIAPER WIPES



FIRST TASTE OF DEER SAUSAGE

FIRST TASTE OF DEER SAUSAGE

WALKING!

Nephi Joe started walking on Saturday, November 24th. We were out visiting Aunt Woody and Greg and Aunt Woody put him down and he walked three steps to Levi.

I about died,

we have been trying for days to get him to walk and she just casually put him down and he did it.

Since then he has walked a few more steps each day, although his climbing has gotten crazy lately.

Crazy how fast they grow!

Last Day Kidz Company

This was taken on November 16th - It was their last day at Kidz Company. This was a bittersweet day because they had just gotten settled in to a routine but we thought a switch would be better.

It started with a bad review of our daycare, nothing too exciting and we had not had any issues personally but it made me question what was the best option for our house.

After talking about it for several several hours I decided to pray about it for a few days. Working with the thought of your children not being in the best place is well not really happening I was pretty miserable.

I was on Facebook and looked up an old girlfriend of mine who I was going to email and see where she took her kids.....yeah she had an incident and on her Facebook page it said she was now the owner of Bright Minds In home Childcare.

At this point, Levi was not open for discussion of in-home because it was less eyes and he really just didn't want another change for our kids after all we have put them through with the moves and me going back to work. So I prayed some more......

I gathered all my information up about Heather's place and decided to see if I could change his mind.

Pros:

Price
Homemade Organic Meals
Knowing the individual
In-Home (might be better for less structure right now)

Cons:

Less eyes
Drive

*** Much more information but I won't completely bore you - poor Levi......

So, we decided to make the switch, we went over to Heather's two weekends before to test it out with us of course. The kids did really well. Clairana was always having a meltdown when we would arrive at school and after three months I really felt like she should be over that stage. Now, she has fussed a few days at Heather's when I leave but I really do feel that a little less structure and more home-like surroundings are easier for a two year old at least right now. She did learn alot at Kidz Company but does a two year old really need to be going to school?

I am VERY excited about the change and it seems to be doing great. With the holiday they have only been a few days but I already feel great relief and as always you need to listen to your gut.

Plus, I am really excited about rekindling a friendship from my childhood, I remember my parents best friends and how we grew up with their kids and I am excited to see Clairana and Nephi make those same special bonds.
Thank you Heavenly Father for this amazing blessing, how wonderful it is to know that your children are taken care of while you are away from them!

Grandpa Ashby

This past week was full of ups and downs - on Tuesday afternoon Tanner (my baby brother) came and picked me up early from work and we got to visit with our Grandpa Ashby for the last time.

I am very thankful that I was able to see him before he passed that night. As I contemplated when to go see him - Levi is always the one to say how important it is to visit family as he missed the chance to say goodbye to his grandfather.

What an amazing woman, my grandmother is she was calm and very sweet when talking about their 58 years of marriage. I asked her what her piece of martial advice would be - humor just remember to enjoying laughing with each other. She insisted on still having Thanksgiving dinner at her house and it was a great time for her to visit with Clairana and Nephi.


James Ashby.James W. "Jim" Ashby, 79




James W. "Jim" Ashby, 79, of Lafayette, passed away at home at 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born August 29, 1933 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Roe M. Ashby and Alice (Yelton) Ashby Payne Cunningham. Jim was a 1952 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956 during the Korean Conflict.



His marriage was to Bessie Joan "Jody" Jared on September 8, 1954 in Ventura, CA, and she survives. Jim was a member of Pipefitters Local #157 for 55 years, retiring in 1996. He was also a member of American Legion Post #11, the Navy Club and a former member of the Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, mushroom hunting, and going to casinos. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.



Surviving with his wife are his children, Debbie Trader (husband, Brad) of Monticello, IN and Rick Ashby of Lafayette; three sisters, Lois Thoennes of Valparaiso, and Sandy Williams and Sherry Oland (husband, Jerry) both of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his beloved cat, Persia. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Jan Ashby and a great granddaughter, Beautie Porche.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Hippensteel Funeral Home, with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. Celebrant Denis Horn officiating.

Woody & Greg Time

This past weekend was CRAZY hectic, Woody and Greg watched Clairana while we went to part of a Purdue football game and my grandfather's funeral.

Clairana always LOVES it at their house.

Although Greg was not very excited about getting his picture taken, *disclosure he was working outside all morning* I was very thankful because I don't have any pictures of him!

Flip Trick

We have to give credit where it is due....Clairana learned this at daycare - Kidz Company.

Random Videos....

This was one of the days last week when Clairana stayed home with Daddy.

Oma & Clairana

This past week we picked Oma up for dinner and she got to spend the evening with us and do bedtime routine.

Clairana LOVES Oma she ask about her more than anyone else - at least two or three times a week.

It is very sweet and I am very grateful for the times they get to spend together.

Nephi Joe - IN LOVE

 

Fever House

The past week has been rough at the Evans' house. First, Mr. Nephi Joe got a fever and I stayed home with him one day, next day Levi, next day Grandma Brigham. Then Clairana gets the fever over the weekend. We had beautiful weather so this is how we spent it....on our balcony. Clairana kept asking to go outside so we met in the middle.

Completely asleep poor thing.

Oh and they didn't eat anything so I got them Fruit Loops and it worked great. At this point, we were up for anything.

Who needs a bed when you can sleep on the floor with your best friends?

More Halloween

Trick or Treating at G & G Brigham's House

Visiting OMA's House

Grandpa Ashby Visit

Grandpa Ashby came to visit!

 Thought this was cute just playing with Red Solo Cups....oh boy....

Halloween 2012

Trick or Treat - Outfit for School

Thanks Aunt Woody!

 Boiler Up - FOOTBALL STYLE

 And of Course the CHEERLEADER