Here’s a little life lately from the Shull house…
We’ve been having a lot of pajama days around here…nothing says pajama day like a puffer vest :).
16 out of 20 kids in Kensington’s class had a fever last week (and the teacher too!). This was Kensington’s very first time to have a fever in her entire life. I attribute her stellar immune system on the fact that I abide by the 3 second rule when you drop food on the ground…I’m pretty sure that’s revved up my kids’ immunity :). So, Kensington stayed home one day with a fever and then the following day just to be safe…by the second day in our pjs, we were all ready for a little field trip, so we headed to Andrew’s office for lunch…which just happens to be located right next door to a Sonic :). We had a picnic on the floor in his break room.
After our lunch, we came home and had “spa day”. A little face mask along with a mani and pedi for my big girl.
Ready for Saturday!
Middle and Little sitting together on Sunday night. They’re so sweet together.
On Monday, Smith and I headed to the gym for me to workout and Andrew worked from home with Ashby. He is so good at getting the girls dressed and doing their hair!
Around 10:00, Andrew brought Ashby up to the gym to play with Smith and me before having lunch. They had the best time running around the indoor track.
Smith had his hands on his knees, so Ashby did it too.
Fun times inside the gym!
For lunch, she wanted what Smith was having…a corn dog and fruit!
After school, Kensington wanted to cut out hearts and color them, so we crafted for a while.
Ashby loves to color!
Their after dinner horse ride…
Smith had a bad dream, so he came in our room during the night. This was them at 8:00 AM the next morning.
Ready to take Smith to school!
I mean…how blessed am I?!?!
Mommy and Ashby selfie
Middle and Little
Later that afternoon, Ashby came with me to ballet with Ebby Lee and Kensington. After class, she wanted to hold both of their hands as we walked back to the car :).
I hope you’re having a great week!
On my foodie blog today, another simple supper…
See you guys tomorrow!
Brittany Medland says
Smith seems so proud to be Ashby's big brother! 🙂
Katelyn Sloan says
Just so much cuteness all around!
Chic Coastal Living says
So adorable! How sweet is your family! Thanks for sharing such lovely photos! XOXO
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
I'm giving Andrew fist bumps for fixing Ashby's hair. I'm impressed. Adorable pics!
Sally Hepworth says
Sounds like everyone is settling in very well! I love watching it all happen, it really is something rather special
Tania K says
So sweet !! Love how Ashby looks like she always been apart of your family!! You all are truly blessed 🙂
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Narci says
Such sweet pictures! I love the ones of Ashby and Smith. Also, the one from dance is precious!!
Erika Slaughter says
I'm shocked Ebby Lee didn't mention the hand holding after ballet. I mean…maybe she didn't because she's her aunt and that's just a common thing to do with your aunt? Hahahahaha!
Anonymous says
I loved this updates, thank-you for sharing. Seeing Ashby smile makes me melt, can't imagine how you would all be feeling ! So lovely to hear and see. You all look so happy, and relaxed. XXX
Kristen Gerdel says
Adorable pictures!!!
Blue-Eyed Bride says
So much cute, Shay!!
kimm atwood says
She looks so happy in every picture! Sweet family!
Brooke @ A Retherford Realization says
The pic of Ashby and Andrew just kills me. She is so happy in that pic!
Shayna Bonney says
There are no words to describe how seeing all of these pics makes my heart feel. Blessed is all I can come up with. You guys are tremendously blessed. Thankful God chose Ashby to be your daughter. She is beautiful, inside and out! It's amazing how well she is doing and adjusting in with your family.Her smile says it all! God is good!!!!
Tracy says
Love, love, love these little life updates! Your kids are precious and I'm so happy for you that Ashby is adjusting so well!
Dana Vissage says
Shay, I love all of these pictures! You truly are blessed! And those Chicken Florentine Calzones… oh my! Happy Thursday!
melissabunny100 says
I love how Ashby is smiling more!!!
Haley Southey says
So sweet! Your posts make me so happy! Kensington and Smith are amazing older siblings! SO, so sweet!
Keisha Dawson says
I love this! It's like she has been a part of your family forever! Just precious!
Kelly Stamps says
Love reading about your every day!!! I especially love the pictures of Ashby!!! She is so adorable I almost can't stand it!
Life with Team Morris says
Ashby is such a beauty! All 3 kids are so precious.
Julie @ A Life Exotic says
Ashby's smiles are just infectious! It's so beautiful and heartwarming to see so much joy on everyone's faces. xo
Sallie says
Ashby smiling in every picture!!
So precious!
