It’s been a BIG week at the Shull house! Yesterday morning, we went to court and Ashby once and for all, officially became ours :). And today, we take Ashby to her hand specialist for the very first time. I’m going to wait and talk about both things next week…so for now, here is our life lately…
Just two sisters in pigtails with their stuffed dogs watching Monster’s Inc before church :).
I’ve completely failed as a parent. He came downstairs all dressed for the day and I about cried. I blame my Yankee loving husband…
First stop on Monday morning, the dentist for Smith and Ashby. Smith did great! I’m always so proud of him.
I had no idea how Ashby would do (considering she screamed during her first pediatrician appointment, I had my concerns…). That being said, sweet girl did so good!! Ashby let our dentist and hygienist both look in her mouth, check out her teeth and apply her vitamins. The next time we go, we’ll try and have them do an actual cleaning and maybe x-rays but for now, she had a very positive experience! I think seeing Smith go first and the fact that The Little Mermaid was playing on the ceiling above her head helped a lot :).
She’s so happy! She loves her new toothbrush!
Proud girl!
Showing me her teeth 🙂
When it was time to pick up Kensington from school, we woke Ashby up (hence the sleepy face) and walked. Smith loves being a big brother and is constantly looking for ways to take care of Ashby. I love that he is able to be both a big and little brother…he does great at both roles.
We played on the playground with the Slaughter kids before walking home. Climbing on top of the monkey bars is apparently a big deal when you’re this age…
Love my girl! She loves playing at the park too!
On Tuesday, I waited in carpool line to pick up Kensington, but ended up picking up a leprechaun instead.
The weather was so nice that we played outside from 3:30 to 6:00!
Bowen and Nixon came over to play while the girls were at ballet…these two came around the corner holding hands :).
And then they enjoyed their snack together too. Such sweet friends.
And since Kensington was in school on Monday morning during the other two kiddos’ dentist appointments, she went in for her cleaning on Wednesday afternoon. Love this girl too :).
So, there you have it…life lately is good :).
Prayers appreciated for our big day today! It’s going to be a long day for our sweet girl.
On the foodie blog…
…we made a dessert pizza for Easter. My kids thought this was the coolest thing ever :). Don’t like jelly beans? You can use the method to make any type of dessert pizza you like! Sometimes, we just put kiwi and strawberries on top…yum!
Macy Strozier says
I am praying for your family. Let's hope the doctor will have some good news. Ashby is the cutest child in the world, well all your kids are the cutest children in the world. 🙂
Narci says
What great pictures of your sweet kiddos!! My favorite is of Bowen and Ashby holding hands!! So sweet!!
cristina villalba says
Prayers for strength for you and courage for Ashby. She's gonna do great, that girl has spirit! ?❤️
Erika Slaughter says
From that angle it looks like E was climbing on op of the money bars! Haha!! Praying for you guys today!!
Johannah says
Praying for good news from the doctor for you all!! Sweet sweet family!
Tracy says
Praying for your sweet girl today!
Not a fan of regular jelly beans but would totally make that with Starburst jelly beans (mix & match, right?). Have you tried them? SO yummy!
Sarah Kuykendall says
Congrats on officially becoming a family of five! Good luck with the appointment today.
kimm atwood says
Sending prayers for your appointment today
The Yarbrough's says
Hope everything goes well today. Can't wait to hear. :)'
April Parrish says
Lifting up prayers this morning for sweet Ashby and your family. God is in control! Have a blessed day!
Jersey Love says
I love the pic of Ashby on her tricycle….she just looks so happy and perfect. And Kensington's crossed legs at the dentist..so grown up!
Life lately looks great! Good luck at the specialist!
Brittany Medland says
Praying things go well for Miss.Ashby today! Xo
Tara G. says
Praying! And much to rejoice over, too!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Those pics of B and A are absolutely PRECIOUS!!!!! Prayers today for a clear plan for Ashby!
Paula says
Praying for Ashby's visit. I believe I t will go exceptionally well!
Michele @ The Joyful Home says
Great job, Ashby! My husband is a dentist, so I know how hard it can be and you really never know how that first visit will go 🙂
Anonymous says
Praying that Ashby's doctor appointment goes smoothly.
Laura Bake says
Where is Ashby's necklace from? I'm looking for some like that for my daughter!
Anonymous says
It appears to be a Sprinklings necklace!
Elizabeth says
Prayers for your family! Hope the doctors have great news!
Kelly @ The OK Momma says
Prayers for answers and a clear course for sweet Ashby today!
Little Mermaid on the ceiling at the dentist – brilliant!
Jenny says
Such sweet pictures! Ashby sure looks like one happy little girl! 🙂
Aubrey says
Beautiful kiddos! Life lately is gorgeous, friend. 🙂
Hannah Elizabeth says
I love how Ashby smiles so big, so sweet! And her little outfits are always the CUTEST!
Anonymous says
Congratulations on the finalization of your new daughter. I feel your pain. I gave birth to 3 boys – 2 good ones and 1 traitor A YANKEE FAN. I have written him out of the will and anything I have will go to my two RED SOX fans. One of my sons lives in MA. To compound things I married someone from Baltimore MD but he sweetly follows the Red Sox for me!
Nikki says
Your kiddos are adorable!! Can you let us know where you got Ashby's necklace from please? Definitely saying lots of prayers for Ashby and your family today!!
Chic Coastal Living says
Looks like life is full and blessed for you! So happy that everything is going well. God bless you! XO
Andrea says
Sooo happy for your beautiful family of 5. Prayers for your sweet baby as she faces these upcoming dr. appts and for you- it is so hard to see our babies hurting and scared at the dr. office!!! xoxo
Anonymous says
So precious! Love how happy Ashby looks 🙂
Diane Cain says
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