Natalie Zambreski says
Such a beautiful family! I love the picture of Smith and Ashby all crashed out on your bed, so cute!
ProudAuntKaren says
Oh so precious!! Thanks for all the photos… Awesome!
Might have loved the track pictures the most.
It's amazing too to see Ashby smiling in all of the pictures. 🙂 I know at first it seemed like it was hard for you to catch a picture of her smiling, but that girl has got a great big smile now!!
Rebecca Jo says
So I guess Ashby has given up the 'don't smile' thing? Because girlfriend doesn't STOP smiling now 🙂
Sarah says
I am seriously dying over how cute Ashby is. This just really reminds me of growing up, I was adopted from Korea and my family is Caucasian. I always tell everyone how blessed I feel because my parents chose me 🙂
Shelby says
Where is Ashby's little leather jacket from? It is adorable and my daughter needs one!
V @ X-tremely V says
Seriously how cute are they! Ashby seems to fit right in 🙂 So precious!
Slightly Askew Designs says
LOVE that Andrew did her hair in piggies!!! And How fun seeing her and Smith developing such a sweet relationship 🙂 LOVED this post!
Laurie S says
Oh Shay! Oh, all the cuteness – just what I needed this morning! Great pic of you and Ashby. Smith and Ashby in the gym together – beyond sweet. And kudos to Andrew for doing the girls' hair!
Big Pitt Stop says
not that she has a bad one, but her best angle is that shot on your driveway outside the garage. That smile at that angle. Blessed indeed!
Pettals says
It's so sweet to see Smith adapting to his baby sister! They seemed smitten with each other.
Grace says
It is literally the highlight of my day reading about your family. There is just SO much joy in your family of 5 and it is just contagious. 🙂
Jane @ anothermommablog.blogspot.com says
Such beautiful photos of your family. Looks like Smith is enjoying being a big brother, and Ashby looks so happy. Truly blessed indeed!
J.B. says
I love how wonderfully happy Ashby is looking! My little is about the same age and it's so beautiful to see Ashby opening up and blossoming with all the love she is getting. Did she bonk her eye? We have a lot of those toddler injuries around here too. Mine's a climber – I keep finding her standing on tables. Makes me crazy but I love her to pieces!
sarah c says
OMG ! STOP . I CANT HANDLE TODAYS post. Talk about cuteness overload! Ashby is sooo cute in her outfit! I ♡ you and Ashby pic together! Your kids are cutiepies. I will be praying for your bother in law surgery to go well. I saw your husbands instagram.
ES says
So sweet. Thanks for sharing, Shay.
Debbie says
Such a sweet post. I love that all three are wearing stripes while riding the horse!
Anonymous says
Love love love the updates! Thankyou so much for these adorable photos. You inspire me everyday.
Btw I live Down Under and I visit your blog site everyday.
Fondest regards,
Jane
sayyestohappy says
The pictures of Ashby smiling melt my heart. She definitely BELONGS in your family and couldn't fit in any better. She is beyond sweet.
So happy to see her and Smith bonding, how is he doing with being the middle child?
I get so excited to see pics of your sweet family.
Jaclyn Johnson says
Hi Shay! Another great post filled w/lots of cuteness! I loved all the pics, they were so great and it's so nice to see Ashby full of smiles and feeling right at home 🙂
Heather says
You are all so incredibly blessed to have one another! Such a wonderful family. I love it that Ashby no longer holds her smile. It's a beautiful one!
Anonymous says
What a sweet girl. Does her hand hurt her or does the swelling not affect her? Sweet thing, so precious I know you and your peds are on top of it and I pray she is not in pain.
Laura Strickland says
Does Ashby ever cry? She seems so easy going! All of your children seem so perfect, we need to hear some "my child is crying because…" stories!
Jordan Hyde says
Where are Ashby's adorable headbands from? Love them!
Momofgirls says
Ashby is just getting happier and happier! It is so heartwarming to see the transition! What a fun journey! Praying with you that she continues to thrive and adjust perfectly! xoxo
my3 kids says
Such sweet kids you have, all 3 of them:). Ashby has fit in so well. Shay we are the lucky ones!!! Xoxo
Janice – mom too Kyle, kira and Emma
Denise Ross says
Super beautiful post Shay. I love that you all look relaxed with each other, so many beautiful smiles. I'm loving sharing in your family journey. I love too how you're slowly transitioning Ashby into places that are normal to your family. It's so beautiful to see and read of. Much love and hugs from down under xo
Aubrey says
What a beautiful life, my friend! All of this makes me so happy!